Julian Barnes

About this episode

Julian Barnes discusses his approach to fiction and his latest book, Departure(s), which may be his last.

Booker Prize-winner Julian Barnes has a bibliography that would keep a reader happy for many months, even years, but with mention that his latest book, Departure(s), might be his last, we were determined to speak with him about his approach to fiction, the passage of time, and the very special relationship between writer and reader.

People in this episode

Guest: Julian Barnes

Topics covered

• fiction
• writing
• reader relationship
• Booker Prize
• literature

Keywords

• Julian Barnes
• Departure(s)
• fiction
• Booker Prize
• writing
• reader relationship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Departure(s)

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