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Title:

THE STATE OF THE NOVEL
BRITAIN AND BEYOND

By:

Dominic Head

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

1405170107

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9781405170109

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Publisher:

JOHN WILEY AND SONS LTD

Pub. date:

29 August, 2008

Series:

Blackwell Manifestos

Pages:

184

Description:

The State of the Novel offers a lively yet rigorous investigation into the present state of the contemporary novel--in Britain and beyond--and some speculation about its future. Against the backdrop of globalization, Dominic Head establishes the interests shared by contemporary theorists, cultural commentators, and consumers of novels.

Synopsis:

Part of the Blackwell Manifestos series, The State of the Novel offers a lively, yet rigorous investigation into the state and future of the contemporary British novel written by an expert in the field. * Evaluates the state of the 'serious literary' novel and novel criticism* Prominent treatment is paid to the 'internationalization' of the novel in English* Offers a manifesto on contemporary fiction from an expert in this field; Dominic Head is best known for his Cambridge Introduction to Modern British Fiction 1950-2000* Establishes the shared interests of contemporary theorists of the novel, cultural commentators, and novel consumers* An ideal supplementary text for students and faculty interested in the novel and contemporary fiction

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Wiley-Blackwell (an imprint of John Wiley & Sons Ltd)

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