“You may have your suspicions, your fears, you may even believe there is something, somewhere, terribly, drastically wrong, but because someone else is in charge, because there is a part of the system above you which you don't know, you don't question it, you even distrust your own doubts.”
Shuttlecock is a narrative that delves into the complexities of personal identity and the clash of cultures, using the sport of shuttlecock as a central metaphor. The story follows a character whose life is intertwined with the game, reflecting broader issues of belonging and displacement. more
Graham Swift is a renowned British screenwriter known for his profound psychological portrayals and unique narrative style. His works often delve into the relationship between personal memory and history, as well as profound insights into modern society. more
“I respond to the sound of London being spoken - to the sound of London.”
“I think what I like to do is to begin with the ordinary and find the extraordinary in it.”
“My mother was a great bringer-up of children. My memories are of a sense of security and comfort.”
“My upbringing was absolutely not the archetypal writer's upbringing. Even, arguably, the opposite.”
“Part of the very impulse of writing for me is actually wanting to get away from myself.”