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My Twentieth Century Evening and Other Small Breakthroughs

By: Kazuo Ishiguro
Narrated by: Kazuo Ishiguro
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Delivered in Stockholm on 7 December 2017, My Twentieth Century Evening and Other Small Breakthroughs is the lecture of the Nobel Laureate in Literature, Kazuo Ishiguro. A generous and hugely insightful biographical sketch, it explores his relationship with Japan, reflections on his own novels and an insight into some of his inspirations, from the worlds of writing, music and film. Ending with a rallying call for the ongoing importance of literature in the world, it is a characteristically thoughtful and moving piece.

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If you like the work of Ishiguro, as I do, you'll find this fascinating! Short but fantastic

Love the thoughts of Ishiguro

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It’s not Christmas neither is it my birthday but here is an unopened box………. Kazuo Ishiguro has so enriched my reading, st


What an unexpected joy to come across this small gem. It creates a context which broadens our understanding of the author’s own creative journey.

A Special Gift

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A profoundly moving speech useful for writers. His words still ring in my ears.

The recording isn't the best, but it's worth it.

Deeply inspiring

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I had read / listened to these books but now they make so much more sense. I also found it utterly fascinating, the way he described the reasons for his wriitng and even his methods Should be compulsory listening for budding authors!

Understand his books so much better now!

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