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The Work of William Gaddis with Steven Moore

Nov 15, 2023

Steven Moore, an American author and literary critic, discusses the work of novelist William Gaddis. Topics include the connection between Gaddis and James Joyce, their first meeting, the unfinished book Agape, Gaddis' view on success and audience, the absent father theme, recommended starting points for new readers, and Gaddis' association with postmodernism.

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William Gaddis aimed to critique American society, exposing its corruption and ethical flaws.

Gaddis' atheism influenced his critique of organized religion and exploration of absent father figures in his works.

Gaddis portrayed and criticized various systems like capitalism and education for their corruptive influences.

Deep dives

Stephen Moore's Personal Connection to Gaddis

Stephen Moore shares his personal connection to Gaddis and how he identified with the author's worldview and writing style.

Introduction

5min

The Connection Between William Gaddis' Work and James Joyce

2min

Engaging with the Work of Gattuses

26min

Exploring the Unfinished Book Agape and its Reflections on Writing

2min

The Writer's View on Success and Audience

1min

The Absent Father in William Gaddis' Novels

19min

Recommended starting point and navigating through complex structure

3min

William Gaddis and his association with postmodernism

6min

Steven Moore is an American author and literary critic. Best known as the primary authority on the novelist William Gaddis, he is the author of the two-volume study The Novel: An Alternative History. In this episode we discuss the work of William Gaddis. Moore's website: https://www.stevenmoore.info/

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The Work of William Gaddis with Steven Moore

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Stephen Moore's Personal Connection to Gaddis

Gaddis' Focus on American Society and its Faults

Gaddis' Views on Religion and Absent Father Figures

Gaddis' Use of Systems

Gaddis' Influence on Contemporary Writers

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