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A history of embarrassments in the garden begins a meditation on the nature of memory. Unfolding alongside notes and marginalia, a ghost story becomes a reflection on grief, remembrance, and identity. Failed writing projects coalesce into a contemplation on the limits of our narratives. The haunting essays in The Inventors explore the stories that we tell ourselves—and the ways in which we constantly invent and reinvent our selves. These essays blend disparate genres such as personal essay, cultural criticism, short fiction, and photography, exploring the formal possibilities of the essayistic approach. The pieces engage with themes of trauma, memory, and identity, describing how experiences are filtered through archetypes, stereotypes, and myth—and how memory and identity are constructed in acts of storytelling and fictionalisation. Characterized by a lyrical, introspective, and experimental style, The Inventors offers a unique perspective within Singapore’s literary scene.
A note on book covers: while we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
Explores memory, identity, and storytelling through experimental essays.
Who is this book for?
The Inventors is a captivating exploration of how we craft our stories and identities, blending personal reflections with cultural critique and experimental formats. If you enjoy introspective and lyrical writing that pushes genre boundaries, this collection will resonate deeply. It feels like having a thoughtful conversation about the stories we tell ourselves and how they shape who we are.
