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Philip Hoare
Writer and critic best known for Leviathan: Or the Whale; in this episode he converses with Xiaolu Guo about her novel, bringing knowledge of maritime literature and Melville to the discussion.
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Oct 29, 2025
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Xiaolu Guo & Philip Hoare: Call Me Ishmaelle
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Xiaolu Guo, an acclaimed novelist and filmmaker, discusses her latest work, *Call Me Ishmaelle*, a feminist reimagining of Moby-Dick. Joining her is Philip Hoare, a writer renowned for his insights into maritime literature. They explore Guo's childhood in a South China fishing village and how it shaped her perspective. Guo reinterprets Ishmael as a female figure and transforms Ahab into a black captain, reflecting on race and identity. Themes of displacement and a reverse artistic journey illuminate her narrative, while Darwin's influence is woven throughout.
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