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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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- The podcast explores the themes of family, identity, and the preservation of cultural heritage in the story of a black family struggling to keep their land since emancipation.
- The father's belief in the deceptive nature of literature and movies, contrasting with his own writing as a form of storytelling and testimony, is a significant aspect discussed in the podcast.
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The Importance of Family and Identity
The podcast episode delves into the story of a black family struggling to keep their land since emancipation. It explores the themes of family, identity, and the preservation of cultural heritage.
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