Susanna Clarke shares her struggle with chronic fatigue and emotional pain
Susanna Clarke reflected on her 11-year battle with chronic fatigue syndrome, detailing her experience during a hospital visit in October 2016. She expressed frustration at her inability to articulate her suffering, emphasizing the limitations of language when it comes to describing illness. Clarke highlighted the emotional and spiritual dimensions of her pain, echoing Virginia Woolf's insights on illness.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 11:00 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 11:30 UTC
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