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By Gutkind Lee
Lee Gutkind, 2024
This book chronicles the emergence of creative nonfiction as an academic discipline, written by its foundational figure, Lee Gutkind. Originally a public relations writer and a counter-culture figure, Gutkind fought for creative nonfiction's acceptance within academia, aiming to elevate it to the status of poetry, drama, and fiction. The genre offered writers new freedoms and opened doors for individuals from diverse professions to share their life experiences. Gutkind details the evolution of this literary form, examining the contributions of prominent writers and addressing the ethical considerations of balancing fact and fiction.