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‘The Great American Novels’, according to ‘The Atlantic’
FromMeet the Writers
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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
In 1868 writer John William DeForest introduced the idea of the ‘great American novel’ – a work that succeeded in ‘the task of painting the American soul’. Now, the editors of ‘The Atlantic’ have published a list that offers a wider, deeper and weirder take on the idea. Author and senior editor Gal Beckerman talks us through the 136 books chosen by the magazine. He tells us about the fascinating selection process and how ‘The Atlantic’ is returning to its founding principles and defending democratic values. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Apr 28, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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