Modernism and the Culture of Efficiency

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The book explores modernist British fiction through the lens of characters created by Aldous Huxley, Joseph Conrad, and E.M. Forster. It delves into how their attitudes and behaviors reflect cultural anxieties linked to the complex notions of efficiency. By analyzing these literary works, the author reveals the underlying tensions and conflicts that shape the characters' experiences and the broader societal context of their narratives.