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Charles Baxter's new novel "The Soul Thief" examines what makes up a person's identity, and what happens when one individual tries to adopt someone else's persona. (MPR photo/Euan Kerr)
Charles Baxter's new novel explores 'soul vampirism'
February 7, 2008
St. Paul, Minn. — Minneapolis writer Charles Baxter describes his new novel "The Soul Thief" as being about "soul vampirism."
It's a bit like identity theft, only instead of stealing a person's bank account and social security number, a soul thief tries to actually become the other person.
Baxter, who was nominated for a National Book Award for his book "Feast of Love," told Minnesota Public Radio's Euan Kerr "The Soul Thief" grew out of something that happened to him many years ago.
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- Charles Baxter reads from 'The Soul Thief.'
- Charles Baxter talks about the experiences which led to him writing 'The Soul Thief.'
- Charles Baxter talks about his writing style, and what's influenced him
- Charles Baxter talks about his early days as a writer
- Charles Baxter's new novel explores 'soul vampirism' (feature audio)
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