cultural theory • literary history and reference • creative writing
British Social Realism in the Arts since 1940
Literary History and Reference
Edited by David Tucker, University of Sussex, UK
A History of English Literature
‘This is an outstanding study of the histories and meanings of social realism in Britain since 1940.’ - John Brannigan, University College Dublin, Republic of Ireland
2nd edition Michael Alexander, Emeritus Professor of English Literature, University of St Andrews, UK
‘If I had my way, every student of English would be supplied with a copy of this book.’ - Gary Day, The Times Higher Education Supplement March 2007 Paperback
440pp £20.99
246x189mm 978-0-230-00723-9
Palgrave Foundations Series http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=276271 July 2011 Hardback
240pp £50.00
216x138mm 978-0-230-24245-6
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A Brief History of English Literature John Peck, formerly and Martin Coyle, Head of English Literature, both at Cardiff University, UK March 2002 Paperback
Sex, Gender and Time in Fiction and Culture Edited by Ben Davies, Teaching Assistant, School of English, University of St Andrews, UK and Jana Funke, Associate Research Fellow, Centre for Medical History, University of Exeter, UK March 2011 240pp 6 b/w photographs Hardback £50.00
216x138mm 978-0-230-27547-8
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368pp £15.99
198x129mm 978-0-333-79177-6
http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=261204
Creative Writing
Inside Creative Writing Interviews with Contemporary Writers Edited by Graeme Harper, University of Wales, UK
'The interviewees include not only the world famous, they represent many nations and strands of writing. They feel like characters in the plot of a book. I was disappointed when it was over.’ - Robert Sheppard, Edge Hill University, UK ‘This is a fascinating project, groundbreaking, really, and a great joy to read.’ - Stephanie Vanderslice, University of Central Arkansas, USA High profile writers, including Philip Pullman, Nadine Gordimer, Kate Grenville and Robert Pinsky, talk about their writing practice and ways of working. Designed with the needs of creative writers in mind, Graeme Harper explores both practice and process, asking authors questions about subjects ranging from motivation to creativity to drafting. Contents: Introduction / Beginning Creative Writing / Creative Writers and Others / Passions for Creative Writing / That Word ‘Creative’ / The Idea of Drafting / Other Creative Writers / Creative Work-In-Progress / Creative Writing Habitats / Knowledge: Subjects and Themes / Writing Craft and Skills / Reading and Not Writing / Other Practicalities / Exploring Creative Writing Exercises / Asking Another Writer a Question / Past, Present and Future / Conclusion: Inside Creative Writing / Further Reading / Index January 2012 Paperback
224pp £12.99
198x129mm 978-0-230-21217-6
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