A. S. Byatt is one of the most popular and critically acclaimed contemporary writers. This new study provides a lively and detailed exploration of her fiction and non-fiction, and examines Byatt's work in the light of postmodern concerns with language, narrative and self-referentiality.
Ideal for students and general readers alike, A. S. Byatt features:
- a supporting timeline of key dates
- biographical and cultural analysis of key texts such as Possession and the recent The Children's Book
- discussion of the full range of Byatt's literary output, including her novels, short stories and critical writings
- a survey of selected landmark interviews
- a comprehensive overview of the critical reception of Byatt's work.
