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Geraldine McCaughrean, and a Guide to the Work of Saul Bellow

Mariella Frostrup talks to children's writer Geraldine McCaughrean about her new book Tamburlaine's Elephants.

Geraldine McCaughrean
Mariella talks to Geraldine McCaughrean about her new book Tamburlaine’s Elephants. Geraldine McCaughrean has written over 130 books, many of which involve well known historical and mythical figures, most famously Peter Pan. How does she make these people interesting for children? And does she enjoy the historical research?

Saul Bellow
Professor Richard Francis offers a readers guide to Saul Bellow, whose books are being re-issued by Penguin.

Weather in fiction
Hear from Professor Rebecca Stott, Professor John Bowen and author Maggie Gee about the literary challenge posed by extreme weather, and how writing about it has changed through time.

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  • Sun 23 Sep 2007 16:00
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