Shriver, Lionel
Abominations: Selected essays from a career of courting self-destruction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008458652
- author:
- Shriver, Lionel
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Borough Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, European,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Lionel Shriver's Abominations is a trenchant collection of essays that showcase her sharp intellect and contrarian views on a wide range of topics. From politics and culture to personal relationships and social issues, Shriver's writing is characterised by its scepticism, cutting wit and vulnerability. This collection brings together thirty-five works curated from her columns, features, essays and op-eds, as well as some unpublished pieces. It offers a unique insight into Shriver's piquant opinions on subjects including religion, illness, mortality, family and friends, and more. With its unrepentant tone and willingness to challenge conventional thinking, Abominations is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to fans of intelligent and incisive writing.
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