What Do We Do with the Art of Monsters? with Claire Dederer

Update: 2023-08-28

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Claire Dederer talks about her new book, "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma," a blend of cultural criticism and memoir in which she thinks deeply about the work of great artists who were also horrible people.

Recorded July 24, 2023.

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LINKS

Claire's new book,"Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma"

https://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Fans-Dilemma-Claire-Dederer/dp/0525655115

Claire's 2017 essay, "What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?"

https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2017/11/20/art-monstrous-men/

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What Do We Do with the Art of Monsters? with Claire Dederer

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What Do We Do with the Art of Monsters? with Claire Dederer

What Do We Do with the Art of Monsters? with Claire Dederer