Title The silence of the 7th floor : narratives of traumatic experience / by Adam Casey

Published [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2006

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Description [iv], 258 leaves ; 30 cm Summary This thesis explored the conundrum of the trauma narrative requiring a suspension of disbelief from the reader, whilst simultaneously being acknowledged as bona fide truth. This paradox was examined via the identification of common themes and writerly techniques used in both trauma testimony and trauma novels Notes Submitted to the School of Communication and Creative Arts of the Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University Degree conferred 2009 Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2006 Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (leaves 255-258) Subject Casey, Adam. -- Criticism and interpretation Australian fiction -- 21st century. Trauma -- Fiction Psychic trauma in literature. Genre/Form Academic theses. Fiction. Author Deakin University. Faculty of Arts and Education. Deakin University. School of Communication and Creative Arts.

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