'I have thought of little else but English myth and dull literary allusion, of interest to no one but writers who take themselves far too seriously'
John Mullan on Possession by AS Byatt. Week two: the reader's knowledge
Possession by AS Byatt Week one: satire
Sam Jordison: As a longstanding Byatt sceptic, I was caught off-guard by Possession's warmth and wit. What did you make of it?