Writing on Walls: Intermedial Qualities of the Wall in Timothy Findley’s "Famous Last Words"
Writing on Walls: Intermedial Qualities of the Wall in Timothy Findley’s "Famous Last Words"

Summary/Abstract: This article considers the position of the wall in media and literary studies. It posits that the wall encompasses qualities that justify its examination as a medium. The widespread presence of the wall in fiction suggests this structure is an important, yet neglected actor in the transmission of material communication. When the wall functions as a medium, its endurance, visibility, and materiality actively influence the messages it channels. As demonstrated through a close reading of Timothy Findley’s Famous Last Words, the study of the wall represents a unique opportunity to engage in a novel approach to the study of media in fiction.

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