1st Edition

Reading London in Wartime Blitz, the People and Propaganda in 1940s Literature

By William Cederwell Copyright 2018
232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

232 Pages
by Routledge

Reading London in Wartime: Blitz, the People and Propaganda in 1940s Literature presents an expansive variety of writers and genres, including non-fiction and film approaches, to build a comprehensive social picture of the atmosphere during wartime London. From blitz and austerity to the nagging insistency of propaganda, this volume examines the representation of London in wartime and early... Read more
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Biography

William Cederwell completed his Ph.D. in English Literature at University College London in 2013. The thesis, which examines wartime London writing, forms the basis of this book. His undergraduate degree, a first-class MA Honours in English Literature, was awarded by the University of Edinburgh in 1994. He has spent several years working in a variety of roles in the media and publishing industry.