Teaser: Big Fiction with Dan Sinykin
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In this enlightening conversation, we talk to scholar Dan Sinykin about his book Big Fiction, which details the rise of conglomeration in American publishing and its impact on the kind of fiction that gets written, released, and acclaimed. We were delighted to hear his insights into the founding of the New York Review of Books, Renata Adler and Elizabeth Hardwick's use of autofiction, and the current spate of literature in translation. To listen to the full episode, head over to our Patreon page and subscribe: patreon.com/user?u=84429384
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