‘Enough of this me me me’: Blake Morrison on memoir in the age of oversharing
Why it matters: The proliferation of online confessional writing challenges the established conventions and future of literary autobiography.
- Blake Morrison questions whether the current trend of 'sad-fishing' on Facebook and 'sensational Substack revelations' marks the end of autobiography.
- Morrison implies that the ease of sharing intimate details online, even with strangers, mirrors the act of reading, suggesting a shift in how personal narratives are consumed and produced.
- The article highlights the abundance of confessional writing available to readers today, setting the stage for Morrison's critical perspective on its impact on the memoir genre.
Blake Morrison, a renowned memoirist, critiques the current landscape of confessional writing, arguing that the age of oversharing on platforms like Facebook and Substack blurs the lines of traditional autobiography. He suggests that while intimate sharing is prevalent, it raises questions about the future and definition of the genre.
