Apocalyptic Fiction (21st Century Genre Fiction)

Apocalyptic Fiction (21st Century Genre Fiction)

by Andrew Tate

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"Visions of post-apocalyptic worlds have proved to be irresistible for many 21st-century writers, from literary novelists to fantasy and young adult writers. Exploring a wide range of texts, from the works of Margaret Atwood, Cormac McCarthy, Tom Perrotta and Emily St. John Mandel to young adult novels such as Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games series, this is the first critical introduction to contemporary apocalyptic fiction. Exploring the cultural and political contexts of these writings and their echoes in popular media, Apocalyptic Fiction also examines how contemporary apocalyptic texts looks back to earlier writings by the likes of Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells and J.G. Ballard. Apocalyptic Fiction includes an annotated guide to secondary readings, making this an essential guide for students of contemporary fiction at all levels."--Bloomsbury Publishing.

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    Tate specifically focuses on 21st-century apocalyptic fiction. What unique anxieties or cultural shifts of this century, as explored by Tate, do you believe make the genre so particularly resonant now, compared to earlier eras?

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    Tate examines a wide spectrum of texts, from literary fiction to young adult novels. How effectively does he argue for the commonalities and distinctions between these subgenres, and what does this breadth tell us about the genre's overall appeal today?

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    The description notes that "visions of post-apocalyptic worlds have proved to be irresistible." What personal or societal needs do you believe apocalyptic stories fulfill for readers, and why do we find such bleak scenarios so compelling?

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