British Writers and the Media, 1930-45

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The book explores the intricate relationship between 1930s leftist writers and emerging mass media, revealing how this era laid the groundwork for postmodernism. It highlights how technology and propaganda influenced individual perspectives and reshaped literary forms, assumptions, and imagery. By examining writers from Auden to Priestley, the study challenges the notion of straightforward political engagement, showcasing the complexity and depth of their work in the context of new media.