Books of Some Substance

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

Jun 13, 2020
Explore the complex plot and structure of 'Omensetter's Luck' by William H. Gass, a book set in a small town; delve into the mystery surrounding a death and the characterization of Omen Setter; analyze the book's unevenness and moments of brilliance; examine the clash of views between Omen's Setter and Pember; delve into themes of envy, madness, and existentialism; debate whether the book offers hope or is primarily bleak and nihilistic.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Analysis of 'Omensetter's Luck' by William H. Gass
02:27 • 4min
3
Analyzing a Key Event and the Structure of the Book
06:17 • 2min
4
The Backstory and Themes of 'Omensetter's Luck'
08:37 • 24min
5
Omen's Setter and the Fox: A Clash of Views
32:34 • 12min
6
Envy and Madness
44:25 • 7min
7
Exploring Existentialism and Nihilism in Literature
51:05 • 8min