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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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
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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主播大秀 Radio 4
- Thu 19 Jul 2018 15:30主播大秀 Radio 4
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