Zadie Smith "Intimations" Paperback - Black & Yellow Cover

Good condition! Small crease on front page.   Intimations: Six Essays is a 2020 collection by Zadie Smith, written during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests, exploring themes of lockdown, suffering, time, and social inequality with intimacy and intellectual rigor. The slim volume features six essays that reflect on the unprecedented situation, blending personal observation with broader political and social commentary, and was published by Penguin Books.  Key aspects of the book: Content: The essays tackle questions prompted by the pandemic, such as how to compare suffering, the relationship between time and work, and the balance of compassion and contempt during a crisis.  Themes: It addresses the pandemic's impact, the murder of George Floyd, and the pre-existing inequalities the crisis exposed, noting how the virus map mirrored income and racial divides.  Style: Described as personal, moving, and cerebral, the essays are grounded in inquiry rather than certainty, offering a space for readers to reflect.  Publication: Published in July 2020, it was written in a short period and captures a specific moment in history, with Smith donating her royalties to charity.