Jonathan Coe's 'The Rotters' Club' is a satirical exploration of 1970s British society and the coming-of-age of four teenagers in Birmingham. The novel intertwines personal growth with historical events, using music as a motif and addressing themes like class disparity and political conflict. It's known for its innovative narrative and a record-breaking sentence length.
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Jonathan Coe is a prominent contemporary British author known for his satirical works
Satire
"The Rotters' Club" is a satirical novel that uses humor and irony to critique British society in the 1970s
The novel employs a third-person perspective and shifts across various time periods to explore character development and societal transformations
A Bildungsroman is a genre that focuses on the psychological and moral growth of the protagonist from youth to adulthood
Adolescence
"The Rotters' Club" explores the universal experience of adolescence and its struggles
Family, Community, and National Identity
The novel examines the shaping influence of family, community, and national identity on the characters' growth
Music
Music serves as a recurring motif in the novel, reflecting the cultural landscape and providing an escape from societal pressures
The novel is set in 1970s Britain, a period marked by industrial strife and social upheaval
Class Disparity
"The Rotters' Club" delves into social critique, addressing issues such as class disparity in 1970s Britain
Political Ideology
The novel also critiques political ideology in 1970s Britain
Racial Tensions
"The Rotters' Club" explores racial tensions in 1970s Britain within the framework of the characters' lives
The novel is the first installment of a trilogy that offers a panoramic view of several decades of British history
"The Rotters' Club" features a record-breaking sentence of 13,955 words, showcasing Coe's innovative approach to storytelling
The novel engages in a dialogue with the literary canon, pushing the boundaries of narrative form
"The Rotters' Club" is a multifaceted work that offers a comprehensive treatment of complex themes, character evolution, and narrative innovation
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The satirical novel 'The ______ Club' by Jonathan Coe, which critiques British society in the 1970s, was first released in ______.
Rotters'
2001
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Jonathan Coe's 'The Rotters' Club' won the ______ Prize for its comedic portrayal of the 1970s British political and social environment.
Everyman Wodehouse
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Setting of 'The Rotters' Club'
1970s Birmingham; era of industrial strife and social upheaval.
