What is it about?
This book looks at Ali Smith's fiction works (novels and short stories) and shows how they connect important social issues like climate change, social division, and digital culture with her unique style. It explains how her stories help us think about what’s right and what’s beautiful in our modern world.
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Why is it important?
This book is important because it offers new insights into how literature can reflect and shape our understanding of complex social and ethical issues. By focusing on Ali Smith’s innovative style and her engagement with pressing contemporary topics, it demonstrates how fiction can serve as a powerful tool for social critique and personal reflection. The interdisciplinary approach bridges literary analysis with art, politics, and social sciences, making it relevant to a wide audience. Ultimately, it shows that stories are not just for entertainment—they can inspire change and offer new ways to think about our world.
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This is the first book-length study of Ali Smith's fiction, covering all of her novels and short stories published between 1995 and 2022.
Dr José Igor Prieto-Arranz
University of the Balearic Islands
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This page is a summary of: Ethics and Aesthetics in Ali Smith?????????s Fiction, July 2025, Taylor & Francis,
DOI: 10.4324/9781003628880.
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