The Radiance of the King with Frank Wynne

Episode 5 February 20, 2024 01:33:09
The Radiance of the King with Frank Wynne
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The Radiance of the King with Frank Wynne

Feb 20 2024 | 01:33:09

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Show Notes

Writer and translator Frank Wynne joins us to discuss The Radiance of the King written by Camara Laye and translated from French by James Kirkup. We talk about the book's hilarious absurdity, reversal of Western tropes, and mysterious ending.

Read more about our guest's work here: https://www.terribleman.com/

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