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Matt Greene
Novelist and author of The Definitions, whose work explores language, memory, and sociopolitical themes; guest discussing his new novel and its inspirations.
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Jan 12, 2026
• 7min
'The Definitions' features dorm room conversation – with a dystopian twist
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Matt Greene, a novelist known for exploring language and sociopolitical themes, dives into his new novel, The Definitions. He shares how a pandemic and fears of authoritarianism influenced his portrayal of a dystopian dorm life where students have lost their memories. Greene discusses parenting and the social dynamics of children, while also critiquing the re-education camp-like setting of The Centre. He highlights the philosophical limits of language and leaves the narrative open-ended, prompting readers to find their own meanings.
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