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Premium Episode 70 - Bolaño’s Distant Star, or, It Takes a Poet to Catch a Poet, feat. Dani and Rodolfo

Programmed to Chill

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Exploring Guilt, Poetry Workshops, and Dark Obsessions in Bolaño's Texts

This chapter delves into the theme of guilt in Bolaño's texts, survivor's guilt felt by Chileans, and the search for missing individuals. It discusses the character of Carlos Vida, a potential serial killer engaging in poetry workshops, examining his demeanor, poetry, and possible motives. The conversation touches on the portrayal of serial killers in poetry workshops, character development, anti-fascist themes, and comparisons between scenes from a short story and their adaptations.

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