PodLit #1: Lee Gutkind - Creative Nonfiction: A Movement, Not a Moment
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For PodLit's first podcast, Lee Gutkind, the godfather of creative nonfiction, refutes recent claims by publications such as the New York Times that the literary world is experiencing a creative nonfiction moment. By discussing the history and pioneers of the genre, as well as current nonfiction books, magazines and films, Lee reveals that creative nonfiction is a movement, not a moment. For more information about the genre and its signature journal, Creative Nonfiction, visit www.creativenonfiction.org or e-mail [email protected]. Please note: this is a large file and may take a few minutes to load.
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