Professor or Dr. GarrettStewart
The Metanarrative Hall of Mirrors: Reflex Action in Fiction and Film
The Metanarrative Hall of Mirrors: Reflex Action in Fiction and Film
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The Metanarrative Hall of Mirrors is the first comparative study of how image patterns are tracked in prose and cinema, exploring the shift from celluloid to digital cinema and the common tendency in contemporary storytelling to use "mind-game" films and narrative eccentricities.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 07 April 2022
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
The Metanarrative Hall of Mirrors is a groundbreaking comparative study that delves into the intricate tracking of image patterns in prose and cinema. Spanning a wide range of film examples, from Citizen Kane to Apocalypse Now, Blade Runner 2049, and Christopher Nolan's 2020 Tenet, Garrett Stewart explores the transition from celluloid to digital cinema through various narrative manifestations of the image. By juxtaposing cinema with literature, Stewart uncovers a fascinating commonality in contemporary storytelling, observed in both prose and visual narratives. This includes the prevalence of "mind-game" films and the intriguing narrative eccentricities of writers like Nicholson Baker and Richard Powers, particularly Powers' eerie mirroring of reader empathy in his 2021 novel Bewilderment.
The Metanarrative Hall of Mirrors offers a comprehensive exploration of the interplay between images and narratives, shedding light on the evolving nature of storytelling in both mediums. Through meticulous analysis and thoughtful analysis, Stewart provides a rich and insightful perspective on the evolving landscape of contemporary cinema and literature. This study is a valuable contribution to the field of film and literature studies, offering valuable insights into the complex relationship between visual and verbal elements in storytelling.
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781501388781
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