Ian McEwan | Lessons
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- Опубліковано 26 вер 2022
- Recorded September 21, 2022
In conversation with Wesley Stace
“The most psychologically astute writer working today, our era’s Jane Austen” (Esquire), Ian McEwan won the Booker Prize for his novel Amsterdam. His 16 other novels include Atonement, winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award and later adapted into an acclaimed Oscar-nominated film; The Comfort of Strangers and Black Dogs, both Booker Prize finalists; and Nutshell. McEwan’s other work includes two children’s books, a work of nonfiction, two plays, five screenplays, and four short story collections, including First Love, Last Rites, winner of the Somerset Maugham Award. His new novel tells the story of a man careening through some of the 20th century’s most turbulent events as he searches for answers about his family history.
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I enjoyed this novel very much and it is always interesting to listen to an author speaking and commenting on the process of creation of his novel(s). The first one I bought and read is Saturday. I have read 17 novels and novellas of his all told. I love Ian McEwan’s style and tone. Among my favorites are Atonement and The Children Act - as well as this most recent, Lessons. Great stuff !
Constant delight? This book was perpetual dread wrapped in occasional joy.
Interesting discussion--and many thanks to Mr. McEwan for his book recommendation, at the end.
Wonderful. I agree this is his finest novel yet. Fantastic
I don't think it would be possible to simplify the first prelude from the 48 preludes and fugues 'the well tempered Clavier'. You would have to be a pianist to realise this. If anyone knows of a simplified version, please alert me to it. Incidentally, I read 'lessons' and loved it.