Deborah Levy

Deborah Levy

Author: The House of Literature March 16, 2021 Duration: 1:03:54

Our guest in this episode is the British writer Deborah Levy. She talks to Linn Ullmann about living and writing in lock-down, about intimacy and formality, the personal and political, and how “The “I” is always a we. She also talks about mothers, swimming and how it takes someone leaving to understand them better.


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Every other week, author Linn Ullmann sits down for a thoughtful and often surprising dialogue that begins with a book but rarely ends there. How To Proceed, from The House of Literature, is a series of conversations that explore the intricate links between a writer's creative process and the pressing questions of our time. These aren't standard interviews about plot and character; instead, Ullmann engages with some of the most compelling literary voices to discuss how they build their worlds on the page and how they interpret the one outside their window. Listeners are invited into a space where the craft of writing meets cultural observation, where the discussion might pivot from a specific sentence structure to the structure of society itself. This podcast lives in the rich intersection of arts and current events, offering a nuanced perspective that only deep, patient conversation can provide. It’s a chance to hear how thinkers and storytellers navigate their work and our shared moment, making each episode a unique exploration of how we create meaning.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 24

How To Proceed
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