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Alissa Wilkinson: Joan Didion and the American Dream Machine

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

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Joan Didion: Legacy and Grief

This chapter explores the enduring impact of Joan Didion's work, particularly following her death, and the author's personal journey in writing about her. It reflects on Didion's insights into grief, the evolution of American narratives, and the complexities of artistic recognition in a male-dominated literary landscape.

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