The New Yorker: Fiction Sterling HolyWhiteMountain Reads Roberto Bolaño
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Feb 1, 2024 Sterling HolyWhiteMountain, Jones Lecturer at Stanford, reads and discusses Roberto Bolaño's 'Labyrinth.' The hosts explore Bolano's power in restoring faith in fiction writing. They delve into the intricacies of 'Labyrinth,' the interconnected lives of characters, and the photograph that inspired the story. The conversation also touches on the erotic nature of the narrative and the author's recursive structure.
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Rediscovering Fiction with Bolaño
- Sterling HolyWhiteMountain read Roberto Bolaño's work after feeling lost post-MFA.
- 2666 restored his faith in the beauty and mystery of fiction.
Z as Bolaño's Personal Avatar
- The character Z may represent Bolaño himself, expressing jealousy and resentment.
- This reveals Bolaño's personal feelings toward the literary world and those writers.
Labyrinthine Narrative Structure
- Bolaño's story blends imagination with real details from a photograph.
- This creates a labyrinthine structure reflecting relationships and a fragmented narrative flow.