About this episode

The episode features a discussion about Jonathan Franzen's novel 'The Corrections' with guest Rob Harvilla, exploring its themes and controversies.

Jeff and Rebecca are joined by Rob Harvilla, host of 60 Songs That Explain the '90s: The 2000s, for a conversation about Jonathan Franzen's award-winning breakout novel. They discuss Franzen's singular blend of Midwestern sensibility and postmodern satire, the Oprah controversy that made him a household name, why he continues to be a lightning rod in literary circles, and how The Corrections became one of the most underrated Great American Novels of the 21st Century. Subscribe to our free newsletter, and become a member for access to early, ad-free listening and bonus content. Follow Zero to Well-Read on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Email us: zerotowellread@bookriot.com Thank you to ThriftBooks for being the presenting sponsor of this season of Zero to Well-Read! Zero to Well-Read is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Go to quince.com/wellread for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada and the UK, too. Today's episode is sponsored by Vinted. Download the Vinted app for free to start selling with no seller fees, so…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jeff, Rebecca

Guest: Rob Harvilla

Topics covered

• literary analysis
• American literature
• postmodern satire
• Midwestern sensibility
• Oprah controversy

Keywords

• The Corrections
• Jonathan Franzen
• literary criticism
• Oprah
• Great American Novels
• postmodern literature
• Midwestern sensibility

Sponsors

ThriftBooks, Vinted

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Book Riot

Books & works: The Corrections

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