The Dual Artist Novel: Subverting Genre and Gender

Orla Flock's book explores dual artist novels, which depict the artistic and personal development of both a male and a female artist, challenging established views and demonstrating that incremental, nuanced development can lead to vast transformation.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2023
Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG

The artist novel holds a significant position in the realm of literary history, despite initial impressions of its rigidity. Upon closer examination, the evolution of the artist novel unveils its remarkable adaptability and resilience. In her book, Orla Flock delves into a specific category of artist novels known as dual artist novels, which explore the artistic and personal growth of both a male and a female artist. The contrast between the male and female artist narratives highlights the genre's deep roots in literary tradition while simultaneously challenging outdated notions of genre and gender.

On a structural and narrative level, the dual artist novel challenges established perspectives and showcases the transformative power of even incremental and nuanced development over time. By expanding the traditionally rigid genre of the artist novel to encompass diverse voices while remaining faithful to its thematic essence, the dual artist novel subverts both static genre definitions and restrictive conceptions of gender.

Through its exploration of the artistic and personal journeys of both male and female artists, the dual artist novel offers a fresh perspective on the genre, challenging readers to reconsider their assumptions and expand their understanding of literature and gender roles. It serves as a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the capacity of literature to reshape and redefine our understanding of the world.

Weight: 268g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783662671276
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023