This week's episode explores the world of French-language literature. Alison James talks about literary movements, such as Oulipo. Kit Schluter discusses of the joys and sorrows of the translator. Adam Hocker sends word of new books, including finalists for the Albertine Prize.         Open Stacks is the official podcast of the Seminary Co-operative Bookstores.

This week's episode explores the world of French-language literature. Alison James talks about literary movements, such as Oulipo. Kit Schluter discusses of the joys and sorrows of the translator. Adam Hocker sends word of new books, including finalists for the Albertine Prize. Open Stacks is the official podcast of the Seminary Co-operative Bookstores.

This week's episode explores the world of French-language literature. Alison James talks about literary movements, such as Oulipo. Kit Schluter discusses of the joys and sorrows of the translator. Adam Hocker sends word of new books, including finalists for the Albertine Prize. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Open Stacks is the official podcast of the Seminary Co-operative Bookstores.

#39 In Search of French Lit: Alison James, Kit Schluter, and Adam Hocker

Open Stacks brings you conversations with scholars, poets, novelists and activists on subjects as eclectic as the books on our shelves, from under-the-radar debates in the academy to pressing contemporary social issues, and from bestselling works of fiction to avant-garde poetics. Recorded live at Chicago's Seminary Co-op Bookstores, Open Stacks invites listeners to sit in on the kind of candid discussions and lively debates made possible by the participation of readers in a public space, with the aim of expanding and encouraging a broader community of ideas. Turn up the volume, pull up a chair, and let's start a conversation.

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#39 In Search of French Lit: Alison James, Kit Schluter, and Adam Hocker

#39 In Search of French Lit: Alison James, Kit Schluter, and Adam Hocker