In this Readers' Guide, Nicolas Tredell explores the critical judgements and interpretations generated by Amis's novels and short stories over the past quarter of a century. Drawing on reviews, essays, interviews and books, it brings together material on Amis which has never previously been collected and provides the most wide-ranging examination of his fiction so far, considering key issues such as his use of language, his concern with time, apocalypse and corruption, his relation to modernity and postmodernity, his representation of women and sexuality, and his treatment of the Holocaust.
'I continue to find these Readers' Guides indispensable for teaching - they really give students a sense of criticism having a history' - Professor Rachel Bowlby, University of York
'The series looks really excellent - attractively produced, user friendly; and outstanding value for money' - Ronald Knowles, Reader, University of Reading
Introduction
Postmodern Prurience: The Rachel Papers (1973)
Country-House Carnage: Dead Babies (1975)
Snakes and Ladders: Success (1978)
Descent into Hell: Other People: A Mystery Story (1981)
Self's the Man: Money: A Suicide Note (1984)
Writing the Unthinkable: Einstein's Monsters (1987)
Pity the Planet: London Fields (1989)
Wrong in Time: Time's Arrow (1991)
That Comes at Night: The Information (1995)
Cops and Slobs: Night Train (1997) and Heavy Water and Other Stories (1998)
Notes
Select Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Index
NICOLAS TREDELL teaches courses in literature, art history, cultural and film studies, and information technology and society for the University of Sussex.
Description
In this Readers' Guide, Nicolas Tredell explores the critical judgements and interpretations generated by Amis's novels and short stories over the past quarter of a century. Drawing on reviews, essays, interviews and books, it brings together material on Amis which has never previously been collected and provides the most wide-ranging examination of his fiction so far, considering key issues such as his use of language, his concern with time, apocalypse and corruption, his relation to modernity and postmodernity, his representation of women and sexuality, and his treatment of the Holocaust.
Reviews
'I continue to find these Readers' Guides indispensable for teaching - they really give students a sense of criticism having a history' - Professor Rachel Bowlby, University of York
'The series looks really excellent - attractively produced, user friendly; and outstanding value for money' - Ronald Knowles, Reader, University of Reading
Contents
Introduction
Postmodern Prurience: The Rachel Papers (1973)
Country-House Carnage: Dead Babies (1975)
Snakes and Ladders: Success (1978)
Descent into Hell: Other People: A Mystery Story (1981)
Self's the Man: Money: A Suicide Note (1984)
Writing the Unthinkable: Einstein's Monsters (1987)
Pity the Planet: London Fields (1989)
Wrong in Time: Time's Arrow (1991)
That Comes at Night: The Information (1995)
Cops and Slobs: Night Train (1997) and Heavy Water and Other Stories (1998)
Notes
Select Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Index
Authors
NICOLAS TREDELL teaches courses in literature, art history, cultural and film studies, and information technology and society for the University of Sussex.
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