Alex Woloch Livres

Exploring the distribution of attention among characters in realist novels, Alex Woloch presents a compelling theory that examines whether a narrative centers on a single life or multiple lives. His analysis highlights the implications for literary studies and narrative theory, offering fresh insights into the dynamics of character focus and the broader narrative structure.

There have been many studies of George Orwell, but nothing quite like this book by Alex Woloch--an exuberant, revisionary account of Orwell's radical writing. Bearing down on the propulsive irony and formal restlessness intertwined with his plain-style, Woloch offers a new understanding of Orwell and a new way of thinking about writing and politics.