As the author of 'The First Stone', 'Joe Cinque’s Consolation', and 'This House of Grief', Helen Garner is no stranger to stories of humanity’s darker side. In this rare and illuminating talk, Helen shares a few of the many sources that have inspired her non-fiction writing, from crime-scene photo archives to the poetry of Charles Reznikoff and the writings of Janet Malcolm.

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Sydney Writers' Festival

As the author of 'The First Stone', 'Joe Cinque’s…

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