Books by Jenny Diski

* Reissue of one of Jenny Diski's most powerful early novels, on the theme of power and collusion in a sado-masochistic relationship* New afterword from the author examining the passions her story roused in its readers

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.

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.

* 'This is Jenny Diski's best novel yet' LITERARY REVIEW

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.

Den engelske forfatter Jenny Diski beslutter, da hun er omkring de 50, at rejse til Antarktis. Hun har ikke noget specielt formål med rejsen, ud over at hun længes efter det hvide, tyste og uberørte. Opholdet i Kahyt 532 på det russiske krydstogtskib bringer hende imidlertid videre end til isbjergenes glitrende landskaber. I erindringen kommer hun tilbage til sin barndomsverden med en frysende kold mor, der ønskede sig en skøjteprinsesse, men fik et barn. Diski har mere i bagagen end de fleste og var kun fjorten år, da hun første gang havnede på psykiatrisk afdeling. Hun overlevede ved simpelthen at kappe båndet til sin mor. Med tør humor og selvironi skildrer Diski en Antarktis-færd, der ud over mødet med pingviner, polarfugle og sære medpassagerer også blev en uventet rejse tilbage i tiden. JENNY DISKI var en internationalt anerkendt forfatter. Hun har skrevet adskillige romaner samt erindrings-/rejsebøgerne: Skating to Antarctica (1997) og Stranger on a train (2002). Hun døde i 2016 kun 68 år gammel. Som forfatter var hun kendt for sin kompromisløse og rå stil, der ikke kendte nogen tabuer. Frem til sin død skrev hun en række fuldstændig usentimentale essays om sin kræftsygdom til London Review of Books og New York Times. Her fortalte hun også for første gang om sin komplicerede relation til forfatteren Doris Lessing, som hun boede hos i nogle svære ungdomsår. Essayene udkom posthumt i bogen In Gratitude. Diski er ikke tidligere udgivet på dansk.