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    'The Marriage Portrait' is a renaissance story of marriage, survival, and murder

    'The Marriage Portrait' is a renaissance story of marriage, survival, and murder

    FromNPR's Book of the Day

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    'The Marriage Portrait' is a renaissance story of marriage, survival, and murder

    FromNPR's Book of the Day

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    Length:
    9 minutes
    Released:
    Sep 27, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    The Marriage Portrait is Maggie O' Farrell's fictional interpretation of Lucrezia de Cosimo de Medici, who fights to survive her forced marriage with her abhorrent husband, Duke Alfonso II. In an interview with Mary Louise Kelly, O'Farrell discusses themes of loss of control and explains her philosophy in how she portrays these historical figures.
    Released:
    Sep 27, 2022
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.