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This hypertext fiction presents three characters: Sofía, Mara and Carlos. Through a poetical language full of metaphors and philosophical thoughts the reader clicks on links to follow the fragmented and disorganized story. The story is incomplete and open to the reader's interpretation. Why Sofía wants to abandon her life? Mara and Carlos have a relationship but what is the relationship between Sofía and Carlos? Why are they so depressed when they think about the past? The readers must find the answers (Maya Zalbidea Paniagua)

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Esta ficción hipertextual presenta tres personajes: Sofía, Mara y Carlos. A través de un lenguaje poético lleno de metáforas y pensamientos filosóficos el lector/a hace click en hipervínculos para poder seguir este fragmentado y desordenado relato. La historia está incompleta y abierta a las interpretaciones del lector o lectora. ¿Por qué Sofía quiere abandonar su vida? Mara y Carlos tienen una relación pero ¿cuál es la relación entre Sofía y Carlos? ¿Por qué se deprimen tanto cuando piensan en el pasado? Los lectores deben encontrar las respuestas (Maya Zalbidea Paniagua)

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By Jill Walker Rettberg, 14 January, 2011
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Abstract (in English)

This paper is a reading of a classic of hypertext narrative: Michael Joyce’s afternoon, a story. Several writers have discussed afternoon previously. However I have chosen to explore afternoon from a different angle by using theories of narratology, especially Genette. In this reading, I explore ways in which the text confuses the reader but also the many stabilising elements that aid the reader to piece together a story.

NB: Published under author's unmarried name, Jill Walker.

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