Open Book: Australian classics, literary neuroscience, Robert Hudson

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Society & Culture, Books

4.2 • 824 Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2013

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Mariella Frostrup talks to novelist Thomas Keneally, publisher and writer Carmen Callil and critic Geordie Williamson about Australian classic novels asking if Australia has neglected its literary heritage. Robert Hudson tells us about his hilarious new novel The Dazzle - a fishy tale set in 1930's Scarborough. And the latest developments in literary neuroscience - what exactly is the human brain doing when we are reading a good book?

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0:00.0	Hi, it's Nicola Cochlin. Young people have been making history for years, but we don't often hear about them. My brand new series on BBC Sounds sets out to put this right. In history's youngest heroes, I'll be revealing the fascinating stories of 12 young people who've played a major role in history and who've helped shape our world. Like Audrey Hepburn, Nelson Mandela,
0:22.4	Louis Braille and Lady Jane Grey,
0:24.7	History's youngest heroes with me, Nicola Cochlin.
0:27.8	Listen on BBC Sounds.
0:31.6	Choosing what to watch.
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0:36.6	The endless searching is a nightmare.
0:39.2	We want to help you.
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0:46.3	Loads of games, loads of fun, loads of screaming.
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1:07.9	Hello, devotees of Open Book will know about our current love affair with Jane Austen.
1:12.9	It appears this is no frivolous fancy, but a relationship that goes much deeper.
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