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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 ]
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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 ]
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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 ]
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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
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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 ]
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The Art of Poetry No. 28

A. S. Byatt is a highly influential novelist known for her wide-ranging ambition and exploration of history, art, and ideas.
Byatt's novels have expanded the range of English fiction and inspired younger writers.
She excels at addressing both Darwinian theory and the theme of sexual passion. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Poetry No. 28

A. S. Byatt is a highly influential novelist known for her wide-ranging ambition and exploration of history, art, and ideas.
Byatt's novels have expanded the range of English fiction and inspired younger writers.
She excels at addressing both Darwinian theory and the theme of sexual passion. [ more ]
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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 ]
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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 ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 220

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and more.
Her works have greatly influenced contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 220

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and more.
Her works have greatly influenced contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 65

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer who lives in London and France.
Her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big ideas has influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 65

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer who lives in London and France.
Her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big ideas has influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
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The Art of Translation No. 5

A. S. Byatt is a writer who is well-known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore various subjects in her works.
Possession by A. S. Byatt has had a significant influence on contemporary English writing, inspiring a new gusto for inquiry and exploration of larger themes.
Byatt's novels combine a formidable scope of mind with an understanding of individual motivation and a skillful portrayal of sexual passion. [ more ]
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The Art of Translation No. 5

A. S. Byatt is a writer who is well-known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore various subjects in her works.
Possession by A. S. Byatt has had a significant influence on contemporary English writing, inspiring a new gusto for inquiry and exploration of larger themes.
Byatt's novels combine a formidable scope of mind with an understanding of individual motivation and a skillful portrayal of sexual passion. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 186

A. S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests and deep knowledge of various subjects.
Byatt's novels have expanded the boundaries of English fiction and inspired other writers.
Her work explores big questions of history, art, and the life of ideas. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 186

A. S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests and deep knowledge of various subjects.
Byatt's novels have expanded the boundaries of English fiction and inspired other writers.
Her work explores big questions of history, art, and the life of ideas. [ more ]
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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 ]
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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 ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 200

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Her novel Possession has had a significant influence on contemporary English writing, inspiring a shift towards larger themes of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 200

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge.
Her novel Possession has had a significant influence on contemporary English writing, inspiring a shift towards larger themes of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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The Art of Poetry No. 102

A. S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Byatt combines a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an ability to write about both scientific theories and human passion. [ more ]
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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 ]
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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 ]
morewide-ranging ambition
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5 months ago
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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 ]
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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 ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Poetry No. 28

A. S. Byatt is a highly influential novelist known for her wide-ranging ambition and exploration of history, art, and ideas.
Byatt's novels have expanded the range of English fiction and inspired younger writers.
She excels at addressing both Darwinian theory and the theme of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 5

A. S. Byatt has a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Byatt has influenced contemporary English writing with her example of wide-ranging ambition and exploration of larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 179

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to combine intellectual exploration with emotional depth.
Her novels have had a significant impact on English fiction, inspiring a more expansive style of writing that engages with history, art, and ideas.
Byatt's houses are filled with art and curiosities that reflect her interest in literature, biology, and the fine arts. [ more ]
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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 ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 5

A. S. Byatt has a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Byatt has influenced contemporary English writing with her example of wide-ranging ambition and exploration of larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 5

A. S. Byatt has a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Byatt has influenced contemporary English writing with her example of wide-ranging ambition and exploration of larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 179

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to combine intellectual exploration with emotional depth.
Her novels have had a significant impact on English fiction, inspiring a more expansive style of writing that engages with history, art, and ideas.
Byatt's houses are filled with art and curiosities that reflect her interest in literature, biology, and the fine arts. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 179

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to combine intellectual exploration with emotional depth.
Her novels have had a significant impact on English fiction, inspiring a more expansive style of writing that engages with history, art, and ideas.
Byatt's houses are filled with art and curiosities that reflect her interest in literature, biology, and the fine arts. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 90

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide-ranging mind and interests.
Byatt's novels have greatly influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 90

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide-ranging mind and interests.
Byatt's novels have greatly influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 230

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and libraries of extravagant range, reflecting her fecundity of mind.
Byatt has widened the range of English fiction and influenced contemporary English writing with her novels like 'Possession' and 'Morpho Eugenia'. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 230

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and libraries of extravagant range, reflecting her fecundity of mind.
Byatt has widened the range of English fiction and influenced contemporary English writing with her novels like 'Possession' and 'Morpho Eugenia'. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 90

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide-ranging mind and interests.
Byatt's novels have greatly influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 230

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and libraries of extravagant range, reflecting her fecundity of mind.
Byatt has widened the range of English fiction and influenced contemporary English writing with her novels like 'Possession' and 'Morpho Eugenia'. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 176

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and expansive mind.
Byatt's novels have been influential in expanding the scope of English fiction.
Her houses reflect her intellectual curiosity and are filled with art and books. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 176

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and expansive mind.
Byatt's novels have been influential in expanding the scope of English fiction.
Her houses reflect her intellectual curiosity and are filled with art and books. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 176

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and expansive mind.
Byatt's novels have been influential in expanding the scope of English fiction.
Her houses reflect her intellectual curiosity and are filled with art and books. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 220

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and more.
Her works have greatly influenced contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 247

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and curiosities that reflect her fecundity of mind.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition has influenced contemporary English writing and helped shift the focus to larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 247

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and curiosities that reflect her fecundity of mind.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition has influenced contemporary English writing and helped shift the focus to larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
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The Art of Poetry No. 26

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and wide-ranging writer who is knowledgeable in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations.
Byatt's novels, particularly Possession, have greatly influenced contemporary English writing by expanding the range of topics explored in English fiction.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to combine a wide scope of intellectual curiosity with an understanding of individual motivation and a tender approach to storytelling. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Poetry No. 26

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and wide-ranging writer who is knowledgeable in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations.
Byatt's novels, particularly Possession, have greatly influenced contemporary English writing by expanding the range of topics explored in English fiction.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to combine a wide scope of intellectual curiosity with an understanding of individual motivation and a tender approach to storytelling. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Poetry No. 26

A. S. Byatt is a prolific and wide-ranging writer who is knowledgeable in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations.
Byatt's novels, particularly Possession, have greatly influenced contemporary English writing by expanding the range of topics explored in English fiction.
Byatt's novels demonstrate her ability to combine a wide scope of intellectual curiosity with an understanding of individual motivation and a tender approach to storytelling. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 247

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and curiosities that reflect her fecundity of mind.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition has influenced contemporary English writing and helped shift the focus to larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 195

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and intellectual curiosity.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of fiction.
Byatt's works encompass both grand themes and individual motivations, blending scientific and emotional exploration. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 195

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and intellectual curiosity.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of fiction.
Byatt's works encompass both grand themes and individual motivations, blending scientific and emotional exploration. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 195

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and intellectual curiosity.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the scope of fiction.
Byatt's works encompass both grand themes and individual motivations, blending scientific and emotional exploration. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 65

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer who lives in London and France.
Her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big ideas has influenced contemporary English writing. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 184

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle complex themes.
Her novels, like Possession, have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing.
Byatt's houses and conversation reflect her diverse interests and expansive mind. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 184

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle complex themes.
Her novels, like Possession, have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing.
Byatt's houses and conversation reflect her diverse interests and expansive mind. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 184

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle complex themes.
Her novels, like Possession, have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing.
Byatt's houses and conversation reflect her diverse interests and expansive mind. [ more ]
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The Art of Poetry No. 98

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big ideas in her writing.
Her houses, filled with art and curiosities, reflect her fecundity of mind.
Possession is considered the first and best example of the romance of the archive in English fiction. [ more ]
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The Art of Poetry No. 98

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big ideas in her writing.
Her houses, filled with art and curiosities, reflect her fecundity of mind.
Possession is considered the first and best example of the romance of the archive in English fiction. [ more ]
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Writing

The Art of Poetry No. 98

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big ideas in her writing.
Her houses, filled with art and curiosities, reflect her fecundity of mind.
Possession is considered the first and best example of the romance of the archive in English fiction. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 230

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging interests and expansive mind.
Her novels, such as Possession, have had a significant impact on the landscape of English fiction. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 230

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging interests and expansive mind.
Her novels, such as Possession, have had a significant impact on the landscape of English fiction. [ more ]
“I’m never happier than when I can write about draining swimming pools and abandoned hotels.” —J. G. Ballard https://t.co/JmstFFqM3j
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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 ]
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The Art of Poetry No. 108

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer who is known for her wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on English fiction, inspiring other writers to explore larger themes and ideas.
Byatt's writing masterfully combines intellectual depth with emotional sensitivity. [ more ]
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The Art of Poetry No. 108

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer who is known for her wide range of interests and influences.
Her novels have had a significant impact on English fiction, inspiring other writers to explore larger themes and ideas.
Byatt's writing masterfully combines intellectual depth with emotional sensitivity. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 143

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical subjects.
Possession is considered her most influential work, credited with expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring contemporary writers to explore bigger themes and ideas.
Byatt's novels exhibit a combination of intellectual depth and emotional sensitivity, tackling topics such as Darwinian theory and sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 143

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical subjects.
Possession is considered her most influential work, credited with expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring contemporary writers to explore bigger themes and ideas.
Byatt's novels exhibit a combination of intellectual depth and emotional sensitivity, tackling topics such as Darwinian theory and sexual passion. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 121

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging interests and expansive knowledge in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Possession is considered one of Byatt's most influential works in expanding the range of English fiction.
Byatt's novels display a unique combination of intellectual ambition and emotional depth. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 121

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging interests and expansive knowledge in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Possession is considered one of Byatt's most influential works in expanding the range of English fiction.
Byatt's novels display a unique combination of intellectual ambition and emotional depth. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 181

A. S. 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 inspiring younger writers.
Her novels are highly acclaimed and cover diverse subjects such as history, art, Darwinian theory, and sexual passion. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 181

A. S. 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 inspiring younger writers.
Her novels are highly acclaimed and cover diverse subjects such as history, art, Darwinian theory, and sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 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
5 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
5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 83

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in English fiction.
Possession is considered the first and best example of the romance of the archive.
Byatt's novels explore both scientific and passionate themes. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 83

A. S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging ambition in English fiction.
Possession is considered the first and best example of the romance of the archive.
Byatt's novels explore both scientific and passionate themes. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 228

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and knowledge in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, particularly 'Possession: A Romance', have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing, inspiring a more expansive approach to storytelling. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 228

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging interests and knowledge in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, particularly 'Possession: A Romance', have had a significant influence on contemporary English writing, inspiring a more expansive approach to storytelling. [ more ]
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The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt's houses reflect her unusual fecundity of mind and wide-ranging interests.
Her novels have expanded the range of English fiction and influenced younger writers.
Byatt combines a deep understanding of scientific theories with exploration of themes like sexual passion. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 67

A. S. Byatt's houses reflect her unusual fecundity of mind and wide-ranging interests.
Her novels have expanded the range of English fiction and influenced younger writers.
Byatt combines a deep understanding of scientific theories with exploration of themes like sexual passion. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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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 ]
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5 months ago
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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 ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 200

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big questions.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, inspiring a gust of inquiry and a shift towards larger themes.
Byatt's writing combines a broad scope of mind with an understanding of individual motivation and a deep exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
5 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 200

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and ability to tackle big questions.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, inspiring a gust of inquiry and a shift towards larger themes.
Byatt's writing combines a broad scope of mind with an understanding of individual motivation and a deep exploration of sexual passion. [ more ]
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5 months ago
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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 ]
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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 ]
“As a little girl, I didn’t like stories about little girls. I liked stories about dragons and beasts and princes and princesses and fear and terror and the four musketeers.”

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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 168

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge.
Her novels have had a significant impact on the direction of contemporary English writing. [ more ]
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The Art of Nonfiction No. 6

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide-ranging mind and interests in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have expanded the range of English fiction. [ more ]
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The Art of Nonfiction No. 6

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide-ranging mind and interests in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have expanded the range of English fiction. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 246

A. S. Byatt's wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge have had a significant impact on English fiction.
Her novels explore big questions of history, art, and ideas while also delving into individual motivations and relationships. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 246

A. S. Byatt's wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge have had a significant impact on English fiction.
Her novels explore big questions of history, art, and ideas while also delving into individual motivations and relationships. [ more ]
“I am not very bright or very witty or very inventive after the sun goes down.” —Toni Morrison https://t.co/inxSU0Qf7x
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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 134

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and curiosities that reflect her wide range of interests.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on English fiction, expanding the scope of the genre and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 43

A. S. Byatt is a highly intellectual writer who is well-versed in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on the range and ambition of English fiction, inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 43

A. S. Byatt is a highly intellectual writer who is well-versed in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on the range and ambition of English fiction, inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 168

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge.
Her novels have had a significant impact on the direction of contemporary English writing. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 168

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide range of interests and knowledge.
Her novels have had a significant impact on the direction of contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
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The Art of Poetry No. 106

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and expansive mind.
Possession is her most notable work and has had a significant impact on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
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The Art of Poetry No. 106

A. S. Byatt is a writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and expansive mind.
Possession is her most notable work and has had a significant impact on contemporary English writing. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
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The Art of Poetry No. 102

A. S. Byatt is a writer with a wide range of interests, including literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations.
Her novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
Byatt combines a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and an ability to write about both scientific theories and human passion. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
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The Art of Theater No. 19

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and libraries that reflect her wide range of interests.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction, expanding its scope and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Theater No. 19

A. S. Byatt's houses are filled with art and libraries that reflect her wide range of interests.
Byatt's writing has had a significant impact on contemporary English fiction, expanding its scope and inspiring younger writers. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 171

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer with a wide range of interests in literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical preoccupations.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the range of English fiction and inspiring younger writers.
She has successfully combined a broad scope of mind with a deep understanding of individual motivation and a talent for writing about both Darwinian theory and sexual passion. [ more ]
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