The London object writing London at the end of capitalism / Grant Hamilton.

Author/creator Hamilton, Grant
Format Electronic
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
Descriptionpages cm.
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SeriesRoutledge studies in contemporary literature
Contents Introduction: Writing London at the end of capitalism -- Michael Moorcock's Mother London and the viscous city -- Iain Sinclair's Downriver and the allure of the I-city -- Penelope Lively's City of the mind and the simultaneous city -- Peter Ackroyd's Hawksmoor and the churches of absolute space -- J. G. Ballard's Crash and the seduction of objects -- Conclusion: The coordinates of an altermodernity.
Abstract "This book argues that certain works by Michael Moorcock, Iain Sinclair, Penelope Lively, Peter Ackroyd, and J.G. Ballard constitute the coordinates of an altermodernity that might bring to an end the most deleterious effects and affects of today's hyper-aggressive strain of capitalism"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2020053875
ISBN9780367714680 (hardback)
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