Literature

A lively exploration of the life of Shakespeare's wife by the noted writer and social critic Germaine Greer, recorded at the 2012 NZ International Arts Festival. Linda Hardy is in the chair. Audio

Janet Frame's niece, Pamela Gordon, has edited a new collection of short non-fiction and unseen material written by her aunt, one of New Zealand's most influential writers. Audio

"Although this is not the truth, it's actual." Beginning with readings from the self-described "odd men out" of New Zealand literature, this session traces Greg McGee's writing of a TV mini-series on… Audio

Lucy Orbell looks back at the work of Ronald Hugh Morrison and a festival in his honour today in Hawera. Audio

Burning Fires: Maori Writers speak #2 The Waipapa Hui Waipapa Marae was built on the edge of Auckland University staff an d students following progtests by the Maori students association during the… Audio

Burning Fires: Maori Writers speak #1 The Tapu Te Ranga hui Tapu Te Ranga Marae in Island Bay Wellington was built by Playwright, TV and Short story writer Bruce Stewart and others. In April 1992… Audio