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Michael Donkor, Jackie Kay on Audre Lorde

Michael Donkor tells Mariella Frostrup about his debut novel, Hold. And as Audre Lorde's autobiography is reissued, Jackie Kay reflects on the writer's enduring appeal.

Debut novelist Michael Donkor tells Mariella Frostrup about Hold, the story of Belinda, a young Ghanaian housemaid, who is brought to the UK to live with, and guide, Amma a rebellious and troubled teenager. Together they gradually face up to their prejudices and fears, as they both struggle with feelings of otherness and dislocation.

As Audre Lorde's autobiography is reissued, Jackie Kay reflects on the writer's enduring appeal and her own friendship with this defiant and groundbreaking poet, essayist and campaigner.

Danish novelist Dorthe Nors chooses the Book She'd Never Lend and Ruth Hogan reflects on writers' fascination with cemeteries.

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28 minutes

Chapters

  • Michael Donker

    Duration: 09:42

  • Dorte Nors on the book she'd never lend

    Duration: 04:06

  • Jackie Kay on poet Audre Lors

    Duration: 08:28

  • Ruth Hogan discusses literature on cemeteries

    Duration: 04:39

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter Mariella Frostrup
Interviewed Guest Michael Donkor
Interviewed Guest Jackie Kay
Interviewed Guest Dorthe Nors
Interviewed Guest Ruth Hogan

Broadcasts

  • Sun 15 Jul 2018 16:00
  • Thu 19 Jul 2018 15:30

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