George Saunders
Appearances: 3Shows: 3Latest: Oct 6, 2026
Latest appearance: Oct 6, 2026 on Late Night with Seth Meyers →
George Saunders is an author and professor known for his short stories, essays, and novels that often explore themes of empathy and satire. He is the author of "Tenth of December" and "Lincoln in the Bardo."
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Late Night with Seth Meyers (1)
George Saunders explores how Lincoln in the Bardo became a Metropolitan Opera spectacle with Missy Mazzoli’s music, pyrotechnics and a live horse. He also recalls discovering the transformative power of language through Johnny Tremain as a child.
Interview
George Saunders Discusses "Spectacle" of the Met's Opera Adaptation of His Book Lincoln in the Bardo
George Saunders discusses the Metropolitan Opera adaptation of Lincoln in the Bardo, describing Missy Mazzoli’s music, the enormous cast, pyrotechnics and a live horse named Zeus. He also recalls how reading Johnny Tremain in third grade transformed his inner language and explains fiction’s power to create patience and connection between people.
The Daily Show (1)
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George Saunders – The Duality of Forgiveness & Accountability in “Vigil” | The Daily Show
George Saunders discusses Vigil, his novel about a dying climate-change denier confronted by ghosts who embody comfort and accountability. He considers how people rationalize harm, argues that compassion can coexist with firmly stopping cruelty and explains how writing and shared humanity help him resist despair amid political division and misinformation.
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (1)
Interview
George Saunders On Revisions, Writing For Ghosts, And The Joy Of Reading Fiction In Tough Times
George Saunders discusses George Saunders On Revisions, Writing For Ghosts, And The Joy Of Reading Fiction In Tough Times.