Hilary Mantel on Winning the Man Booker Prize for Her Masterpiece Bring Up the Bodies

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Published on February 4, 2023 1:00:37 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXQLsMV3-gM

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In this interview, Man Booker Prize winner Hilary Mantel discusses her award-winning book Bring Up the Bodies. Mantel delves into the inspiration behind the book, which is set during the Tudor era and follows Thomas Cromwell as he navigates the court of King Henry VIII.

She reflects on the research and writing process, and the challenges of bringing historical figures to life on the page. Mantel also shares her thoughts on winning the prestigious Man Booker Prize, and what it means to be recognised as one of the best writers in the world.

Through her insights and reflections, Mantel offers a unique perspective on the art of writing, and the importance of historical fiction in our understanding of the past.