Julian Girdham

Richard Yates: his life and works, discussed by John Fanagan

Julian Girdham

Show Notes

An interview with John Fanagan, who has been discovering the works of the American novelist Richard Yates (1926-92). Somewhat neglected since his death, this has changed thanks to the success of the recent film of his novel Revolutionary Road. John discusses Yates's 'disaster area' of a private life, and several novels and short stories.

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