The New Yorker: Fiction Lydia Davis Reads Robert Gorham Davis
Nov 2, 2015
Lydia Davis reads and discusses her father Robert Gorham Davis's story 'Then We'll Set It Right.' They explore themes of children with guns and manliness in the story, discuss the author's role as a father, analyze the controversial actions of the protagonist, and reflect on the author's regrets and writing style. They also discuss the potential use of the author's unpublished novel for biographical material.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Story of Lawrence Purvis and the 'Powderhouse Gang'
04:15 • 2min
A Father's Reminder
06:10 • 20min
A Father's Attempt to Console His Sobbing Son
25:44 • 3min
Exploring Themes and Relevance
29:05 • 10min
Analyzing Lawrence's Actions and Reflecting on the Author's Writing
39:24 • 6min