The fiction of Rushdie, Barnes, Winterson, and Carter : breaking cultural and literary boundaries in the work of four postmodernists / Gregory J Rubinson.

Author/creator Rubinson, Gregory J.
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland, ©2005.
Descriptionvii, 228 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents
Subjects
Winterson, Jeanette, 1959---Criticism and interpretation.
Carter, Angela, 1940-1992--Criticism and interpretation.
Rushdie, Salman--Criticism and interpretation.
Barnes, Julian--Criticism and interpretation.
English fiction--20th century. --History and criticism.
Postmodernism (Literature)--Great Britain.

Contents Salman Rushdie -- Julian Barnes -- The gender divide -- Jeanette Winterson -- Angela Carter -- Failing to observe decorum.
Abstract "This book takes an in-depth look at the works of these authors with specific emphasis on how they use literary devices to challenge fundamental ideas about politics, race, nationality and gender. The study notes both differences and similarities among the four authors"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 213-222) and index.
LCCN 2005012774
ISBN0786422874 (pbk. : alk. paper)