The New Yorker: The Writer's Voice - New Fiction from The New Yorker Rivka Galchen Reads “Crown Heights North”
Dec 25, 2023
Author Rivka Galchen reads her story 'Crown Heights North,' exploring themes of vulnerability, connection, routine, mortality, and unexpected encounters. The story follows a man reflecting on life, love, and the vibrant community around him while jogging, offering a complex and lively picture of his experiences.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Reflections of a Dead Man Running in the Neighborhood Park
02:15 • 10min
Exploration of Routine, Mortality, and Unexpected Encounters
12:01 • 7min
Reflections on life, struggle, and faith from a man nearing death
19:08 • 5min
Exploration of a Fiction Story and New Yorker Podcasts
24:37 • 2min