Prequels, Coquels and Sequels in Contemporary Anglophone Fiction

This academic collection examines the growing phenomenon of novel expansion in contemporary Anglophone fiction, where authors resurrect characters and plots from finished works. Through eleven essays, the volume explores how prequels, sequels, and "coquels"—stories that follow secondary characters during the original narrative's timeline—reframe their source material. The contributors analyze the aesthetic, ethical, and political implications of these narrative extensions, offering case studies that span various genres and structures.