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The Elusive Promise of the First Person

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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The hosts celebrate the New Year by exploring the literary technique of first-person narration, highlighting its significance across different mediums. They discuss its historical roots and share personal reflections on notable successes and failures in first-person storytelling.

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