Things I Don't Want to Know

Taking George Orwell’s famous essay, ‘Why I Write’, as a jumping-off point, Booker-shortlisted author Deborah Levy offers her own indispensable reflections of the writing life in a work of dazzling insight and deep psychological succour. ‘Unmissable. Like chancing upon an oasis, you want to drink it slowly… Subtle, unpredictable, surprising’ Guardian ‘An inspiring work of writing.’ Marina Warner ‘A vivid, striking account of a writer’s life, which feminises and personalises Orwell’s blunt assertions.’ Spectator Book