Girl Meets Boy

“Girl Meets Boy” by Ali Smith is a literary work published by Canongate in 2008, consisting of 164 pages. This edition presents a modern interpretation of the classic theme of love and transformation, drawing inspiration from Ovid’s tales. The narrative explores the various dimensions of the encounter between girl and boy, infusing humor and lyrical prose throughout the story.
Readers will find a unique blend of fiction and elements of fairy tales, folk tales, and mythology as Smith delves into the complexities of identity and relationships. The book’s playful approach to gender and metamorphosis invites exploration of these themes in a contemporary context. This edition is available in English and offers a fresh perspective on timeless motifs, making it a thought-provoking read.
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Girl meets boy. It’s a story as old as time. But in Whitbread winner Ali Smith’s lyrical, funny, mash-up of Ovid’s most joyful gender-bending metamorphosis story, girl meets boy in so many more ways than one.
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