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Liliana M. Naydan, "Flat-World Fiction: Digital Humanity in Early Twenty-First-Century America" (U Georgia Press, 2021)

Nov 23, 2024
Liliana M. Naydan, an Associate Professor of English at Penn State Abington, dives into the interplay between digital technology and literature in the early 21st century. She explores how authors like Don DeLillo and Zadie Smith portray the complexities of human relationships in a digital age, navigating themes of authenticity and romance. The discussion touches on capitalism's impact on literature and globalization's tensions, revealing how fiction critiques our evolving identities amidst increasing technology and connectivity.
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