Sharon Olds’ fear and self-loathing

Actors rehearsing a scene from Dante's 'Inferno'. Sharon Olds' fear of hell as a child continues inform so much of her poetry. Image: Getty.

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The Q&A: Kofi Annan The peacemaker

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Interview: James Lasdun’s art

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The Q&A: Mary Robinson Speaking truth to power

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Interview: Mary Robinson


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The Q&A: Howard Jacobson The joys of mothers-in-law

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Howard Jacobson interview


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The Q&A: Will Self Opening up and inside out

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Interview: James Kelman

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The Q&A: Richard Ford Writing is an act of optimism

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