Lydia Millet

Alice Bell, co-director of the climate charity Possible, discusses the necessity of storytelling in making the climate crisis relatable. Lydia Millet explores generational guilt through her novel, using biblical allegories to address climate change themes. John Lanchester highlights the emotional and societal impacts of a dystopian future shaped by environmental collapse. The conversation emphasizes the evolution of climate narratives and the importance of diverse voices, ultimately showcasing how literature can convey both urgency and hope in facing the climate crisis.

Lydia Millet, an acclaimed American novelist and Pulitzer Prize finalist, discusses her poignant short story "Thylacine". The narrative intertwines the profound grief of a man mourning his mother and his unexpected connection with the last Tasmanian tiger in a declining zoo. Millet explores themes of loss, compassion, and the lingering pain of colonization in Australia. With powerful imagery, she reflects on solitude, emotional complexities, and the urgent need for connection and care amidst overwhelming sorrow.