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Mentioned in 2 episodes
If on a winter's night a traveler
Book • 1979
Published in 1979, 'If on a winter's night a traveler' is a novel that blurs the lines between reader and narrative.
The story is told in a frame structure, where each chapter alternates between the reader's adventures in attempting to read a book and the beginnings of ten different novels, each in a distinct style and genre.
The narrative explores themes such as the subjectivity of meaning, the relationship between fiction and life, and the nature of reading itself.
The book is characterized by its metafictional elements, where the reader is directly addressed and becomes a part of the story, and it delves into the complexities of human relationships and the act of reading.
The story is told in a frame structure, where each chapter alternates between the reader's adventures in attempting to read a book and the beginnings of ten different novels, each in a distinct style and genre.
The narrative explores themes such as the subjectivity of meaning, the relationship between fiction and life, and the nature of reading itself.
The book is characterized by its metafictional elements, where the reader is directly addressed and becomes a part of the story, and it delves into the complexities of human relationships and the act of reading.
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Mentioned in 2 episodes
Mentioned by 
Ryan Holiday when discussing the value of rereading books and how our perspectives change over time.
Ryan Holiday when discussing the value of rereading books and how our perspectives change over time.
No Man Ever Reads The Same Book Twice | The Sphere of Choice
Genoemd door 
Maarten van Rossem als een voorbeeld van een auteur met een experimentele stijl die hij niet waardeert.
Maarten van Rossem als een voorbeeld van een auteur met een experimentele stijl die hij niet waardeert.
Beste historische films
Mentioned by Robin Houghton as a novel he is currently reading, highlighting its postmodern style and Oulipo influences.
Ponder | Poetry - with Dai George
Recommended by Joanna Robinson as a good example of magical realism.
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