İngiltere İngiltere'ye Karşı

Julian Barnes tried to present the ironic history writing he started with his novel World History in 10 1/2 Chapters, this time on a different plane, within the framework of a counter-utopia attempt. England Against England is, in its main lines, a distinctive satire. romani However, by dealing with basic human situations such as power, authenticity, cynicism and sexuality, Julian Barnes has carried the boundaries of the novel far beyond and added an aesthetic multi-dimensionality to it. As a matter of fact, Baudrillard's concept of "simulation" and the contrast between original and copy have a very important place in the novel, and this emphasized contrast is the key concept of the entire novel. The futuristic England project, called "England, England" in the novel, includes both an in-depth cultural criticism of the past and an effort to examine the deeper layers of human existence. In other words, the novel focuses on questioning the authenticity of the traditional values of the past as much as it is a satire of a future utopia. Cynicism and power, nostalgia and utopia, original or copy; Other keywords that form the literary texture of the novel...

The outrageous project of the megalomaniac press emperor Sir Jack Pitman, who is not satisfied with the great wealth he has and wants to write his name in history in golden letters, is explained with a unique irony, and in this narrative process, it is very rich and detailed. A traditional English panorama is also drawn. What is not included in the panorama in question! The small Isle of Wight was purchased with the aim of creating a miniature England. A think tank, each member of which carries unusual titles... The ultimate goal of the project is; All kinds of cultural objects and experiences that are "re-created" and assumed to "represent" Englishness to be used as an amusement park where foreign tourists will come in droves and money will flow... In other words, proving once again that the evil system called capitalism can take on any guise. a kind of England Disneyland...

England vs. England, often funny, sometimes humorous; but undoubtedly, it is a thought-provoking novel with every line...



Number of Pages: 286

Print Year: 2003


Language: Turkish
Publisher: Ayrinti Publications

First Edition Year: < /strong>2003