What Should I Read Next? Ep 451: Digging into Nikki May's delicious Mansfield Park reimagining
Oct 22, 2024
Nikki May, bestselling author of "Wahala" and "This Motherless Land," delves into her reimagining of Jane Austen's "Mansfield Park." She shares her personal connections to Austen and how themes of belonging and social class shape her narrative. The conversation touches on the interplay of race and identity through family dynamics, highlighted by the complex bond between cousins Funke and Liv. Nikki also discusses how cultural culinary experiences influence identity and character development, enriching both her stories and Austen's timeless themes.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Reimagining of a Classic: A Conversation on Family and Belonging
03:42 • 3min
Reimagining Austen: Culture and Identity
06:35 • 17min
Culinary Adventures and Cultural Identity
23:39 • 5min
Cousins and Complexities
28:57 • 16min
Stories, Class, and Connection
44:53 • 6min
The Joy of Story: Exploring Nigerian Narratives
51:02 • 5min