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The Fitzcarraldo Editions Archive: Brian Dillon In Conversation With Chris Power

The Fitzcarraldo Editions Archive

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Evolution of Writing Style and Exploration of Personal Themes

The chapter follows the speaker's transition from academic to more engaging writing, aiming for intimacy through concrete images. It discusses their interest in photography, the challenge of writing about family photographs, and the expansion to art and literature. The chapter explores essayism, the allure of its fragmentary nature, and incorporating personal experiences of surviving depression and family history into their writing journey.

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