English Fiction & Prose Literature - General & Miscellaneous - Literary Criticism, British Authors - 20th Century - Literary Biography, National Characteristics - Europe, English Fiction & Prose Literature - 20th Century - Literary Criticism
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Overview
Hanif Kureishi is widely recognised as one of the most controversial and important contemporary British writers. This book provides an accessible introduction to his writing that places his fiction and plays in historical context and explores his relevance to contemporary culture and literary theory. Bradley Buchanan explores the personal, political and historical factors that have shaped Kureishi's writing and career, and examines the often extreme critical response to his work. Highly accessible for the student reader, Hanif Kureishi includes: a supporting timeline of key dates, biographical and cultural analysis of key texts, extended discussions of all Kureishi's major published fiction, as well, as his critically acclaimed work for film, a recent interview with Hanif Kureishi, an overview of the varied critical reception Kureishi's work has received, suggestions for further reading and study.About the Author:
Bradley Buchanan is Assistant Professor of English at California State University, Sacramento, USA
Synopsis
Hanif Kureishi is one of the most controversial and important contemporary British writers. This book provides students with an introduction to his work that places his fiction in historical context and explores his relevance to contemporary culture and literary theory. Including a timeline of key dates and an interview with the author, this clear but theoretically informed guide offers an accessible reading of Kureishi's work to date and an overview of the varied critical reception it has provoked.
Book Details
Published
September 1, 2007
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Pages
176
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781403990495