Mrs Death Misses Death

Name: Mrs Death Misses Death
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838851224
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By Salena Godden

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Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden is a unique exploration of life, death, and redemption through the eyes of Wolf Willeford, a young writer who encounters Mrs Death, a weary and overworked entity keen on telling her untold story. The novel blends prose and poetry as it creatively examines deep themes such as mortality, identity, and transformation, inviting readers on a journey that reshapes the traditional narratives of life and death.
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You might like this book if you enjoy introspective and thought-provoking stories that explore life, death, and their interconnectedness. It offers a unique perspective on existence through a narrative that's both poetic and deeply evocative. The book may appeal to those who appreciate rich, imaginative storytelling combined with philosophical reflections.

Mrs Death tells her intoxicating story in this life-affirming fire-starter of a novel.

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE GORDON BURN PRIZE

Mrs Death Misses Death introduces us to Mrs Death, who has grown weary from an eternity of her profession. She longs to share her burdens with someone. Enter Wolf Willeford, a troubled young writer who is familiar with death, yet never imagined meeting Death in person—a black, working-class woman who shifts forms and moves unseen.

Captivated by her tales, Wolf sets out to document the memoirs of Mrs Death. Together, they traverse through time and space, witnessing deaths of both past and present. As they ponder over the losses they've encountered (or caused), their bond transforms into an unexpected affirmation of hope, resilience, and love. Despite her fatigue, Death remains responsible for human destinies, making her presence known when least expected.

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Mrs Death Misses Death by Salena Godden is praised for its imaginative exploration of life and death, with a mix of humour and profound reflections. Critics highlight its poetic and rhythmic nature, acknowledging Godden's ability to blend wit with deeper existential themes. The book is regarded as innovative and poignant, showcasing Godden's prowess as a unique and exciting voice in contemporary literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838851224

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Salena Godden is one of Britain's best loved poets and performers. She is also an activist, broadcaster, memoirist and essayist and is widely anthologised. She has published several volumes of poetry, the latest of which was Pessimism is for Lightweights, and a literary childhood memoir, Springfield Road.

Mrs Death Misses Death is her debut novel and was shortlisted for the Gordon Burn Prize. A BBC Radio 4 documentary following Godden's progress on the novel over twelve months was broadcast in 2018. In November 2020 she was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

@salenagodden | salenagodden.co.uk

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