Enheduanna
Anita Anand finds out about Enheduanna, the first documented female author whose stories left a lasting legacy. With guests Simon Sebag Montefiore and Sian Williams.
Host Anita Anand joins author Simon Sebag Montefiore and journalist Sian Williams to explore the story of the first documented female author, the Mesopatamian princess Enheduanna.
The priestess, poet and author became the first person in history to recount her own sexual assault, and in this fascinating look at her life they explore the history of women writing about their trauma to find healing.
Producer: Rufaro Faith Mazarura
Editor: Ailsa Rochester
Sound Design: Craig Edmondson
An Audio Always production for 麻豆社 Radio 4
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- Thu 1 Jun 2023 16:00麻豆社 Radio 4 FM
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