Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing
Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2003198
Book • Nonfiction
2003
Adult
18+ years
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In Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing, Margaret Atwood explores the multifaceted nature of a writer’s identity and the creative process. Drawing on literary analysis, personal anecdotes, and cultural insights, Atwood examines themes such as duality and motivation, offering readers a reflective and philosophical perspective on the complex journey of writing.
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Mysterious
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Margaret Atwood's Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing offers profound insights into the writer's psyche, blending autobiography with literary critique. Critics appreciate its wit and thoughtfulness but note its occasional discursiveness. The book's exploration of literary themes captivates, though it may not serve as a practical guide for emerging writers.
Who Should Read Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing?
A reader who enjoys Negotiating with the Dead: A Writer on Writing by Margaret Atwood likely has an interest in the art and philosophy of writing. Fans of works like Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird and Stephen King’s On Writing would appreciate Atwood’s blend of memoir, literary analysis, and insight into the writer's psyche.
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2003
Adult
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