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Routledge : The Working Class and 21st-Century British Fiction

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Explore the evolution of contemporary British literature through the lens of social change. This Routledge publication examines how twenty-first-century novels portray working-class life amidst shifting economic landscapes. By analyzing the works of notable authors such as David Peace, Gordon Burn, Anthony Cartwright, Ross Raisin, Jenni Fagan, and Sunjeev Sahota, the text tracks the movement from deindustrialisation to the stigmatization of specific communities. This study provides a deep look at how literature maps the destabilization and unemployment experienced by many individuals. O'Brien presents a compelling argument that these novels serve as tools for understanding the core mechanics of contemporary capitalism as it affects the working class. It is an essential resource for students and readers interested in how modern fiction captures the realities of social and economic transformation in Britain.

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Analyzes contemporary British novels to understand how they portray modern working-class life and social shifts.

Includes detailed studies of authors like David Peace, Gordon Burn, Anthony Cartwright, Ross Raisin, Jenni Fagan, and Sunjeev Sahota.

Traces the historical progression from deindustrialisation to the modern stigmatization of communities facing unemployment.

Offers a framework for understanding the impact of contemporary capitalism on working-class populations through literary analysis.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Contemporary Literature series for academic and professional research.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
13 December 2021
Listed Since
29 October 2021

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