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David Grossman on his book Lion's Honey: The Myth of Samson
This week on Writers and Company, host Eleanor Wachtel talks with one of Israel's finest writers and most outspoken peace activists, David Grossman. His latest work is an exploration of the myth of Samson - the modern ramifications of the biblical strongman.
Justin Cartwright on his novel The Song Before it is Sung
This week on Writers and Company, host Eleanor Wachtel talks with Justin Cartwright about his new novel The Song Before It Is Sung. Based on a true story, the novel brings to life the 1944 assassination plot against Hitler. Justin Cartwright also explores the themes of war, friendship, betrayal, and the dangers of nationalism.
In Warlight, Michael Ondaatje explores family secrets and betrayal
The Canadian literary icon joined Eleanor Wachtel onstage at the Rialto Theatre in Montréal. His new novel, Warlight, is being hailed as a masterpiece.
Sofi Oksanen on When the Doves Disappeared
This week on Writers & Company, multi-award-winning Finnish-Estonian novelist and playwright, Sofi Oksanen. Her novels about the double occupation of Estonia – Nazi and Soviet — are international bestsellers.
Damon Galgut on his novel The Good Doctor
This week on Writers and Company, from Cape Town, Damon Galgut. He's written a disturbing novel about the new, post-Apartheid South Africa in all its complexity, violence, and hope. It's called The Good Doctor, and it was short-listed for last year's Booker Prize.