A. Natasha Joukovsky
Novelist and essayist known for her work exploring themes of status, attraction, and mimetic desire. Her novels often feature characters navigating elite social circles.
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Jan 26, 2026 • 1h 29min
Books That Matter: A. Natasha Joukovsky on EVELINA by Frances Burney
A. Natasha Joukovsky, novelist and critic (The Portrait of a Mirror; Medium Rare), explains her love of choice novels and literary lineages. She explores Frances Burney’s Evelina and its echoes in Austen. Short, lively takes on mythic retellings, reading as craft, and how plot agency shapes women’s fiction.
Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 18min
A. Natasha Joukovsky: Status and Mythology
A. Natasha Joukovsky, a novelist and essayist known for her exploration of status and attraction, dives deep into the nuances of elitism and creativity. She discusses the intricate dynamics of characters in literature, like those in 'Anna Karenina,' and how social standings shape their identities. Joukovsky critiques the insecurity that often accompanies privilege and explores the interplay between art and self-love. The conversation also emphasizes the joy of creating for its own sake, advocating for the beauty of 'uselessness' in art.
