Mathelinda Nabugodi

Mathelinda Nabugodi, a Lecturer at University College London and author of The Trembling Hand, explores fascinating artifacts from the Romantic era, revealing how slavery influenced renowned poets. She discusses the significance of personal objects in archives and their ties to global capitalism. Richard Copley, a biographer of Edgar Allan Poe, shares his choice for the last book he would read—William Wordsworth's poetry—highlighting themes of childhood and nature that resonate deeply with him. Dive into a rich conversation about literature's connections to history and personal experience!