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A delightful compendium of musings from the master of life writing, the much-loved Blake Morrison, for those who practise the art of memoir, and those who read it.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ON MEMOIR is a gloriously freewheeling exploration of narrative non-fiction, its challenges, ethics and charms, and its power to move and change us.<\/p>\n

From AI to Ethics to Politics to Sex, there is something for every reader and writer in this modern classic.<\/p>\n

Gleaned from a lifetime as a passionate reader of others’ lives, as well as an unflinchingly honest chronicler of his own, Morrison’s A-Z is a trove of thoughtful literary exploration, amusing observations, and fascinating finds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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