Ethics and Desire in the Wake of Postmodernism: Contemporary Satire

by Graham Matthews and Graham Matthews

Book Overview

What is the significance of writing in the wake of postmodernism? The previous decade has seen a growing interest in criticism of postmodern ethics and aesthetics from theorists and writers. This book begins to examine what art form or critical methodology might take its place. Exploring the work of six contemporary novelists - Bret Easton Ellis, J.G. Ballard, Will Self, Michel Houellebecq, Tama Janowitz and Chuck Palahniuk - Ethics and Desire...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1472526376
• ISBN13: 9781472526373
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"