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www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti review a radical fusion of linguistic experiment and philosophical inquiry

Heti's book 'Alphabetical Diaries' showcases her radical approach to prose, utilizing alphabetical order with no paragraph breaks.
Heti's work blends philosophical inquiry with diverse sources like reality TV and chatbot utterances to challenge traditional boundaries of fiction and memoir. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Books

Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti review a radical fusion of linguistic experiment and philosophical inquiry

Heti's unconventional approach to writing challenges traditional narrative structures.
Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti offers a unique reading experience without paragraph breaks. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

Alphabetical Diaries by Sheila Heti review easy as ABC

Alphabetical Diaries is a book where sentences are arranged in alphabetical order.
The structure of the book is captivating and it evokes curiosity and skepticism in readers. [ more ]
The Walrus
3 months ago
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How Should a Diary Be? Sheila Heti Scrambles Her Life in Alphabetical Diaries | The Walrus

Sheila Heti has serialized her diary in alphabetical order for the New York Times and now anthologized it as a novel called Alphabetical Diaries.
As a prolific diarist, Heti joins the ranks of famous authors such as the Brontë sisters, Virginia Woolf, Anaïs Nin, and Susan Sontag. [ more ]
New Statesman
3 months ago
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Sheila Heti's book of life

Alphabetical Diaries is a book about how difficult it is to change and what is going on in our brain.
Sheila Heti produced 500,000 words in diary entries over a decade and edited them down to create a new shape. [ more ]
Storysmith
3 months ago
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Sheila Heti: Alphabetical Diaries

Sheila Heti collected a decade's worth of journals, sorted the entries alphabetically, and refined them into her Alphabetical Diaries.
Heti's books aim to transform readers and writers, challenging the boundaries between life and art. [ more ]
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