Der irische Autor Kevin Barry und sein Roman "Das Herz im Winter"
Summary
This episode of Lesart features Irish author Kevin Barry discussing his new novel, "Das Herz im Winter," set in a late 19th-century Montana mining town. Barry explains how he revived a project shelved two decades prior, now crafting a atmospheric road novel about two lovers fleeing bounty hunters. The interview, conducted in Sligo, Ireland, explores the book’s themes of love, photography, and social class, highlighting Barry’s enjoyment in writing this Western-inspired story.
Topics discussed
Introduction: Kevin Barry's delayed novel project
Driving through Sligo: Imagining Montana
Setting the scene: Butte, Montana, late 19th century
Tour of Barry's home and former police station
The office, darts, and the absence of ghosts
Plot overview: A road novel with stolen horses
Character introductions: Tom Rourke and Polly Gillespie
Polly's observation of her husband's self-flagellation
The romance and the threat of bounty hunters
Atmosphere and the introduction of photography
The rise of self-image among the working class
Bonnie and Clyde parallels and social media analogies
Boat ride on Lough Arrow and the film adaptation
Barry on the joy of writing and being a genius
Book details: Publisher, translator, and price
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