Speculative Time

Discover the intricate relationship between financial speculation and literary culture in the United States with Speculative Time by Oxford University Press. This compelling hardback, set to be released in 2024, spans 336 pages and delves into how the climate of economic uncertainty and disaster influenced writers and visual artists during the early to mid-twentieth century. The book argues that the risk-laden and crisis-prone nature of speculation significantly shaped not only the narratives of the time but also the visual representations that accompanied them. Speculative Time is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of literature, economics, and cultural history, providing a thought-provoking exploration of a pivotal period in American literary history.