Intertextual Encounters with Art: Dialogue in Ali Smith’s Novels

What is it about?

This chapter explores how Ali Smith’s novels create conversations with different forms of art beyond words, including visual and other creative works. It explains what art means to Smith and shows how her stories connect with other texts, like those by Dickens and Shakespeare, making her fiction a rich dialogue between different kinds of art, the author, and the reader. The chapter sees this as part of Smith’s belief that literature and art are all about dialogue and mutual influence.

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Why is it important?

This chapter is important because it reveals how Smith’s novels go beyond simple storytelling to become intricate conversations with a wide range of artistic works. By linking her stories to classic literature and other art forms, she demonstrates a view of literature as a dynamic dialogue that bridges different creative worlds. This deepens our understanding of art’s role in fostering meaningful exchange and cultural understanding.

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