A quintessentially American story

Political ambition and class identity drive the plot of a new novel by Ethan Canin. The Iowa Writer's Workshop instructor takes his inspiration from the Kennedy family, in particular Ted Kennedy.

Guests

• Ethan Canin: Author of the new novel, "America, America." He's also the author of "The Palace Thief" and "Emperor of the Air."

Resources

• Interview with Ethan Canin
• Ethan Canin on NPR's "You Must Read This"