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Tom McCarthy
Writer and artist, twice Booker-listed novelist and long-time LRB contributor, offering literary and theoretical analysis on novels such as Don Quixote.
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Dec 31, 2025
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What Don Quixote Knew
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Tom McCarthy, a renowned writer and artist known for his Booker-listed novels, dives deep into Cervantes' 'Don Quixote.' He explores the character’s unique perception of reality and the influence of literature on his madness. McCarthy discusses the modern implications of Quixote’s adventures and the ways in which media shapes perception, drawing parallels between Quixote’s delusions and contemporary society. They also reflect on narrative techniques, the clash of fantasy and reality, and how Quixote laid the groundwork for modern storytelling.
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