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Explore how social, cultural, and political shifts in Britain shaped the literature of the 1970s. This volume from The Decades Series examines how major events like the Cold War, miners' strikes, and the Winter of Discontent influenced contemporary British fiction. It tracks the transition of writing from the post-war era into the modern age. This academic study provides close readings of Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish, and English novels to map the changing landscape of Britain. It covers a wide range of styles, from the experimental work of B.S. Johnson to the writing of Ian McEwan and Ian Sinclair. Readers gain insight into the decade's literary diversity and the connection between historical reality and fiction.

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This Bloomsbury Academic volume explores how 1970s British politics and social events influenced contemporary fiction.

The text examines the transition of British literature from the post-war period to the modern era.

Includes analysis of diverse writing styles, ranging from B.S. Johnson's experimental works to Ian McEwan.

Provides close contextual readings of novels from England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

Analyzes the impact of historical events like the Cold War and the Winter of Discontent on literary output.

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Brand: Bloomsbury
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1441133917
Category: Books > Subjects > Science Fiction & Fantasy > Science Fiction > History & Criticism
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 February 2014
Listed Since: 16 January 2013

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