Earlier this month, Arts Tonight on RTÉ (a sort of Irish NPR) broadscasted a panel discussion about the legacy of J.G. Farrell. Two books of Farrell's Empire Trilogy have been awarded the Booker Prize: The Siege of Krishnapur, which won in 1973, and Troubles, which won the special "Lost Booker" prize for 1970 this year.
The panelists discussing why the works of J.G. Farrell remain so "delightful, fresh, and significant" are:
Lavinia Greacen, who has written a biography of Farrell, as well as edited a collection of his letters and diaries, J.G. Farrell: In His Own Words (just out in paperback).
Gerald Dawe, a poet, essayist, and professor at Trinity College, Dublin
Peter Straus, the man behind the Lost Booker Prize
Bridget O'Toole Walsh, critic and friend of J.G. Farrell
Dear Sarah,
How did you learn about this programme on the other side of the Atlantic? I'm impressed (and a little mystified)! The more readers who discover Jim Farrell's books, the better, so thank you for being so alert.
Best wishes from Ireland,
Lavinia
Posted by: Lavinia Greacen | October 29, 2010 at 01:27 PM