Why Is This Good? episode 133: "An Outpost of Progress" by Joseph Conrad

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In this episode, we discuss "An Outpost of Progress" by Joseph Conrad. What can we learn from this classic story? How can a story incorporate a "thesis statement"? Can we step back from a story to offer editorial commentary? How do stories explore topics and ideas? Can we adopt a nineteenth-century authorial voice into a modern show-don't-tell style?

Read the story here: https://www.online-literature.com/con...

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