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(This post was last modified: 4 hours ago by Tom Collins.)
As a software engineer with a passion for historical fiction, I've noticed a resurgence of interest in the 'New Weird' movement, which challenges traditional notions of narrative structure and genre. But what does this mean for the future of storytelling, and are we losing something essential to literature by embracing this experimental approach?
I'm surprised no one's brought up Thomas Pynchon yet - his influence on the New Weird is obvious, and to dismiss it as 'experimental' overlooks its deeply researched and historically informed roots.
I'm surprised no one's brought up Thomas Pynchon yet - his influence on the New Weird is obvious, and to dismiss it as 'experimental' overlooks its deeply researched and historically informed roots.