Source:
Black Inc. [7]
BlipTV Code:
2443721
In his speech launching Patrick Allington's new novel Figurehead (Black Inc.), J.M. Coetzee discusses the incuriosity of fundamentalism in the context of the characters and situations presented in Figurehead. Allington's book concerns itself with the relationship of Australian journalist Ted Whittlemore with the figure of Nhem Kiry, 'Pol Pot's mouthpiece', as the ideals Whittlemore holds dear are translated into unfathomable violence.
Coetzee is followed on the stage by author Patrick Allington.
South Australian Writers' Centre, July 2009
Date Recorded:
2009-08-01