Tag #Australian Literature

How does de Kretser's use of narrative structure and multiple voices contribute to the novel's exploration of contradictions and complexities in personal experience?

The novel interweaves the narrator's personal journey with reflections on artistic influences, political events (like the Chernobyl disaster and the AIDS epidemic), and theoretical concepts, creating a rich tapestry of interconnected experiences. The author uses the form of the novel itself to explore its themes, referencing and engaging with the works of Virginia Woolf and other literary figures. This metafictional approach emphasizes the subjective and constructed nature of identity.