More revelations on the origins of Noir again from station KZSU, the Univeristy of Stanford's radio station and its show Entitled Opinions (hosted by Robert Harrison). Likely many fans of modern Noir haven't read the unfinished poem The Aeneid written in the first century BCE by the Roman poet Virgil, if you enjoy the classics you probably should find a copy, it has a very noirish ending, startlingly modern and powerful despite its antiquity. In the meantime you can have a listen to the file that discusses it, with spoilers. Again make note, the scholars make no reference to modern noir literature - I see the connection, perhaps you will too.

You can download the MP3 of the show HERE.

posted by Jesse