Description
Explore the poignant world of Zadie Smith with her first-ever collection of stories, crafted for readers seeking depth and literary brilliance. This **B-format paperback**, published by **Penguin UK** in **2020**, spans **256 pages** of rich narratives. With an **ISBN of 9780241983126**, this brand new collection dives into powerful themes that resonate with life’s complexities. Experience lives intertwined in **north-west London** in the summer of 1959, from an Antiguan immigrant's last day to a mother reflecting on the tumultuous nature of desire. Discover a disgraced cop grappling with his past amidst the shards of his life, and a teenager lost in the realm of virtual reality, haunted by memories of a little girl with no family. Each story artfully blends the threads of time and identity, inviting readers to confront the legacies shaping our present and haunting our futures. Uncover the nuanced narratives set against a backdrop of political and environmental upheaval, as characters take a much-needed break in an electric blue paradise, reminding us of our shared humanity. Ideal for those passionate about **contemporary literature**, this collection is a must-have addition for avid readers and Zadie Smith fans alike. Order today for quick delivery and immerse yourself in stories that challenge and uplift your spirit.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241983126
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256
Description:
The first ever collection of stories from the bestselling and beloved author of Swing Time and White Teeth
In the summer of 1959, an Antiguan immigrant in north-west London lives the last day of his life.
A mother looks back on her early forays into matters of the human heart, considering the destructive nature of desire.
A disgraced cop stands amid the broken shards of his life, unable to move forward into a future that holds no place for him.
A teenager chases spectres through virtual reality, trailed by a little girl with a runny nose and no surviving family.
We all take a much-needed break from this mess, on a package holiday where the pool's electric blue is endless, while political and environmental collapse happen far away to someone else.
Zadie Smith presents a sharply alert and slyly prescient collection about time and place, identity and rebirth, the persistent legacies that haunt our present selves and the uncanny futures that rush up to meet us.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241983126
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2020
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 256
Description:
The first ever collection of stories from the bestselling and beloved author of Swing Time and White Teeth
In the summer of 1959, an Antiguan immigrant in north-west London lives the last day of his life.
A mother looks back on her early forays into matters of the human heart, considering the destructive nature of desire.
A disgraced cop stands amid the broken shards of his life, unable to move forward into a future that holds no place for him.
A teenager chases spectres through virtual reality, trailed by a little girl with a runny nose and no surviving family.
We all take a much-needed break from this mess, on a package holiday where the pool's electric blue is endless, while political and environmental collapse happen far away to someone else.
Zadie Smith presents a sharply alert and slyly prescient collection about time and place, identity and rebirth, the persistent legacies that haunt our present selves and the uncanny futures that rush up to meet us.