The Working Class and Twenty-First-Century British Fiction

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The book delves into how certain novels illuminate critical issues of contemporary capitalism affecting the working class in modern Britain. It addresses themes such as class struggle, inequality, trauma, social abjection, racism, and stigmatization, providing a lens through which to understand these societal challenges. O'Brien's analysis highlights the intersection of literature and socio-economic realities, making a compelling case for the role of fiction in reflecting and critiquing modern life.