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“I don’t think symbolically at all.” —Lydia Davis https://t.co/h2Ow5kqlEe
The Paris Review
7 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 227

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in literature and her ability to unite diverse topics.
English writing has been influenced by Byatt's example and has moved towards larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
“Every form is difficult, no one is easier than another. They all kick your ass.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
“In prose you make the paragraph. Every paragraph is a poem.” —Jack Kerouac https://t.co/w6x0c31gX8
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 41

A.S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, such as Possession, have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing and have extended the scope of English fiction. [ more ]
“I am very good at complaining.” —Lydia Davis https://t.co/h2Ow5kqlEe
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 227

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in literature and her ability to unite diverse topics.
English writing has been influenced by Byatt's example and has moved towards larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
“The first person is the most terrifying view of all.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
“That’s the anguish of it. Do this book, or die.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
“I find what happens in reality very interesting and I don’t find a great need to make up things.” —Lydia Davis https://t.co/h2Ow5kqlEe
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 227

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in literature and her ability to unite diverse topics.
English writing has been influenced by Byatt's example and has moved towards larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
“Every form is difficult, no one is easier than another. They all kick your ass.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
“The first person is the most terrifying view of all.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 41

A.S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, such as Possession, have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing and have extended the scope of English fiction. [ more ]
#A.S. Byatt
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 41

A.S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, such as Possession, have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing and have extended the scope of English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 41

A.S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, such as Possession, have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing and have extended the scope of English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 41

A.S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, such as Possession, have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing and have extended the scope of English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 41

A.S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, such as Possession, have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing and have extended the scope of English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
moreA.S. Byatt
#A. S. Byatt
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 227

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in literature and her ability to unite diverse topics.
English writing has been influenced by Byatt's example and has moved towards larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 227

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in literature and her ability to unite diverse topics.
English writing has been influenced by Byatt's example and has moved towards larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 143

A. S. Byatt is a renowned novelist known for her wide-ranging ambition and literary impact.
Byatt's houses and conversation reflect her wide interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical subjects. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 143

A. S. Byatt is a renowned novelist known for her wide-ranging ambition and literary impact.
Byatt's houses and conversation reflect her wide interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical subjects. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 236

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Possession is considered a groundbreaking novel that has influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 236

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Possession is considered a groundbreaking novel that has influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 227

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in literature and her ability to unite diverse topics.
English writing has been influenced by Byatt's example and has moved towards larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 227

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in literature and her ability to unite diverse topics.
English writing has been influenced by Byatt's example and has moved towards larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 143

A. S. Byatt is a renowned novelist known for her wide-ranging ambition and literary impact.
Byatt's houses and conversation reflect her wide interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical subjects. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 143

A. S. Byatt is a renowned novelist known for her wide-ranging ambition and literary impact.
Byatt's houses and conversation reflect her wide interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical subjects. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 236

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Possession is considered a groundbreaking novel that has influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 236

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Possession is considered a groundbreaking novel that has influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
moreA. S. Byatt
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 227

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in literature and her ability to unite diverse topics.
English writing has been influenced by Byatt's example and has moved towards larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
“That’s the anguish of it. Do this book, or die.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 78

Byatt's houses are filled with art and objects that reflect her wide-ranging interests and fecundity of mind.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding its range and encouraging exploration of larger questions.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to unite a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 239

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to unite a daunting scope of mind with a sure grasp of individual motivation and tenderness.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Her houses are filled with art and curiosities, reflecting her fecundity of mind and her diverse interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations. [ more ]
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