Ezra Pound said, almost exactly 100 years ago, that the only thing he wanted for modern poetry is that it should be as well written as prose. At the time, that was rather shocking, but I think you could equally say that all you want from a novel is for it to be as well written as telly. Really good telly.
John Lanchester, interviewed by The Guardian about how he approaches writing. For a taste of his nonfiction, try this piece on the UK’s finances for the London Review of Books; of his fiction, we recommend Capital. (via wwnorton)
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