Books and Authors
The Year in Fiction
Dec 25, 2023
Highlights of the year in fiction include a conversation with novelist Brett E. Stonelis, reflections on the impact of absent father figures, exploration of displacement and nostalgia by Alexander Hemmon, discussion on technology's impact on imagination and actions, exploration of Zaydi Smith's novel and episodic writing style, and a thank you with book recommendations.
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- Exploring the past through fiction allows authors to reflect on nostalgia, displacement, and lost completeness.
- Fiction serves as a counterbalance to technology, fostering imagination, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the human experience.
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Revisiting the Past: Nostalgia and Memory in Literature
During the podcast episode, several authors discussed their exploration of the past in their novels. Brett Easton Ellis's novel, The Shards, set in 1980s LA, reflects on nostalgia and the desire to revisit one's past. Alexander Hemon's book, The World and All That It Holds, follows characters displaced from their home and longing for a lost sense of completeness. Eleanor Catton's Burn and Wood grapples with concerns about technology and its impact on our imagination and humanity.
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