Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The International Anthony Burgess Foundation is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earthly Powers, Burgess's longest and most accomplished novel. In this first episode of a series of special podcasts, we explore the character of Kenneth Toomey. What were Burgess's inspirations? How did he breath life into his protagonist.

Written and narrated by Graham Foster.
Readings by Paul Barnhill.
Music by Anthony Burgess.

For more information about Burgess and Earthly Powers, visit www.anthonyburgess.org.