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Truth And Metafiction
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Author : Josh Toth
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2020-12-10
Truth And Metafiction written by Josh Toth and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-10 with Performing Arts categories.
Metafiction has long been associated with the heyday of literary postmodernism-with a certain sense of irresponsibility, political apathy, or outright nihilism. Yet, if (as is now widely assumed) postmodernism has finally run its course, how might we account for the proliferation of metafictional devices in contemporary narrative media? Does this persistence undermine the claim that postmodernism has passed, or has the function of metafiction somehow changed? To answer these questions, Josh Toth considers a broad range of recent metafictional texts-bywriters such as George Saunders and Jennifer Egan and directors such as Sofia Coppola and Quentin Tarantino. At the same time, he traverses a diffuse theoretical landscape: from the rise of various new materialisms (in philosophy) and the turn to affect (in literary criticism) to the seemingly endless efforts to name postmodernism's ostensible successor. Ultimately, Toth argues that much contemporary metafiction moves beyond postmodern skepticism to reassert the possibility of making true claims about real things. Capable of combating a “post-truth” crisis, such forms assert or assume a kind of Hegelian plasticity; they actively and persistently confront the trauma of what is infinitely mutable, or perpetually other. What is outside or before a given representation is confirmed and endured as that which exceeds the instance of its capture. The truth is thereby renewed; neither denied nor simply assumed, it is approached as ethically as possible. Its plasticity is grasped because the grasp, the form of its narrative apprehension, lets slip.
Truth And Metafiction
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Author : Josh Toth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020
Truth And Metafiction written by Josh Toth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Arts, American categories.
Theory -- Text -- Screen.
Truth And Metafiction
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Author : Josh Toth
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Release Date : 2021-01-14
Truth And Metafiction written by Josh Toth and has been published by Bloomsbury Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-14 with Literary Criticism categories.
Metafiction has long been associated with the heyday of literary postmodernism-with a certain sense of irresponsibility, political apathy, or outright nihilism. Yet, if (as is now widely assumed) postmodernism has finally run its course, how might we account for the proliferation of metafictional devices in contemporary narrative media? Does this persistence undermine the claim that postmodernism has passed, or has the function of metafiction somehow changed? To answer these questions, Josh Toth considers a broad range of recent metafictional texts-bywriters such as George Saunders and Jennifer Egan and directors such as Sofia Coppola and Quentin Tarantino. At the same time, he traverses a diffuse theoretical landscape: from the rise of various new materialisms (in philosophy) and the turn to affect (in literary criticism) to the seemingly endless efforts to name postmodernism's ostensible successor. Ultimately, Toth argues that much contemporary metafiction moves beyond postmodern skepticism to reassert the possibility of making true claims about real things. Capable of combating a “post-truth” crisis, such forms assert or assume a kind of Hegelian plasticity; they actively and persistently confront the trauma of what is infinitely mutable, or perpetually other. What is outside or before a given representation is confirmed and endured as that which exceeds the instance of its capture. The truth is thereby renewed; neither denied nor simply assumed, it is approached as ethically as possible. Its plasticity is grasped because the grasp, the form of its narrative apprehension, lets slip.
Metafiction
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Author : Patricia Waugh
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-08
Metafiction written by Patricia Waugh and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-08 with Literary Criticism categories.
First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
The Things They Carried
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Author : Tim O’Brien
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2015-09-24
The Things They Carried written by Tim O’Brien and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-24 with Fiction categories.
The million-copy bestseller, which is a ground-breaking meditation on war, memory, imagination, and the redemptive power of storytelling.
Metafiction
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Author : Mark Currie
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-07-15
Metafiction written by Mark Currie and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
Metafiction is one of the most distinctive features of postwar fiction, appearing in the work of novelists as varied as Eco, Borges, Martin Amis and Julian Barnes. It comprises two elements: firstly cause, the increasing interpenetration of professional literary criticism and the practice of writing; and secondly effect: an emphasis on the playing with styles and forms, resulting from an enhanced self-consciousness and awareness of the elusiveness of meaning and the limitations of the realist form. Dr Currie's volume examines first the two components of metafiction, with practical illustrations from the work of such writers as Derrida and Foucault. A final section then provides the view of metafiction as seen by metafictional writers themselves.
The Metafictional Muse
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Author : Larry McCaffery
language : en
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
Release Date : 2010-10-12
The Metafictional Muse written by Larry McCaffery and has been published by University of Pittsburgh Pre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-12 with Literary Criticism categories.
McCaffery interprets the works of three major writers of radically experimental fiction: Robert Coover; Donald Barthelme; and Willam H. Gass. The term "metafiction" here refers to a strain in American writing where the self-concious approach to the art of fiction-making is a commentary on the nature of meaning itself.
The Routledge Companion To Twenty First Century Literary Fiction
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Author : Daniel O'Gorman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-01-15
The Routledge Companion To Twenty First Century Literary Fiction written by Daniel O'Gorman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-15 with Literary Criticism categories.
The study of contemporary fiction is a fascinating yet challenging one. Contemporary fiction has immediate relevance to popular culture, the news, scholarly organizations, and education – where it is found on the syllabus in schools and universities – but it also offers challenges. What is ‘contemporary’? How do we track cultural shifts and changes? The Routledge Companion to Twenty-First Century Literary Fiction takes on this challenge, mapping key literary trends from the year 2000 onwards, as the landscape of our century continues to take shape around us. A significant and central intervention into contemporary literature, this Companion offers essential coverage of writers who have risen to prominence since then, such as Hari Kunzru, Jennifer Egan, David Mitchell, Jonathan Lethem, Ali Smith, A. L. Kennedy, Hilary Mantel, Marilynne Robinson, and Colson Whitehead. Thirty-eight essays by leading and emerging international scholars cover topics such as: • Identity, including race, sexuality, class, and religion in the twenty-first century; • The impact of technology, terrorism, activism, and the global economy on the modern world and modern literature; • The form and format of twenty-first century literary fiction, including analysis of established genres such as the pastoral, graphic novels, and comedic writing, and how these have been adapted in recent years. Accessible to experts, students, and general readers, The Routledge Companion to Twenty-First Century Literary Fiction provides a map of the critical issues central to the discipline, as well as uncovering new perspectives and new directions for the development of the field. It is essential reading for anyone interested in the past, present, and future of contemporary literature.
Metafiction
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Author : Yaël Schlick
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2022-10-26
Metafiction written by Yaël Schlick and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-26 with Literary Criticism categories.
Metafiction explores the great variety and effects of this popular genre and style, variously defined as a type of literature that philosophically questions itself, that repudiates the conventions of literary realism, that questions the relationship between fiction and reality, or that lies at the border between fiction and non-fiction. Yaël Schlick surveys a wide range of metafictional writings by diverse authors, with particular focus on the contemporary period. This book asks not only what metafiction is but also what it can do, examining metafictional narratives' usefulness for exploring the role of art in society, its role in conceptualizing the figure of author and the reader of fiction, its investigation and playfulness with respect to language and linguistic conventions, and its troubling of the boundaries between fact and fiction in historiographic metafiction, autofiction, and autotheory. Metafiction is an engaging and accessible introduction to a pervasive and influential form and concept in literary studies, and will be of use to all students of literary studies requiring a depth of knowledge in the subject.
America S Literary Fabric The Tapestry Of Tales
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Author : Pasquale De Marco
language : en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date : 2025-05-18
America S Literary Fabric The Tapestry Of Tales written by Pasquale De Marco and has been published by Pasquale De Marco this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-18 with Literary Criticism categories.
Journey through the rich tapestry of American literature with this comprehensive exploration of its diverse voices, themes, and movements. From the early colonial era to the present day, American literature has reflected the nation's evolving identity, its triumphs and struggles, and its dreams and disillusionments. In this book, we embark on a captivating journey through the works of influential authors and key literary movements that have shaped the American literary landscape. We delve into the birth of a national literature, the rise of modernism and postmodernism, and the emergence of diverse voices that have transformed the American literary canon. We explore the ways in which American literature has grappled with the nation's complex history, from the legacy of slavery and the struggle for civil rights to the challenges of immigration and globalization. We examine the role of literature in shaping American identity, both as a source of unity and a catalyst for change. Through close analysis of key works and authors, we gain a deeper understanding of the American experience and the human condition. We witness the power of words to illuminate the darkness, challenge injustice, and inspire hope. We see how literature can help us make sense of the world around us and imagine a better future for ourselves and for generations to come. This book is an essential guide for anyone interested in American literature, history, or culture. It is a celebration of the nation's literary heritage and a testament to the enduring power of storytelling. With its comprehensive coverage, engaging writing style, and insightful analysis, this book is sure to captivate readers and leave them with a deeper appreciation for the rich tapestry of American literature. If you like this book, write a review on google books!