John McMurtrie

Join John McMurtrie, editor at McSweeney's and former books editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, as he discusses his book *Literary Journeys*. They delve into Claude McKay's magical poem 'The Snow Fairy', intertwining travel and beauty. McMurtrie shares insights into selecting diverse global voices for anthologies, illustrating how literature enriches our understanding of different cultures. The conversation also explores the role of maps in shaping literary journeys and the emotional depths of characters embarking on both whimsical and tragic quests.