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52 - William H. Gass' Omensetter's Luck Examined

Books of Some Substance

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Omen's Setter and the Fox: A Clash of Views

The hosts analyze a scene in the book 'Omensetter's Luck' where Omen's setter wants to let nature take its course with a trapped fox, but another character, Pember, decides to kill it. They discuss the significance of Omen's setter's behavior and worldview, contrasting it with Ferber's jealousy. The conversation explores themes of goodness, freedom from guilt, and the possibility of maintaining luck.

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