The Literary Afterlife of Raymond Carver: Influence and Craftmanship in the Neoliberal Era

The first major book-length study of Carver’s cultural influence

The first major book-length study of Carver’s cultural influence Explores Carver’s relationships with other contemporary and popular writers and artists Studies the relationship between the rise of American neoliberalism and Carver’s writing

The Literary Afterlife of Raymond Carver examines the cultural legacy of one of America’s most renowned short story writers. Pountney contextualises Carver’s legacy amongst contemporary debates about authenticity and craftsmanship in the neoliberal era, drawing new socioeconomic connections between Carver’s work and American neoliberalism. This study presents new explorations of Carver’s relationships with other contemporary writers, filmmakers and artists such as Murakami and Inarritu, shedding fresh light on Carver’s influence.