Understanding Will Self

Introduces readers to the ingenuity of a British writer who has garnered an array of awards. This guide examines the key themes, narrative strategies, and cultural commentaries that characterize his work. It leads readers through the alternative universe of his writing and maps the interplay between his forays into journalism and fiction.

About the author

M. Hunter Hayes teaches English at Texas A&M University-Commerce, where he specializes in twentieth-century and contemporary British literature. He has published several articles on contemporary British fiction and poetry.

Summary

Introduces readers to the ingenuity of a British writer who has garnered an array of awards. This guide examines the key themes, narrative strategies, and cultural commentaries that characterize his work. It leads readers through the alternative universe of his writing and maps the interplay between his forays into journalism and fiction.

Product details

• Authors: Hayes, M. Hunter Hayes
• Publisher: The University of South Carolina Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.04.2007
• EAN: 9781570036750
• ISBN: 978-1-57003-675-0
• No. of pages: 221
• Dimensions: 173 mm x 187 mm x 24 mm
• Weight: 327 g
• Series: Understanding Modern British L; Understanding Contemporary British Literature; Understanding Contemporary Bri; Understanding Contemporary British Literature; Understanding Modern British L
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > English linguistics / literary studies