Voice : Adam Pottle on Writing with Deafness (Writers on Writing)

Pottle, Adam

University of Regina Press（2019/03発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 162 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780889775930
• DDC分類 818.6

Full Description

In Voice , Adam Pottle explores the crucial role deafness has played in the growth of his imagination, and in doing so presents a unique perspective on a writer's development. Born deaf in both ears, Pottle recounts what it was like growing up in a world of muted sound, and how his deafness has influenced virtually everything about his writing, from his use of language to character and plot choices. Salty, bold, and relentlessly honest, Voice makes us think about writing in entirely new ways and expands our understanding of deafness and the gifts that it can offer. "Pottle's book is an important contribution to the growing roster of writing supplied by deaf academics, artists, writers, actors and theatre directors and professionals. I felt a 'coming home' experience in reading this book. As a deaf writer, I enthusiastically say 'yes' to his linkages between deafness and writing." —Joanne Weber, author of The Deaf House

Contents

What Kind of Deaf Man?

Part 1: Becoming Deaf

Part 2: Deafness and the Writer's Voice
On Language
On Voice
On Silence
On Observing
On Stereotypes
On Ideas
On Text

What Kind of Deaf Man? (a Brief Reprise)

Acknowledgements
Selected References and Credits