Artful

Discover the profound insights of Ali Smith in Artful, a unique narrative blending fiction and essay that dives deep into the essence of art and literature. This book presents the captivating transcripts of four lectures delivered at Oxford University, emphasizing themes of love, mortality, and the intricacies of human existence. Artful masterfully articulates the complexities of writing and storytelling, all while balancing poignancy and humor. Readers will be enchanted by a protagonist haunted by the spirit of a former lover, a writer whose exploration of creativity is as playful as it is intellectually stimulating. With 240 pages of shimmering prose, this B-format paperback invites you to experience a literary journey that defies traditional categorization. Ideal for anyone fascinated by the intersection of art and narrative, Ali Smith's Artful serves as both a love letter to literature and a profound meditation on life. Join the conversation about the art of writing and discover your new favorite read. Enjoy the added benefit of FREE shipping with your purchase, and please note that combined shipping for other items isn't available with this product. Allow up to 10 days for delivery and immerse yourself in the brilliance of Ali Smith's unmatched literary prowess.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241959572
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2013
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 240


Description:
Artful presents, in book form, four lectures given by Ali Smith at Oxford University.
Refusing to be tied down to either fiction or the essay form, Artful is narrated by a character who is haunted - literally - by a former lover, the writer of a series of lectures about art and literature. Full of both the poignancy and humour of fiction and all the sideways insights and jaunty angles you would expect from Ali Smith's criticism, it explores form, style, life, love, death, mortality, immortality and what art and writing can mean.
Part fiction, part essay, Artful is a revelation of what writing can do and a reaffirmation of Ali Smith's unmatched literary powers.
'Playful, full of insight and humanity, constantly surprising . . . another genuine attempt to bust open the boundaries of literary form' Jonathan Coe, Metro
'Joyful and optimistic. Will be entertaining reading for anyone interested in the art of writing, also of living, well' New Statesman
'Glittering inventiveness. Not just a ghost story, but also a love letter. As emotionally freighted as a piece of storytelling, as intellectually rigorous as an academic's essay' Independent
'An insight into an author who is in love with books, invention and words in all their depth and shiny surface' Herald
'A revelation, a new kind of book altogether, a book that defies categorisation and leaps out of every b
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