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Myth and Legend Reimagined: Charlotte Higgins and Dr Amy Jeffs in conversation
Myth and Legend Reimagined: Charlotte Higgins and Dr Amy Jeffs in conversation
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50 minutes
Released:
Jan 28, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Art historian, printmaker and writer Dr Amy Jeffs is joined in conversation by author and journalist Charlotte Higgins to discuss how ancient myths and legends are constantly retold and reimagined by new storytellers. Amy Jeffs' book, Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain, is a retelling of 30 medieval myths and legends. Charlotte Higgins' book, Greek Myths: A New Retelling, provides a refreshed narrative by focusing on the perspective of women in the stories of Ancient Greece, with illustrations from Turner Prize-winning artist Chris Ofili.
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Released:
Jan 28, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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