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Ian McEwan’s ‘What We Can Know’ depicts life in a world ravaged by climate change

Ian McEwan’s ‘What We Can Know’ depicts life in a world ravaged by climate change

Summary

Ian McEwan's new novel, "What We Can Know," explores a world heavily impacted by climate change, leading to issues like flooding, famine, and wars. Author McEwan discussed his work with senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown as part of the CANVAS arts and culture series.

Key Facts

  • Ian McEwan is a Booker Prize-winning author.
  • His new novel is titled "What We Can Know."
  • The book explores a future world facing severe climate change effects.
  • Climate issues in the novel include flooding, famine, pandemics, and war.
  • McEwan's work was featured in an arts series called CANVAS.
  • Jeffrey Brown, a senior arts correspondent, interviewed McEwan about his novel.

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