Michelle de Kretser: Theory & Practice

Described by Ali Smith as ‘one of the finest writers alive’ Michelle de Kretser is among Australia’s most acclaimed authors, celebrated for her genre-defying, socially astute fiction. A multiple winner of Australia’s top literary awards, her work is renowned for its sharp intelligence and wit. Her latest novel, Theory & Practice, blurs the boundaries of fiction, essay and memoir. Set in 1986, it follows a young woman researching Virginia Woolf who becomes entangled with Kit, a student in a ‘deconstructed relationship’. Exploring desire, jealousy and truth, it probes the gap between ideals and lived experience, tangling fiction and non-fiction. Kate Duignan joins Michelle de Kretser to discuss a celebrated writing career and her triumphant new work. Festival Passes are a great way to save money and enjoy the full festival experience: just $80 for a 4-event pass. They are available until midday Thursday 24 September. Order your copy of Theory & Practice by Michelle de Kretser at Unity Books Wellington, Verb’s Official Festival Bookselling Partner.