Read Smart: In Conversation with Sue Prideaux

Tune in to the first of our 'In Conversation' podcast episodes, where we speak to all six of this year's shortlisted authors about their extraordinary works of non-fiction. First up, Georgina Godwin speaks to Sue Prideaux, author of Wild Thing: A Life of Paul Gauguin. Prideaux's award-winning works have captivated readers worldwide. From her James Tait Black Memorial Prize-winning biography of Edvard Munch to her Duff Cooper Prize-winning book on Strindberg, and her celebrated Nietzsche biography, I Am Dynamite!, which received the Hawthornden Prize and The Times Biography of the Year in 2018.

In her latest work, Wild Thing, Prideaux brings to life the vibrant and tumultuous journey of Paul Gauguin. From his privileged start in Peru to his rebellious adventures in France, she offers a nuanced view of Gauguin, celebrating his creative genius while not shying away from his flaws.

Listen now to hear all about it. This podcast is generously supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation. 

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