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Publisher: HAMISH HAMILTON
Publication Date : 26/11/2009
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Guardian Bookshop Notes:
A non-fiction debut from the popular contemporary author, with essays on diverse topics such as literature, films, going to the Oscars, British comedy, family and feminism. 'A preternaturally gifted writer with a voice that's street smart and learned, sassy and philosophical all at the same time' "New York Times"
Publisher's description:
How did George Eliot's love life affect her prose? Why did Kafka write at three in the morning? In what ways is Barack Obama like Eliza Doolittle? Can you be over-dressed for the Oscars? Devided into five sections - 'Reading', 'Being', 'Seeing', 'Feeling' and 'Remembering' - this collection of essays presents material both personal and cultural.
ISBN: 9780241142950