Killing Children in British Fiction

Killing Children in British FictionInvestigates how British fiction and film use dangerous and endangered children to explore conflicts over the future, from the Thatcher to Brexit eras. Co Winner for the 2025 Monograph Prize presented by the British Association of Contemporary Literary Studies This book stems from a simple yet disturbing observation: contemporary British fiction is full of children killing or being killed. Thoughtfully considering novels and films, alongside actual

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