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“I don’t think symbolically at all.” —Lydia Davis https://t.co/h2Ow5kqlEe
The Paris Review
6 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 ]
“A writer needs three things, experience, observation, and imagination.” —William Faulkner https://t.co/rtQDbAjae6
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
“The novel’s not dead, it’s not even seriously injured.” —Don DeLillo https://t.co/uu005I6eBm
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 135

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and intellectual curiosity.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range and ambition of the genre. [ more ]
“There is no such thing as was—only is. If was existed, there would be no grief or sorrow.” —William Faulkner https://t.co/rtQDbAjae6
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
“Everything of significance in my life has happened that way—by pure hazard.” —Henry Miller https://t.co/gJxeXfjmfN
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 28

A. S. Byatt's houses reflect her fecundity of mind and wide-ranging interests.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Byatt's work combines intellectual scope with an understanding of individual motivation and tenderness. [ more ]
A writer takes earnest measures to secure his solitude and then finds endless ways to squander it.” —Don DeLillo https://t.co/uu005I6eBm
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 135

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and intellectual curiosity.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range and ambition of the genre. [ more ]
“I am very good at complaining.” —Lydia Davis https://t.co/h2Ow5kqlEe
The Paris Review
6 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 ]
“All obsessions are extreme metaphors waiting to be born.” —J. G. Ballard https://t.co/JmstFFrjSR
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 85

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and diverse writer, with a range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding its range and ambition.
Byatt's writing combines wide-ranging intellectual exploration with a deep understanding of individual motivations and emotions. [ more ]
“If I had not existed, someone else would have written me, Hemingway, Dostoyevsky, all of us.” —William Faulkner https://t.co/rtQDbAjae6
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ 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
6 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 ]
“Art has no concern with peace and contentment.” —William Faulkner https://t.co/rtQDbAjae6
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
#A. S. Byatt
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 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
6 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
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 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
6 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 ]
moreA. S. Byatt
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 12

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Byatt's novels have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 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 ]
#A.S. Byatt
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. 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
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 ]
“I’m never happier than when I can write about draining swimming pools and abandoned hotels.” —J. G. Ballard https://t.co/JmstFFqM3j
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 85

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and diverse writer, with a range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding its range and ambition.
Byatt's writing combines wide-ranging intellectual exploration with a deep understanding of individual motivations and emotions. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 85

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and diverse writer, with a range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding its range and ambition.
Byatt's writing combines wide-ranging intellectual exploration with a deep understanding of individual motivations and emotions. [ more ]
The Paris Review
7 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 85

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and diverse writer, with a range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding its range and ambition.
Byatt's writing combines wide-ranging intellectual exploration with a deep understanding of individual motivations and emotions. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 weeks ago
Chicago

Camille Bordas Reads "Chicago on the Seine"

Camille Bordas has published multiple novels, with her first English novel released in 2017 and a new novel published recently. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Writing

He queered the hell out of it': the man behind Shakespeare's same-sex love sonnets

In 1594, Christopher Marlowe's impact on English literature was significant, with notable homoerotic themes depicted in plays like Edward II and Dido, Queen of Carthage. [ more ]
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