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What Is a Story?

Marina Warner, in the company of leading international writers, explores the world of contemporary fiction

Episodes (12 Available)

What Is a Story?
First Times
Marina Warner looks at early experiences of stories.
15 mins
06 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
Why Write Stories?
Marina Warner explores reasons for writing stories.
15 mins
07 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
It's All Absolutely True
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
15 mins
08 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
Bearing Witness
Marina Warner explores, with other writers, the world of contemporary fiction.
15 mins
09 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
History for the Record
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary fiction.
15 mins
10 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
Filling the Gaps
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
15 mins
13 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
Is Anyone Responsible?
Marina Warner and leading international writers look at the world of contemporary fiction.
15 mins
14 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
Speaking in Parables
Marina Warner and a host of leading writers discuss contemporary fiction.
15 mins
15 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
Ghosts at Home
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
15 mins
16 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
As If: Dreams of Shelter
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
15 mins
17 Jul 2015
What Is a Story?
Omnibus: Part 1
Marina Warner looks at the world of contemporary storytelling.
58 mins
14 Aug 2015
What Is a Story?
Omnibus: Part 2
Marina Warner explores the world of contemporary storytelling.
58 mins
21 Aug 2015