The History of Literature 584 A Conversation with James MacManus | My Last Book with Peter K Andersson
Jan 18, 2024
Foreign correspondent James MacManus discusses his career, transition to managing director of the Times Literary Supplement, and his new novel based on his experiences covering the war in 1970s Rhodesia. Peter K. Andersson talks about his choice for his last book, Tintin's appeal, and childhood favorites.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Foreign Correspondent: Reporting on Trauma and Sectarian Warfare
02:14 • 11min
Exploring the Publishing Industry and Writing a Novel
12:57 • 3min
The Power of Fiction and Writing for the Reader
15:54 • 2min
Maintaining Objectivity in War Reporting
18:23 • 7min
Influence of Hemingway on Writers
24:56 • 11min
Reflecting on Childhood Favorites and the Immersive World of Tintin
36:16 • 7min