literature

The painter was well-versed in ancient literature and philosophy, and he was instrumental in establishing a new European idea of art as a living, evolving, intellectual activity, following centuries of craft-based medieval practice.

Didion bridged the worlds of Hollywood, journalism and literature in a career that arced most brilliantly in the realms of social criticism and memoir.

In the same interview, he credited his grandmother for instilling in him a love of literature.

The duo have previously held a number of "in conversation with" events across the country, discussing their shared passion for literature.

Author Dame Jilly Cooper received the writer prize for "her extraordinary half-century contribution to literature".