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The Art of the Essay No. 3
A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in her writing, covering topics such as literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, inspiring other writers to explore larger questions of history, art, and the life of ideas.
Byatt's houses, filled with art and curiosa, reflect her fecundity of mind and her interest in a wide range of subjects. [ more ]