TMR 31.7: "Morgenstern or Mohrenfern or Whatever" [The Life and Adventures of Trobadora Beatrice]

This week, Brian, Kaija, and Chad talk about the unknown world of references Morgner is playing with, picaresque novels, the joys of writing tedious prose, the American healthcare system, and Beatrice’s fate.

This week’s music is “Out of This Place” by Car Seat Headrest.

Next week: We finish this!

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