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Exploring the nature of the essay in a postmodern context, this work delves into the idea that essays resist traditional structures and comforts. It examines how this form of writing reflects the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary thought, challenging readers to embrace ambiguity and fluidity in expression. The text engages with Lyotard's philosophy, inviting reflection on the role of the essay as a medium that breaks away from established norms, encouraging a more dynamic and open-ended approach to writing and understanding.
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At the Risk of Sounding, Lola Lemire Tostevin
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- At the Risk of Sounding
- Subtitle
- Essays
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Lola Lemire Tostevin
- Publisher
- Teksteditions
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 210
- ISBN13
- 9781927367544
- Category
- Art / Culture
- Description
- Exploring the nature of the essay in a postmodern context, this work delves into the idea that essays resist traditional structures and comforts. It examines how this form of writing reflects the complexities and uncertainties of contemporary thought, challenging readers to embrace ambiguity and fluidity in expression. The text engages with Lyotard's philosophy, inviting reflection on the role of the essay as a medium that breaks away from established norms, encouraging a more dynamic and open-ended approach to writing and understanding.