Oliver Morton

In this engaging discussion, Oliver Morton, Senior Editor at The Economist and author of "The Moon, A History for the Future," explores which books have truly changed the world. He delves into the impact of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" on science fiction and contrasts the revolutionary ideas of Galileo and Darwin. The conversation also highlights how Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own" reshaped women's literature and how Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" redefined marriage. Plus, the cultural influence of the Harry Potter series and contemporary worries about books' relevance are hot topics.