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The New Yorker: Fiction
Rachel Cusk Reads Marguerite Duras
May 1, 2024
Rachel Cusk, award-winning author, reads and discusses Marguerite Duras' unique short stories. They explore Duras' writing style evolution, themes of loss, injustice, and power dynamics in her works. The conversation delves into religion, dreams, and the emotional depth of Duras' characters, showcasing the complexity and artistry of both authors.
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- Rachel Cusk admires Duras's uncluttered writing style and its influence on her own creative process.
- The stories 'The Bible' and 'The Stolen Pigeons' explore themes of belief, power dynamics, authority, and familial relationships.
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Exploring the Influence of Marguerite Duras on Rachel Cusk
Rachel Cusk discusses how Marguerite Duras has been a significant writer for her, especially since moving to France. She admires Duras's uncluttered writing style, which has influenced her own creative process. Cusk appreciates Duras's way of expanding and building moments in time within narratives, which has impacted her latest book's development.
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