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Biting the Error: Writers Explore Narrative

by Camille Roy

5 out of 5

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In the realm of literature, the narrator holds immense power. As our guide through a story, narrators shape our understanding of events, characters, and themes. But what happens when the narrator's perspective is unreliable? What happens when the very voice we rely on to tell the truth becomes a source of deception?

Biting the Error: Writers Explore Narrative delves into the fascinating and often unsettling territory of unreliable narrators. This thought-provoking collection of essays by renowned writers, scholars, and literary critics examines the nuances, complexities, and transformative power of narratives that challenge our assumptions and reshape our understanding of truth.

Throughout the book, the contributors explore the myriad ways in which unreliable narrators can be deployed to create compelling and provocative stories. They analyze classic examples of unreliable narrators, from the enigmatic narrator of Vladimir Nabokov's Lolita to the amnesiac protagonist of Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day. They discuss the psychological, cultural, and historical factors that can contribute to unreliable narration, and they examine the ethical implications of using unreliable narrators.

Biting the Error is not simply an academic treatise; it is a vibrant and engaging exploration of one of the most captivating devices in storytelling. The contributors write with passion and insight, sharing their own experiences with unreliable narrators and offering fresh perspectives on this enduring literary technique.

Why Read Biting the Error?

Whether you are a seasoned writer, a student of literature, or simply a curious reader, Biting the Error has something to offer you. This book will:

Expand your understanding of narrative form and the role of narrators
Introduce you to a diverse range of unreliable narrators and the stories they tell
Challenge your assumptions about truth and reliability in storytelling
Inspire you to create your own compelling narratives

Praise for Biting the Error

"A dazzling collection of essays that shed new light on the art of unreliable narration. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the complexities of storytelling." - Joyce Carol Oates, author of The Accursed

"A thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the power of unreliable narrators. Biting the Error is a must-read for anyone who loves literature." - Colum McCann, author of Let the Great World Spin

"A fascinating and timely examination of one of the most enduring and captivating techniques in storytelling. Biting the Error is a valuable resource for writers, students, and readers alike." - Philip Roth, author of American Pastoral

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Biting the Error: Writers Explore Narrative

by Camille Roy

5 out of 5