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Ian McEwan speculates on 'What We Can Know' in the 22nd century

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Ian McEwan, Booker Prize winner, discusses his 22nd-century novel 'What We Can Know' with Olivia Salazar-Winspear. The story depicts a future where major 21st-century capital cities are submerged due to climate change, forcing characters to face societal reckoning. The book is currently being translated into French.

Key points

• The novel 'What We Can Know' features characters grappling with the aftermath of a 'great derangement' in a 22nd-century world.
• In this setting, many of the 21st-century capital cities have been submerged, creating a new climate crisis scenario.

Context

Booker Prize-winning author Ian McEwan discusses his latest novel 'What We Can Know' with Olivia Salazar-Winspear. The story explores a 22nd-century society where capital cities are submerged, addressing the climate crisis.

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Evidence is limited to a single interview transcript. Specific dates for the 'great derangement' or submerged city events are not provided. The translation status is mentioned but not the timeline for completion.

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