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EPISODE · Feb 4, 2025 · 6 MIN

I, Libertine

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Victor Varnado, KSN, and Rachel Teichman, LMSW, uncover the fascinating story behind I, Libertine, a novel that started as an elaborate literary hoax. What began as a joke on the publishing industry turned into a real book, co-written by sci-fi legend Theodore Sturgeon. Learn how a late-night radio prank spiraled into a full-fledged literary phenomenon. Tune in for a tale of deception, satire, and unexpected success! Full Wikipedia here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Libertine Subscribe to our new newsletter, WikiWeekly at https://newsletter.wikilisten.com/ for a fun fact every week to feel smart and impress your friends, and MORE! https://www.patreon.com/wikilistenpodcast Find us on social media! https://www.facebook.com/WikiListen Instagram @WikiListen Twitter @Wiki_Listen Youtube Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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