The Concept of Time in Ian Mcewan’s „The Child in Time“
The Concept of Time in Ian Mcewan’s „The Child in Time“

Summary/Abstract: The concept of time is a fundamental part of how people perceive the world and reality. Defined by science and physics, this concept has influenced different social sciences and humanities, especially literature. In the contemporary era, time is accepted as a part of space-time, a complex continuum that is non-linear and highly irregular. As such, it represents a significant part of different philosophical and cultural theories, one of which is Baudrillard’s theory of hyperreality. In McEwan’s novel The Child in Time, time proves to be an important part of the story, a source of dynamics for the plot, and an indicator of contemporary human condition that is suffering over the loss of our inner children.

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