Literature as intervention

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Scottish authors have produced some of the most compelling fiction from the UK in recent decades. Their narratives, often shocking yet lyrical, urgently explore what it means to live in Scotland at the dawn of the 21st century. Nationalist critics herald this new wave as a cultural rebirth, but these writers delve into the complexities of life in multicultural, multimedia, postcapitalist, and postnational contexts. Jürgen Neubauer introduces a diverse array of novels, stories, and essays by contemporary Scottish authors, framing them within the ongoing struggles for cultural identity in Scotland. He applies recent British and American theories of culture and identity to these works, illustrating their engagement with various societal faultlines, including gender, class, age, and region. Aimed at both educators and students, Neubauer raises questions about how these cultural texts can contribute to an emancipatory pedagogy that transcends the divisive logic of nationalism, addressing the significant challenges of a postnational world. Neubauer’s academic background includes studies in English Literature and Cultural Studies at institutions such as Philipps Universität, Marburg, Virginia Commonwealth University, and The Pennsylvania State University.