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The New Yorker: Fiction

Greg Jackson Reads Jennifer Egan

Mar 1, 2024
Greg Jackson reads and discusses Jennifer Egan's 'Safari,' exploring narrative depth, family dynamics on a safari trip, rising tensions, intricate relationships, power struggles, character development, and life transitions.
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  • Jennifer Egan intricately unites themes and characters for impactful storytelling.
  • Exploration of structural dynamics in relationships like mate disapproval and its impact.

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A Film Nominated for the Oscars

A New Yorker film, 'Night of Fortune,' is an Oscar nominee for Best Live Action Short Film. The film revolves around two men who form a unique bond in an unexpected location, a morgue, blending comic and dramatic elements.

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