The Lily in the Valley with Peter Bush

Episode 21 November 07, 2024 00:49:10
The Lily in the Valley with Peter Bush
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The Lily in the Valley with Peter Bush

Nov 07 2024 | 00:49:10

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Show Notes

Peter Bush joins us to discuss his translation of Honoré de Balzac's The Lily in the Valley. We talk about the novel's unique place in the Human Comedy, its surprisingly modern ending, and the challenges of recreating Balzac's language in English.

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