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Cultural Writing. Poetry. Essays. Comprised Of Footnotes To A Nonexistent Text, The Body: An Essay Is A Meditation On Absence, Loss And Disappearance That Offers A Guarded 'Narrative' Of What May Or May Not Be A Love Letter, A Dream, A Spiritual Autobiography, A Memoir, A Scholarly Digression, A Treatise On The Relation Of Life To Book. Christian Bok Describes Boully'S Groundbreaking Text As One That 'May Simply Annotate A Fantastic Biography From Another Reality, Referring Only To Itself As A Kind Of Dream Within A Dream...The Reader Can Only Fantasize About The Original Contexts That Might Have Made Such Information Significant To Its Author, And Ultimately, Implies That The Body Of Any Text Consists Of Nothing But A Voidfilled With The Exegetical Projection Of Our Own Imagination.' First Published In 2002 And Excerpted In Such Anthologies As The Next American Essay And The Best American Poetry 2002, The Body: An Essay Continues To Challenge Conventional Notions Of Plot And Narrative, Genre And Form, Theory And Practice, Unremittingly Questioning The Presumptive Boundaries Between Reflection, Imagination, And Experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Body: An Essay'? A: 'The Body: An Essay' explores themes of absence, loss, and disappearance through a unique narrative structure that blurs the lines between different genres, including memoir and poetry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Body: An Essay' is Jenny Boully, who is known for her innovative writing style.
- Q: What is the format of 'The Body: An Essay'? A: 'The Body: An Essay' is available in a paperback format, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'The Body: An Essay' contains 88 pages, making it a concise and thought-provoking read.
- Q: When was 'The Body: An Essay' first published? A: 'The Body: An Essay' was first published in 2002, and it continues to be relevant in discussions about narrative and form.
- Q: What type of writing style can I expect in this book? A: The book features a unique writing style that combines poetry, essays, and footnotes, creating a layered reading experience.
- Q: Is 'The Body: An Essay' suitable for readers unfamiliar with experimental literature? A: Yes, while it employs an experimental style, the themes of loss and reflection are universal and can resonate with a wide range of readers.
- Q: Are there any critical accolades for 'The Body: An Essay'? A: 'The Body: An Essay' has been excerpted in notable anthologies such as 'The Next American Essay' and 'The Best American Poetry 2002', highlighting its impact in contemporary literature.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'The Body: An Essay' is listed as 'New', ensuring that you receive it in pristine condition.
- Q: What makes 'The Body: An Essay' unique compared to other poetry books? A: Its innovative structure, combining footnotes and a narrative that questions the nature of text and meaning, sets 'The Body: An Essay' apart from traditional poetry collections.