Julia Armfield

Julia Armfield, a London-based fiction writer known for her novels exploring climate catastrophe, discusses her latest work, 'Private Rites.' She delves into how King Lear's themes resonate in a world shaped by rising sea levels, particularly through the lens of three sisters navigating their father’s death. The conversation touches on sibling dynamics, eco-critical themes, and the intersection of queerness and horror in contemporary narratives. Armfield also reflects on the everyday struggle amidst disaster and how familial power plays manifest in modern life.