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The First Person and Other Stories
Ali Smith
In these energetic, exhilarating stories, Ali Smith portrays a world of everyday dislocation, where people
nevertheless find connection, mystery, and love. In “Astute Fiery Luxurious,” a misdelivered package throws
the life of a couple into disarray. A boy’s unexplained illness in “I Know Something You Don’t Know” drives his
mother to seek guidance from homeopathic healers, with inconclusive results. In “The Child,” an unnervingly
mature young boy voices offensive humor that genteel society would rather not acknowledge. And a confident
older woman meets her awkward fourteen-year-old self in “Writ” but can’t figure out how to guide her–or even
whether she should.
As Smith explores the subtle links between what we know and what we feel, she creates an exuberant, masterly
collection that is packed full of ideas, humor, nuance, and compassion. Ali Smith and the short story are made
for each other.
Book details
- Publisher
- Recorded Books
- Publication year
- 2025
- Collection
- Language
- English
- ISBN
- 9798895940181
- LAN
- d85945888b50
Format
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