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]
 First edition | |
| Author | Zadie Smith |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
The essays discuss topics including creative writing, the pandemic, and the murder of George Floyd.[2]
Reception edit
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][5]
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Economic Duress or Practical Benefit". Lawtutoresq.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
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