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The Art of Fiction No. 229

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer and thinker who delves into various subjects like literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical ideas.
Byatt's novels, particularly 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have influenced younger writers.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore both big ideas and individual motivations sets her apart as a novelist and thinker. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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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 ]
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The Art of Poetry No. 94

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging interests and intelligence.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the scope and ambition of the genre. [ more ]
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6 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 ]
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6 months ago
Books

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 ]
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6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 229

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer and thinker who delves into various subjects like literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical ideas.
Byatt's novels, particularly 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have influenced younger writers.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore both big ideas and individual motivations sets her apart as a novelist and thinker. [ more ]
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6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 229

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer and thinker who delves into various subjects like literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical ideas.
Byatt's novels, particularly 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have influenced younger writers.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore both big ideas and individual motivations sets her apart as a novelist and thinker. [ more ]
parisreview3 months ago
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6 months ago
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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 ]
parisreview4 months ago
“I’m so compelled by fiction, too, because it pushes me much more quickly and readily than nonfiction to construct work that’s entirely voice, and not in marriage to another person’s story or voice.” —Hilton Als https://t.co/uDat4Phdyb
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

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 ]
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The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 229

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer and thinker who delves into various subjects like literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical ideas.
Byatt's novels, particularly 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have influenced younger writers.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore both big ideas and individual motivations sets her apart as a novelist and thinker. [ more ]
parisreview4 months ago
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The Paris Review
6 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 ]
parisreview4 months ago
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The Paris Review
6 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 ]
parisreview4 months ago
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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 115

A. S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging ambition and exploration of history, art, and the life of ideas.
Possession is one of Byatt's most influential novels, inspiring contemporary English writers to delve into larger questions and expand the scope of English fiction. [ more ]
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6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 40

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer who is known for her wide-ranging interests and impressive knowledge.
Her novels have had a significant impact on English fiction, inspiring other writers to explore larger questions of history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
parisreview5 months ago
“Every form is difficult, no one is easier than another. They all kick your ass.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
6 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 ]
parisreview5 months ago
“The first person is the most terrifying view of all.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
6 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
6 months ago
Writing

The Art of Fiction No. 229

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer and thinker who delves into various subjects like literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical ideas.
Byatt's novels, particularly 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have influenced younger writers.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore both big ideas and individual motivations sets her apart as a novelist and thinker. [ more ]
#English fiction
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 229

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer and thinker who delves into various subjects like literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical ideas.
Byatt's novels, particularly 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have influenced younger writers.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore both big ideas and individual motivations sets her apart as a novelist and thinker. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 229

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer and thinker who delves into various subjects like literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical ideas.
Byatt's novels, particularly 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have influenced younger writers.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore both big ideas and individual motivations sets her apart as a novelist and thinker. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 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
6 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
6 months ago
Books

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 ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

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 ]
moreEnglish fiction
The Paris Review
6 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 ]
parisreview6 months ago
“That’s the anguish of it. Do this book, or die.” —James Baldwin https://t.co/qLexscKIsh
The Paris Review
6 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
6 months ago
Writing

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 ]
The Paris Review
6 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 ]
#English literature
The Paris Review
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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
6 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 ]
moreEnglish literature
The Paris Review
6 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 ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Writing

The Art of Poetry No. 94

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer known for her wide-ranging interests and intelligence.
Byatt's novels have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing, expanding the scope and ambition of the genre. [ more ]
#literature
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
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Where to start with: AS Byatt

Start with Angels and Insects, a pair of novellas that explore some of Byatt's themes.
Frederica Potter appears in four of Byatt's novels, including The Virgin in the Garden, a coming-of-age novel.
Byatt's fiction includes sensuality and sex scenes, in addition to brainy and literary elements. [ more ]
www.npr.org
6 months ago
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Author A.S. Byatt, who wrote the best-seller 'Possession,' dies at 87

British author A.S. Byatt, known for her novel 'Possession,' has died at the age of 87.
Byatt's work was translated into 38 languages and she wrote two dozen books.
'Possession' won the Booker Prize and was adapted into a film. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
6 months ago
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Who was AS Byatt and what books did she write? Author dies aged 87

Dame Antonia Byatt, also known as AS Byatt, was an award-winning author known for her novel Possession.
She wrote 23 books, including The Children's Book and Possession, and won the 1990 Booker Prize.
Her works often explored themes of love, literature, and history. [ more ]
Vulture
6 months ago
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A.S. Byatt, Scholar and Possession Novelist, Dead at 87

Dame Antonia Susan Byatt, author of Possession, has passed away at the age of 87.
Byatt was known for her work as a critic-scholar and novelist, releasing 24 works in her lifetime.
Her most famous work, Possession, won the Booker Prize in 1990. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
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A.S. Byatt, Scholar Who Found Literary Fame With Fiction, Dies at 87

A.S. Byatt, acclaimed novelist and intellectual, has passed away at the age of 87.
Possession, her award-winning novel, brought her international fame and was made into a feature film.
Ms. Byatt was known for her intellectual passion and her ability to combine academia with storytelling. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
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Author of Possession and The Children's Book AS Byatt dies aged 87

AS Byatt, Booker Prize-winning author and critic, has died at the age of 87.
Byatt won the Booker Prize in 1990 for her novel, Possession.
Her publisher praised Byatt's ability to create intricate narratives and said her works will continue to be cherished. [ more ]
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The Paris Review
6 months ago
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The Art of Fiction No. 170

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, especially 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing by inspiring a greater focus on history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 170

A.S. Byatt is known for her wide-ranging interests and extensive knowledge in literature, biology, and the fine arts.
Her novels, especially 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing by inspiring a greater focus on history, art, and ideas. [ more ]
#Possession
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
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AS Byatt: a life defined by literature

AS Byatt was an intellectual and ambitious novelist, known for her Quartet tetralogy.
Possession, her literary blockbuster, won the Booker prize in 1990.
She wrote Possession as a distraction and partly to show off. [ more ]
Washington Post
6 months ago
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A.S. Byatt, Booker Prize-winning novelist of 'Possession,' dies at 87

A.S. Byatt, the Booker Prize-winning author of "Possession," has passed away at the age of 87.
Byatt was known for her wide-ranging and ambitious work, exploring art, politics, memory, academic theory, and romantic passion.
Her novel "Possession" brought her literary stardom, featuring a genre mash-up that incorporated faux 19th-century poems, letters, and diary entries. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 months ago
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A.S. Byatt dies at 87; award-winning author wrote best-seller Possession'

British author A.S. Byatt, known for her Booker Prize-winning novel Possession, has died at the age of 87.
Byatt wrote two dozen books and her work was translated into 38 languages.
Possession, her most famous novel, was adapted into a successful film in 2002. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
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AS Byatt obituary

AS Byatt was a prolific novelist who prioritized writing above all else.
She experienced the death of her son and it deeply impacted her creative career.
Byatt's novels were seen as a complement to her teaching work and a response to the academic environment. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

AS Byatt obituary

AS Byatt was a prolific novelist who prioritized writing above all else.
She experienced the death of her son and it deeply impacted her creative career.
Byatt's novels were seen as a complement to her teaching work and a response to the academic environment. [ more ]
#AS Byatt
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
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AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87

AS Byatt, acclaimed writer and critic, has passed away at the age of 87.
Byatt's novels, including Possession and The Children's Book, were complex and critically acclaimed.
Byatt's work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she won numerous literary awards throughout her career. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Books

AS Byatt, author and critic, dies aged 87

AS Byatt, an acclaimed writer and critic, has died at the age of 87.
Byatt authored complex and critically acclaimed novels, including the Booker prize-winning Possession.
Her work explored family, myth, and narrative, and she received numerous literary awards throughout her career. [ more ]
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parisreview3 hours ago
“I’m a firm believer in walking away.” —Jane Smiley https://t.co/Kith6c1olZ
The Paris Review
6 months ago
Books

The Art of Fiction No. 229

A.S. Byatt is a prolific writer and thinker who delves into various subjects like literature, biology, fine arts, and theoretical ideas.
Byatt's novels, particularly 'Possession,' have had a significant impact on contemporary English writing and have influenced younger writers.
Byatt's wide-ranging ambition and ability to explore both big ideas and individual motivations sets her apart as a novelist and thinker. [ more ]
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