Madame Bildungsroman’s Optimistic Worldview
by Nora Chassler
Micro-essays and flash-fiction from one of the UK's most original contemporary writers.
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In this collection of ‘fragments, pensées and table-talk’, Nora Chassler turns her attention to the great questions of contemporary life and literature, aided by a papier-mâché mannequin named Madame Bildungsroman. Together, they exclaim visions and visitations, proclamations and protestations, fierce one-liners and bittersweet memories; each offering a unique insight into the mind of one of our most original writers.
"Offers a brilliant perspective on existence through fragments and aperçus: ambiguous, acerbic, moving and searingly intelligent."
— Regi Claire
"There are very few books you wish to reread immediately upon finishing, but this was one for me. I highly recommend her other books as well. In a hundred years it’s possible having known Nora will be the other thing I am remembered for."
— Sean Ono Lennon (on Instagram)
Edition: Paperback / Limited Hardback
Date Published: 2017-07-20
ISBN: 9781908853820
Catalogue Number: VP0099
Number of Pages: 72
Cover design by Jamie McGarry
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