Esi Edugyan
Canadian novelist and writer whose works explore complex subjects and hidden histories. Author of the nonfiction collection "Out of the Sun: Essays at the Crossroads of Race."
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Mar 24, 2026 • 54min
The common ground of fact and fiction can be powerful
Tiya Miles, a historian who recovers marginalized lives from archives, and Esi Edugyan, a novelist known for richly researched historical fiction, explore how research and imagination meet. They discuss filling archival gaps with novelistic techniques, choosing narrative voice, reading poignant passages, and when storytelling can matter politically.
Feb 22, 2022 • 43min
Essays at the Crossroads of Race, with Esi Edugyan
Esi Edugyan, a Canadian novelist celebrated for exploring complex subjects, discusses her nonfiction collection, *Out of the Sun: Essays at the Crossroads of Race*. Alongside curator Aindrea Emelife, they dive into Black identity in art and the power of reshaping historical narratives. Esi reflects on her motivations for revealing hidden histories and the significance of representation in contemporary society. The conversation emphasizes embracing ambiguity and fostering empathy to deepen our understanding of diverse experiences and narratives.
