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Kaveh Akbar Finds Meaning in Martyrdom
Manage episode 397513608 series 3347513
Kaveh Akbar weighs every word that he writes. An accomplished and published poet, any reader can tell that he understands the undeniable power of language with his first novel, called Martyr! Engaging, funny, fascinating and downright beautiful, Martyr! grabs your attention by the lapels and won’t let go. Read the book and listen to our podcast to hear how Kaveh creates his unforgettable work.
Books mentioned in this week's episode:
- Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar
- Portrait of the Alcoholic by Kaveh Akbar
- Calling a Wolf a Wolf by Kaveh Akbar
- Pilgrim Bell: Poems by Kaveh Akbar
- Matrix by Lauren Groff
- Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
- Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
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130 episoder
Manage episode 397513608 series 3347513
Kaveh Akbar weighs every word that he writes. An accomplished and published poet, any reader can tell that he understands the undeniable power of language with his first novel, called Martyr! Engaging, funny, fascinating and downright beautiful, Martyr! grabs your attention by the lapels and won’t let go. Read the book and listen to our podcast to hear how Kaveh creates his unforgettable work.
Books mentioned in this week's episode:
- Martyr! By Kaveh Akbar
- Portrait of the Alcoholic by Kaveh Akbar
- Calling a Wolf a Wolf by Kaveh Akbar
- Pilgrim Bell: Poems by Kaveh Akbar
- Matrix by Lauren Groff
- Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
- Let Us Descend by Jesmyn Ward
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
130 episoder
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