Contemporary English Literature

Reflecting the continuing change and development in contemporary literature, the key features of this book includes its clarity, brevity, equal coverage of the main literary themes. Literature students will find its clearly defined sections easy to navigate and whilst avoiding over-simplification, it makes a complex subject accessible. The contemporary period is one of the most exciting periods in English literary history. This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the intellectual and cultural background to contemporary literature. It is accessibly written and avoids theoretical jargon, providing a solid foundation for students to make their own sense of the poetry, fiction and other creative writing that constitutes part of the contemporary literature.