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The Meaning of Evil
John Gray turns to the writer Patricia Highsmith and her character Tom Ripley for a perspective on the meaning of evil. "For me she's ....one of the great twentieth century writers with a deep insight into the fragility of morality."
Producer: Sheila Cook.
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Sun 19 May 201308:50
BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View: Tom Ripley and the meaning of evil
Patricia Highsmith's Ripley novels are classics of crime literature. The author's view of evil - as expressed through the amoral title character - fascinates writer and philosopher John Gray.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | John Gray |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 17 May 201320:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 19 May 201308:50BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View
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