Shared stories: co-authorship and relational perspectives in breast cancer memoirs
Abstrak
The essay examines two breast cancer memoirs: Cancer in Two Voices by Sandra Butler and Barbara Rosenblum (1991), and The Use of Photography by Annie Ernaux and Marc Marie (2005). The comparative analysis of the two texts aims to identify and highlight their significant elements of originality with respect to breast cancer narratives. In particular, emphasis is placed on the dual perspective that characterises both works, shedding light on how the notion of kinship acts and is interpreted within them. Furthermore, the inquiry investigates the ethical implications of these collaborative literary projects, ascertaining the presence of different narrative authorities and determining what values and functions are associated with storytelling when a couple experiencing illness decides to write about it.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (1)
Mariarosa Loddo
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2025
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.7146/tfss.v24i42.143884
- Akses
- Open Access ✓