Novels of the Contemporary Extreme

Novels of the Contemporary Extreme
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages : 191
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ISBN-10 : 9781441162137
ISBN-13 : 1441162135
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Book Synopsis Novels of the Contemporary Extreme by : Alain-Philippe Durand

Download or read book Novels of the Contemporary Extreme written by Alain-Philippe Durand and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2006-06-08 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book investigates a new form of fiction that is currently emerging in contemporary literature across the globe. 'Novels of the contemporary extreme' - from North and South America, from Europe, and the Middle East - are set in a world both similar to and different from our own: a hyper real, often apocalyptic world progressively invaded by popular culture, permeated with technology and dominated by destruction. While their writing is commonly classified as 'hip' or 'underground' literature, authors of contemporary extreme novels have often been the center of public controversy and scandal; they, and their work, become international bestsellers. This collection of essays identifies and describes this international phenomenon, investigating the appeal of these novels' styles and themes, the reasons behind their success, and the fierce debates they provoked.


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