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Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own

Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark


Jennifer Egan Writes to Experience a Life Outside Her Own

FromAmerican Masters: Creative Spark

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Mar 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

A compelling novel can transport us into worlds unknown. Novelist Jennifer Egan has mastered this inventiveness of fiction with her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, "A Visit from the Goon Squad," and in her newest book,"The Candy House." In this episode, Egan breaks down her writing process behind "Lulu the Spy, 2032," a chapter from "The Candy House." She pulls from life experiences to deftly forge playful and imaginative stories that bend the formal limits of the novel. Ultimately, she reminds us why writing still matters, maybe more than ever before.
Released:
Mar 23, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (75)

How do today’s masters create their art? American Masters: Creative Spark presents narrative interviews that go in-depth with an iconic artist about the creation of a single work. Each episode offers a unique window into the world of art and the creative process of artists and cultural icons across a wide range of disciplines, from music and comedy to poetry and film. Explore more at www.pbs.org/creativespark