postscript It’s interesting to see the conversation continue to unravel. The most compelling argument I’ve heard is that it offends the integrity and power of the facts to imply that somehow the reality of it all isn’t enough. I understand points on both sides. I don’t think that creative nonfiction promises, exactly, to be as […]
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notes, notes, notes
To be honest, I always found the controversy a little bewildering; it makes sense to me that this is what art does. I think I’ve always instinctively believed that truth is separate from fact, and that there is a truth (and beauty) of rhythm, tone, emotion. It’s important to dialogue and be aware and thoughtful, […]