Gupta, Suman
(2011).
Contemporary Literature: The Basics.
Basics.
London: Routledge.
Abstract
This book equips readers with the necessary tools to take an analytical and systematic approach to contemporary texts. The author provides answers to some of the critical questions in the field, such as: (a) What makes a literary text contemporary? (b) Is it possible to have a canon of contemporary literature? (c) How does a reader’s location affect their understanding? (d) How do print, electronic, and audio-visual media impact upon contemporary literature? (e) Which key contemporary concepts and themes are most prevalent?
| Item Type: |
Authored Book
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| Copyright Holders: |
2011 The Author |
| ISBN: |
0-415-66871-9, 978-0-415-66871-2 |
| Keywords: |
contemporary literature; globalization; world literature; production; reception |
| Academic Unit/Department: |
Arts > English |
| Item ID: |
31117 |
| Depositing User: |
Suman Gupta
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| Date Deposited: |
18 Jan 2012 14:13 |
| Last Modified: |
23 Oct 2012 14:21 |
| URI: |
http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/31117 |
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