About this episode
The episode explores the nature of reading and the insights gained from marginal notes, featuring an interview with Peter Orner.
What makes a good reader? What are the actual notes in the margin worth remembering? What perspective does life on the margins bring? Will Peter Orner have answers for us?
People in this episode
Guest: Peter Orner
Topics covered
- reading
- literature
- marginalia
- perspective
- interview
Keywords
- good reader
- notes in the margin
- life on the margins
- perspective
- Peter Orner
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