John Milton's epic 17th century Christian poem has clearly been a huge influence on the fantasy world of your dark materials trilogy. Tell me how you came to fall under its spell first and then let's hear a bit. Can we talk about Paradise Lost? We did book one and two at Paradise Lost for A-level, English A-level and the way Miss Jones used to do it was to have us read it aloud. And again I had that physical,. it sounded to me now my skin is bristling, my heart's beating faster, which told me that something magic was going on.
Over lunch in his house in Oxford, bestselling author Philip Pullman speaks to broadcaster Samira Ahmed about the moments of his childhood and youth that shaped and inspired his unique storytelling. This episode is part of our series How I Found My Voice, hosted by Samira Ahmed. If you like this episode do check out the entire series.
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