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The master of the unsayable : an examination of Elena Ferrante's unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction
Thesis (PhD (Creative Writing))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/91130 The master of the unsayable : an examination of Elena Ferrante's unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction Medalie, David taylorfiona443@gmail.com Taylor, Fiona UCTD Women's fiction Elena Ferrante Realism Truth in fiction Female writers Thesis (PhD (Creative Writing))--University of Pretoria, 2023. The Master of the Unsayable is an examination of Elena Ferrante's use of realism as an authorial technique, and of what 'truth' means and has the potential to mean in a work of fiction. This is done via an investigation of two of her novels, namely, My Brilliant Friend, and The Lying Life of Adults. The perception that Ferrante has the ability to write the 'unsayable' in a way that is not only believable but also masterful goes to the manner in which she writes about facts, metaphorical truths and experiential truths. The thesis examines her employment of recognisably realist techniques as well as her own unique style that pushes the boundaries of realism itself. tRuth is an original manuscript that depicts the lives of three women in post-independent ZImbabwe and then some years later in the wider world. The story explores the idea of truth with particular reference to its relationship to racism, friendship and upbringing. English PhD (Creative Writing) Unrestricted 2023-06-14T12:29:05Z 2023-06-14T12:29:05Z 2023-09 2023 Thesis * S2023 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/91130 Disclaimer Letter en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | UCTD Women's fiction Elena Ferrante Realism Truth in fiction Female writers The master of the unsayable : an examination of Elena Ferrante's unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction |
| title | The master of the unsayable : an examination of Elena Ferrante's unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction |
| title_full | The master of the unsayable : an examination of Elena Ferrante's unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction |
| title_fullStr | The master of the unsayable : an examination of Elena Ferrante's unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction |
| title_full_unstemmed | The master of the unsayable : an examination of Elena Ferrante's unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction |
| title_short | The master of the unsayable : an examination of Elena Ferrante's unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction |
| title_sort | master of the unsayable an examination of elena ferrante s unique methods of exploring truth in her fiction |
| topic | UCTD Women's fiction Elena Ferrante Realism Truth in fiction Female writers |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/91130 |