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Novels of the Contemporary Extreme (Hardcover, New): Alain-Philippe Durand, Naomi Mandel

Novels of the Contemporary Extreme (Hardcover, New)

Alain-Philippe Durand, Naomi Mandel

Series: Continuum Literary Studies

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This book investigates a new form of fiction that is currently emerging in contemporary literature across the globe. 'Novels of the extreme' - from North and South America, from Europe, the Middle East and Asia - are set in a world both similar to and different from our own: a hyper-real, often apocalyptic world progressively invaded by popular culture, permeated with technology and dominated by destruction. While their writing is commonly classified as 'hip' or 'underground' literature, authors of contemporary extreme novels have often been the center of public controversy and scandal; they, and their work, become international bestsellers. This collection of essays indentifies and describes this international phenomenon, investigating the appeal of these novels' styles and themes, the reason behind their success, and the fierce debates they provoked. Alain-Philippe Durand is Associate Professor of French, Film Studies and Comparative Literature at the University of Rhode Island. Naomi Mandel is Assistant Professor in the Department of English, University of Rhode Island.

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Imprint: Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Continuum Literary Studies
Release date: June 2006
First published: June 2006
Editors: Alain-Philippe Durand • Naomi Mandel
Dimensions: 234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T)
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 192
Edition: New
ISBN-13: 978-0-8264-9088-9
Languages: English
Subtitles: English
Categories: Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Literary studies > From 1900
Books > Language & Literature > Literature: history & criticism > Novels, other prose & writers > General
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LSN: 0-8264-9088-3
Barcode: 9780826490889

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