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A literary-inclined release from the publishers of Indirect Books. Subscribe for conversations with authors, editorial talks, and other book-type discussions.Updated at certain times.
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Explores themes of literature, publishing industry insights, and author journeys with episodes like 'Filling Yourself With Language: In Conversation with Michael Nath', delving into topics such as literary ancestry and influences on writing, while also showcasing discussions around upcoming book releases and editorial perspectives.
A literary-inclined release from the publishers of Indirect Books. Subscribe for conversations with authors, editorial talks, critical deep dives, and other book-type discussions.
Updated at certain times.
Suddenly Elizabeth stepped forward and most competently boarded the omnibus, in front of everybody.
This episode is the first in our series on Mrs Dalloway, for the 100th anniversary of its publication.
In this episode, we talk somewhat generally about the novel, getting into Woolf’s style and narrational mode, and how she manages to create a sense of her book being “lived-in.” What’s really interesting about MRSD, (well, one of the many, many things), is how scenic it is. Literally: the novel is almost entirely scene. This creates a sense of it being “shot in one continuous take,” to use a cinematic comparison, and deepens the feeling of life at its core. This universality, I think, gives MRSD its remarkable staying power.
This series will continue over the rest of the year, looking at other texts, taking a deeper dive into MRSD itself, and having a guest or two on to discuss. It’s my favorite book and I really enjoyed recording this one; an excellent way to spend Halloween.
Stay tuned for the Substack post with complete show notes next week, and in the meantime check out everything happening at the journal and the press and, of course—stay critical.
Merci !
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