On Writers and Writing

A fascinating collection of six essays, written for the William Empson Lectures in Oxford, each exploring an aspect of writerly contemplation.

About the author

Margaret Atwood is the author of more than forty works, including fiction, poetry and critical essays, and her books have been published in over thirty-five countries. She has won many literary awards and prizes.

Summary

What is the role of the writer? Prophet? High Priest of Art? Court Jester? Or witness to the real world? Looking back on her own childhood and the development of her writing career, the author examines the metaphors which writers of fiction and poetry have used to explain - or excuse!

Product details

• Authors: Margaret Atwood
• Publisher: Virago Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9780349006239
• ISBN: 978-0-349-00623-9
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; HISTORY / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / General