Among the books on alchemy and philosophy in the library at Llys Rhosyn, did Aunt Megan think to include the works of that most philosophical alchemist, Douglas Adams? And if so, did our anonymous narrator, in the course of his eclectic studies, ever happen upon … Continue reading ‘The universe shall change, but I may not, thought I with melancholy vanity.’
‘True to the fabulist tradition, a scenario which is introduced at the beginning of the novel as hyper-realistic is rapidly invaded by, and becomes a breeding ground for, the incredible. Following the death of his enigmatic Aunt Megan, the nameless protagonist has returned after a … Continue reading ‘…a small and miraculous cavity or portal that displays the entire substance of the universe, and all possible worlds.’
‘Narrative truth: is that different from any other kind of truth? I mean the question seriously, because it relates to the idea of authenticity. ‘James Wood, who is a superb critic, has made the distinction between a reliably unreliable narrator and an unreliably unreliable narrator, … Continue reading ‘You too are a temporary resident, if you think about it.’
Join Cardiff BookTalk for a free special event on 3 February 2021 at 7pm on Zoom – the first author-led virtual event of our 10th anniversary season. We’re delighted to welcome the novelist and poet Richard Gwyn, a previous winner of Wales Book of the … Continue reading Richard Gwyn’s The Blue Tent
