Things I Don't Want to Know

Things I Don't Want to Know
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Publisher : Hamish Hamilton
Total Pages : 107
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ISBN-10 : 0241146569
ISBN-13 : 9780241146569
Rating : 4/5 (569 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Things I Don't Want to Know by : Deborah Levy

Download or read book Things I Don't Want to Know written by Deborah Levy and published by Hamish Hamilton. This book was released on 2014 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Things I Don't Want to Know is a unique response to George Orwell from one of our most vital contemporary writers. Taking Orwell's famous list of motives for writing as the jumping-off point for a sequence of thrilling reflections on the writing life, this is a perfect companion not just to Orwell's essay, but also to Levy's own, essential oeuvre. 'A powerful feminist response to Orwell's 'Why I Write'.' New Statesman 'Inspired by Orwell, another unique writer tells her tale. Marvellously right.' Independent 'Superb sharpness and originality of imagination. It is feminist and political while being an inspiring work of writing.' Marina Warner 'Original, unmissable. like chancing upon an oasis. The writing is of such quality that you want to drink it slowly.' Kate Kellaway, Guardian 'In her powerful rejoinder to Orwell, Deborah Levy responds to his proposed motives for writing -- 'sheer egoism', 'aesthetic enthusiasm', 'historical impulse' and 'political purpose' -- with illuminating moments of autobiography. A vivid, striking account of a writer's life, which feminises and personalises Orwell's blunt assertions.' Spectator 'It will be quoted for many years to come.' Irish Examiner


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