Hidden Histories

Sophie Oliver on Jean Rhys


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Sophie Oliver talks to Helen about Jean Rhys, the author of Wide Sargasso Sea, intended as a prequel to Jane Eyre. Sophie talks about how she practices history, and the role of objects in literary history.


To follow Sophie's work: @sophieolive @LivUniEnglish @LivUni


This was produced in partnership with the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Follow their work here: https://twitter.com/ahrcpress


Producer: Peter Curry @petedoeshistory


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