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.

A propos de l'auteur

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.

Résumé

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!

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Margaret Atwood
• Edition: Virago Press Ltd
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Poche format B
• Sortie: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9780349006239
• ISBN: 978-0-349-00623-9
• Pages: 224
• Dimensions: 127 mm x 200 mm x 20 mm
• Catégories: Sciences humaines, art, musique > Linguistique et littérature > Littérature générale et comparée; HISTORY / General, LITERARY CRITICISM / General