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J. G. Ballard - Contemporary Critical Perspectives (Hardcover)
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J. G. Ballard - Contemporary Critical Perspectives (Hardcover)
Series: Contemporary Critical Perspectives
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This is an up-to-date reader of critical essays on J. G. Ballard by
leading international academics, which includes a short biography,
timeline and comprehensive guided further reading.J.G. Ballard is
one of the most significant British writers of the contemporary
period. His award-winning novels are widely studied and read, yet
the appeal of Ballard's idiosyncratic, and often controversial,
imagination is such that his work also enjoys something of a cult
status with the reading public. The hugely successful cinematic
adaptations of "Empire of the Sun" (Spielberg, 1987) and "Crash"
(Cronenberg, 1996) further confirm Ballard's unique place within
the literary, cultural and popular imaginations.This guide includes
new critical perspectives on Ballard's major novels as well as his
short stories and journalistic writing covering issues of form,
narrative and experimentation. Whilst offering fresh readings of
dominant and recurring themes in Ballard's writing, including
history, sexuality, violence, consumer capitalism, and urban space,
the contributors also explore Ballard's contribution to major
contemporary debates including those surrounding post 9/11
politics, terrorism, neo-imperialism, science, morality and
ethics."Guides in the Contemporary Critical Perspectives" series
provide companions to reading and studying major contemporary
authors. Each guide includes new critical essays combining textual
readings, cultural analysis and discussion of key critical and
theoretical issues in a clear, accessible style. They also include
a preface by a major contemporary writer, a new interview with the
author, discussion of film and TV adaptation and guidance on
further reading.
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