Few Australian authors are as greatly loved or widely revered as Arnold Zable. Recently recognised with the Australia Council Award for Lifetime Achievement in Literature, he continues to chart new territory on the map of our national consciousness. Join Arnold in conversation with Bram Presser as they discuss his storied life at the forefront of Australian literature and human rights advocacy.

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Arnold Zable: Acclaimed writer and human rights advocate, Arnold's books include "Jewels and Ashes," "The Fig Tree," and "The Fighter"; he holds a doctorate from Melbourne University and was recently awarded the Voltaire Prize for freedom of expression.

Bram Presser (moderator): Semi-reformed punk rocker and recovering academic, Bram's novel "The Book of Dirt" won multiple awards including the National Jewish Book Award for Debut Fiction; he also reads, reviews, blogs, and judges literary prizes.

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Arnold Zable: A life in words

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