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Damon Galgut with Nihal Arthanayake
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Jun 15, 2022
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Podcast episode
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This week on the Penguin Podcast, Nihal Arthanayake is joined by Booker Prize-winning novelist and playwright, Damon Galgut.Recording from the legendary literary festival at Hay, Nihal talks to Damon about his latest novel, The Promise, which was awarded the 2021 Booker Prize. As well as the intricacies of his novel, they also discuss how the rhythms of Jazz connect with Damon's internal and writing rhythm, his veneration of Bob Dylan, the legacy of South African Apartied, how a beach in Goa fuels his creativity, and the importance of a parker pen given to him at drama school. Don't forget to follow the show so you never miss an episode, and do leave us a review as it really does help. To find out more about the #PenguinPodcast, visit https://www.penguin.co.uk/podcasts.html. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Jun 15, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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