About the book
From the acclaimed, award-winning author of the bestselling Hotel World comes this stunning collection of stories set in a world of everyday dislocation, where people nevertheless find connection, mystery, and love.
These tales are of ordinary but poignant beauty: at the pub, strangers regale each other with memories of Christmases past; lovers share tales over dinner about how they met, their former lovers, and each other; a woman even tells a story to her fourteen-year-old self.
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.
Editions of The First Person and Other Stories
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780307377715
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780307454850
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307378002
- EBook
- ISBN 9780307808561
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From the acclaimed, award-winning author of the bestselling Hotel World comes this stunning collection of stories set in a world of everyday dislocation, where people nevertheless find connection, mystery, and love.
These tales are of ordinary but poignant beauty: at the pub, strangers regale each other with memories of Christmases past; lovers share tales over dinner about how they met, their former lovers, and each other; a woman even tells a story to her fourteen-year-old self.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The First Person and Other Stories about?
From the acclaimed, award-winning author of the bestselling Hotel World comes this stunning collection of stories set in a world of everyday dislocation, where people nevertheless find connection, mystery, and love.
These tales are of ordinary but poignant beauty: at the pub, strangers regale each other with memories of Christmases past; lovers share tales over dinner about how they met, their former lovers, and each other; a woman even tells a story to her fourteen-year-old self.
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.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The First Person and Other Stories?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The First Person and Other Stories?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780307377715
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The First Person and Other Stories?
Ali Smith
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The First Person and Other Stories is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780307377715) and paperback(ISBN 9780307454850) and ebook(ISBN 9780307378002) and ebook(ISBN 9780307808561)
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