Afterlife and Narrative in Contemporary Fiction

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Exploring the allure of life after death in contemporary culture, this book delves into its significance in modern 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 on mortality and existence beyond life. Through these literary examples, the author reveals how imagined afterlives resonate with readers and reflect societal hopes and fears.