In this engaging conversation, novelist Susanna Clarke, celebrated for her works like "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell," shares insights on her compelling novel "Piranesi." They explore how the themes of isolation and confinement reflect our pandemic experience, with Clarke discussing the profound connections and insights that solitude can foster. The discussion touches on identity shaped by environment, the duality of isolation versus virtual connection, and the mythological elements that weave through her narrative, making listeners rethink their own experiences.