Hanif Kureishi (New British Fiction)

Hanif Kureishi is one of the most controversial and important contemporary British writers. This book provides students with an introduction to his work that places his fiction in historical context and explores his relevance to contemporary culture and literary theory. Including a timeline of key dates and an interview with the author, this clear but theoretically informed guide offers an accessible reading of Kureishi's work to date and an overview of the varied critical reception it has provoked.