Introducing Ali Smith: Her Place in Modern British Literature and Her Ongoing Artistic Conversation

What is it about?

This chapter looks at Ali Smith as a major figure in today’s British literature, especially after her recent “seasonal” novels following Brexit. It argues that these books are part of her wider work, sharing themes and techniques with her earlier stories. The chapter explains how the whole of Smith’s writing is connected like a continuous conversation. It also describes the approach used in the book, which includes detailed readings of her work and ideas from many academic fields, to show how her stories promote empathy, dialogue, and a new way of thinking about culture.

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Why is it important?

This chapter is important because it offers a fresh perspective on Ali Smith’s work, showing that her recent novels are part of a larger, interconnected body of writing. It emphasizes the significance of her stories in fostering understanding and dialogue in society. By examining her entire career through various academic lenses, it highlights how her fiction aims to create a more empathetic and open cultural landscape, making her work highly relevant in today’s world.