So this episode is a bit unusual for a variety of reasons. First of all, it’s with a good friend of mine – novelist Arthur Larrue. As you might have guessed from his name, though, Arthur Larrue is French and this entire interview is conducted in French. So unless you speak French, or are trying to test your linguistic abilities, this episode might not be the one for you. However, if you are a fellow Francophone, join me for a lively and insightful chat with an author who has navigated both the clandestine world of anarchist squats in Saint-Petersburg and the literary splendor of Russian novels. From the whiskey-fueled brilliance of Faulkner to the modernist zest of Apollinaire, and the revolutionary writings of Jean-Patrick Manchette, this episode is a whirlwind tour through the minds and lives of literary greats. Tune in for a fun and thought-provoking discussion – and if not, see you next time instead.

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