054: “Items Awaiting Protective Enclosure” by Téa Obreht

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In this episode, we discuss “Items Awaiting Protective Enclosure” by Téa Obreht. What can we say about a cli-fi (climate-fiction) story told with a second person point of view? How is such an intricate near-future setting realized so swiftly? How does the structure of the story reflect the emotional journey? How can we create connections between different parts of a story? How can language be so beautiful and evocative? How can so much be going on in such a simple story?

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