Jenni Fagan: ‘Maya Angelou taught me that I owed myself hope’
Scottish author Jenni Fagan discussed her literary influences on October 10, revealing that Maya Angelou taught her to embrace hope. Fagan also shared her admiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and announced her upcoming modern adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, set for publication next year. She emphasized the profound impact of literature on her life and writing journey.
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Published 10 Jul 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 10 Jul 2026, 09:20 UTC
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