By — Arts Desk Arts Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/conversation-writer-barbara-kingsolver Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Conversation: Writer Barbara Kingsolver Arts Nov 13, 2009 3:28 PM EDT “The Lacuna,” a new novel by Barbara Kingsolver, is a sweep of history and a mix of the real and the imaginary: From the vibrant political and artistic Mexico of the 1930’s — including the historic figures muralist Diego Rivera, his wife, artist Frida Kahlo, and the exiled Soviet leader Leon Trotsky — to post World War II America, where optimism is mixed with fears of communism and the House Un-American Activities Committee. Kingsolver is also the author of the bestseller “The Poisonwood Bible.” She joined me to discuss her new work. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Arts Desk Arts Desk
“The Lacuna,” a new novel by Barbara Kingsolver, is a sweep of history and a mix of the real and the imaginary: From the vibrant political and artistic Mexico of the 1930’s — including the historic figures muralist Diego Rivera, his wife, artist Frida Kahlo, and the exiled Soviet leader Leon Trotsky — to post World War II America, where optimism is mixed with fears of communism and the House Un-American Activities Committee. Kingsolver is also the author of the bestseller “The Poisonwood Bible.” She joined me to discuss her new work. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now