When he's not watching re-runs of the West Wing, Dr. Andrew Tate lectures in English and American Literature at Lancaster University.
His two books, published last year - Douglas Coupland (Manchester University Press) and Contemporary Fiction and Christianity - reflect his interest in postmodern fiction, theory and spirituality.
Andrew Tate
'And the Dead Rise': Resurrection Narratives in Contemporary Culture
Resurrection, the most outrageous of miracles, is at the heart of the Christian faith. It also fascinates contemporary novelists, film-makers and songwriters. In this talk, Andy Tate will explore the significance of resurrection motifs in a range of contemporary texts, including work by Tim Winton, Nick Cave, Annie Proulx and Douglas Coupland.
