#1697: George Saunders "A Swim In A Pond In The Rain" | The Book Show

January 26, 2021 00:27:40
#1697: George Saunders "A Swim In A Pond In The Rain" | The Book Show
The Book Show
#1697: George Saunders "A Swim In A Pond In The Rain" | The Book Show

Jan 26 2021 | 00:27:40

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Show Notes

This week, George Saunders discusses his new work, A Swim in a Pond in the Rain. He pairs iconic short stories by Chekhov, Turgenev, Tolstoy, and Gogol, with essays intended for anyone interested in how fiction works. He also discusses why the Russian short story is more relevant than ever in these turbulent times. (more…)

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