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On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres

On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Simon O'SullivanPublish date:2024-11-28Pages:157
Language:EnglishPublisher:Palgrave MacMillanISBN-13:9783031650710ISBN-10:3031650719UPC:9783031650710Book Category:Philosophy, Language Arts & Disciplines, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Aesthetics, Library & Information ScienceSize:8.27 x 5.83 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.7915Product ID:SC7KRSXQCN

This 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.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Palgrave MacMillanISBN-13:9783031650710ISBN-10:3031650719UPC:9783031650710Book Category:Philosophy, Language Arts & Disciplines, Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:Aesthetics, Library & Information ScienceSize:8.27 x 5.83 x 0.44 inchesWeight:0.7915Product ID:SC7KRSXQCN

Simon O'Sullivan is Professor of Art Theory and Practice at Goldsmiths College, University of London.


Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan

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2024 Edition

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