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Philip Hensher

Philip Hensher is the author of 11 novels and a Professor of Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. His new book, A History of the Novel in Britain, will be published by Pelican in September.

Philip Hensher is the author of 11 novels and a Professor of Creative Writing at Bath Spa University. His new book, A History of the Novel in Britain, will be published by Pelican in September.

Novelists are afraid of class

Novelists are afraid of class

Philip Hensher

05 Apr 2022

What books have we been denied?

What books have we been denied?

Philip Hensher

21 Dec 2021

Alice Sebold's empty apology

Alice Sebold’s empty apology

Philip Hensher

02 Dec 2021

The importance of Freddie Mercury

The importance of Freddie Mercury

Philip Hensher

24 Nov 2021

John Le Carré understood you

John Le Carré understood you

Philip Hensher

19 Oct 2021

Why were we shocked by Afghanistan?

Why were we shocked by Afghanistan?

Philip Hensher

25 Aug 2021