21min chapter

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Laura Wittman on Michel Tournier's Friday

Entitled Opinions (about Life and Literature)

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The Relationship Between Literature and Life

In this chapter, the host reflects on the connection between literature and life, discussing the deconstructionist perspective from the 80s and the importance of literature being tied to life. The guest, Laura Whitman, shares her journey studying and teaching literature, agreeing with Samuel Johnson's statement about the purpose of literature.

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