The trilogy charts the rise and fall of Thomas Cromwell, a powerful advisor to King Henry VIII. What made you focus on him, and what did you hope to convey in a larger sense through his story?
The larger purpose is always to tell a story that bridges understanding between different ages and different cultures. Thomas Cromwell’s biography is one that anyone can understand: A man from an obscure background uses his resources to achieve power and wealth. It’s easy to grasp, on an intellectual and emotional level. But what holds readers is the specific: This time, this place, this character, this particular set of circumstances. All the time as an author you are trying to move between the two: The universal, and the very local and particular. You are looking for a character and a narrative curve that will allow you to make that move. Thomas Cromwell seemed to be a richly ambiguous character. Is he just the sum of his actions? Is it possible to understand what drove him? And given that he was a central figure in one of the most charged and fraught decades of English history, why was he so absent from the page, in novels, drama, biography?
You’ve spent over a decade with Thomas Cromwell—are you ready to let go of the character?
No question of letting go—I am now absorbed in creating the stage version.
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March 2020 من Harper's Bazaar India.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك ? تسجيل الدخول
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة March 2020 من Harper's Bazaar India.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
بالفعل مشترك? تسجيل الدخول
Unyielding And Unmatched
In an industry where every move is scrutinised, Kareena Kapoor Khan lives passionately, loves her job, and understands that there’s more to her than just box-office numbers.
SEEN AND HEARD
Female authors explore how crucial it is that women write about their personal experiences.
INTO THE WORLD OF JUDY CHICAGO
What makes the feminist trailblazer an icon?
'THE LEGACY OF A SINGER WILL ALWAYS STAY INTACT'
AR Rahman believes AI can be used without compromising on the artistic essence.
THROUGH HER EYES
Indian supermodels remember legendary photographer Prabuddha Dasgupta ahead of his 68th birth anniversary.
THE SHAPE-SHIFTERS
From adorning your body to your mantle piece, jewellery designers are turning to homeware.
WEARABLE ART
Three limited-edition timepieces, inspired by Gaston-Louis Vuitton's love for artistry, is an ode to the Maison's legacy of craftsmanship.
AS LONG AS TIME
Bazaar India delves into the ethos of watch brands.
MILANO MAKEOVER
Sabato De Sarno's reimagination of this classic Gucci bag is is an ode to his Milanese becoming.
A LOVE LETTER TO JAIPUR
Designer Surily Goel reveals the making of her latest collection.