
Voice
Adam Pottle on Writing with Deafness
Adam Pottle(Author)
University of Regina Press
Published on 2. March 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
162 pages
978-0-88977-593-0 (ISBN)
Description
In Voice , Adam Pottle explores the crucial role deafness has played in the growth of his imagination, and in doing so presents a unique perspective on a writer's development. Born deaf in both ears, Pottle recounts what it was like growing up in a world of muted sound, and how his deafness has influenced virtually everything about his writing, from his use of language to character and plot choices. Salty, bold, and relentlessly honest, Voice makes us think about writing in entirely new ways and expands our understanding of deafness and the gifts that it can offer. "Pottle's book is an important contribution to the growing roster of writing supplied by deaf academics, artists, writers, actors and theatre directors and professionals. I felt a 'coming home' experience in reading this book. As a deaf writer, I enthusiastically say 'yes' to his linkages between deafness and writing." -Joanne Weber, author of The Deaf House
Reviews / Votes
"Pottle's book is an important contribution to the growing roster of writing supplied by deaf academics, artists, writers, actors and theatre directors and professionals. I felt a 'coming home' experience in reading this book. As a deaf writer, I enthusiastically say 'yes' to his linkages between deafness and writing." Joanne Weber, author of The Deaf House "Crisp, vivid, and frequently humorous." Quill & Quire "Stimulating." Toronto StarMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Regina
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 213 mm
Width: 157 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
181 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88977-593-0 (9780889775930)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Adam Pottle's first book, a volume of poetry, "Beautiful Mutants," was published in 2011 by Caitlin Press and was subsequently shortlisted for two Saskatchewan Book Awards and the Acorn-Plantos People's Poetry Award, and was longlisted for the ReLit Poetry Prize. Born in Kamloops and raised in Ashcroft, Kitimat and Prince George, BC, Adam now lives in Saskatoon, where he is pursuing a doctoral degree in English literature.
Content
What Kind of Deaf Man?
Part 1: Becoming Deaf
Part 2: Deafness and the Writer's Voice
On Language
On Voice
On Silence
On Observing
On Stereotypes
On Ideas
On Text
What Kind of Deaf Man? (a Brief Reprise)
Acknowledgements
Selected References and Credits
Part 1: Becoming Deaf
Part 2: Deafness and the Writer's Voice
On Language
On Voice
On Silence
On Observing
On Stereotypes
On Ideas
On Text
What Kind of Deaf Man? (a Brief Reprise)
Acknowledgements
Selected References and Credits