Barbara Kingsolver Reveals the Inspiration Behind Her New Novel, Partita

0 October 15, 2026 07:00

How do you follow a book that wins the Pulitzer Prize? On Open Book with Jenna, Barbara Kingsolver shares how she approached her latest novel, Partita, after the success of Demon Copperhead. She tells Jenna Bush Hager how a love story grew into a deeper exploration of art, music, class and the beauty we seek throughout our lives. Barbara also reveals her writing process, the research behind her characters, and why she believes the arts are essential to our survival.

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