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Literature and The Contemporary
Fictions and Theories of the Present
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Exploring the interplay of memory and history in 1990s literature, this collection of twelve essays offers a critical analysis from feminist, postcolonial, and queer perspectives. It delves into themes such as the politics of memory, colonial legacies, and identities shaped by race and gender. Notable works discussed include Graham Swift's Last Orders and Anne Michaels' Fugitive Pieces. The essays advocate for a nuanced critique of postmodernist approaches, emphasizing the importance of diverse interpretations in understanding contemporary literature.
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Literature and The Contemporary, Roger Luckhurst, Peter Marks
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- Literature and The Contemporary
- Subtitle
- Fictions and Theories of the Present
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Roger Luckhurst, Peter Marks
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 226
- ISBN13
- 9781138172692
- Category
- About Literature
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- Exploring the interplay of memory and history in 1990s literature, this collection of twelve essays offers a critical analysis from feminist, postcolonial, and queer perspectives. It delves into themes such as the politics of memory, colonial legacies, and identities shaped by race and gender. Notable works discussed include Graham Swift's Last Orders and Anne Michaels' Fugitive Pieces. The essays advocate for a nuanced critique of postmodernist approaches, emphasizing the importance of diverse interpretations in understanding contemporary literature.