Reading Hilary Mantel
Haunted Decades
(Author) Dr Lucy ArnoldFrom the ghosts which reside in Midlands council houses in Every Day is Mother's Day to the resurrected historical dead of the Booker Prize-winning Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies, the writings of Hilary Mantel are often haunted by supernatural figures. One of the first book-length studies of the writer's work, Reading Hilary Mantel explores the importance of ghosts in the full range of her fiction and non-fiction writing and their political, social and ethical resonances. Combining material from original interviews with the author herself with psychoanalytic, historicist and deconstructivist critical perspectives, Reading Hilary Mantel is a landmark study of this important and popular contemporary novelist.
Dr Lucy Arnold
Dr Lucy Arnold is a renowned literary critic and author known for her groundbreaking work on postcolonial literature. Her insightful analysis and eloquent prose have shaped the field, challenging traditional narratives and expanding our understanding of cultural identity. Her sharp intellect and profound insights continue to influence scholars and readers worldwide.