Truth and Metafiction.by Toth New 9781501351723 Fast Free Shipping**

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Explore the evolution of metafiction beyond postmodern skepticism in "Truth and Metafiction" by Josh Toth. This insightful book delves into how contemporary narratives, from acclaimed authors and directors like George Saunders, Jennifer Egan, Sofia Coppola, and Quentin Tarantino, are reasserting the possibility of making true claims about real things. Toth argues that modern metafictional forms combat the "post-truth" crisis by embracing a Hegelian plasticity, actively confronting the mutable nature of reality and asserting that truth is renewed through ethical apprehension. Discover how these narratives grasp what exceeds representation, offering a profound look at the enduring power of storytelling. Key features: * Examines metafictional devices in contemporary narrative media. * Discusses works by notable authors and directors. * Explores new materialisms and affect theory. * Argues for the renewed possibility of truth-telling in narrative. This hardcover book is written by Josh Toth and provides a comprehensive analysis of metafiction's changing role in American narrative. It is written in English and features 264 pages, offering deep insights for scholars and readers interested in literary theory and contemporary fiction.