The Fragmented Self in Modern Liberalism (V.S. Naipaul, One Out of Many, 3) & Future Plans
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Laurie wraps up her discussion of VS Naipaul's short story One Out of Many, from In a Free State. The discussion centers around the various forms and impacts of liberal modernity and the dislocations it causes. Hillbilly Elegy bookclub is also briefly mentioned. … More The Fragmented Self in Modern Liberalism (V.S. Naipaul, One Out of Many, 3) & Future Plans
For more information about this book and where to buy it, as well as information about a series of talks I'll give on themes from the book, check out: https://pmaurin.org/2024/11/02/the-gap-in-gods-country-themes-discussion-with-laurie-johnson-coming-up/ … More Starting Monday Nov. 18: Gap in...
Published 11/16/24
In the context of wrapping up JD Vance's Hillbilly Elegy book club, Laurie talks about how she reads books without getting angry, even if she's not too happy with the authors. … More Hillbilly Elegy Bookclub Finale: How to Read Books Without Getting Angry
Published 11/09/24