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Philip Pullman, Zadie Smith, Nadine Gordimer On Guardian Hay Festival Lineup

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First Posted: 06/05/10 06:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 05:05 PM ET

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Bill Clinton called it the "Woodstock of the mind" while Joseph Heller said it was like a cross between "an international conference and a country wedding". This year's Guardian Hay Festival promises to be no different with a diverse line-up that includes Pervez Musharraf, Martin Amis, Zadie Smith and Nadine Gordimer.

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Bill Clinton called it the "Woodstock of the mind" while Joseph Heller said it was like a cross between "an international conference and a country wedding". This year's Guardian Hay Festival promises ...
Bill Clinton called it the "Woodstock of the mind" while Joseph Heller said it was like a cross between "an international conference and a country wedding". This year's Guardian Hay Festival promises ...
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klondiker
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07:57 PM on 04/05/2010
Jeez, some of the events are already sold out! :(
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11:58 AM on 04/05/2010
The most detailed list of those appearing at this year's Hay Festival is available here http://ahayfestivalblog.wordpress.com/2010/04/05/2010-hay-festival-line-up/
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