Intimations
Intimations is a 2020 collection of essays by writer Zadie Smith. Smith began writing the book around the time the COVID-19 pandemic began in the United States, and completed it soon after the murder of George Floyd.[1]
| Author | Zadie Smith |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
The essays discuss topics including creative writing, the pandemic, and the killing of George Floyd.[2]
Reception
Constance Grady, writing for Vox, referred to Smith's essays about current events as occasionally "facile" and that the collection was best when addressing the nature and utility of writing.[3]
According to literary review aggregator Book Marks, the book received mostly "Rave" reviews.[4]
References
- Taylor, Ericka (29 July 2020). "In 'Intimations,' Zadie Smith Reflects Back To Us The Early Days Of Now". NPR.org. NPR. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- Williams, John (22 July 2020). "In 'Intimations,' Zadie Smith Applies Her Even Temper to Tumultuous Times". The New York Times. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- Grady, Constance (19 July 2020). "Zadie Smith's Intimations reads like notes for a later, better project". Vox. Retrieved 30 July 2020.
- "Intimations: Six Essays". Literary Hub. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
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