PhD researcher, Lucyl Harrison and Dr. Catherine Wynne continue on their poignant literary journey through the world of Covid-19 fiction. 

In this episode of Pandemic Pages, they unpack some of the short stories from Roddy Doyle's collection, Life Without Children, exploring the raw authenticity of his writing in 'Nurse' and the title piece, 'Life Without Children'.

At the end, Lucyl reads 'Masks' - a story with a hilarious reaction to masks and social distancing.

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Life Without Children by Roddy Doyle

Shortlisted for the International Booker Prize 2024, Lucyl and Catherine discuss 'The Details' as 'a quiet Covid book'. Join them as they discuss Kira Joseffson's new and immaculate translation in the wake of Paul Auster's death. "Some books will stay in your bones long after its title and details have slipped from memory"... and this is one of them.

The Details by Ia Genberg

A book podcast with PhD student, Lucyl Harrison and Dr Catherine Wynne from the University of Hull which explores an impressive collection of Covid-19 fictions surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak and interviews authors, artists and academics about their pandemic texts. 

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Life Without Children by Roddy Doyle

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