26. Romantic Comedy

Episode 26 of the Literary Connections podcast, hosted by James Earle, titled "26. Romantic Comedy" was published on August 20, 2023 and runs 44 minutes.

August 20, 2023 ·44m · Literary Connections

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James and Melissa discuss Curtis Sittenfeld’s Romantic Comedy through themes of identity, author credibility, and, unfortunately, the Manosphere. Join us next month when we read Yellowface by R. F. Kuang.

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James and Melissa discuss Curtis Sittenfeld’s Romantic Comedy through themes of identity, author credibility, and, unfortunately, the Manosphere.

Join us next month when we read Yellowface by R. F. Kuang.

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