Linda Hutcheon

Linda Hutcheon is a Canadian scholar known for her work in literature, history, and culture. She specializes in understanding how stories, especially in history and art, are told and interpreted. Hutcheon introduced concepts like "historiographic metafiction," which explores how fictional stories can reveal truths about history while highlighting their own artifice. Her work helps us see that stories are shaped by perspective and that understanding multiple viewpoints enriches our comprehension of culture and history. She emphasizes that storytelling is a dynamic act that reflects and influences societal values.