Barrie Sherwood
Barrie Sherwood
Barrie Sherwood is Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities at NTU. His publications include The Pillow Book of Lady Kasa (DC Books, 2000), Escape from Amsterdam (Granta Books, 2007), and The Angel Tiger (Epigram Books, 2019).
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ACWP Practitioners Conference 2 Nov 2024 Room: The Forehead |
[Keynote] Face the FactsWhatever we face suggests its opposite—what we are unwilling to confront. Either way, a story emerges. The ironic nature of literature, whether dramatic or otherwise, is reflected in words that carry dual meanings or purposes. For this reason, these words often serve to express paradox. J.C. Hallman challenges the concept of “face” and its absence in nonfiction (Steinbeck), fiction (Salinger), and poetry, as he looks squarely at the fundamental truths of literature. As the poet says, “Your car is your face.” But what does she really mean? Speaker: J.C. Hallman |