Philip Pullman on Childhood and Fantasy
Intelligence Squared
Reflections on Loss and the Influence of Absence
This chapter explores the narrator's childhood memories tied to their father's role as an RAF pilot and the emotional upheaval caused by his early death. It highlights how the absence of parental figures shapes personal narratives and influences their storytelling, particularly in children's literature.
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