Devil Is in the Detail and Other Writings - By Leila Slimani

An exciting new translation of selected of essays and short stories by Goncourt-winning author Leïla Slimani: The Devil is in the Detail grapples with questions close to Slimani's heart: Islam and fundamentalism, the importance of literature, Paris as a symbol of freedom and tolerance, and women's rights.

About the author

Helen Vassallo is Associate Professor of French and Translation at the University of Exeter.

Summary

On Writing is an illuminating dialogue in which Slimani discusses her writing approach and techniques, and My Heroine: Simone Veil is a homage to Veil, a feminist pioneer who fought tirelessly for women’s rights.

Product details

• Assisted by: Helen Vassallo (Translation)
• Publisher: Liverpool University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.09.2023
• EAN: 9781802078855
• ISBN: 978-1-80207-885-5
• No. of pages: 80
• Series: World Writing in French: New Archipelagoes; World Writing in French New Ar
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies