Historian Kathryn Hughes and presenter Dan Schreiber recommend books including 'Flaubert's Parrot' and 'The KLF' to Harriett Gilbert. They discuss the intriguing stories behind these books and the themes they explore. Topics range from the life of Gustave Flaubert to the controversial actions of The KLF. Harriett's choice of 'Warlight' adds a mysterious post-war London setting to the mix.
'Flaubert's Parrot' challenges conventional biography styles with innovative narrative techniques.
'The KLF: Chaos Magic and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds' explores philosophical themes through the enigmatic band's story.
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Book Recommendation: The KLF
Dan Schreiber recommends 'The KLF: Chaos Magic and the Band Who Burned a Million Pounds' by John Higgs. The book delves into the enigmatic band's story of burning a million pounds and explores philosophical and counter-cultural themes.
Book Recommendation: Flaubert's Parrot
Catherine Hughes praises 'Flaubert's Parrot' by Julian Barnes for its innovative approach to biographical writing, intertwining the life of Gustave Flaubert with witty narrative elements. The book challenges conventional biography styles and offers new perspectives on well-known figures.
Historian and author Kathryn Hughes and No Such Thing As a Fish presenter Dan Schreiber recommend favourite books to Harriett Gilbert. Kathryn chooses Flaubert's Parrot by Julian Barnes, an exploration of the French writer's life in the form of a novel. Dan's choice is very different - John Higgs taking on the conceptual artists and chart toppers The KLF. Harriett has gone for Michael Ondaatje's novel Warlight, set in a murky and mysterious post-war London.
Presenter: Harriett Gilbert
Producer for BBC Audio Bristol: Sally Heaven
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