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4. Writing Fiction

Episode 4 of 5

Zadie Smith reads from her essay collection: the Philip Roth Lecture with ideas on the art and practice of writing. From 2018.

Zadie's Inaugural Philip Roth Lecture, given at the Newark Public Library on 27 October 2016, where she airs some thoughts on the art and practice of writing fiction.

Zadie Smith reads another essay from her collection offering sharp, and sometimes funny, insights and observations on high culture, pop culture, social change, political debate and the personal.

Abridged and produced by Elizabeth Allard.

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in May 2018.

15 minutes

Last on

Fri 25 Nov 2022 02:00

Credits

Role Contributor
Reader Zadie Smith
Author Zadie Smith
Abridger Elizabeth Allard
Producer Elizabeth Allard

Broadcasts

  • Thu 31 May 2018 09:45
  • Fri 1 Jun 2018 00:30
  • Thu 3 Oct 2019 14:00
  • Fri 4 Oct 2019 02:00
  • Thu 24 Nov 2022 14:00
  • Fri 25 Nov 2022 02:00