Barbara Kingsolver Reveals the Inspiration Behind Her New Novel, Partita

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How do you follow a book that wins the Pulitzer Prize? On Open Book with Jenna, Barbara Kingsolver shares how she approached her latest novel, Partita, after the success of Demon Copperhead. She tells Jenna Bush Hager how a love story grew into a deeper exploration of art, music, class and the beauty we seek throughout our lives. Barbara also reveals her writing process, the research behind her characters, and why she believes the arts are essential to our survival. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts — TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline — to NBC News NOW, the 24/7 streaming news channel, plus chart-topping podcasts, the NBC News app, and NBCNews.com, NBC News keeps audiences informed and connected t

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