Loss of Face
Narrated by Matthew Josdal
- Length
- 50 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- The Believer, McSweeney's
In this thought-provoking exploration, Charles Baxter examines the historical significance of facial expression in literature, highlighting how authors like Dickens, Hardy, and Chaucer conveyed personality through characters' faces. He questions the trend of masking characters in contemporary literature and its implications for storytelling. This audiobook invites listeners to reflect on the evolving relationship between appearance and identity in literary narratives.
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