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3. Marilynne Robinson

Notable essays by the literary critic, James Wood: Pulitzer winning writer, Marilynne Robinson. Read by Peter Firth. From 2014.

Highlights from an entertaining and idiosyncratic series of essays from James Wood, the leading literary critic of his generation. It's a collection which ranges widely, from a loving analysis of Keith Moon's drum technique to the intentions, gifts and limitations of some of our most celebrated modern novelists, including Kazuo Ishiguro and Ian McEwan.

3. MARILYNNE ROBINSON
Wood looks at the religious sensibility of the American author whose Pulitzer Prize winning Gilead was one of the most 'unconventional...popular novels of recent times.'

Abridged by Eileen Horne
Reader: Peter Firth

Produced by Clive Brill
A Pacificus production for Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4

15 minutes

Credits

Role Contributor
Producer Clive Brill
Abridger Eileen Horne
Author James Wood
Reader Peter Firth

Broadcasts

  • Wed 5 Mar 2014 09:45
  • Thu 6 Mar 2014 00:30
  • Wed 12 Dec 2018 14:45
  • Thu 13 Dec 2018 02:45

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