Katherine Rundell on Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne | 5x15

Katherine Rundell is a Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford. Her bestselling books for children have been translated into more than thirty languages and have won multiple awards. Rundell is also the author of a book for adults, Why You Should Read Children’s Books, Even Though You Are So Old and Wise. She has written for, among others, the London Review of Books, The Times Literary Supplement, The New York Review of Books and The New York Times: mostly about books, though sometimes about night climbing, tightrope walking, and animals. Her book Super-Infinite: The Transformations of John Donne, an 'unmissable' biography of the Renaissance poet, won the 2022 Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction.

5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each.

[rodbryans]

Not a wasted word. What an incredible rush of passion so beautifully articulated. A rare intelligence. Donne would smile.

[la]

Thank you Katherine for introducing me to the incredible work of John Donne and also your own beautiful stories. My daughter and I love reading all your books. They are filled with a magical blend of unforgettable characters and wonder.

[fiandrhi]

Dr. Rundell. Your interview on the Folger's Shakespeare podcast was the best I've heard. As a lifelong lover of Donne, I had goosebumps. I immediately ordered the book. Thank you.

[donalda]

An enjoyably passionate presentation on a poet I have yet to read, although I inherited an old volume of his poems from my mother. I also have your book now so look forward to digesting that and absorbing his passions. You were recently at Hay but were engaged in the children's sessions, maybe one day you'll feel able to enchant the adults too - like you do in this recording. Many thanks.

[rw]

Thank you for this amazing interview. Adore Katherine’s books.

[GuniqTraining]

A great 12 minutes! If I weren't already topped out on the super-cool John Donne, this would have finished the job.

[EKeathley]

I wish she had done the audiobook instead of the Simon. The performer did a good job, but she would have been great!

[thomasmollo]

Wonder energy from a bright and informed scholar!
Thank you and best wishes,
Tom

[davidcummings]

A great elucidation of Donne's thinking process . I am really fascinated to know if Katherine Rundell penned any of her own verse ? I hope she does .