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Every book Domenico Starnone recommended on podcasts
Key facts
- Domenico Starnone has recommended or discussed 4 books on podcasts, as of March 24, 2017.
- Domenico Starnone has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of March 24, 2017.
- Those books came up in 1 episode, as of March 24, 2017.
- The 2 books Domenico Starnone has mentioned in the most episodes, not counting Domenico Starnone's own, as of March 24, 2017: Anna Karenina and Madame Bovary.
- The latest episode with a book mention from Domenico Starnone aired on March 24, 2017.
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Domenico Starnone is an acclaimed author who visits literary programs like The Book Review to discuss the thematic underpinnings, structural choices, and interconnected nature of his fiction. During his interview, Starnone closely examined his novels 'Ties' and 'The House on Via Gemito', exploring how both works delve deeply into the complexities of family dynamics while maintaining an intimate connection with his broader literary output. He described the specific structural approach he utilized in 'Ties', noting how the authorial presence operates more invisibly compared to his other works. To contextualize his artistic choices and character studies, Starnone drew parallels between classic masterpieces of world literature, specifically linking Leo Tolstoy's 'Anna Karenina' and Gustave Flaubert's 'Madame Bovary' to highlight the striking similarities shared between their tragic protagonists. Through these reflections, Starnone demonstrates a profound awareness of narrative traditions, using classical comparisons to illuminate his own exploration of domestic tension, betrayal, and the enduring emotional architecture of family relationships.
Books recommended by Domenico Starnone
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Ties
Ties by Domenico Starnone is an intimate novel exploring the complex dynamics of family life, marital breakdown, and long-term commitments.
Discussed“TI is a book about family and it is connected intimately with another book via Jito”
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Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy is a monumental masterpiece of nineteenth-century literature exploring themes of love, family, societal hypocrisy, and tragic fate.
Discussed“Anna kenina and Madame boy have many many similarities at the same time”
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Madame Bovary
Gustave Flaubert's classic 19th-century novel tells the tragic story of Emma Bovary, a provincial doctor's wife who engages in extramarital affairs to escape the banalities of her daily life.
Discussed“Anna kenina and Madame boy have many many similarities at the same time”
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The House on Via Gemito
Discussed“TI is a book about family and it is connected intimately with another book via Jito”
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Books Domenico Starnone wrote
Appearances
| Episode | Podcast | Date | Books |
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| 'Ties' to Ferrante? | The Book Review | 2017-03-24 | 5 |