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In Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders delivers a profoundly imaginative and deeply moving story set in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s son Willie’s death. Combining historical fact with a chorus of ghostly voices, Saunders creates a surreal exploration of grief, love, and the human condition. This episode delves into Saunders’s unique narrative style, examining how this poignant tale of loss and hope transcends time and reality.
In Lincoln in the Bardo, George Saunders delivers a profoundly imaginative and deeply moving story set in the aftermath of Abraham Lincoln’s son Willie’s death. Combining historical fact with a chorus of ghostly voices, Saunders creates a surreal exploration of grief, love, and the human condition. This episode delves into Saunders’s unique narrative style, examining how this poignant tale of loss and hope transcends time and reality.