Lofty Scenes Acted Over: The Theatrum Mundi Metaphor, Then, Now, and in Between; 2006

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Identifier: MS1133-0204
Title: Lofty Scenes Acted Over: The Theatrum Mundi Metaphor, Then, Now, and in Between; 2006
Description: This paper, presented by William A. McIntosh, explores the Theatrum Mundi metaphor's historical and contemporary significance, engaging with themes of truth, fiction, and the role of art in society. McIntosh uses various anecdotes, including a controversy involving Oprah Winfrey and James Frey's memoir, to discuss the blurred lines between truth and fiction in literature and life. He reflects on the implications of storytelling, the authenticity of memoirs, and the theatrical nature of public life and politics, suggesting that the intersection of truth and fiction is a complex and nuanced space.
Date: 16 February 2006
Creator: McIntosh, William A.
topic: talk; lecture; SPHEX Club; William A. McIntosh; McIntosh; 2006; Theatrum Mundi; truth; fiction; art; society; Oprah Winfrey; James Frey; literature; storytelling; authenticity; politics
Type: Text
Genre: lectures
Digital Format: application/pdf
Language: English
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Rights Holder: William A. McIntosh