Postwar British Fiction: New Accents and Attitudes by James Jack Gindin is a comprehensive study of the development of British fiction in the post-World War II period. The book explores the emergence of new literary voices, styles, and themes in the works of writers such as Kingsley Amis, Iris Murdoch, Muriel Spark, and John Braine. Gindin examines the ways in which these writers responded to the social and cultural changes of the time, including the rise of consumer culture, the decline of traditional values, and the ...
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Postwar British Fiction: New Accents and Attitudes by James Jack Gindin is a comprehensive study of the development of British fiction in the post-World War II period. The book explores the emergence of new literary voices, styles, and themes in the works of writers such as Kingsley Amis, Iris Murdoch, Muriel Spark, and John Braine. Gindin examines the ways in which these writers responded to the social and cultural changes of the time, including the rise of consumer culture, the decline of traditional values, and the impact of the Cold War. The book also considers the influence of American literature on British writers during this period, particularly the work of the Beat Generation. Overall, Postwar British Fiction provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of the literary landscape of postwar Britain, and is an essential resource for scholars and students of modern British literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Good. Good paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Covers show light edge wear. Previous owner's name on end paper.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 600grams, ISBN:
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Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7¾-9¾Tall; Type: Book This book is the first to describe the significant directions of British fiction and drama since the end of World War II. Owner's name on inside cover. The jacket has some edge wear and chips. The pages are clean and tight with no markings in the book. 246 pages.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0837188008.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 0837188008.
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Very Good. 1963. Paperback. Very good copy with light shelf wear. Previous owners name on FFEP, remains a very good copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.