The literary and intellectual trajectory of Chris Kraus represents a significant shift in the landscape of contemporary letters, marking the point at which the traditional boundaries of art criticism, philosophy, and personal narrative dissolved into a new, hybrid form of expression. Born in 1955 in the Bronx and raised in New Zealand, Kraus’s early careerContinue reading “The Dissident Mode: Chris Kraus and the Invention of Autotheory”
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The Authentic Blur: Navigating Memoir, Autofiction, and the Quest for Truth in Personal Narrative
Introduction: The Evolving Landscape of Personal Narrative The contemporary literary landscape has undergone a profound transformation, witnessing a significant rise in the prominence of personal narrative forms. This includes the enduring appeal of traditional memoir and the emergence of autofiction as a compelling, yet often controversial, genre.1 These narrative modes collectively challenge conventional notions ofContinue reading “The Authentic Blur: Navigating Memoir, Autofiction, and the Quest for Truth in Personal Narrative”
The Original Writers Group 