This book provides an introduction to the work of Irvine Welsh, placing his fiction in historical and theoretical context. It explores Welsh's biography, his impact on contemporary Scottish fiction and the cultural relevance of his work. Including a timeline of key dates, it also offers an overview of the critical reception his work has provoked
Inhaltsverzeichnis
General Editors Preface.- Acknowledgments.- PART 1: INTRODUCTION Timeline.- Introduction: The Irvine Welsh Phenomenon.- PART 2: MAJOR WORKS Trainspotting: The First Day of the Irvine Welsh Festival.- Trainspotting: The Film.- The Acid House, Ecstasy and Filth.- Marabou Stork Nightmares.- Glue and Porno.- PART 3: CRITICISM AND CONTEXTS Other Writings.- Critical Reception.- Bibliography.
