The Demotic Voice in Contemporary British Fiction
Author | : J. Scott |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 280 |
Release | : 2009-05-14 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780230236882 |
ISBN-10 | : 023023688X |
Rating | : 4/5 (8X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Demotic Voice in Contemporary British Fiction by : J. Scott
Download or read book The Demotic Voice in Contemporary British Fiction written by J. Scott and published by Springer. This book was released on 2009-05-14 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an assessment of narrative technique in contemporary British fiction, focusing on the experimental use of the demotic voice (regional or national dialects). The book examines the work of James Kelman, Graham Swift, Will Self and Martin Amis, amongst many others, from a practical as well as theoretical perspective.