# The Feast: Prologue-Sunday

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Podcast: [Close Reads Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/close-reads-podcast-5585685)
Published: 2026-05-11T20:54:53+00:00
Episode link: https://closereads.substack.com/p/the-feast-prologue-sunday
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Duration seconds: 3783

## Resource

Welcome to the first episode of a new series on Margaret Kennedy’s novel, The Feast . We discuss the book’s allegorical bent (and how it’s different than most allegorical novels), the role of each of the main characters, the unique structure of the book (and it’s early reveals), and much more. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit closereads.substack.com/subscribe

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