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The novelist’s meditative new book touches on individuals and their place in history
From Dickens to today, the mysterious, ever-changing river continues to inspire writers
Penning a story with his young godchildren put the author's powers of narration to the test
The writer William Boyd asks how, in an age of selfies, we are able to judge which images should endure
The prolific writer tells Simon Kuper about meticulous planning, distrust of ‘wordsmithery’ and his unspoken contract with readers
Interlinked short stories showcase a gift for marrying icy detachment with real compassion
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