J.G. Ballard

Andrjez Gasiorek, Daniel Lea, Rebecca Mortimer

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English

Manchester Univ. Press
28 July 2005

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary studies: from c 1900 -; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers

Series: Contemporary British Novelists

This book offers a comprehensive account of the work of J.G. Ballard, regarded by critics as one of the most significant fiction writers of recent times. Ballard's early science fiction writing earned him plaudits as one of the most innovative and individual voices in the field, but his development as a writer has taken him far beyond the confines of any single genre. This book traces Ballard's career from his early science fiction short stories and novels to his most recent work, particularly his timely reflections on the role of violence in contemporary social life. It argues that Ballard's writing is characterised by a distinctive vision of the post-war world and its possible futures, and suggests that his far-reaching analyses of the present age make him one of the indispensable commentators of our time.

By: Andrjez Gasiorek
Series edited by: Daniel Lea
Other: Rebecca Mortimer
Imprint: Manchester Univ. Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 281g
ISBN: 9780719070532
ISBN 10: 0719070538
Series: Contemporary British Novelists
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 28 July 2005
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Andrzej Gasiorek is Senior Lecturer in English at the University of Birmingham