Kevin Barry
Author of the novel "The Heart in Winter", discussed in this episode. His work often features Irish characters and settings.
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Sep 3, 2024 • 57min
#194: Kevin Barry, novelist and short-story writer
Kevin Barry, a celebrated novelist and short-story writer with accolades like the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award, dives into his creative journey. He shares the backstory of his latest work, 'The Heart in Winter,' revealing its evolution since 1999. Barry discusses the challenges faced by his character Tom Rourke in a 1890s Montana mining town, alongside reflections on the Irish diaspora. He also explores the balance between planning and spontaneity in writing, while highlighting the influence of Irish literary giants on his work.
Apr 8, 2024 • 29min
Kevin Barry Reads “Finistère”
Author Kevin Barry reads his story 'Finistère,' exploring themes of nostalgia, love, and philosophical reflections during ferry journeys. The protagonist's emotional journey and encounters with others on the ferry to France provide engaging insights into human connections and self-discovery.
Jan 1, 2022 • 51min
Kevin Barry Reads V. S. Pritchett
Kevin Barry joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “A Family Man,” by V. S. Pritchett, which was published in The New Yorker in 1977. Barry is a winner of the International Dublin Literary Award and the author of six books of fiction, most recently the story collection “That Old Country Music,” which came out in 2020.
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