303. Modern Classics
From You Don’t Know Lit by You Don’t Know Lit
April 20, 2026 · 1h 10m · Episode 303
About this episode
This episode compares 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt and 'My Brilliant Friend' by Elena Ferrante.
The Secret History by Donna Tartt (1992) vs My Brilliant Friend (2011/2012) by Elena Ferrante
People in this episode
Host: You Don’t Know Lit
Topics covered
- modern classics
- literature
- book comparison
- fiction
- author analysis
Keywords
- modern classics
- Donna Tartt
- Elena Ferrante
- The Secret History
- My Brilliant Friend
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Secret History, My Brilliant Friend
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