The Carrier Bag Theory of Fiction by Ursula K. Le Guin

Haley James

“This was my first introduction to Ursula K. Le Guin (via Rosalía's Popcast interview for LUX). This theory is now something I reference regularly in regards to holding complexity or paradox or the infinite nuances of what it looks like to be a human. Me and a friend have even started saying "Imma need a bigger bag for that" when talking about something that's changing our mind / challenging our pr”

Henry

“Everyone who writes should read this!”

Marie

“This essay keeps popping up and I’m glad it’s having a moment!”