A. S. Byatt

by Kathleen Coyne Kelly (Editor)

Series Kinley E. Roby, Northeastern University; Herbert Sussman, Northeastern University; Joseph Bartolomeo, University of Massachusetts; George Economou, University of Oklahoma; Arthur F. Kinney, University of Massachusetts Twaynes United States Authors, English Authors , and World Authors Series present concise critical introductions to great writers and their works. Devoted to critical interpretation and discussion of an authors work, each study takes account of major literary trends and important scholarly contributions and provides new critical insights with an original point of view. An Authors Series volumeaddresses readers ranging from advanced high school students to university professors. The book suggests to the informed reader new ways of considering a writers work. A reader new to the work under examination will, after reading the Authors Series, be compelled to turn to the originals, bringing to the reading a basic knowledge and fresh critical perspectives. Each volume

158 pages, Hardcover

First published October 16, 1996

Reviews

[Kilian Metcalf · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this book hard going at times. It reads like a college textbook, but in spite of that, I found much to enjoy, especially the coverage of Possession. One of my favorite books, I enjoyed reading this critical look at it.

Also of interest is the biographical section, telling of Ms. Byatt's family life and education. It all enhances my understanding of her work.

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