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J.G. Ballard, Nonfiction and Fiction with Mark Blacklock
Hermitix
Exploring Nonfiction Boundaries
The key question lies in defining what constitutes nonfiction, with the speaker highlighting the complexity in categorizing certain works as nonfiction. By discussing Ballard's work, it is emphasized that he not only challenges the traditional boundaries of nonfiction but also delves deeper into the exploration of reality versus fiction. Through an example of an introduction written by Ballard for a book, it is revealed that his approach involves redefining the role of the writer as one who invents reality rather than fictional content.
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