On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres
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.

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On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres
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.

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On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres

On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres

by Simon O'Sullivan
On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres

On Theory-Fiction and Other Genres

by Simon O'Sullivan

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Overview

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.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783031650710
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Publication date: 11/28/2024
Edition description: 2024
Pages: 157
Product dimensions: 5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Chapter 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.

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