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Diaries

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Storytelling and Self-Identity in the Digital Age

This chapter examines the connection between personal storytelling and self-identity, highlighting how writing creates and reshapes one's narrative. It discusses the decline of traditional diary writing and the impact of digital platforms on personal expression, privacy, and record-keeping. Additionally, the chapter pays tribute to novelist Russell Hoban, exploring the themes of his work 'Turtle Diary' and its reflection on identity and the human-non-human relationship.

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