The First Person and Other Stories appeals to your head,your heart and your funny bone. Always playful, but also very moving and very funny, Ali Smith explores the ways,and the whys, of life, love and storytelling.

True short story

The child

Present

The third person

Fidelio and Bess

The history of history

No exit

The second person

I know something you don’t know

Writ

Astute fiery luxurious

The first person