Apocalyptic Fiction.

"Visions of post-apocalyptic worlds have proved to be irresistible for many 21st-century writers, from literary novelists to fantasy and young adult writers. Exploring a wide range of texts, from the works of Margaret Atwood, Cormac McCarthy, Tom Perrotta and Emily St. John Mandel to young adul...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Tate, Andrew
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bloomsbury Publishing, 2017.
Colección:21st century genre fiction series.
Temas:
1900-1999
Apocalyptic literature.
American fiction > 20th century.
Littérature apocalyptique.
Roman américain > 20e siècle.
Science fiction.
Literary studies: from c 1900 -.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Literary.
American fiction
Apocalyptic literature
Weltuntergang
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 1. Introduction: Dreams of the 'ruined' future
  • 2. 'God rains over everything': Two floods
  • 3. 'Sudden departure': Rapture writing
  • 4. 'In the beginning, there was chaos': Atwood, apocalypse, art
  • 5. Empty roads: Walking after catastrophe
  • 6. Keep watching: Spectacle, rebellion and apocalyptic rites of passage
  • 7. Conclusion: 'Survival is insufficient.'

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