Richard House
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Richard House is a literary scholar whose work bridges experimental fiction, critical theory, and the politics of textual appropriation. His research focuses on the avant-garde tradition, particularly the practice of plagiarism as a creative and political act, with a deep engagement with authors like Kathy Acker and William S. Burroughs. House’s most cited paper, “Informational Inheritance in Kathy Acker's *Empire of the Senseless*” (2005, 32 citations), examines how Acker’s “so-called plagiarism” functions as a form of informational inheritance, situating her work within a lineage of radical textual practices. He further explores these themes in “Collaborating . . . with Those I Hated”: A Career in Plagiarism, analyzing how Acker’s use of borrowed texts challenges conventional notions of authorship and originality. House’s work has been influential in shaping discussions around appropriation, intertextuality, and the politics of literary borrowing. His scholarship is essential reading for those interested in the intersections of postmodern literature, critical theory, and the ethics of creative reuse.
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- 1Informational Inheritance in Kathy Acker's Empire of the Senseless32 citations · 2005