A question of wrapping up and unwrapping

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The relationship between imagination and reality in literary non-fiction is discussed. Works considered include 'Keys to Happiness' by the Russian writer Michael Zoshchenko, essays by the Dutch biologist and poet Dick Hillenius, 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' by Oliver Sacks, and 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins.

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The vulnerability of literary non-fiction

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The personal voice of the author is most important in literary non-fiction. Topics discussed include the place of literary non-fiction between science, philosophy and art; and the vulnerable condition of literary non-fiction.

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What is so "literary" about "literary non-fiction"?

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The use of the term "literary" in literary non-fiction is discussed. Topics include the quality of writing, scholarship, linear narrative, and the role of the translator.

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