Poetics and Ethics of Attention in Contemporary British Narrative

Explore the intricate relationship between attention and narrative in Jean-Michel Ganteau's thought-provoking book, Poetics and Ethics of Attention in Contemporary British Narrative. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2022, this hardback edition spans 192 pages and delves into how modern media and communication technologies have reshaped the contemporary subject. Ganteau examines the challenges posed by a new attention economy, revealing how contemporary novels and memoirs demonstrate resilience by fostering an ecology of attention. Through this lens, the author articulates a poetics that contributes to an ethics of a particularist nature. This insightful work is essential for anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of literature and attention in today's world.