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140. Martin Amis (writer) – The Spooky Art

Think Again - a Big Think Podcast

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Exploring Morality and Novels

This chapter discusses the significance of morality in novels, highlighting how a lack of moral values can lead to failure, and how writing itself can be considered a moral act. The speakers compare Charles Dickens' treatment of ill-doers in his novels to the gothic convention, and contrast the moral approach in the novella 'Enchanta' with that of 'l'elite'.

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