Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont: The Final Chapters
Close Reads Podcast · David Kern, Heidi White, and Sean Johnson
September 10, 20241h 1m
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Show Notes
As we come to the end of Elizabeth Taylor’s novel, it’s time to discuss the degree to which the ending is tragic (vs. merely melancholy). Plus: what do we make of Ludo’s storyline, Mr. Osmond’s role in the final chapters, and the moral framework of the story. Happy listening!
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