The Crisis of Liberal Democracy in Contemporary Novels
€ 76,90
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9781032870458 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Leander Møller Gøttcke |
| Editora | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Formato | Capa mole |
| Número de páginas | 168 |
| Data de Publicação | 20/07/2026 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 72,55 |
| Imposto | € 4,35 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 76,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 2 unidades em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
This book explores how contemporary novels reflect a profound shift in Western culture, from the political optimism of the post-Cold War era to growing fears about the future of liberal democracy. Analysing four major works – Karl Ove Knausgård's My Struggle series, Zadie Smith's White Teeth, Boualem Sansal's 2084 and Michel Houellebecq's Submission – it shows how these novels illuminate current social discontents and engages the anxieties of our time. Where the so-called "end-of-history" narrative once promised a triumphant liberal democracy, novelistic fiction today reflects a more ominous outlook: progressives are haunted by dystopian visions of democratic decline, while reactionaries fear cultural displacement and yearn for a lost Golden Age. Bridging literary analysis and political theory, the book offers new perspectives on how literature engages with and challenges contemporary political narratives, making it a vital resource for those interested in the intersection of politics and literature.