George Saunders

George Saunders

Author: The House of Literature October 11, 2020 Duration: 1:06:15

Is literature a political force? Yes, says George Saunders.

In this episode, he talks about Trump, civility and the public discourse of our time. On Kindness and Meanness. On form and revision. Voice, memory and empathy, and of course about the living and the dead.


Music by Kingocito and Sandra Kolstad. Artwork by Julius Vidarssønn Langhoff.


Be sure to check out our show notes for this episode, right here.


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Every other week, author Linn Ullmann sits down for a thoughtful and often surprising dialogue that begins with a book but rarely ends there. How To Proceed, from The House of Literature, is a series of conversations that explore the intricate links between a writer's creative process and the pressing questions of our time. These aren't standard interviews about plot and character; instead, Ullmann engages with some of the most compelling literary voices to discuss how they build their worlds on the page and how they interpret the one outside their window. Listeners are invited into a space where the craft of writing meets cultural observation, where the discussion might pivot from a specific sentence structure to the structure of society itself. This podcast lives in the rich intersection of arts and current events, offering a nuanced perspective that only deep, patient conversation can provide. It’s a chance to hear how thinkers and storytellers navigate their work and our shared moment, making each episode a unique exploration of how we create meaning.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 24

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