Richard Flanagan; How To Read Well; Editor's Tip

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Australian writer Richard Flanagan talks to Johny Pitts about his new novel The Living Sea of Waking Dreams. He tells Johny why he prefers writing about women, why he believes that a twentieth century belief in the indiviual has gone too far, and how he addresses that in his writing. Also on the programme, a book recommendation for February; Jacob Ross of Peepal Tree Press reveals what it's like for a publisher to win a major book prize during a pandemic, and Andy Miller and Richard Lea offer Johny tips on how to read lots, well. Presenter: Johny Pitts Producer: Nicola Holloway Programme co-ordinator: Belinda Naylor