History Through Fiction: The Podcast - S10, E3, Lynn Cullen, When We Were Brilliant

Описание: In this episode of History Through Fiction, host Colin Mustful is joined by acclaimed author Lynn Cullen, whose novel When We Were Brilliant explores the remarkable relationship between legendary actress Marilyn Monroe and pioneering photojournalist Eve Arnold.

Cullen discusses the real-life encounter that inspired the novel—from a fateful photo shoot at a rundown playground to the creative partnership that allowed Marilyn to be seen in an entirely new light. The conversation delves into Eve Arnold’s groundbreaking career as the only woman photographer at Magnum, her empathetic approach to portraiture, and why her contributions were long overshadowed despite decades of influential work.

Together, Colin and Lynn explore:

How When We Were Brilliant reimagines Marilyn Monroe beyond the public persona

Eve Arnold’s unique photographic style and feminist legacy

Writing biographical fiction about real people from the not-so-distant past

The craft decision to use first person and second person POV

Ethical considerations when writing about historical figures with living descendants

Lynn Cullen’s journey as a writer, from children’s books to acclaimed historical novels

This episode is a deep dive into history, art, authorship, and the quiet forces that shape how women are remembered—or forgotten—in cultural history.

🎧 Listen, learn, and rediscover two extraordinary women behind and beyond the camera.

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