/lit/ - Literature

>>8752913


Many of you in this thread are either misinterpreting the good Doctor, have only read Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and are judging him solely on that book, or haven't read him at all and are regurgitating memes about his association with drug culture. His true legacy lies in his political writing. Read Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 and then attempt to make the argument that he's a hack writing about 'empty pleasures'.

Bunch of fucking kids in this thread.

>>8722371

the working out literally is one of the only things that consistently helps. at least anecdotally.

>>8666844

>>8666844

If y'all are going to discuss this there has to be a distinction between a work of fiction written as an autobiography and a work of fiction where the author draws upon real world experience.

So far I don't think anyone has specified what they mean by, for example, "the concept of autobiography in fiction.

Every writer draws from experience and if an 'autobiographical' story (experience) is the spark or inspiration for a novel I don't think that's so 'self-affirming'. I think that's only natural.

Shit, tons of famous and well respected authors are megalomaniacs. I don't think any writer can in good conscience claim to completely compartmentalize their work from their ego.