Davis, Lydia

Essays

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ISBN 13:
9780241985458
author:
Davis, Lydia
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2001
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
19.8 x 13.2 x 3.3 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
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£12.86

Description

Lydia Davis presents a crystalline collection of literary essays that explore the full scope of possibility within existing forms of literature. Through her consideration of various authors and their works, she challenges and reinvents these forms, shedding light on her own writing process and relationship to language. Beautifully formed and thought-provoking, these pieces offer a masterclass in reading and writing, inviting readers to reflect on the power of literature to shape our understanding of the world. With its playful and illuminating tone, this collection is a worthwhile read for anyone interested in the art of essay-writing and the ways in which it can be used to explore the human experience. With essays that are both personal and universal, Lydia Davis's work is a testament to the enduring power of literature to inspire and provoke.

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