Anne Michaels: Language can't represent brutality'
Briefly

Michaels describes the beginnings of her novels as rooted in an immediate compassion for a character, likening it to 'love at first sight.' This connection evolves over many years as she unravels their story.
In discussing 'Held,' Michaels reflects on mortality and the shifting relationship between humanity and science, suggesting that there is value in our connection to what cannot be proven.
Michaels elaborates on the fragmentary structure of 'Held,' noting that while she started with disconnected moments, she instinctively felt there was a deeper connection waiting to be discovered.
She speaks to her narrative style, which is both 'vivid and vague,' emphasizing a nuanced portrayal of history that requires readers to engage with the subtleties of those experiences.
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