Darconville’s Cat by Alexander Theroux

A discussion of the many strengths and minute peccadillos in Theroux’s enormous novel.

0:00 Introduction
4:29 Summary
7:19 Theroux’s Wit
9:05 Discourse on Love
13:19 Discourse on Language
16:39 Dr. Crucifer & Isabel
20:12 Recommended if you like

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