John Freeman, THE PENGUIN BOOK OF THE MODERN AMERICAN SHORT STORY
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Zibby Owens
4.4 • 602 Ratings
🗓️ 14 November 2021
⏱️ 33 minutes
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John Freeman, editor, anthologist, and creator of the literary annual Freeman's, joins Zibby to discuss how he put together The Penguin Book of the Modern American Short Story, as well as his esteemed career in the publishing industry. The two talk about what makes a strong short story, why those who work in publishing are some of the most hopeful people, and how collaboration is one of the greatest joys of literature.
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