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The 12 Books of Christmas | Rachel Cusk on Art, Womanhood and Redefining Fiction

Intelligence Squared

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Exploring Catharsis and Emotional Discipline

This chapter examines the idea of catharsis through Merceau's character in Camus's 'L'Etranger', focusing on his rejection of emotional release. It challenges conventional views on trauma by emphasizing the importance of emotional discipline in navigating difficult experiences.

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