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Explore the profound connection between shifting global power and literary evolution with End of Empire and the English Novel Since 1945. Published by Manchester University Press, this first book-length study offers a deep look into postwar England. By analyzing novels from the era, this work traces how literature reflected a nation transitioning away from its position at the center of imperial power. The text moves through a wide range of influential authors, including George Orwell, William Golding, Penelope Lively, Alan Hollinghurst, and Ian McEwan. Beyond individual authors, the study examines various genres such as the family saga, travel writing, detective fiction, and popular romances. Readers will gain a better understanding of the many ways the end of empire shaped English identity and narrative styles. This book provides a detailed look at the diverse conclusions reached by writers regarding the consequences of a changing world. It is an essential resource for students and readers interested in literary theory and the history of postwar English fiction.

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Comprehensive literary study exploring the history of postwar England through the lens of the end of empire.

Analyzes a wide range of notable authors including George Orwell, William Golding, and Ian McEwan.

Covers diverse literary genres such as detective fiction, travel writing, and the family saga.

Examines how the loss of imperial power influenced the meaning and consequences of English identity.

Provides a detailed reading of novels appearing from the postwar period through to modern eras.

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Brand: Manchester University Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0719085780
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 September 2011
Listed Since: 13 May 2011

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