Terra Incognita
The realm of the literary is one of voyages and excursions. Through literature we traverse uncharted territories, exploring new scapes and recasting our gaze towards unknown shores. Anchored in the limitless expanse of imagination, the theme invites us to venture afield and be comfortable with the unfamiliar and the in-between. What is the terrain of literature today?
In an age where individuality and humanity-hallmarks of literary creation-are often said to be displaced by all-consuming technology, we take a critical look at the so-called ‘Death of the Author’ and original thought in our present context. What are the possibilities for literature in this age of unknowns? At GTLF 2023, Terra Incognita will come to the fore. By casting our attention towards distant literary topographies, we rediscover the spoken and written word of our own region and homeland, in the unwavering belief that resilience and the creative human spirit are the few grounding forces in a world that often makes us feel unmoored.