From the award-winning author of The Accidental comes this dazzlingly inventive new collection of stories that are funny, sexy, poignant, playful--a joy to read.
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 fetid misdelivered package throws the life of a couple into disarray. A boy's mysterious 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 woman meets her fourteen-year-old self but can't figure out how to guide her--or even whether she should in 'Writ.'
As she explores the subtle connections between what we know and what we feel, Ali Smith creates an exuberant, masterful collection that glows with her playful style, sparkling wit, and unforgettable characters.
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 fetid misdelivered package throws the life of a couple into disarray. A boy's mysterious 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 woman meets her fourteen-year-old self but can't figure out how to guide her--or even whether she should in 'Writ.'
As she explores the subtle connections between what we know and what we feel, Ali Smith creates an exuberant, masterful collection that glows with her playful style, sparkling wit, and unforgettable characters.
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Hardback Editions
January 2009 : Hardback
| Title: The First Person: and Other Stories Author(s): Ali Smith ISBN: 0-307-37771-7 / 978-0-307-37771-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Pantheon Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 2009 : Hardback
| Title: The First Person And Other Stories Author(s): Ali Smith ISBN: 0-670-06911-6 / 978-0-670-06911-8 (USA, AU, or UK edition) Publisher: HAMISH HAMILTON CA (AHC) Availability: Amazon CA More details... |
October 2008 : Hardback
| Title: The First Person and Other Stories Author(s): Ali Smith ISBN: 0-241-14426-4 / 978-0-241-14426-8 (UK edition) Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Ltd Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
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