The Great War and Postmodern Memory The First World War in Late 20 Th -Century British Fiction (1985-2000) |
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| Author:
| Renard, Virginie |
| Series title: | Comparatisme et Société / Comparatism and Society Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-2-87574-100-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | Peter Lang AG International Academic Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $76.35 |
Book Description:
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This book provides close readings of late 20th-century British narratives of the First World War, written by both best-selling and less well-known fiction writers. Positioned at a mid-point between literary analysis and history, it shows that, by focusing on questions of memory, these narratives offer new and engaging perspectives on the war.
This book provides close readings of late 20th-century British narratives of the First World War, written by both best-selling and less well-known fiction writers. Positioned at a mid-point between literary analysis and history, it shows that, by focusing on questions of memory, these narratives offer new and engaging perspectives on the war.