Take Four Books
Take Four Books
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Presenter James Crawford looks at an author's latest work and delves further into their creative process by learning about the three other texts that have shaped their writing.
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The podcast focuses on the creative processes of contemporary authors, often delving into themes of influence and inspiration by examining their most recent publications and related texts. Episodes include discussions with best-selling authors such as Emma Healey on her book Sweat, Michelle de Kretser on Theory & Practice, and Paul Theroux discussing The Vanishing Point, providing listeners with a rich understanding of literary connections.
Presenter James Crawford looks at an author’s latest work and delves further into their creative process by learning about the three other texts that have shaped their writing.
Presented by James Crawford, Take Four Books, speaks to the Irish writer Colm Tóibín about his latest novel – Long Island – and explores its connections to three other literary works. Long Island, now out in paperback, is the sequel to the best-selling novel Brooklyn, and we’re back with Eilis Lacey. It’s the spring of 1976 and one day, when her husband Tony is at work, an Irishman comes to the door asking for Eilis by name. What this man tells Eilis changes her life. And so begins Long Island which sees Eilis return to her homeland after decades abroad.
For his three influences Colm chose: The Mayor of Casterbridge by Thomas Hardy (1886); Victory by Joseph Conrad (1915); and The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (1920). The supporting contributor for this episode is award-winning novelist and short story writer Jan Carson.
Producer: Dominic Howell
Editor: Gillian Wheelan
This was a BBC Audio Scotland production for Radio 4.
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