A Bit off the Map and Other Stories
A Bit off the Map and Other Stories by Angus Wilson is a collection of eight short stories published by Penguin Books on March 30, 1978. This New Ed edition, comprising 176 pages, presents a nuanced exploration of the preoccupations and secrets of the ‘respectable’ middle class during the 1950s, a decade marked by cultural shifts and societal changes.
Readers will find that these stories delve into themes reflective of the era, including the influence of rubber plants, espresso bars, and the emergence of youth subcultures such as Teddy boys and the Angry Young men. Through Wilson’s keen observations, the narratives capture the complexities of life in a transforming society, offering insights into the everyday experiences and hidden dilemmas faced by individuals in that time.
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It was a decade of rubber plants, Espresso bars and skiffle, of Suez, Teddy boys and Angry Young men, these eight short stories reflect the preoccupations and secrets of the ‘respectable’ middle class of the fifties.
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