The Truth in Fiction

The stories we tell for a better life

The truth of fiction is when a story that is made up tells us something valid about the human condition. But we do not necessarily wish to seek explanations of lives within stories, just expressions of life that contains layers of truth or meanings. As Richard Holloway points out, while philosophers and theologians may insist on explaining the human condition…

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Recently retired and completed MA in creative writing. Trying for the writer’s life with no more excuses about the day job. Named top writer in music.

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