Terrorism, Media, and the Ethics of Fiction : Transatlantic Perspectives on Don DeLillo

Continuum Publishing Corporation

Explore the intricate relationship between terrorism, media, and the ethics of fiction in this in-depth analysis of Don DeLillo's work. This hardcover book offers a unique transatlantic perspective, drawing together prominent scholars from Europe and the US. Delve into DeLillo's reflections on how contemporary anxieties are shaped by media narratives of war and terror, and the ethical implications of literature's role in shaping public discourse. The book examines how novelists like DeLillo once influenced the inner life of culture, a role now seemingly occupied by the pervasive narratives of conflict. Key Features: * Focuses on Don DeLillo's exploration of media, terrorism, and fiction. * Presents a transatlantic perspective with contributions from European and US scholars. * Analyzes the ethical dimensions of literature as public discourse. * Hardcover edition with 264 pages. Summary: Terrorism, Media, and the Ethics of Fiction (Transatlantic Perspectives on Don DeLillo) by Peter Schneck and Philipp Schweighauser. Published in 2010, this English language hardcover book (ISBN: 9781441139931) examines the intersection of contemporary conflict narratives and literary imagination.