New directions : writing post 1990

Publication Data

• Title New directions : writing post 1990
• Author Fiona Tolan
• Publisher York/Longman
• Publication date 2010
• Publication location Harlow
• Language English

Contents

Introduction
A cultural overview
Texts, writers and contexts. The neo-victorian novel: Byatt, Carey and Waters; extended commentary: Waters, Fingersmith (2002); Contemporary theatre: Kane, Ravenhill and Hare; extended commentary: Hare, Stuff happens (2004); Contemporary Black British writing: Kureishi, Smith and Ali; extended commentary: Ali, Brick lane (2003); New diversities in contemporary poetry: Nichols, D'Aguiar and Duffy; extended commentary: Duffy, Rapture (2005); Gender and sexuality in the contemporary novel: Fielding, Hollinghurst and Winterson; extended commentary: Hollinghurst, The line of beauty (2004); Writing the self: contemporary autobiography: McCourt, Sage and Kay; extended commentary: Kay, The adoption papers (1991)
Critical theories and debates. Haunting the past: representing the twentieth century; Post-millennial dystopias; Constructing contemporary childhood; Readers and writers today: celebrity, book clubs and prizes
References and resources
Timeline
Further reading.

Topics

• English literature :: 21st century :: History and criticism :: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
• English literature :: 20th century :: History and criticism :: Handbooks, manuals, etc.
• Literature and society :: Great Britain :: History :: 21st century
• Literature and society :: Great Britain :: History :: 20th century

New directions : writing post 1990 by Fiona Tolan. ISBN 9781408204771. Published by York/Longman in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.