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From Nobel Laureate Annie Ernaux’s intimate vignettes of memory to powerful political manifestos from the likes of George Orwell and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and from stunning nature writing to captivating meditations on reading and storytelling, this is your ultimate destination for the finest essay writing across the board. Explore our selection of bestselling essays here, from evergreen classics to powerful fresh pieces from authors we love.
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The celebrated author of Norwegian Wood, 1Q84 and What I Talk About When I Talk About Running presents his musings on the peculiar profession of the novelist, discussing his own creative process as well as the role of novelists in society in characteristically luminous prose.
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