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4. Writing Fiction
Episode 4 of 5
Zadie Smith reads from her essay collection: the Philip Roth Lecture with ideas on the art and practice of writing. From 2018.
Zadie's Inaugural Philip Roth Lecture, given at the Newark Public Library on 27 October 2016, where she airs some thoughts on the art and practice of writing fiction.
Zadie Smith reads another essay from her collection offering sharp, and sometimes funny, insights and observations on high culture, pop culture, social change, political debate and the personal.
Abridged and produced by Elizabeth Allard.
First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2018.
Last on
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Zadie Smith |
| Author | Zadie Smith |
| Abridger | Elizabeth Allard |
| Producer | Elizabeth Allard |
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