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A S Byatt discusses with Iris Murdoch the influences of the 19th century novel; realism vs the novel of ideas; writing about sex; power and accuracy of language; belief, religion and ritual.
Adam Mars Jones discusses with Angela Carter her novel ‘Nights at the Circus’ and her views on fiction and fantasy. Angela Carter reads an extract from the novel.
A discussion between Brian Aldiss and Christopher Priest, two writers of science fiction.
An alternative view of Lawrence and his art. Originally funded as a contribution to the Lawrence Centenary Year (1985) the video investigates the specific case of Lawrence but also indicates the wider issues...
Gillian Avery, Penelope Farmer and Jill Paton Walsh talk with Heather Neill about their work. There is a brief discussion on general issues affecting children’s books: the gender divide, the distinction...
After a brief introduction to Gore Vidal’s life and work by Lisa Appignanesi, the author discusses with Lorna Sage his book ‘Lincoln’. Vidal also comments on American history - the Civil war in...
An interview with J G Ballard about his novel ‘The Empire of the Sun’ and the background to his writing.
Joseph Heller, American author of the anti-war novel ‘Catch 22’ in conversation with Michael Kustow.
Martin Amis discusses his work and view on life and literature and reads extracts from his novel ‘Money’.
Raymond Williams is interviewed on the publication of his novel ‘Loyalties’. Themes of betrayal are discussed and the problems of writing an historical novel are touched upon.
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