Metafiction: Exploring the Intriguing World of Self-Reflexive Writing Metafiction, a genre of literature that has gained prominence in recent years, offers readers a unique and thought-provoking experience. In this article, we will delve into the world of metafiction, discussing its definition, notable authors and their renowned works, and where to find the best metafiction novels for those seeking a mind-bending literary adventure. What is Metafiction? Metafiction refers to a type of fiction that actively draws attention to its status as a work of fiction. It goes beyond traditional storytelling by breaking the traditional boundaries and conventions of narrative literature. In metafiction, the author often includes self-referential elements, discussing the act of writing, the construction of the story, or directly addressing the reader. Top Metafiction Authors and Their Works: 1. Italo Calvino - If on a Winter's Night a Traveler: Calvino's masterpiece is a playful and inventive exploration of the relationship between reader and writer. It cleverly weaves together multiple narrative threads, providing readers with a captivating metafictional experience. 2. Jorge Luis Borges - Ficciones: Borges is renowned for his innovative and intricate storytelling. In "Ficciones," he challenges readers' perceptions of reality and fiction, often blurring the lines between the two. Borges' metafictional approach leaves readers questioning the nature of their own existence. 3. Paul Auster - The New York Trilogy: Auster's trilogy is a tour de force in the metafiction genre. Through stunning prose and intricate plotlines, Auster delves into themes of identity, narrative, and the power of storytelling. The trilogy demands readers to actively engage with the text, making it a must-read for fans of metafiction. Where to Find the Best Metafiction Novels? For avid readers seeking to explore the intriguing world of metafiction, several online platforms offer an extensive collection of acclaimed novels in this genre. Here are a few recommendations: 1. Goodreads (www.goodreads.com): Goodreads is a comprehensive online community of book lovers. Their extensive database allows users to discover and review metafiction novels. The platform's recommendation system provides tailored suggestions based on individual reading preferences, making it a valuable resource for finding new metafiction works. 2. Project Gutenberg (www.gutenberg.org): Project Gutenberg offers over 60,000 free eBooks, including an array of classic metafiction novels. As an open library, it allows users to access literary works in various formats, making it an excellent option for budget-conscious readers who want to delve into the metafiction genre. 3. Bookstores with a Metafiction Section: Many brick-and-mortar bookstores have dedicated sections for metafiction. These sections feature a curated selection of novels, allowing readers to browse through different titles and find their next metafiction gem. Support your local independent bookstore or visit larger chain stores to explore their metafiction offerings. In conclusion, metafiction presents readers with a stimulating and intellectually satisfying literary experience. The genre's self-referential and boundary-pushing nature challenges conventional storytelling, inviting readers to become active participants in deciphering the narrative. By exploring the works of celebrated authors like Italo Calvino, Jorge Luis Borges, and Paul Auster, readers can embark on a captivating journey through the realms of metafiction. Whether utilizing online platforms like Goodreads and Project Gutenberg or visiting physical bookstores, there is a wealth of resources available to ensure readers can find and enjoy the best metafiction novels.
The heartless ex-boyfriend kicked himself off the list of wealthy and beautiful women. Do you have a wealthy and handsome man? Walking on the path of being a full-time housewife in a wealthy family, Tong Ran was about to step into the luxury door, but unexpectedly, Cheng Yaojin emerged halfway! What? This Cheng Yaojin seems to be very famous? Isn't he just a performing artist! What? Not only a celebrity, but also the future heir of the Yi Group? Why doesn't he focus on being a CEO instead of selling art! What? You're telling me he's kind and gentle, a truly unparalleled gentleman? Ha, are you blind? Tong Ran expressed that although Cheng Yaojin is even higher in status, wealth, and looks than a wealthy and handsome man, her occupation as a full-time housewife has somehow turned into a full-time assistant and wife?!
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In the Celestial Library, within the Pavilion of Enchanting Beauty, the little celestial servant Nunu was betrayed by the steward and fell into the mortal realm. There, she exchanged souls with a cultivator and embarked on the arduous path of cultivation in the Mysterious Insight Sect, assuming the identity of a male cultivator. Nunu swore to return to the Celestial Library and clear her own innocence.
295.75 Million words | 2021-09-21 07:22Update
In a dream, Wang Yong was implanted with memories of the next twenty years from his future self. Unknowingly, he began to change himself, his family, and the future of the villagers. He built greenhouses, planted fruit trees, and developed the farming industry, gradually forming a globally influential agricultural conglomerate. As a result, there emerged a series of new rural areas with distinctive Chinese characteristics. Who says the countryside has to be dirty and messy? Who says farmers are destined to suffer? Who says agriculture can't make big profits? Wang Yong doesn't believe in these misconceptions. "Our village's average annual income this year is 180,000 per person, with a growth rate lower than the historical average. We hope to continue developing and improving our standard of living."
419.08 Million words | 2022-05-01 10:06Update
A new book has been released entitled "Marriage on Track, Mr. Qi, Please Stay Away", link: http://mm.motie.com/book/. The mistress, pregnant, came to provoke, while the mother-in-law at home displayed her superiority. Tang Luoran's marriage had been full of obstacles, and in the end, she handed over a divorce agreement. However, Fu Zichen, the most powerful man in the entire Jiangcheng City and Tang Luoran's husband, said to her, "In my dictionary, there is no divorce, only widowhood!" Widowhood? As a result, the next day, a news spread throughout Jiangcheng City - "Real estate tycoon Fu Zichen's wife, Tang Luoran, is suspected to have committed suicide due to depression..." Fu Zichen never expected that the woman who had wholeheartedly wanted to marry him five years ago would choose such a radical way to force him into a divorce!
226.80 Million words | 2020-07-27 04:50Update
After crossing over, Xue Yinong heard about the treacherous nature of the former favored imperial concubine, who manipulated the emperor, caused calamity with her beauty, harmed the country and its people, and caused chaos in the palace. As Xue Yinong became the emperor, she remained extremely cautious, fearing that this treacherous concubine would bring harm upon her. However, for some unknown reason, this treacherous concubine never took any actual action...
417.54 Million words | 2021-10-20 19:46Update
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"Quick Transmigration: Game of Capturing Scumbag Men" is a gripping and thrilling novel written by author Jun Xi Ruo. It features a well-crafted plot and captivating writing style. You can read the latest refreshing and clean chapters written by Jun Xi Ruo online for free on Pen Novel Pavilion.
92.66 Million words | 2023-03-06 02:13Update
In the eyes of his fans, he is a beacon, representing a certain power; in the eyes of his enemies, he is a fighter, displaying a kind of character; in the eyes of his loved ones, he is the sun, radiating warmth; in the eyes of the world, he is a genius, dominating an era! Crossing into a different world, experiencing the ups and downs of the mortal realm, he remains true to his original aspirations, only to ascend to the supreme position of the Divine Scholar! PS: This book has already become quite substantial, suitable for a lavish feast. Come and enjoy the meat in my bowl!
264.55 Million words | 2021-03-23 14:36Update
Leftover man? Absolutely not!! Wife? Definitely must marry!! Brothers, what kind of wife do you have? Beautiful? Elegant? Or an irresistible wild girlfriend? Look at me, in order to find my other half, I've already been reborn in ancient times. My wife is a virtuous woman from ancient times! Adventure? That can be arranged! Official position? That can be obtained! Wealth? That can be acquired too! I don't believe that with my physique, I can't become as rich as a country! Envy?! Jealousy?! Hatred?! Then join your buddies in traveling back to ancient times, and see what the ancient beauties are up to!!! (This completed novel "After Leaving University" is guaranteed in quality, please feel free to collect it!)
56.91 Million words | 2022-06-24 08:41Update
Bai Mingxi was reborn six years ago, determined to break free from the man who professed love for her but brought another woman home just six months after marriage. Hmm, what's the deal with this lotus pond space? Lotus dew can cure ailments, and the water can turn stones into jade. However, when certain things happen, these abilities become insignificant! After being reborn, everything around her seems the same, but also different. The strange people and events from her past life turn out to have a deeper meaning! There is already a completed work called "Lord of the Stars."
154.14 Million words | 2020-07-22 14:04Update
She is Gu Nian, also Shen Guanguan. In her previous life, she had never thought about how she would die, let alone imagine that she would die under the careful arrangement of her husband and sister. "You said you love me and are willing to do anything for me," became the last words her husband said to her before his death. In this life, she discovered a bigger secret hidden behind her husband's and sister's betrayals. Greedy husband, malicious sister, one by one, her loved ones tragically died. In this life, she will tear apart the scum man, beat up the evil sister, and trample the villains under her feet. Unable to seek survival, death is not an option!
95.23 Million words | 2022-06-29 00:01Update
In her previous life, she devoted all her love to him, eventually taking her own life for him. The heavens took pity on her and allowed her to be reborn. After rebirth, she still couldn't help but love him deeply, falling into a deep abyss for him once again. Through the baptism of fire, she sealed her emotions and locked away her love, determined not to be heartbroken for him again. In her previous life, he followed the footsteps of someone who didn't love him, missing out on a lifetime of happiness. In this life, he deteriorated and wasted away, all for someone who didn't love him. When he turned back and realized that the person who loved him had suffered because of him. When he saw clearly, he wanted to bring her by his side, only to find that she had already drifted far away. Lu Jinhuan, you can't escape this time. It's my turn to chase after you. [Participating work in the theme of rebirth]+[Contracted work "The Beloved Consort of the Virtuous King" fan fiction]
38.86 Million words | 2021-07-23 22:54Update
I am just an ordinary college student. One day, by chance, a beautiful girl came to my school as a transfer student, and her identity turned out to be... My life became chaotic from then on... Group announcement: (full) Second group: (full) Hardcore group: (only adding VIP readers) Female (men not allowed) Newly created group: (new group, welcome readers to join)
155.08 Million words | 2023-02-09 22:42Update
The police can also be struck by lightning. A newly graduated police officer from the police academy was assigned to work at a police station, responsible for managing a specific area, commonly known as a beat cop. However, due to an accident, he was struck by lightning on his way home. As a result, his spirit merged with the lightning, causing a mutation. From that day on, the beat cop's life changed drastically, with various beautiful women appearing one after another. Can our beat cop navigate through these temptations without getting involved?
227.54 Million words | 2020-12-11 11:23Update
【NEXTIDEA and Star Creation Award (Fantasy)】 In ancient times, numerous powerful beings were born in the vast expanse of the starry sky. The four great clans dominated the stars and fought incessantly. In the dazzling myriad of races, on the battlefield of the starry sky, gods and demons fell one by one, while fairies and monsters shed blood. Their lifeless bodies drifted in the frigid expanse of space. A group of individuals, chosen by the four great clans, were tasked with returning the fallen bodies of gods, demons, and fairies to their respective star realms. They were humble, like ants...
453.75 Million words | 2020-10-22 01:03Update
In her previous life, Tang Jing was not loved by her father or mother, and was bullied by her brother and sister-in-law. At the age of 18, she was married off to Gao Hongsheng, a useless man. After marriage, she endured all kinds of torture, and the final result was death by suicide. Tang Jing was reborn, but unfortunately, she didn't have the golden finger of a reborn person and remained an ordinary village girl. It is said that Tang Jing, from Nianjia Village, is as beautiful as a flower. However, she married a man seven years older than her, and his family was also extremely poor. It is said that Tang Jing, from Nianjia Village, is a vicious woman who is stingy towards her parents and brother-in-law.
277.09 Million words | 2022-10-11 23:37Update
Incredible magical skills, an unbeatable existence that reaches the pinnacle. When Chen Fei obtained a futuristic game, his life underwent a tremendous transformation. The marvelous and colorful life began with Chen Fei becoming the steward of the school beauty... Yu Shao's headquarters: Master's Diehard Group: To join the group, you need to provide a screenshot of subscription or monthly package purchase. Brothers who are considered diehard fans are welcome to join. Since the group was recently created and only has one member, feel free to join in the midst of extreme emptiness.
198.81 Million words | 2022-11-08 06:48Update
I woke up from my sleep, only to be forcefully kissed by the class beauty. And she said... this is a story of a reincarnated Heavenly Emperor's rise to power... [Warning] This book is too explosive, read with caution! The Heavenly Emperor of this generation ignites his imperial blood, breaks through the void, defies the Immortal Tribulation, and returns to Earth... With the Immortal Bureau in front and the mortal world's entanglements behind, in this life, he cultivates, wields his sword, conceals the moon, and further cultivates supreme power, returning to the peak! In the mortal realm and the immortal world, only the Azure Sky Heavenly Emperor reign
308.01 Million words | 2021-07-06 11:50Update
Miss Xie Zhuoyan, the Thirteenth Lady of Yongxing Escort Agency, was nearly beaten to death but miraculously woke up. "Miss Thirteenth, who is disabled, is seeking death again!" "Master Gu, on the second day of his grand wedding, ran away!" "The people from Gu and Xie families are driven crazy by Miss Thirteenth!" Xie Zhuoyan smiled and said, "In the rules of Jianghu, one must be arrogant and flamboyant to stir up the waves."
56.18 Million words | 2020-12-30 23:49Update
Reborn in a parallel world, stepping on the pinnacle of music with the classic rock of the past! The world wedding of rock goddess Avril and the demon-like genius Huang Tian attracted the attention of hundreds of entertainment media worldwide, all clamoring to report! With the release of each new album, it's a frenzy for rock fans around the world!...
88.85 Million words | 2023-02-11 19:22Update
Once she entered the palace, she merely wanted to be a lowly maid, to preserve her life. But fate had different plans, as she accidentally became a consort and even developed feelings for the emperor. The emperor's favor and the endless luxury were just illusions, and life couldn't be smooth sailing and as she wished. The path in the palace was long and treacherous, so she had to tread carefully and be vigilant at every step. "If others don't provoke me, I won't provoke them. But if someone dares to provoke me, I will make them pay back twice as much. I, a cuttlefish, refuse to be manipulated by others. Life is short, I want to be a fortunate person, to win the emperor's heart, and enjoy prosperity and favor, only then can I live up to my prime years."
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