

Margaret Atwood Reads Mavis Gallant, Live
7 snips Nov 1, 2023
Margaret Atwood joins Deborah Treisman in a live podcast to read and discuss Mavis Gallant's 'Varieties of Exile'. They explore the emotional impact on Americans tied to Gaza, share anecdotes about meeting Mavis Gallant, discuss book condition and reading habits, explore the experiences of remittance men, reflect on Frank Cairns and his socialist beliefs, and delve into loss and forgetfulness in 'Varieties of Exile'. They also discuss Mavis Gallant's autobiographical stories and Lynette Muir's relationships with remittance men and Frank Cairns.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
A Conversation with Mavis Gallant
02:26 • 15min
A conversation about books and their condition
17:28 • 2min
The Life of a Remittance Man
19:12 • 15min
Reflections on Frank Cairns and Socialist Beliefs
33:52 • 22min
Exploring Loss and Forgetfulness in 'Varieties of Exile'
55:24 • 4min
Mavis Gallant's Autobiographical Stories and a Fake Adultery Scene
59:43 • 2min
Lynette Mure's Relationships with Remittance Men and Frank Cairns
01:02:12 • 19min