Essays

Scarlett Curtis: Silver linings

Long-term illness gave me experience of self-isolation before Covid-19 arrived. Here's what I learned. 

Scarlett Curtis
Scarlett Curtis
Tim Lane / Penguin

'We shower darkness with metallic paint in the hope that its silver edges might just shine through. '

Perspectives is a series of essays from Penguin authors offering their response to the Covid-19 crisis. A donation of £10,000 towards booksellers affected by Covid-19 has been made on behalf of the participants. Read more of the essays here.

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