by UnHerd Staff
Saturday, 18
March 2023
Video
11:49

Lionel Shriver: Insensitivity Reader

The author explains why she's determined to keep offending people
by UnHerd Staff

If offence is against the rules, what hope is there for radical writing? Join world-famous author Lionel Shriver to discuss the decline of in-your-face fiction and the sinister rise of sensitivity readers…

 

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Phil Rees
Phil Rees
2 months ago

I thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Lionel Shriver is always great to read or listen to, such wit combined with a touch of acid.

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Matthew Stewart
Matthew Stewart
2 months ago

Great stuff. Wish I could have been there.

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Matthew Grainger
Matthew Grainger
2 months ago

I wish I was there also. What a great use of an hour to watch that. Individuals such as Lionel Shriver give you some hope for the future of humanity.

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