{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688797ce2a38d6f5cb809827/68aa1a66352b565deb185ab9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep.13: COLM TÓIBÍN","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688797ce2a38d6f5cb809827/1755978012958-39304014-f14f-450a-9f60-f61f9688e16f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Notes:</p><p><strong>Summary</strong></p><p>In this episode of Shop Talk with Writers, host Elena Lappin engages with acclaimed Irish novelist Colm Tóibín, discussing his latest work, Long Island, a sequel to Brooklyn. The conversation explores Tóibín's writing process, the significance of silence in dialogue, the evolution of recurring characters, and the interplay between personal experiences and historical contexts in his narratives. Tóibín reflects on the role of politics in personal stories and the complexities of human relationships, while also addressing the future of Irish literature and his current projects.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>keywords</strong></p><p>Colm Tóibín, Long Island, Brooklyn, Irish literature, writing process, silence in literature, character development, historical context, personal narratives, solitude in writing</p><p><br></p><p><strong>takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Colm Tóibín's writing often reflects the complexities of human relationships.</li><li>Silence plays a crucial role in Tóibín's narratives, allowing readers to fill in the gaps.</li><li>The influence of film can reshape a writer's perspective on their characters.</li><li>Tóibín emphasizes the importance of personal experience in crafting fiction.</li><li>Recurring characters in Tóibín's work evolve over time, reflecting their journeys.</li><li>Historical context enriches the narratives, providing depth to personal stories.</li><li>Tóibín believes that the novel should focus on the human heart rather than political backdrops.</li><li>The writing process involves both inspiration and meticulous editing.</li><li>Tóibín's characters often experience solitude, which shapes their identities.</li><li>The future of Irish literature is diverse, with each writer carving their own path.</li></ul><p><strong>titles</strong></p><ul><li>Exploring the depths of Long Island and other titles by Colm Tóibín</li><li>The Art of Silence in Literature</li></ul><p><strong>Sound Bites</strong></p><ul><li>\"He left silence.\"</li><li>\"You need to work blindly sometimes.\"</li><li>'\"John Banville is the genius among us\"</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00</p><p>Introduction to Colm Tóibín and Long Island</p><p>02:34</p><p>The Impact of Brooklyn the film on writing Long Island</p><p>05:55</p><p>Silence and Dialogue in Writing</p><p>08:52</p><p>The Craft of Writing: Inspiration and Process</p><p>11:37</p><p>Recurring Characters and Their Evolution</p><p>14:47</p><p>Historical Context in Fiction</p><p>17:25</p><p>The Role of Politics in Personal Narratives</p><p>20:46</p><p>Writing About Real People and Events</p><p>23:24</p><p>The Complexity of Human Relationships</p><p>26:26</p><p>Exploring Solitude and Distance in Characters</p><p>29:37</p><p>The Influence of Personal Experience on Writing</p><p>32:17</p><p>The Future of Irish Literature</p><p>35:10</p><p>Current Projects and Future Aspirations</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Elena Lappin"}