Nation and Citizenship in the Twentieth-Century British Novel

Explore the intricate relationship between nationhood and citizenship in Janice Ho's insightful work, Nation and Citizenship in the Twentieth-Century British Novel, published by Cambridge University Press in 2018. Spanning 241 pages, this thought-provoking book delves into how prominent novelists of the twentieth century, including E. M. Forster, Virginia Woolf, Elizabeth Bowen, Sam Selvon, Buchi Emecheta, Salman Rushdie, and Monica Ali, depicted the evolving concepts of citizenship against the backdrop of significant political and historical events. Through meticulous analysis and close readings, Ho uncovers the literary reflections of national identity and the struggles surrounding citizenship, offering a rich understanding of English fiction during a transformative era. Perfect for readers interested in literature, history, and cultural criticism, this paperback is a valuable addition to any bookshelf.