The Afterlife

The collection features Penelope Fitzgerald's insightful essays on literature, travel, and her personal experiences, showcasing her unique perspective on renowned authors and their works. Through her introductions to classics like Jane Austen's "Emma" and George Eliot's "Middlemarch," as well as contemporary novels, Fitzgerald examines the enduring impact of writers on readers and the literary world. Additionally, her reviews of late-twentieth-century biographies provide a thoughtful critique of both life and the craft of biography, highlighting lesser-known figures alongside literary giants.