9min chapter

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Rivka Galchen Reads Aleksandar Hemon

The New Yorker: Fiction

CHAPTER

The Use of Inflection and Emotion in Short Fiction

The speakers discuss the importance of inflection and different words in authors' works, highlighting the significance of emotion and sincerity in short fiction. They explore a specific story narrated by a Bosnian immigrant, emphasizing its elements of tragedy and comedy.

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