In the Café of Lost Youth with Adam Morgan
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Critic and journalist Adam Morgan joins us to talk about In the Cafe of Lost Youth written by Patrick Modiano and translated by Chris Clarke. We discuss the title's double meaning, recall the joys and sorrows of our own nocturnal wanderings, and nominate this book for sexiest NYRB Classic of all time. Also, we owe a massive thank you to John Hoekstra for composing our new theme music. Read more about Adam Morgan's work here: https://adam-stephen-morgan.com/ References:When Harry Met SallyJulie and JuliaThe Beginning of Spring by Penelope FitzgeraldBalcony in the Forest by Julien GracqWong Kar-waiLacombe, Lucien directed by Louis MalleBreathlessLove on the Left Bank by Ed Van Der Elsken 2666 by Roberto BolanoSatin Island by Tom McCarthyNon-Places: An Introduction to Supermodernity by Marc AugeLost Horizon by James HiltonJesse BallPedigree: A Memoir To purchase books covered on the show, please visit our digital bookshop at https://bookshop.org/shop/unburiedbooks. Buying them here helps to support the podcast.
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