“The presence in a memoir or an essay of the truth speaker - the narrator that a writer pulls out of his or her own agitated and boring self to organize a piece of experience - it was about this alone that I felt I had something to say; and it was to those works in which such a narrator comes through strong and clear that I was invariably drawn.”
Quote by Vivian Gornick
Work
The Situation and the Story: The Art of Personal Narrative
This book delves into the intricacies of personal storytelling, examining how the context of events shapes the narrative. It offers insights into the techniques and strategies used by authors to craft compelling personal narratives. more
Author
Vivian Gornick
Vivian Gornick, born on June 14, 1935, is an American literary critic and writer known for her profound social insights and delicate portrayal of the female experience. more
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