This chapter delves into F. Scott Fitzgerald's life and literary impact, highlighting a postcard that triggers reflections on his struggles and creativity. The discussion ties Fitzgerald's experiences with class and identity to the speakers' own writing journeys, emphasizing the pervasive themes of shame and societal influence in their narratives.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author Elizabeth Strout joins Isy Suttie to discuss the third book in her Lucy Barton series, ‘Oh, William!’.
Using objects like a ring gifted to her by a great aunt and a postcard of the writer F. Scott Fitzgerald as a starting point, Strout muses on the almost mystical process that allows her to inhabit the characters she creates, her preoccupation with class and the shame that so often sits alongside it, and the epiphany that came to her on the comedy stage. #PenguinPodcast
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