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On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres by Simon O'Sullivan (2024, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPalgrave Macmillan

ISBN-103031650719

ISBN-139783031650710

eBay Product ID (ePID)12068264298

Product Key Features

Book TitleOn Theory-Fiction and Other Genres

Number of PagesXiii, 157 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicGeneral, Library & Information Science / General, Aesthetics

Publication Year2024

IllustratorYes

GenreLiterary Criticism, Philosophy, Language Arts & Disciplines

AuthorSimon O'sullivan

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Length8.3 in

Item Width5.8 in

Additional Product Features

Dewey Edition23

Number of Volumes1 vol.

Dewey Decimal809.3

Table Of ContentChapter 1: Introduction: Three Genres.- Chapter 2: On Theory-Fiction.- Chapter 3: On Autofiction and Autotheory.- Chapter 4: On Art Writing.- Chapter 5: Conclusion: Four Propositions.- Chapter 6: Postscript On Machine Writing.

SynopsisThis book looks at three different kinds of writing practice - theory-fiction, autofiction/autotheory and art writing - that are increasingly prevalent as genres (or 'hybrid genres') in the arts and critical humanities. The chapters in the book operate as a critical survey of these new forms of writing (many examples are listed) whilst at the same time they each work towards some provisional definitions. Some key precursors to these new genres are also identified. The book explores what these new kinds of writing do. What is particular to them or what do they add to those already existing styles and genres (and especially the academic essay and article)? Key here is that each form of writing works in a performative manner or as a device that enables a shift in perspective. A case is made for their urgency in relation to contemporary issues and concerns and for their importance in terms of being both from and for more marginalised communities. The book concludes with a discussion of machine writing and especially our collaboration with artificial intelligence language models.

LC Classification NumberBH1-301