The New Yorker: Fiction Rivka Galchen Reads Aleksandar Hemon
Jan 1, 2024
Acclaimed author Aleksandar Hemon joins host Rivka Galchen to discuss the use of inflection and emotion in short fiction. They also explore the significance of bees in Hemon's story and analyze the mix of truth and fiction in his writing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Use of Inflection and Emotion in Short Fiction
01:42 • 9min
The Artistry of Woodworking
11:04 • 31min
The Bees Part 1: Searching for Reality
42:25 • 10min
The Significance of Bees
52:22 • 4min
Discussion on the Grim Ending and Lack of Humor in the Mule Story
56:16 • 2min
Perception of truth and fiction in Aleksandar Hemon's story
57:57 • 9min