Desperately Seeking Sebald
The Harper’s Podcast
Exploring Time and Historical Anxiety in Literature
This chapter explores the literary techniques of a writer who skillfully manipulates time and historical consciousness. The discussion highlights the tension between modern societal issues and the desire to escape into the past, using locations like McDonald's to frame deeper cultural anxieties.
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