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Routledge British Spy Fiction and the End of Empire Book

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Explore a new perspective on a classic genre with British Spy Fiction and the End of Empire. Part of the Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature series, this volume challenges the common idea that spy fiction is solely about patriotism and national security. While popular culture often views the spy as a defender of British interests and global power, this book looks deeper into those assumptions. Instead of portraying the British spy as a figure simply maintaining the integrity of the Empire, this work reveals a much more complex side to the genre. It examines how the representation of space and power in spy fiction contains disunities and contradictions. This is an essential read for those interested in how literature reflects the shifting dynamics of global influence and the changing nature of British identity during the twentieth century.

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Part of the Routledge Studies in Twentieth-Century Literature series for academic depth.

Challenges popular culture assumptions regarding patriotism and national security in spy novels.

Examines the complex relationship between the representation of space and global power.

Provides an analysis of how spy fiction reflects the disunities of the British Empire.

Offers a detailed look at the role of the spy beyond simple defense of national interests.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1138777463
Category: Books > Subjects > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > History & Criticism > Literary Theory & Movements
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 15 July 2015
Listed Since: 18 December 2013

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