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Read This: Kate Grenville Makes History
Jan 1, 2024
Kate Grenville, known for bringing history to life and giving voices to those often left out of the official record, discusses her latest novel, Restless Dolly Maunder. She shares her journey of uncovering the true identity of her grandmother and the challenge of working with contradictory facts in storytelling. The episode also includes a discussion of 'Restless Dolly Maunder' and 'The Beasting' by Paul Murray.
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- Kate Grenville brings history to life by giving voice to those often left out of the official record in her novels.
- In her latest novel, 'Restless Dolly Maunder,' Grenville explores the life of her grandmother, aiming to shed light on the experiences of silenced women.
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Kate Grenville's focus on bringing history to life through her novels
Australian author Kate Grenville has a passion for weaving national history with her own family history in her novels. She aims to give voice to those often left out of the official record, using the lives of her great grandparents, her mother, and most recently her grandmother. This approach has sometimes resulted in controversy and backlash from historians who question the fictionalization of history. Nevertheless, Grenville remains committed to bringing history to life and sparking conversations about the past.
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