Sebastian Faulks said he sometimes questioned whether writing about the world wars was ethicalSebastian Faulks has admitted to feeling guilty about making money from novels about the horrors of war, and said he tries to “put something back” from the success of his many books, including Birdsong, which are set in the world wars. Faulks told an audience at The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival that he gave some of his royalties to the British Legion and other organisations, and had helped with commemorations for the battle of the Somme. “I sometimes wonder if it is really ethical,” he said. “It is a good question and one that I have…

Source: The Times October 09, 2016 23:03 UTC