Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster
The novelist talks with David Remnick about his new book, set a century in the future, and why writers should try to describe the wider world—not just themselves.
November 28, 2025
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Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster
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Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster
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The novelist talks with David Remnick about his new book, set a century in the future, and why writers should try to describe the wider world—not just themselves.
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