True Stories & Other Essays

This collection of essays by Francis Spufford features his engaging and unpredictable writing, exploring the relationship between storytelling and truth across a variety of topics and historical figures. Spufford draws on encounters with places, writers, and books to delve into questions about how facts and fiction intertwine in nonfiction, storytelling, and religious faith. With a diverse range of subjects, from medieval legends to modern figures, the book offers thought-provoking insights and fresh observations.