Bøker av Jenny Diski

What does Jenny Diski know about animals? She's really not sure. She remembers the animal books she read in her childhood; the cartoons she watched; the meals she ate; the strays she found; the animals who have lived and still live with her. She examines human beings, too, and the way in which we have looked at, studied, treated and written about the non-human creatures with whom we share the planet. Subtle, intelligent and brilliantly observed, What I Don't Know About Animals is an engaging look at what it means to be human - and what it means to be animal.

Marie de Gournay was eighteen when she read, and was overwhelmed by, the essays of the French philosopher Montaigne. She had to be revived with hellebore. When she finally met Montaigne, she stabbed herself with a hairpin until the blood ran in order to show her devotion. He made her his adopted daughter for the two months they knew each other. He died four years later, after which, though scorned by intellectuals, she became his editor. Jenny Diski engages with this passionate and confused relationship between 'father and daughter', old writer/young acolyte, possible lovers, using both their voices. Much of their story is about absence of the people they love. In Jenny Diski's hands it becomes a fascinating tale.

From the award-winning, fabulously unique writer - comes a most unusual series of journeys from Lapland to New Zealand to Somerset. Now in paperback. 'A luminous, brilliantly witty account of the trials of seeking stillnes' Joanna Kavenna, Telegraph

Stranger On A Train is a fascinating piece of literature penned by the talented Jenny Diski. Published by Little, Brown Book Group in 2004, this book offers a unique blend of travel, memoir, and reflection. Diski's narrative takes the reader on an unexpected journey, just as the title suggests. The genre of this book is hard to pin down as it seamlessly blends elements of travelogue, memoir, and social observation. Diski's writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for those who appreciate insightful and beautifully crafted prose. The book is more than just a journey on a train; it is a journey into the mind and experiences of the author herself. Published by the Little, Brown Book Group, this book is a testament to Diski's storytelling prowess and her ability to captivate readers with her unique perspective and compelling narratives.

A sequel to her novel, ONLY HUMAN hailed by the Daily Telegraph as 'Not only human, but also divine

A wonderfully animated collection of Diski's essays from the London Review of Books, The Guardian, New Statesman and the Observer.

Skating to Antarctica' is both an intimate memoir and a captivating travelogue of a journey to the bottom of the world.