The Cambridge Companion To British Fiction Since 1945 (Cambridge Companions To Literature) - 9781107562714

This Companion offers a compelling engagement with British fiction from the end of the Second World War to the present day. Since 1945, British literature has served to mirror profound social, geopolitical, and environmental change. Written by a host of leading scholars, this volume explores the myriad cultural movements and literary genres that have affected the development of postwar British fiction, showing how writers have given voice to matters of racial, regional, and sexual identity. Covering subjects from immigration and ecology to science and globalism, this Companion draws on the latest critical innovations to provide insights into the traditions shaping the literary landscape of modern Britain, thus making it an essential resource for students and specialists alike.

• | Author: David James
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 08, 2015
• | Number of Pages: 264 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback
• | ISBN-10: 1107562716
• | ISBN-13: 9781107562714