The Essay Episodes Available now
Dresden - Targets—World War One Round the World
Herlinde Koebl discusses World War One, targets and killing.
Sarajevo - Divine Uncertainty—World War One Round the World
Haris Pasovic explores WWI's effect on the long history of nationalism in the Balkans.
London - Shell Shock and the Shock of Shells—World War One Round the World
Joanna Bourke on the emotional, cultural and physical impact of WWI shelling on soldiers.
Ned Beauman: the Appendix
Five writers choose an organ of the body on which to reflect. In this edition, Ned Beauman
Naomi Alderman: The Intestines
Five writers choose an organ of the body to reflect on. In this edition, Naomi Alderman.
Daljit Nagra: the Lungs
Five writers choose an organ of the body on which to reflect. In this edition Daljit Nagra
Christina Patterson: the Skin
Christina Patterson reflects on the skin and her own experience of living with acne.
Mark Ravenhill: the Gall Bladder
Five writers choose an organ of the body on which to reflect starting with Mark Ravenhill.
Brahms and the Future—Brahms Experience
5/5 Pianist and writer Natasha Loges discusses Brahms's views on the future of music.
Brahms and Freud—Brahms Experience
4/5 Lesley Chamberlain asks what can be learnt by comparing the work of Brahms and Freud.
