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Reality hunger : a manifesto

by David Shields

This manifesto examines the intersection of reality and art in the twenty-first century, exploring the blurring boundaries between fiction and non-fiction. It addresses themes of authenticity and appropriation, challenging traditional concepts of genre and truth.

Accession 7772 ISBN 9780307273536 Publisher Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.
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