Podcast appearances and mentions of William H Gass

In this episode, we look ahead to 2026, not with resolutions or reading quotas, but with curiosity about what we're drawn to next. We talk about a handful of upcoming releases we're excited for, and then share some longer, looser reading plans for the year ahead, including big novels, rereads, and ongoing projects we're hoping to live with slowly.Along the way, we acknowledge the heaviness many people are feeling right now and talk about why reading, conversation, and community continue to matter. Whether you're planning your own reading year or just looking for company, we're glad you're here.2026 Novella Book ClubWe have announced the four novellas we will be reading for The Mookse and Gripes Novella Book Club in 2026!* January: Daisy Miller, by Henry James* April: An Episode in the Life of a Landscape Painter, by César Aira* July: The Hour of the Star, by Clarice Lispector* September: Prelude, by Katherine MansfieldDiscussions will be hosted at The Mookse and the Gripes Discord (see below!).We've got some fantastic author-focused episodes lined up for the foreseeable future, and we want to give you plenty of time to dive in if you'd like to read along with us. These episodes come around every ten episodes, and with our bi-weekly release schedule, you'll have a few months to get ready for each. Here's what we have in store:* Episode 125: Flannery O'Connor* Episode 135: William Faulkner* Episode 145: Elizabeth Taylor* Episode 155: Naguib MahfouzThere's no rush—take your time, and grab a book (or two, or three) so you're prepared for these as they come!ShownotesUpcoming Releases Mentioned* Vigil, by George Saunders* Now I Surrender, by Álvaro Enrigue, translated by Natasha Wimmer* The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary, by Terry Tempest Williams* Vilhelm's Room, by Tove Ditlevsen, translated by Jennifer Russell & Sophia Hersi Smith* The Beginnings, by Antonio Moresco, translated by Max Lawton* Theodorus, by Mircea Cărtărescu* Five, by César Aira, translated by Chris Andrews* Ada, by Mark HaberReading Projects & Plans Discussed* The NYRB Classics Big Books project* Currently reading: Bomarzo, by Manuel Mujica Láinez, translated by Gregory Rabassa* On deck: Effingers, by Gabriele Tergit, translated by Sophie Duvernoy* Reading Pilgrimage (Dorothy Richardson's Pilgrimage)* Monthly conversations and resources; videos posted online as a long-term archive by Brad Bigelow* The website* Shakespeare! Up next: King Lear* Trevor's 2026 “in the mix” authors/projects:* Henry James (next up The Ambassadors)* Charles Dickens (Everyman editions; weighing Bleak House vs. other Christmas gifts)* Émile Zola (returning to the Rougon-Macquart project)* Virginia Woolf journals + moving toward Mrs Dalloway* NYRB Women readalong with Kim McNeil (starting with Lolly Willowes)* Library book club (next up: Loved and Missed, by Susie Boyt)* Paul's year-long/slow-burn plans:* Pilgrimage alongside the community project* Continuing Flannery O'Connor and Cormac McCarthy* Deeper into Mircea Cărtărescu, William H. Gass, and Clarice Lispector* Potential Big Classics like The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas and Vanity Fair, by William Makepeace Thackeray* Bookstore book club focus on translated fiction/small presses* Taiwan Travelogue, by Yang Shuangzi, translated by Lin King* Time Shelter, by Georgi Gospodinov, translated by Angela Rodel* Woman Running in the Mountains, by Yūko Tsushima, translated by Geraldine HarcourtBooks Also Mentioned* In Search of Lost Time, by Marcel Proust* The Magic Mountain, by Thomas Mann* The Comfort of Crows: A Backyard Year, by Margaret Renkl* The Land in Winter, by Andrew MillerJoin the Mookse and the Gripes on DiscordWant to share your thoughts on these upcoming authors or anything else we're discussing? Join us over on Discord! It's the perfect place to dive deeper into the conversation—whether you're reading along with our author-focused episodes or just want to chat about the books that are on your mind.We're also just now in the first novella book club of 2026, where we're reading Daisy Miller, by Henry James. It's a fantastic book, and we'd love to have you join the discussion. It's a great space to engage with fellow listeners, share your insights, and discover new perspectives on the books you're reading.The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast is a bookish conversation hosted by Paul and Trevor. Every other week, we explore a bookish topic and celebrate our love of reading. We're glad you're here, and we hope you'll continue to join us on this literary journey!A huge thank you to those who help make this podcast possible! If you'd like to support us, you can do so via Substack or Patreon. Subscribers receive access to periodic bonus episodes and early access to all new episodes. 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Hay gente que es infierno y vuelve a los demás infierno. Quizás escribir sobre ello es una forma de lucha contra ello, quizá si has estado en Auschwitz hay que escribir sobre ello, o si tu padrastro te violó de forma continuada desde que tenías seis años también tienes que escribir sobre ello. Eso es lo que ha hecho Neige Sinno, la escritora francesa que publica 'Triste tigre', un libro de no ficción descarnado y al mismo tiempo plenamente literario sobre aquella terrible experiencia. Seguimos hablando de experiencias que se trasladan a la literatura con 'Un silencio lleno de murmullos' de Gioconda Belli donde está muy presente la experiencia de exilio de la escritora nicaragüense. Laura Fernández nos lleva esta tarde a su rincón del mundo para hablarnos del escritor William H. Gass, su 'Sonata carteriana' y otros relatos, y también de la serie 'The curse'. Terminamos el paseo en Sitges porque empieza su festival de cine fantástico y allí está Conxita Casanovas para contarnos qué se viene estos días en Cataluña. Escuchar audio

Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass is considered a pioneering work in postmodern American literature, but did you know that the novel almost never came to be because the original manuscript was stolen? In this episode, we discuss Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass, and all of its quirks, oddities, and genius. Whether you're a William Gass fan or are only vaguely aware of Omensetter's Luck, I think you'll enjoy this podcast! Books mentioned in the podcast Omensetter's Luck https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780141... The Invention of Morel Adolfo Bioy Casares https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590... Marshland Otohiko Kaga https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781628... The Dying grass William T. Vollmann https://amzn.to/3AzLtpC Yellow Bird Sierra Crane Murdoch https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780399... Killers of the Flower Moon David Grann https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780307... To Hell with Cronje Ingrid Winterbach https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781934... Che Guevara: A revolutionary life Jon Lee Anderson https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780802... Gravity's Rainbow Thomas Pynchon https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143... The Recognitions William Gaddis https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681... In the Heart of the Heart of the Country William H. Gass https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590... Ulysses James Joyce https://amzn.to/4dO3grH Finnegans Wake James Joyce https://amzn.to/46LaLxf The Tunnel William H. Gass (good luck lol) Stoner John Williams https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781590... Death in Spring Merce Rodoreda https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781940... Winter in Sokcho Elisa Shua Dusapin https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781948... Pachinko Parlor Elisa Shua Dusapin https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781948... Same Bed Different Dreams Ed Park https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780812... Join the Life on Books mailing list to stay up to date on all of our latest book giveaways, projects, and more! https://linktw.in/BRYAnVh Want to read one book from every country? Check out our resource online: https://linktw.in/Zeolty Want to know my all time favorite books? Click the link below! https://bookshop.org/shop/lifeonbooks Follow me on Instagram:   / alifeonbooks   Follow Andy on Instagram   / metafictional.meathead   This video was created with: Sony A7IV https://amzn.to/3WGit8i Sigma 24-70 https://amzn.to/3yjDPis Aputure 300X https://amzn.to/4fnxwv0 Aputure Light Dome https://amzn.to/3WptlGk Rode Wireless Mics https://amzn.to/3YpavBW Shure SM7B https://amzn.to/46vyQbk

These are, without a doubt, the best short books ever written! In our opinion. We all love the feeling of accomplishment when you finish a huge 1,000 tome, but honestly, sometimes you just want to rip through a book without feeling like it's dragging on forever! That's why there's short books and novellas! In this episode Andy and I break down our favorite short books and what we love about them. While many new authors today may be writing short novels because they take less time to write, and people have shorter and shorter attention spans, writing a thought provoking and memorable short book can be tough. Consider that the author has fewer pages to pack their narrative punch. So if you're looking for a great short book, consider one of the books on this list! And if you want to support the show, consider buying a book through one of the links below! Solenoid Mircea Cartarescu https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781646... Fatal John Lescroart https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781501... Blinding Mircea Caratarescu https://amzn.to/3YiUUnx Marshland Otohiko Kaga https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781628... Gravity's Rainbow Thomas Pynchon https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143... Fury Clyo Mendoza https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781644... The Good Earth Pearl S Buck https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781982... $100M Offers Alex Hormozi https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781737... Murder of Frogs Don Carpenter https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780486... Fridays at Enrico's Don carpenter https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781619... American Gods Neil Gaiman https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780062... Gates of Fire Steven Pressfield https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780553... 100 years of solitude Gabriel Garcia Marquez https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781417... The Hobbit JRR Tolkien https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780618... Count of Monte Cristo Alexandre Dumas https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780140... World war Z Max Brooks https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780307... A fever in the Heartland Timothy Egan https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780735... Same Bed Different Dreams Ed Park https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780812... JR William Gaddis https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781681... Infinite Jest David Foster Wallace https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780316... Lookout Cartridge Joseph McElroy https://amzn.to/4f0MgQf Fundamentals of Sports Training L. Matveyev Catch 22 Joseph Heller https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781451... America and the Cult of the Cactus Boots: a diagnostic Phillip Freedenburg You bright and Risen Angels William T. Vollmann https://amzn.to/3VYpQqd Hurricane Season Fernanda Melchor https://amzn.to/3WksUhR This Other Eden Paul Harding https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9781324... Enon Paul Harding https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780812... Cannery Row John Steinbeck https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780140... The Pearl John Steinbeck https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780140... The Master and Margarita Mikhail Bulgakov https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780143... Between the world and me Ta-Nahisi Coates https://bookshop.org/a/103053/9780812... In the heart of the heart of the country William H. Gass

Inspired by Sokuzan, Robert Bly, William H. Gass, Ram Dass, Radhanath Swami.  Audiobook.  Mature listeners only (18+).

In Jeff Tweedy's newest book World Within a Song, the accomplished musician shares fifty influential songs that have shaped his life and career and shows us how music can create connection for all. Tweedy joins us to talk about the impact of music on identity, the shared qualities between his different mediums, his thoughts on authenticity and more with guest host, Jenna Seery.    This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.               Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).          Featured Books (Episode):  World Within a Song by Jeff Tweedy How to Write One Song by Jeff Tweedy Let's Go (So We Can Get Back) by Jeff Tweedy This Is Not a Novel by David Markson The Tunnel by William H. Gass The World Within the World by William H. Gass

Claudia Rankine, award-winning poet and author of Citizen: An American Lyric, a book-length poem about the pernicious racism of American daily life, hosts the first of a three-part episode on the story of America, as told through literary fiction. Over the decades Michael Silverblatt spoke with hundreds of writers about America — its foundation, its history, its challenges, and its culture. This episode reveals the story of America as the story of race. We'll hear from David Foster Wallace, Russell Banks, Toni Morrison, Joyce Carol Oates, William H. Gass, Joan Didion, and Claudia Rankine herself.

Due to character limits full show notes are available here https://beyondthezeropodcast.substack.com/p/show-notes-end-of-year-special?sd=pf and limited notes are below Gabriel Blackwell and Elijah Moss Gabriel's Highlights: Elfriede Jelinek - Greed Dog Solstadt's Armand V Jon Fosse - Septology All of Jon Fosse's Fiction - Boathouse, Alas at the Fire Hélène Gaudy- A World Without no Shore The Observant - Ravi Mangla Adam McComber- Fantasy Kit Elijah Moss: Tin Drum - Gunter Grass 2666 - Bolano The Tunnel - Gass Laughter in the Dark - Nabokov Ulysses - Joyce Age of Wire and String - Ben Marcus - Rilke - The Notebooks of Malte Laurids Brigge Letter of Humanism by Heidegger John Hawkes - The Cannibal, The Lime Twig, City of Glass - Paul Auster Gabriel Looking Forward to: Kathryn Gammon - The Martyrs The Lovers Jenn Craig's Wall Miss Macintosh My Darling Elijah Looking forward to Clarice Lispector - Complete Collection Infinite Jest The Combinations by Louis Armand Middle C by William H Gass (reread) Gravity's Rainbow Iain Smith Best Reads from 2022 The Logos by Mark De Silva Waypoint - By Adam Ouston St Sebastians Abyss - Mark Haber Rodrigo Fresan (the Remembered Part) Antagony - Goytisolo Doomtown by Gabriel Blackwell Mount Chicago by Adam Levin Solenoid Cartarescu Others (non 2022) Bubblegum by Adam Levin Monument Maker David Keenan 2023 Looking Forward To The Garden of the Seven Twilights by Miquel de Palol Summa Kaotica by Ventura Amettler Marshland - Otohiko Kaga (trans, Albert Novac) - 960 pages The Birthday Party by Laurent Mauvignier Lies and Sorcery by Elsa Morante (NYRB July next year) Michael Winkler Grimmish out in America through Coachhouse and in the UK through Peninsula in 2023 Highlights; Ryan O'Connor - The Voids Trainlord - Oliver Mol Hold your Fire Chloe Wilson She is Haunted - Paige Clarke Beth Spencer - The Age of Fibs Adam Ouston - Waypoints Ben Walter - What Fear Was Limberlost - Robbie Arnott 2023 looking forward to Prince Harry Wall - Jen Craig Robert Skinner - I'd Rather Not Avner Landes Highlights Curzio Malaparte - The Skin Looking forward to Tomas Nevison - Javier Marias

Use Lahoz nos recomienda dos ensayos: 'Sobre lo azul', de William H. Gass, y 'La nomenclatura del color de Werner', de Patrick Syme. Escuchar audio

Entrevistamos a la sueca Liv Strömquist, una de las grandes superventas de la novela gráfica. Tras su historia cultural ilustrada de la vulva o su reflexión sobre cómo el capitalismo influye en la forma en que nos queremos, publica 'La sala de los espejos', un ensayo sobre la imagen, el deseo, la vanidad y las inseguridades, sobre un mundo cada vez más visual y menos social, aunque las redes que lo sostienen lleven ese nombre. Con nuestro corresponsal en París, Antonio Delgado, visitamos el Museo Marmottan, que ha montado una exposición de obras de arte que representan al Sol. Quieren conmemorar los 150 años de la creación de 'Impresión, sol naciente', de Claude Monet, obra con el que nació el impresionismo. Sobre arte, nos acercamos a la Fundación Mapfre de Madrid con Sonia Castelani para recorrer la primera exposición del Año Picasso: 'Julio González, Pablo Picasso y la desmaterialización de la escultura', una muestra que explora la colaboración entre Julio González y Pablo Picasso entre 1928 y 1932 y que se materializó en un gran monumento funerario dedicado a Guillaume Apollinaire. Sobre colores nos habla Use Lahoz, con dos ensayos: 'Sobre lo azul', de William H. Gass, y 'La nomenclatura del color de Werner', de Patrick Syme. Y repasamos con Conchita Casanovas todo lo sucecido en el Festival de Cine de San Sebastián, que hoy entrega el Premio Donostia a David Cronenberg.   Escuchar audio

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William H. Gass wrote: “The true alchemists do not change lead into gold, they change the world into words.” Our epic female entrepreneur today is Danielle Bertoli, a published writer, blogger, a podcaster of Struck Inside Out, and the director of an alternative high school that serves at-risk and disadvantaged youths. Danielle believes we all have the power to consciously choose our thoughts, and when we do, we happily create our life because, what we you choose to think and feel daily reflects who you are. As the founder of Struck Inside Out, Danielle blogs and coaches, clients on how to elevate their existence by tapping into their greatest potential, while encouraging them to enjoy the middle and in-between stages of life, not just the desired outcomes. Integrating her writing, meditation and wellness skills, Danielle's goal is to bridge the gap between our individual inner human thoughts and ideas with and those of the collective. By doing so we can learn and grow from the experiences, knowledge, and stories of others and recognized that we are not alone. Danielle's passion is teaching her students and clients how to live authentic, integrated, and powerful lives with more happiness, intention, and purpose. WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Website: www.struckinsideout.com Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/daniellebertoli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/struckinsideout/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/struckinsideout

William H. Gass wrote: “The true alchemists do not change lead into gold, they change the world into words.” Our epic female entrepreneur today is Danielle Bertoli, a published writer, blogger, a podcaster of Struck Inside Out, and the director of an alternative high school that serves at-risk and disadvantaged youths. Danielle believes we all have the power to consciously choose our thoughts, and when we do, we happily create our life because, what we you choose to think and feel daily reflects who you are. As the founder of Struck Inside Out, Danielle blogs and coaches, clients on how to elevate their existence by tapping into their greatest potential, while encouraging them to enjoy the middle and in-between stages of life, not just the desired outcomes. Integrating her writing, meditation and wellness skills, Danielle's goal is to bridge the gap between our individual inner human thoughts and ideas with and those of the collective. By doing so we can learn and grow from the experiences, knowledge, and stories of others and recognized that we are not alone. Danielle's passion is teaching her students and clients how to live authentic, integrated, and powerful lives with more happiness, intention, and purpose. WEBSITE & SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: Website: www.struckinsideout.com Insight Timer: https://insighttimer.com/daniellebertoli Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/struckinsideout/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/struckinsideout

"The true alchemists do not change lead into gold; they change the world into words." - William H. Gass Aside from my excitement of reaching one of my favorite numbers, this episode features two writers I admire. Kein Chito is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and friend. He published his first book, The 9 Secrets of Sticky Families when he was 24 years old. The said book became a finalist in the Cardinal Sin Catholic Book Awards in Family Life Category in 2015. His other works include Confessions of an Ex-Seminarian and Start with P1,000 in the Stock Market. Jaizy Tanawe is also an author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. Her passion to help young people find their life purpose so they can pursue things they truly value inspired her to write the book, “Awaken the greatness in you: 8 keys to unlock the greatness in you to achieve success and make a difference!” Her newest book is entitled "I'm Tired! I Give Up! A Teen's Survival Guide for Growing up." In the shortest episode so far, we talk about our passion for writing and go back to how we picked up a pen. We also briefly share about how writing affects our mental health and vice versa. Be updated about their works via the following: Kein Chito: Website: wekeindoit.com FB: Kein Chito Jaizy Tanawe: FB: Jaizy Tanawer --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/salabasngclassroom/message

Topics: William H. Gass, The Tunnel, John W. Campbell, 25 Years. SF Chronicle, Hitler, Fascism, US, Trump, Party Of Disappointed People, Joyce, Golden Age Science Fiction, Buckminster Fuller, Walter Murch, Heinlein, Asimov, Hubbard, The Thing, The Master, Sc...

Topics: William H. Gass, The Tunnel, John W. Campbell, 25 Years. SF Chronicle, Hitler, Fascism, US, Trump, Party Of Disappointed People, Joyce, Golden Age Science Fiction, Buckminster Fuller, Walter Murch, Heinlein, Asimov, Hubbard, The Thing, The Master, Sc...

After an unplanned summer break, Beer Time with Books is BACK with the OG three talking about our 5th book of season 2: Omensetter's Luck by William H. Gass. We talk about the legitimacy of luck, the sexual tension of the 1890s, and one wild reverend. Stay tuned for part two in our next episode.You can comment on a "video" version of this podcast on Brian's Book Bastion on YouTube.

Good luck summarizing this one, nerds! Listen in as we examine William H. Gass’ holy casket of hellfire and judgment, Omensetter’s Luck, a wild stream of preacher prose, suicide and/or murder mystery, and small-town cat gossip. Seemingly intelligent points are made by the B.O.S.S. gang regarding the book’s odd three-part structure, its allusions to original sin, and Gass’ iterative writing process, but in this episode it’s truly just about the words. Cathartic, unhinged, godly (godless?) passages steeped in rhythmic precision and linguistic excess are the focus here, dear listener. Enjoy the wonderful release that comes with reading this gem aloud — it just might get you through our present day IRL reenactment of The Book of Revelation.

Obsessions! Cacophony! Typography! Listen in as we dissect William H. Gass’ post-modern cult classic, Willie Masters’ Lonesome Wife, a bizarre kaleidoscope of killer sentences, 1960s design, and, of course, gratuitous nudity. David argues that the book’s overtly sexual content actually maps to Gass’ love of language. Nathan provides a breakdown of the typefaces and visual strategies at play. And Nick takes a break from musing on the intellectual properties of eroticism to give a shout out to his mom for (theoretically) making it all the way through this episode. Also featuring a guest appearance by Nathan’s cat, which we’re pretty sure Gass would have wholeheartedly supported.

Auch schlechte Menschen können gute Bücher schreiben, meint der amerikanische Essayist William H. Gass. Muss man also Autor und Buch trennen? Durch den Literaturnobelpreis für Peter Handke wird die Frage nach Moral in der Literatur neu diskutiert. Von Sieglinde Geisel www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Zeitfragen Hören bis: 19.01.2038 04:14 Direkter Link zur Audiodatei

William Lennon, Rob Kozar, and Kyle are at it again, discussing the revoking of net neutrality, Doug Jones' victory in the Alabama special election and its implications, and Dayna Tortorici's essay in the latest edition of N+1, "In the Maze." (https://nplusonemag.com/issue-30/the-intellectual-situation/in-the-maze/). We also have a special segment where we pay tribute to the recently passed William H. Gass. Link to articles mentioned in this episode/show notes: https://juniordance.wordpress.com/2017/12/18/jd-16-the-production-of-male-rage-net-neutrality-and-bama/ Song Credits: The Vanishing American Family by ScubaZ Black Refraction by Tim Hecker Rutti by Slowdive Underside of Power by Algiers One Correction: I referred to the latest issue of N+1 as being titled "Winter Wonderland," when in reality it is titled "Motherland." Interesting slip.

The great novelist, essayist and prose stylist William H. Gass died last week at 93. This tribute show is composed of excerpts from previous Bookworm conversations with Gass.

Adam Petty and I discuss William H. Gass’s difficult classic The Tunnel in the first, incredibly-badly-recorded episode of my new podcast I Needed a Pretext to Read Books.  

Episode 67-- We enter, finally, the end of our hilariously late BLOODY, GOSH-DARN SPOOKVEMBER EVENT. Ugh. Finally. Jeepers. Here we are. . . Oh, right, the episode. That old thing. We watch John Carpenter's sophomore stab-happy spectacular in the form of 1979's Halloween. It's pretty good. When you can actually see it, that is. Follow us on Twitter @goldenagecruz and @kislingtwits. You can follow James on Instagram @kislingwhatsit. You can read James' ramblings at Gildedterror.blogspot.com. E-mail us at AQualityInterruption@gmail.com. Support our Patreon at Patreon.com/quality. Review us on iTunes. Tell a friend. Don't fear the reaper. Fear Michael Myers. He has a big effing knife.

Eighty-seven-year-old, William Gass discusses his new book of essays on the art of crafting words into prose.

In the first quarter of the last century the great men and women of literature were both numerous and grand and they routinely carried out radical and groundbreaking experiments in fictional form. Linguistic virtuosity was the order of the day. Today, we live in a more sedate age, the so-called postmodern era which rejects the notion of high art and … Read more about this episode...

I know, it's been a while. I've been trying to Have A Summer over here, an effort thwarted by an adverse reaction to allergens purportedly getting caught up in butterfly currents on the other side of the world. Either that, or it's the Romantic Lady Writer's Disease, which would be fine by me, inasmuch as any anachronistic way to go down is fine by me. But I do wish it'd forestall another decade.

I know, it's been a while. I've been trying to Have A Summer over here, an effort thwarted by an adverse reaction to allergens purportedly getting caught up in butterfly currents on the other side of the world. Either that, or it's the Romantic Lady Writer's Disease, which would be fine by me, inasmuch as any anachronistic way to go down is fine by me. But I do wish it'd forestall another decade.

I yanked tonight's story from The Best of American Short Stories 1980, a volume edited by the great Stanley Elkin. If you take one look at it, you'll see that 1980, while not considered a boon year for American fiction, perhaps should be. Donald Barthelme, Mavis Gallant, William H. Gass, Elizabeth Hardwick Grace Paley, Peter Taylor, and I'm thinking...

I yanked tonight's story from The Best of American Short Stories 1980, a volume edited by the great Stanley Elkin. If you take one look at it, you'll see that 1980, while not considered a boon year for American fiction, perhaps should be. Donald Barthelme, Mavis Gallant, William H. Gass, Elizabeth Hardwick Grace Paley, Peter Taylor, and I'm thinking...

Our show is for all those who love the written word, be they writers or simply readers. Your host is both an avid reader and the author of four books, who studied under arguably the two finest practitioners of literary fiction in North America and two of our greatest living prose stylists in English, Paul West and William H. Gass. … Read more about this episode...

The greatest living writer of prose in English explores his deepest influence: Rainer Maria Rilke. In this conversation, we witness the interpretation of two modern masters.

Author William H. Gass discusses the evolution and style of his thirty-years-in-the-making new novel, finally published this month.