Readings of excerpts and critical analysis. Narrated by Dana Gioia ; Susan Balée, Pico Iyer, Bret Lott, Aimee Mann, Marilynne Robinson, Jim White, Annette Bening, contributors.
Contents:
Radio program (28:59) -- Bonus tracks: The origin of the name Fingerbone ; Thoughts on "Housekeeping" as a first novel, and Marilynn Robinson's writing style ; The train crash, an excerpt with commentary ; The theme of abandonment, an excerpt with commentary ; The debate about Sylvie's sanity ; "Housekeeping's" haunted atmosphere, Biblical undercurrents, and the spiritual presence of water ; The visit to the abandoned homestead, an excerpt with commentary ; Influence of 19th century literature on "Housekeeping" ; A soundtrack for "Housekeeping," "Goodnight, Irene."
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