# Zadie Smith essay collection release

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/zadie-smith-essay-collection-release
> Updated: 2026-09-24T14:00:56.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

British author Zadie Smith has released a new essay collection titled ‘Muertos y vivos’ (The Dead and the Living), published by Salamandra and Jande Editorial.

The collection features reflections on various themes, including art, memory, politics, and daily life. Smith provides portraits of literary figures such as Joan Didion, Toni Morrison, and Martin Amis, while also addressing contemporary issues like the impact of social media on younger generations, British politics, and the situation in Gaza. 

Through the essays, Smith reflects on her own career trajectory and offers critiques of the literary industry, noting personal discomfort with public speaking and the perceived hypocrisy within the literary world.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Zadie Smith releases new essay collection ‘Muertos y vivos’

Author Zadie Smith releases ‘Muertos y vivos’, a new essay collection reflecting on her literary career, politics, and the influence of social media.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zadie-smith-releases-new-essay-collection-muertos-y-vivos-1

### 2026-09-18: Zadie Smith releases new essay collection ‘Muertos y vivos’

Author Zadie Smith releases ‘Muertos y vivos’, a new essay collection exploring art, memory, and mortality, accompanied by a visit to Spain in September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zadie-smith-releases-new-essay-collection-muertos-y-vivos

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