An innovative and unique collection of short stories by award-winning author Ali Smith, known for her works that celebrate and subvert the form of the short story. Through the pages of this book, Smith takes us to a world where a middle-aged woman converses with her awkward fourteen-year-old self, and an innocent shopper discovers a provocative child in her shopping cart. Ali, the narrator, drinks tea, phones a friend, and reflects on the connection between the short story and a nymph. "The First Person and Other Stories" excellently combines innovation, complexity, and intelligence. Smith uniquely captures our hearts and minds with humor and depth. A bold and brilliant collection that upends our expectations.