Things I Don't Want to Know : Living Autobiography 1
(Autor) Deborah LevyTaking George Orwell's famous essay, 'Why I Write', as a jumping-off point, Deborah Levy offers her own indispensable reflections of the writing life. With wit, clarity and calm brilliance, she considers how the writer must stake claim to that contested territory and shape it to her need. It is a work of dazzling insight and deep psychological succour, from one of our most vital contemporary writers. This first volume of the trilogy focuses on the writer as a young woman - the confusion and turbulence of youth, and the uncertainties of carving an identity as a writer. The second volume, The Cost of Living, speaks to the challenges of middle age as a writer and a woman - motherhood, separation, bereavement.
Deborah Levy
Deborah Levy is a British author known for her innovative writing style and exploration of themes such as identity, feminism, and politics. Her most notable works include the novel "Hot Milk" and the memoir "The Cost of Living," both of which have received critical acclaim for their sharp prose and incisive observations. Levy's writing is characterized by its lyrical language and complex characters that challenge traditional narratives. She has been a finalist for the Man Booker Prize and has made a significant impact on contemporary literature with her thought-provoking and boundary-pushing work. Levy's most famous work is often considered to be "Swimming Home," a novel that delves into the complexities of relationships and desire with her signature wit and insight.
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