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The Shakespeare and Company Interview

Shakespeare and Company
The Dead
Friendship
James Joyce
Eileen
Gabriel Conroy
Adaptation Process
Ottessa Moshfegh
Climate Change
LGBTQ+ Themes
Famine
Cooking
Witold Gombrowicz
Irish Identity
Ego Death
Poetry
William Oldroyd
Land Of Milk and Honey
Socioeconomic Status
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Food Culture

Discover your next favourite book, or take a deep dive into the mind of an author you love, with The Shakespeare and Company Interview podcast.

Long-form interviews with internationally acclaimed authors, recorded from our bookshop in the heart of Paris. Hosted by S&Co Literary Director, Adam Biles.

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Latest Episodes

Why Translate Homer Again? Daniel Mendelsohn on his new Odyssey

This conversation explore’s Daniel Mendelsohn’s new translation of The Odyssey. Mendelsohn reflects on why this endlessly retranslated text still invites fresh interpretation, describin... more

In this special edition, we revisit three conversations with Shakespeare and Company rare book dealer Ben Brown, originally recorded in 2022. Across these episodes, Ben guides us into the fascinating, often mysterious world of book collecting.

We be... more

This week Adam Biles speaks with Tash Aw about The South, his novel of inheritance, identity, and quiet upheaval. Set on a decaying farm in southern Malaysia, the story follows a family confronting generational fracture, class tension, and the uneasy... more

An edited version of this conversation is now available as part of our collaboration with The Yale Review. Read it here: yalereview.org/article/shakespeare-and-company-interview-david-szalay

This week Adam Biles sits down with Booker Prize–w... more

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Recent Guests

Daniel Mendelsohn
Author and translator of The Odyssey translation
University of Chicago Press / Scholar
Episode: Why Translate Homer Again? Daniel Mendelsohn on his new Odyssey
Ben Brown
Rare Books Manager at Shakespeare and Company
Shakespeare and Company, Paris
Episode: Rare Book Collecting with Ben Brown
Tash Aw
Author of The South
Author
Episode: Going South: Tash Aw on Inheritance, Identity, and Escape
David Szalay
Author of Flesh, Booker Prize winner
Author
Episode: Booker Prize Winner David Szalay on Agency, Violence, and Restraint
Emily LaBarge
Author of 'Dog Days', a memoir exploring the psychological impact of her family's hostage experience.
Episode: Narrative Amid Trauma: Emily LaBarge in conversation
Ian Patterson
Retired Cambridge professor and author
Independent author
Episode: Books Matter More Than Ever: A Conversation with Ian Patterson
Ian Leslie
Author of 'John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs', a book about the relationship between John Lennon and Paul McCartney.
Independent Author
Episode: John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, with Ian Leslie
Miriam Toews
Canadian author and novelist
Episode: Why We Write, Why We Live, with Miriam Toews
Monisha Rajesh
Author known for her travel writing, including 'Moonlight Express' and 'Around the World in 80 Trains'.
Episode: Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains

Host

Adam Biles
Literary Director of Shakespeare and Company; host of The Shakespeare and Company Interview

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 344 ratings
  • Andrew Hussey

    This épisode was so interesting, thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stilllearningtoo
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Paul Murray

    Loved the interview with Paul Murray. It was the perfect companion to process The Bee Sting. Thank you for the conversation!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    linda-koo
    United States8 months ago
  • Top Notch

    So informative, entertaining and enjoyable. Loved learning more about Allen Ginsberg and hearing the selected audio that was highlighted to give me context. I learned so much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ok4123ok
    United States8 months ago
  • Please check Audio levels before publishing!

    Love this podcast but it’s so frustrating that something as basic as audio levels do not appear to be checked properly before publication

    The recent Lynne Tillman interview was fascinating, but even with my speaker turned up full it was hard to hear what she was saying, which was an unnecessary and annoying distraction all the way through.

    The first question from the audience was way louder - if only we could hear Lynn this clearly!

    I just wonder how on earth this stuff gets through to the ke... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ali77Ali77
    Australiaa year ago
  • Microphone too close

    The sound had too much dynamic range for mr. Coupled with her strong (charmant) accent, it made for a difficult listen

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Andy Weight
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the insightful and engaging interviews with authors, often highlighting the depth of conversation and its relevance to their literary interests.

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Talking Points

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Rare Book Collecting with Ben Brown
Q: Why do people still chase signed copies, and how does dedication affect value?
Signatures create a tangible connection to authors and can enhance value, especially when tied to the author's life events or specific dedications; however, a plain signed copy may sometimes sell more easily than a heavily inscribed one, depending on the buyer's preferences and the story behind the dedication.
Rare Book Collecting with Ben Brown
Q: So what exactly is a first edition, and how is it defined across different publishers?
The definition centers on the first printing by the publisher; some books have earlier or later printings that are technically part of the first edition, but in practice collectors aim for the first printing, with the number line and wording used by publishers to indicate the initial run.
Going South: Tash Aw on Inheritance, Identity, and Escape
Q: What role does memory play in conveying the family's dynamics and the landscape's influence on them?
Memory is fallible and reconstructive, revealing how different family members remember the same events in divergent ways, which in turn exposes the fractures and loyalties within the family.
Going South: Tash Aw on Inheritance, Identity, and Escape
Q: How did you decide to shape the narrative voice around a teenage boy while later narrating as an older writer?
I wanted to avoid simply echoing a teenager's voice and instead reconstruct the experience with the measured lens of age, blending immediacy with mature reflection to preserve truth while acknowledging fiction.
Why Translate Homer Again? Daniel Mendelsohn on his new Odyssey
Q: How did the translation process change you or your understanding of The Odyssey after six years of work?
The translator discusses the humility and profundity of engaging with Homer, the intensified awareness of transmission through teaching, and how close reading and pedagogy deepened his appreciation of the text's complexity and enduring relevance.

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1. Daniel Mendelsohn
2. Ben Brown
3. Tash Aw
4. David Szalay
5. Emily LaBarge
6. Ian Patterson
7. Ian Leslie
8. Miriam Toews

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