Afterlife and Narrative in Contemporary Fiction

Exploring the allure of life after death, this book delves into its significance in contemporary culture and fiction. It examines various interpretations of afterlives, highlighting works like Martin Amis's Time's Arrow and Alice Sebold's The Lovely Bones, which offer unique narrative perspectives. Through these examples, the text reveals how imagined afterlives resonate with modern audiences, serving as a compelling theme in literature.