kertomukse
Kertomukse is a neologism used in contemporary narrative theory to describe a hybrid storytelling technique that blends oral performance with written text. It seeks to capture the immediacy of spoken storytelling while retaining the carefully constructed syntax and imagery of written prose. The form can appear in prose, poetry, or multimedia works and often relies on performance cues within the text.
Origins and etymology: The term appears to be newly coined in online literary discussions in the early
Characteristics: Key features include interleaved oral and written modes, shifts in narrative voice, repetition and refrain,
Applications and examples: In contemporary short fiction and experimental poetry, kertomukse-oriented works may present spoken passages
See also: Oral storytelling, Performance poetry, Mixed-media narrative, Experimental literature.