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5. Alte Frau by Balthasar Denner

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Zadie Smith reads from her essay collection: the Alte Frau, an enigmatic painting of a woman by Balthasar Denner. From 2018.

Some thoughts on the Alte Frau, an enigmatic painting of a woman by the German painter Balthasar Denner.

Zadie Smith reads the final 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 June 2018.

15 minutes

Last on

Sat 26 Jul 202503:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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ReaderZadie Smith
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  • Fri 1 Jun 201809:45
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  • Sat 2 Jun 201800:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 4 Oct 201914:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 5 Oct 201902:00
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  • Fri 25 Nov 202214:00
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  • Sat 26 Nov 202202:00
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  • Fri 25 Jul 202508:30
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  • Fri 25 Jul 202513:30
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  • Fri 25 Jul 202519:30
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  • Sat 26 Jul 202503:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra