A Swim in the Pond in the Rain
Type: Book
As of November 2026, A Swim in the Pond in the Rain has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Ryan Hawk (Jan 2026). Recommended as a book about writing and life, embodying simplicity and deep craft.
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain is a 2021 book of didactic literary analysis by American author and professor George Saunders, based on a course that he teaches at Syracuse University. It contains the text of seven short stories by four Russian authors, accompanied by essays by Saunders.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Ryan Hawk |
| Author | George Saunders |
| Published | 2021 |
| Publisher | Random House Publishing Group |
| Subjects | Non-fiction, Criticism, interpretation |
| ISBN | 9781984856029 |
| Genre | Non-fiction, Criticism, interpretation |
Who recommended A Swim in the Pond in the Rain?
A Swim in the Pond in the Rain came up; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Ryan Hawk.
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