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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. 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. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now