Liminal Fictions in Postmodern Culture: The Politics of Self-Development

Phillips, Thomas

Liminal Fictions in Postmodern Culture examines distinctive literary, musical, and cinematic narratives that seek to inspire critical thought and conduct through provocation. From Gogol's Dead Souls to Salinger's Franny and Zooey , Phillips argues liminal narratives offer an antidote to the modern commodification of the self.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2015-09-22

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781137550811

DOI: 10.1057/9781137548771

Dimensions: 216cm x140cm

Pages: 201