About this episode
The episode explores the themes of nostalgia and identity through a conversation with author William Lychack about his novel Cargill Falls.
Can we every truly 'go home again?' Can we ever revisit or recapture 'who we were' as kids? Join us for a conversation with author, William Lychack and his novel, Cargill Falls.
People in this episode
Guest: William Lychack
Topics covered
- nostalgia
- identity
- childhood
- literature
- fiction
Keywords
- going home
- recapturing childhood
- Cargill Falls
- identity
- nostalgia
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Cargill Falls
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