Routledge Resisting Novels (Routledge Revivals): Ideology and Fiction

Explore the complex relationship between literature and thought with Resisting Novels (Routledge Revivals): Ideology and Fiction. In this scholarly study, Lennard Davis examines how the novel functions as a powerful tool that can bind readers to ideological structures. By analyzing the way we interact with signs, Davis explores how reading can weaken our connection to the social world and the realm of action. This work offers a unique perspective on the dual nature of fiction. While the novel can serve as a vehicle for ideology, it also acts as a defensive structure that protects individuals against the alienation and loneliness often found in modern life. Unlike traditional discussions that focus only on themes, this study approaches the subject through structural analysis. Originally published in 1987, this Routledge Revival edition provides essential insights for students, academics, and readers interested in the deep connections between literary form and social reality.