
The Book Club: Percival Everett
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Exploring Humor and Dark Themes in Storytelling
The chapter discusses the use of humor in storytelling, drawing parallels to Mark Twain's approach and how it can engage readers amidst dark themes. The guest author reflects on their writing style, emphasizing a deep exploration of storytelling and the essence of nonsense to provoke thought. It delves into writing as a tool to amplify agency rather than granting agency itself.
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