How to Be Both
Ali Smith • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group • ISBN-13 978‑0307275257
How to Be Both
Ali Smith • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
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ISBN-10: 0307275256 · ISBN-13: 978‑0307275257 · 2014 · 1st Edition
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Ali Smith’s experimental novel interweaves the life of a contemporary teenager grieving her mother with the story of a 15th-century Italian fresco painter. Through a non-linear structure, the narrative explores the fluidity of identity and the enduring resonance of art across centuries. The book challenges traditional storytelling by allowing the reader to experience the two distinct perspectives in varying sequences.
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