Event Title
The Myth of Truth: Postmodernism, Memoir and the Art of the Lie
Location
RC 175
Start Date
8-4-2022 9:00 AM
End Date
8-4-2022 10:00 AM
Description
Postmodern literary theory claims that the intentions of authors are irrelevant to critical readings of their texts. Conversely, memoirists seem obsessed with immortalizing themselves. This conflict creates a conundrum for postmodern critics: how can we distill truth from memoir if we ignore the life and intentions of the author?
The Myth of Truth: Postmodernism, Memoir and the Art of the Lie
RC 175
Postmodern literary theory claims that the intentions of authors are irrelevant to critical readings of their texts. Conversely, memoirists seem obsessed with immortalizing themselves. This conflict creates a conundrum for postmodern critics: how can we distill truth from memoir if we ignore the life and intentions of the author?