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Author: Ali Smith

📘 Artful by Ali Smith

Artful is a reflective collection that examines the nature of artistic creation and storytelling. Each essay links contemporary literary theory with tributes to iconic writers and artists, offering insight into how art shapes and is shaped by cultural narratives.

First publish date: 2012

Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction

Authors: Ali Smith

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