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EPISODE · May 14, 2025 · 20 MIN

Ocean Vuong's New Novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness'

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt. Vuong will be speaking tonight at St. Joseph's University with Alexander Chee. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness.

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Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt. Vuong will be speaking tonight at St. Joseph's...

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