Voices in Fiction

Voices İn Fiction presents a compelling collection of critical essays that bridge the gap betvveen classical narratives and modern existential crises. Spanningfrom thetheological depthsof John Milton's Paradise Losttothe suburban conformity of 1950s America in John Updike's Rabbit, Run, this anthology investigates the recurring themes of identity, morality, and social defiance. The volume places a strong emphasis on the 'politics of voice' and the representation of the şelf against societal constraints. Readers are invited to traverse the alienated urban landscapes of Salinger and Atılgan, explore the moral ambiguities in John Irving's fiction, and dissect the polyphonic struggles found in the works of Dostoevsky, Faulkner, and Pamuk. A significant portion of the book is dedicated to gender and cultural studies, offering insightful comparative analyses of vvomen's oppression and liberation in the short stories of Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Joyce Carol Oates, alongside a fascinating study of matriarchal proverbs across English, Turkish, and Kurdish cultures. Rich in theoretical diversity—incorporating perspectives from New Historicism, Bakhtinian dialogism, and Cultural Feminism—this volume is an essential contribution to the field, offering fresh perspectives for scholars and students of English and Comparative Literatüre.