Episode 243: “Murder Must Advertise” by Dorothy Sayers, Ch. 6-11
The Literary Life Podcast
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The Art of Detective Fiction and Its Comfort
This chapter explores the character development and social atmosphere in Dorothy Sayers' detective novels, emphasizing her unique talent for dialogue and world-building. The speakers discuss the revitalizing nature of revisiting these literary works and the challenges of finding audiobooks, promoting the immersive experience of physical texts. Additionally, they reflect on the complexities of authors' relationships with their own work, comparing popular opinion with personal preferences, while connecting the rise of detective fiction to the societal changes post-World War I.
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