Episode 1233
Ocean Vuong's New Novel, 'The Emperor of Gladness'
Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness.
May 14, 202520m 8s
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Show Notes
Celebrated poet and author Ocean Vuong discusses his new novel, The Emperor of Gladness. It follows the relationship between a young man and an elderly woman who meet after the man's suicide attempt. Vuong will be speaking tonight at St. Joseph's University with Alexander Chee.
Topics
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