Episode · Conversations with Tyler · 2023-04-19

Books mentioned on Anna Keay on Historic Architecture, Monarchy, and 17th Century Britain

2 books · With Anna Keay · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Anna Keay is a historian who specializes in the cultural heritage of Great Britain. As the director of the Landmark Trust, she has overseen the restoration of numerous historical buildings and monuments, while also serving as a prolific author and commentator on the country's architectural and artistic traditions.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

  1. The French Lieutenant's Woman

    John Fowles · at 54:24

    The French Lieutenant's Woman is a postmodern historical fiction novel by John Fowles that explores Victorian societal norms through a complex romantic entanglement.

    Recommended
    “I think it is the French lieutenants woman I think it is just an amazing novel and it really really Bears really reading that's less fashionable now than it was maybe 20 30 years ago but it is tremendous”
    Where to get it
  2. The Collector

    John Fowles · at 54:36

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    “he wrote some pretty creepy other novels one called The Collector which I wouldn't particularly recommend”
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