Exploring Maurice Blanchot's complex idea of the "disaster," this work examines its implications in contemporary fiction from the UK and Ireland. Through the lens of novels by authors like Jon McGregor and Jeanette Winterson, Jonathan Boulter argues that literature serves as a vital space for grappling with ethical and ecological crises, such as death and pandemics. The analysis reveals how these narratives reflect and shape our understanding of critical events, emphasizing the interplay between imagination and reality in confronting disaster.
