Apocalyptic Fiction
Apocalyptic Fiction by Andrew Tate, published by Bloomsbury Academic on January 26, 2017, is an annotated edition comprising 192 pages in English. This book presents a critical introduction to contemporary apocalyptic fiction, examining a diverse range of texts from notable authors such as Margaret Atwood, Cormac McCarthy, and Suzanne Collins. It explores the allure of post-apocalyptic narratives for 21st-century writers across various genres, including literary fiction and young adult literature.
Readers will find an analysis of the cultural and political contexts surrounding these works, as well as their connections to earlier apocalyptic writings by authors like Mary Shelley and H.G. Wells. Apocalyptic Fiction also includes an annotated guide to secondary readings, making it a valuable resource for students of literary criticism and comparative literature. This edition provides insights into how contemporary narratives reflect and resonate with themes found in science fiction and fantasy, enriching the understanding of this compelling genre.
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Visions of post-apocalyptic worlds have proved to be irresistible for many 21st-century writers, from literary novelists to fantasy and young adult writers. Exploring a wide range of texts, from the works of Margaret Atwood, Cormac McCarthy, Tom Perrotta and Emily St. John Mandel to young adult novels such as Suzanne Collins’s The Hunger Games series, this is the first critical introduction to contemporary apocalyptic fiction.
Exploring the cultural and political contexts of these writings and their echoes in popular media, Apocalyptic Fiction also examines how contemporary apocalyptic texts looks back to earlier writings by the likes of Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells and J.G. Ballard. Apocalyptic Fiction includes an annotated guide to secondary readings, making this an essential guide for students of contemporary fiction at all levels.
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