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Creative Nonfiction

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culture29 days ago

Annie Dillard, Pioneer of Mystical Nonfiction, Dies at 81

Annie Dillard, the acclaimed American writer known for blending poetic intensity with theological inquiry, has died at age 81. Her 1974 work 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek' won the Pulitzer Prize and established her as a major voice in nature writing. While some critics praised her lyrical style, others criticized her perceived social detachment. Dillard’s legacy includes a deep engagement with Hasidic philosophy and a commitment to rigorous, immersive writing.

via The New York Times|

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media8 months ago•10 min saved

Measles, Narrative Truth, and Persuasion: Bruenig’s Hypothetical Essay

An interview analyzes Elizabeth Bruenig's The Atlantic piece that presents a hypothetical, heavily researched measles narrative in second person, blending fiction and journalism to show the disease's biology, public-health response, and long-term risks like SSPE; Bruenig discusses her research, why she framed it as creative nonfiction, and how the editor's note clarifies it's based on reporting rather than a single true family's story—aimed at informing readers and prompting reflection on vaccination decisions despite mixed reader reactions.

via Nieman Lab|

#creative-nonfiction #elizabeth-bruenig #measles