Anne Enright

Renowned choreographer Wayne McGregor dives into kinesthetic empathy and the fusion of technology with dance in his upcoming exhibition, 'Infinite Bodies.' Booker Prize-winning author Anne Enright discusses her essays on literature and personal history, emphasizing the importance of deep reading for empathy. Playwright Tanika Gupta shares insights about her adaptation of 'Hedda' set in post-independence India, reflecting on identity and representation through the life of Merle Oberon. Together, they explore the intersections of art, culture, and the human experience.

Anne Enright, a distinguished author and winner of the Man Booker Prize, joins to explore John McGahern's story 'Sierra Leone.' They dive into the intense emotional ties formed during the Cuban Missile Crisis in Dublin, discussing themes of mortality, memory, and the complexities of personal relationships. Enright reflects on societal taboos and family responsibilities while celebrating McGahern's unique narrative style that captures unresolved emotional landscapes. The conversation also includes a nod to literary achievements and delightful travel tales.

Anne Enright, Irish novelist, discusses navigating the Irish literary world and the impact of winning the Booker Prize. She explores the complexities of motherhood, challenges traditional views, and delves into family dynamics in Irish literature. The conversation also touches on societal movements like Me Too and evolving characters influenced by changing landscapes.

Life & Art presents an episode of History of Literature. After taking a look at Emily Dickinson's Poem #269 ("Wild Nights - wild nights!"), Jacke Wilson talks to novelist Anne Enright about growing up in Ireland, her writing career and her new book The Wren, The Wren. Plus, Dublin literary historian Christopher Morash (Dublin: A Writer's City) stops by to select the last book he will ever read.Episode link here. -------We love hearing from you! Write us. You can email us at lifeandart@ft.com or message Lilah on Instagram @lilahrap. -------Special FT subscription offers for Life and Art podcast listeners, from 50% off a digital subscription to a $1/£1/€1 trial, are here: http://ft.com/lifeandart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novelist Anne Enright discusses her upbringing in Ireland, writing career, and new book. Dublin literary historian Christopher Morash selects his last book to read. Topics include passionate love in literature, Enright's latest novel, childhood reading experiences, trauma and wonder in 'The Wren the Wren', and bird encounters in Sydney.