Jonathan Franzen on Talent, Theatre, and His Next Novel

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Author: samclemens

Date: 6/1/2026

Article Summary:
Jonathan Franzen discusses his short story "A Talent for Seeming," which is an excerpt from his upcoming novel, and explores themes of talent, theatre, and coming of age.