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In Ali Smith's 'Gliff,' two children flee capture in an authoritarian near-future

Feb 11, 2025 · 7m
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  • Ali Smith's novel Gliff depicts children fleeing capture in a dystopian future.
  • The world is marked by surveillance and environmental destruction.
  • Smith discusses authoritarianism and its appeal.

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