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AI Summary
- Bret Easton Ellis and Eric reflect on Gen X identity, disaffected 1982 Los Angeles, and Ellis' debut novel 'Less Than Zero' based on their rival high school experiences
- The conversation examines generational differences between Gen X childhood and Millennial upbringing, exploring how historical moment shapes cultural sensibility and literary output
- Ellis as the dark laureate of Generation X articulates a particular aesthetic and philosophical stance emerging from late 20th century American affluence and alienation
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Bret Easton Ellis
10 podcast appearances