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Dear Incomprehension
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- Book Synopsis
- A poetic meditation on the challenges and pleasures of contemporary speculative fictionWinner of the Elizabeth Agree Prize in American Literary StudiesDear Incomprehension: On American Speculative Fiction is a thought-provoking exploration of the fascinating field of contemporary speculative fiction, a genre that transcends boundaries and encompasses science fiction, fabulist tales, modern fairy tales, and experimental narratives that challenge the very essence of storytelling and reading. Written as a philosophical essay that mirrors the unorthodox nature of the texts it analyzes, Dear Incomprehension examines American works that defy traditional narrative devices such as plot, character, logic, and even legibility. Drawing on a number of philosophical theories, among them object-oriented ontology and speculative realism, Vanderhaeghe argues that these unconventional works resist the standard tools of criticism, demanding instead a novel perspective and approach. An in-depth resource for scholars and students of contemporary literature, philosophy, and digital literary studies, Dear Incomprehension offers a fresh framework for analyzing experimental fiction and alternative modes of meaning-making. It is a must-read for those seeking to grasp the complexities and nuances of American experimental and speculative fiction.
- About The Author
- StÉphane Vanderhaeghe is associate professor at the University Paris 8-Vincennes-Saint-Denis, France, where he teaches American literature and translation. He is author of Robert Coover & the Generosity of the Page and three novels published by Quidam Éditeur, including CharØgnards, À tous les airs and most recently P.R.O.T.O.C.O.L. He is also a literary translator.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780817361372
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- The University of Alabama Press, (12 March 2024)
- Number of Pages
- 260
- Weight
- 272 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 152 x 19 mm
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