Stuck in a loop? Dialogue in hypertext fiction.(Critical essay)

From: Narrative | Date: October 1, 2007| Author: Thomas, Bronwen | Copyright information

HYPERTEXT FICTION AND INTERACTIVITY: ISSUES AND DEBATES

Hypertext fiction has provoked much debate since the appearance of the first examples in the late 80s. Much of this debate has been focused on questions regarding the status of these fictions, and their implications for the experience of writing and reading. Where close analysis of the form has been attempted (e.g. J. Yellowlees Douglas's readings of Joyce's afternoon, a story), it has mainly consisted of an attempt...

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