Literature Library author

Stevie Smith

A concise guide to Stevie Smith's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

Stevie Smith (1902–1971) was a novelist and poet whose body of work spans poetry. This writing is associated with United Kingdom. Major works and useful reading starting points include Not Waving but Drowning. Key themes include death and emotional isolation, faith and skepticism, and social convention, wit, and childlike voice.

Reading pathway

Begin with Not Waving but Drowning.

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