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The Paris Review

S2E3 | Memory, Rich Memory (with Dylan Thomas, Salman Rushdie, Sharon Olds, Alexandra Kleeman, Devendra Banhart, and Paulé Bártón)

Nov 6, 2019
Salman Rushdie reads an apologetic letter by Dylan Thomas. Sharon Olds identifies "The Solution" to America's problems. Alexandra Kleeman reads a haunting story. Devendra Banhart reads the little-known legend of "The Woe Shirt" by Paulé Bártón.
45:07

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  • Dylan Thomas expresses deep remorse and longing for forgiveness in a letter to his publisher.
  • Sharon Olds humorously presents a scientific approach to relationships, revealing the complexities of human desires.

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Dylan Thomas expresses remorse and seeks forgiveness in a heartfelt letter.

In this podcast episode, a letter written by Dylan Thomas to his publisher, Marguerite Kaitani, is read by Salman Rushdie. The letter, written in 1952, is filled with Thomas's deep remorse for his silence and broken promises. He expresses his shame for not explaining the reasons behind his inability to finish his work and blames his procrastination. Despite feeling unworthy of forgiveness, Thomas admits to his longing for warm words and hopes to regain Kaitani's trust.

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