JOURNAL ARTICLE

Living in Words: Literature, Autobiographical Language, and the Composition of Selfhood by Garry L. Hagberg (review).

  • Published In: Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly, 2023, v. 46, n. 4. P. 849 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Allen, Sarah 3 of 3

Abstract

Garry L. Hagberg's book "Living in Words: Literature, Autobiographical Language, and the Composition of Selfhood" delves into the intricate relationship between story structures, language, and self-understanding. Drawing on American Pragmatism and a variety of literary genres, Hagberg explores how language shapes our sense of self. Through a relational framework, Hagberg challenges traditional conceptions of selfhood, emphasizing the role of language in constructing and understanding the self. His work offers a fresh perspective on self-knowledge and the creative process of composing oneself through language and narrative. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly. 2023/10, Vol. 46, Issue 4, p849
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0162-4962
  • DOI:10.1353/bio.2023.a959027
  • Accession Number:185071880
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