Coined by the legendary Audre Lorde, biomythography borrows techniques from fantasy and magical realism to show just how vital world-building can be in your own true story.
I have never thought about approaching memoir and personal pieces this way. It's incredible. Honestly, as described it reminds me a bit like how Rupi Kaur's poetry reflects her heritage and her biomythography in its own way.
Love this!
I’m sure you know Ingrid Rojas Contrera’s The Man Who Could Move Clouds? Pretty sure it fits this genre to a T.
Yes, I'd definitely agree! It's full of magical realism.
I have never thought about approaching memoir and personal pieces this way. It's incredible. Honestly, as described it reminds me a bit like how Rupi Kaur's poetry reflects her heritage and her biomythography in its own way.