Crunch Lit
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781472506306
Subjects: English fiction, history and criticism, 21st century; American fiction, history and criticism, 21st century; Civilization, modern
Description: "The financial crisis of 2008 quickly gave rise to a growing body of fiction: "Crunch Lit". These 'recession writings' take the financial crisis as their central narrative concern and explore its effects on consumer culture, gender roles and contemporary communities. Examining a range of texts including Sebastian Faulks' A Week in December, Adam Haslett's Union Atlantic, and John Lanchester's Capital, this book offers the first wide-ranging guide to these new millennial writings."--Bloomsbury Publishing.