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Saunders released a new book at the start of the year which I've been meaning to pick up: titled A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Mas
by 50 5y ago
Saunders released a new book at the start of the year which I've been meaning to pick up: titled A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life[1], it's like a creative writing class centered around the Russian short story taught by Saunders.
1. https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53487237-a-swim-in-a-pond-in-the-rain https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/53487237-a-swim-in-a-...
- nnlsoccer 5y agoDefinitely pick it up. One of the more unexpectedly profound books I’ve ever read. His tactics for dissecting stories are relevant far beyond just writing. He also somehow manages to hit the right tone while exploring the short stories, engaging the reader on complex topics while simultaneously not becoming boring or pedantic
- maroonblazer 5y agoDo I need to first read the Russian short stories before picking up the Saunders book?