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The Ghosts of Nobel

Saviano attends the Nobel Prize ceremony where he has been asked to speak, alongside Salman Rushdie, about their writing and common situation. Concluded by Nicholas Murchie.

Essays by Roberto Saviano. Translated by Oonagh Stransky.

Saviano visits the Swedish Academy, where he has been asked to speak alongside Salman Rushdie, a fellow victim of threats to his literary freedom, about their common situation and their writing. He draws inspiration not only from Rushdie but from the many authors who have stood in the same place, defending the power of the written word.

This series of essays are by the celebrated author of Gomorrah - a sensational book exposing the inner workings of the Italian Mafia. Journalist Roberto Saviano explores a range of his passions, both light and dark, sharing common themes of David vs Goliath and the power of art and talent to overcome difficulties, while offering a compelling insight into his life in hiding and under permanent police protection since Gomorrah's publication in 2006.

Abridged by Eileen Horne

Reader: Nicholas Murchie

Producer: Clive Brill
A Pacificus Production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 3 Jun 2017 02:45

Broadcasts

  • Fri 22 Jun 2012 09:45
  • Sat 23 Jun 2012 00:30
  • Fri 2 Jun 2017 14:45
  • Sat 3 Jun 2017 02:45

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