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The Paris Review
5 months ago
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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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“A writer needs three things, experience, observation, and imagination.” —William Faulkner https://t.co/rtQDbAjae6
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“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
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“If I had not existed, someone else would have written me, Hemingway, Dostoyevsky, all of us.” —William Faulkner https://t.co/rtQDbAjae6
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“Art has no concern with peace and contentment.” —William Faulkner https://t.co/rtQDbAjae6
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Contemporary fiction
The Paris Review
5 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
5 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
5 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
5 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 ]
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The Paris Review
5 months ago
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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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“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
5 months ago
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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 ]
novels
The Paris Review
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. 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 ]
parisreview2 months ago
“Everything of significance in my life has happened that way—by pure hazard.” —Henry Miller https://t.co/gJxeXfjmfN
The Paris Review
5 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 ]
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The Paris Review
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 ]
Possession
The Paris Review
5 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
5 months ago
Books

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 ]
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The Paris Review
5 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
5 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
5 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 ]
The Paris Review
5 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 ]
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