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The Contemporary British Novel: Second Edition by Continuum is a comprehensive guide to British fiction writing since the mid-1970s, exploring the pivotal themes that shape modern literary discourse. This resource examines social change, gender, sexuality, class, history and ethnicity within contemporary British literature. The text is structured around major topics including the evolving nature of British identity, urban identity and representation of urban spaces, class dynamics including the middle class trajectory, and multiracial identity and hybridity. Designed specifically for students navigating the complexities of contemporary fiction studies, this edition provides a lively and accessible exploration of key issues and literary movements that define the post-1970s British novel landscape.

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The Contemporary British Novel: Second Edition covers major British literary topics including changing British identity, urban spaces, class issues and multiracial identity.

This Continuum guide addresses core problems faced by students studying contemporary fiction written in Britain since the mid-1970s.

The text explores representation of gender, sexuality, ethnicity and social change within the context of modern British novels.

Organised by major literary topics to help readers understand class dynamics including the rise and fall of the British middle class.

The second edition includes updated content for studying contemporary British literary movements and critical theory.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
26 April 2007
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16 February 2007

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