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Yiyun Li Reads William Trevor

The New Yorker: Fiction

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The Quiet Devastation in William Trevor's Storytelling

This chapter delves into the nuanced literary legacy of William Trevor, highlighting how his understated storytelling reveals profound emotional truths. It also reflects on Trevor's self-proclaimed role as a 'God perturber' and the underlying violence present in his narratives.

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