Popular Fiction

The Logics and Practices of a Literary Field

Auteurs

• Ken Gelder

Paramètres

• 192 pages
• 7 heures de lecture

• Écriture
• Nonfiction
• Recherche

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The book offers a comprehensive exploration of popular fiction, highlighting its unique characteristics and significance as a literary field. Ken Gelder analyzes a diverse range of authors, from classic to contemporary, and provides a critical history of key genres such as romance, crime fiction, and science fiction. He also investigates the influence of bookshops and fanzines on the genre's distribution and reception. Additionally, Gelder delves into the works of five bestselling authors, examining their impact on modern culture and the discourse surrounding popular fiction.

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• Année de publication: 2004
• Reliure: (souple)