The Re-re-read: Craft Talks on Classic Literature
A fiction writer and recovering academic seeks craft lessons in classic literature. All works are in the public domain and available on https://www.gutenberg.org. The talks are 5-10 minutes, perfect for today's on-the-go author. Earlier and even more pedantic versions of these talks are available on my blog, swerveandvanish.blogspot.com.
The podcast is currently on hiatus, but please enjoy the archived episodes!
The Re-re-read: Craft Talks on Classic Literature
The Brothers Karamazov: On Killing Your Darlings and Letting Them Rot
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Just as The Brothers Karamazov is becoming a truly exciting psychological mystery, Dostoevsky takes us on a long detour into the life of a seemingly minor character. Did Dostoevsky really need an editor? Or does this digression turn out to enlarge the story in multiple ways? (Hint: the latter.)
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