In ‘Purity,’ Jonathan Franzen Dismantles the Deception of Idealism

Jonathan Franzen's latest novel unfolds between multiple characters across time and geography, connected by a theme named in its title: Purity. Jeffrey Brown visits the author on the California coast to discuss the book's inspiration and why he gets into heated public debates. Author - Jonathan Franzen. Narrator - Jonathan Franzen. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.