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Viola Di Grado
Viola Di Grado was born in Catania, Italy. She now lives and studies in London. Her first novel, 70% Acrylic 30% Wool, won the 2011 Campiello First Novel Award and was a finalist for Italy's most prestigious literary prize, The Strega. This is an extract from her second novel, Hollow Heart, published in June by Europa Editions.

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Hollow Heart

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June 2015

Viola Di Grado

TR. Antony Shugaar

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June 2015

2011   I. In 2011 the world ended: I killed myself.   On July 23, at 3:29 in the afternoon, my death set out...

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April 2013

The Taxidermist

Olivia Heal

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April 2013

I did not want to walk. The day was dull. But imperative or impulsion pushed me out, onto the...

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April 2014

Biophile

Ruby Cowling

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April 2014

– I’m down maybe five feet. I take a moment to thank the leaf-filled rectangle of sky, and with...

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Issue No. 8

The Lady of the House

Claire-Louise Bennett

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Issue No. 8

Wow it’s so still. Isn’t it eerie. Oh yes. So calm. Everything’s still. That’s right. Look at the rowers...

 

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