BRICSion: Powerful Stories, Powerful Nations http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=159520865&ft=1&f=159520865 <em>Tell Me More</em> takes a look at some of the literature from countries that are on the rise in the global arena, the so-called BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:02:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif BRICSion: Powerful Stories, Powerful Nations http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=159520865&ft=1&f=159520865 In South Africa, No Crying Over 'Spilt Milk'? Kopano Matlwa's provocative novel focuses on the "Born Free" generation — those who came of age in the post-apartheid era. The author speaks to <em>Tell Me More</em> as part of its look at literature from nations on the rise: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. <em></em> Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/05/160550559/in-south-africa-no-crying-over-spilt-milk?ft=1&f=159520865 http://www.npr.org/2012/09/05/160550559/in-south-africa-no-crying-over-spilt-milk?ft=1&f=159520865 Kopano Matlwa's provocative novel focuses on the "Born Free" generation — those who came of age in the post-apartheid era. The author speaks to Tell Me More as part of its look at literature from nations on the rise: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

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]]> Stories Reach Below The Surface Of China's Growth <em>Tell Me More</em> looks at literature from the rising BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Of those countries, China may be considered the most powerful. But for award-winning author Yiyun Li, it's China's personal stories that intrigue her. She discusses her book <em>Gold Boy, Emerald Girl</em> with host Michel Martin. Mon, 27 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/27/160111794/stories-reach-below-the-surface-of-chinas-growth?ft=1&f=159520865 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/27/160111794/stories-reach-below-the-surface-of-chinas-growth?ft=1&f=159520865 Tell Me More looks at literature from the rising BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Of those countries, China may be considered the most powerful. But for award-winning author Yiyun Li, it's China's personal stories that intrigue her. She discusses her book Gold Boy, Emerald Girl with host Michel Martin.

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]]> Author Asks If Mumbai Money Can Flatten Tradition Mumbai is one of the world's largest cities, and the setting for a gripping novel about the struggles and tensions that emerge in this rapidly modernizing metropolis. As <em>Tell Me More</em> takes a look at literature from emerging countries, guest host Jacki Lyden speaks with Aravind Adiga about his latest book, <em>Last Man In Tower</em>. Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/15/158870034/author-asks-if-mumbai-money-can-flatten-tradition?ft=1&f=159520865 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/15/158870034/author-asks-if-mumbai-money-can-flatten-tradition?ft=1&f=159520865 Mumbai is one of the world's largest cities, and the setting for a gripping novel about the struggles and tensions that emerge in this rapidly modernizing metropolis. As Tell Me More takes a look at literature from emerging countries, guest host Jacki Lyden speaks with Aravind Adiga about his latest book, Last Man In Tower.

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]]> In Krasikov's World, Dreamers Can't Afford Dreams <em>Tell Me More</em> is reading literature from countries on the rise in the global arena: the so-called BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Sana Krasikov's short story collection, <em>One More Year</em>, focuses on Russia. She talks with host Michel Martin about her characters and what it takes to make it in Russia. Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/10/158564878/in-krasikovs-world-dreamers-cant-afford-dreams?ft=1&f=159520865 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/10/158564878/in-krasikovs-world-dreamers-cant-afford-dreams?ft=1&f=159520865 Tell Me More is reading literature from countries on the rise in the global arena: the so-called BRICS nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Sana Krasikov's short story collection, One More Year, focuses on Russia. She talks with host Michel Martin about her characters and what it takes to make it in Russia.

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]]> Living The 'Cat Life' In Brazil Camila, the leading lady in <em>Cat Life</em> by Brazilian author Clarah Averbuck, may spend nearly 90 pages pining over the love of her life, Antonio, but that doesn't make her weak. Averbuck takes the girl meets boy story to a whole new place. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:12:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/03/157789438/living-the-cat-life-in-brazil?ft=1&f=159520865 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/03/157789438/living-the-cat-life-in-brazil?ft=1&f=159520865 Camila, the leading lady in Cat Life by Brazilian author Clarah Averbuck, may spend nearly 90 pages pining over the love of her life, Antonio, but that doesn't make her weak. Averbuck takes the girl meets boy story to a whole new place.

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