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Sarah Montague speaks to Leila Slimani, one of France's most famous authors, asking what draws her to the dark visions of femininity explored in her novels. Show more
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Despite having written only two novels Leila Slimani is one of France's most famous authors. Sarah Montague asks what draws her to such dark visions of femininity? Show more
Leila Slimani, President Macron's champion of French culture and language, is interviewed by Shahidha Bari about her role and her novel Lullaby which won the 2016 Prix Goncourt. Show more