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116: “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut
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24 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2023
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If you enjoyed this episode, consider joining our Patreon. Your support helps us keep the show running. Find out more at http://www.patreon.com/whyisthisgoodpodcast In this episode, we discuss “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut. What can we learn from this classic of speculative fiction? How does its cartoonishness impact its humanity? How important is it for fiction […]
Released:
Nov 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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