The A-Mazing House: The Labyrinth as Theme and Form in Mark Z. Danielewski's<i>House of Leaves</i>
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Abstract
Abstract Mark Z. Danielewski's novel House of Leaves is a work of experimental fiction that incorporates color, photos, graphics, and a unique textual layout. The roots of this experimental style can be traced back to familiar themes and important literary predecessors, including Jorge Luis Borges. Danielewski's use of the labyrinth as theme, symbol, and form underscores his debt to Borges. This article will examine the foundations on which this novel was constructed and explore the innovative ways in which Danielewski uses the labyrinth as theme and form. Keywords: Mark Z. Danielewski form House of Leaves labyrinth theme
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Codex and Gemma teacher scores by category
| Category | Codex | Gemma |
|---|---|---|
| Metaresearch | 0.001 | 0.000 |
| Meta-epidemiology (narrow) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Meta-epidemiology (broad) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Bibliometrics | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Science and technology studies | 0.001 | 0.001 |
| Scholarly communication | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Open science | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Research integrity | 0.000 | 0.000 |
| Insufficient payload (model declined to judge) | 0.000 | 0.000 |
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