Metafiction: The Theory And Practice Of Self-co... -

: Primarily focuses on 1960s–80s fiction; newer digital metafiction isn't covered.

: Some readers find the linguistic theories (e.g., Russian Formalism) heavy. Metafiction: The Theory and Practice of Self-co...

: Covers a wide array of authors like Borges , Vonnegut, and Spark . : Primarily focuses on 1960s–80s fiction; newer digital

: Waugh argues that our "reality" is itself a social and linguistic construction. Metafiction exposes this by showing how stories are built. : Primarily focuses on 1960s–80s fiction

: While some critics saw self-referential writing as a sign of creative exhaustion, Waugh views it as a vital renewal of the genre.

: The book explains how writers use parody and popular genres (like thrillers or sci-fi) to expose the "obsolescent conventions" of traditional realism. ⭐ Reader & Reviewer Consensus

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