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The Cambridge Introduction To Postmodern Fiction (Cambridge Introductions To Literature),Used
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Postmodern Fiction Presents A Challenge To The Reader: Instead Of Enjoying It Passively, The Reader Has To Work To Understand Its Meanings, To Think About What Fiction Is, And To Question Their Own Responses. Yet This Very Challenge Makes Postmodern Writing So Much Fun To Read And Rewarding To Study. Unlike Most Introductions To Postmodernism And Fiction, This Book Places The Emphasis On Literature Rather Than Theory. It Introduces The Most Prominent British And American Novelists Associated With Postmodernism, From The 'Pioneers', Beckett, Borges And Burroughs, To Important Postwar Writers Such As Pynchon, Carter, Atwood, Morrison, Gibson, Auster, Delillo, And Ellis. Designed For Students And Clearly Written, This Introduction Explains The Preoccupations, Styles And Techniques That Unite Postmodern Authors. Their Work Is Characterized By A Selfreflexive Acknowledgement Of Its Status As Fiction, And By The Various Ways In Which It Challenges Readers To Question Commonsense And Commonplace Assumptions About Literature.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Cambridge Introduction to Postmodern Fiction'? A: The book emphasizes literature over theory, exploring the works of prominent British and American novelists associated with postmodernism.
- Q: Who are some key authors discussed in this book? A: Key authors include Beckett, Borges, Burroughs, Pynchon, Carter, Atwood, Morrison, Gibson, Auster, DeLillo, and Ellis.
- Q: What is the condition of this book? A: The book is listed as a new item, ensuring no wear or damage.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book consists of 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition features a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Cambridge Introduction to Postmodern Fiction' published? A: The book was published on November 16, 2009.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is designed for students and clearly written to aid understanding of postmodern literature.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as self-reflexivity, challenges to common-sense assumptions, and the unique styles and techniques of postmodern authors.
- Q: Does the book include discussions about the nature of fiction? A: Yes, it encourages readers to think critically about what fiction is and to question their own responses.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'The Cambridge Introduction to Postmodern Fiction'.