Dark academia's deadly allure and the timeless appeal of prep style

Donna Tartt's <em>The Secret History</em> turned 30 this year. Since the book's release, the novel has sold millions of copies and become a classic - the blueprint for a cluster of aesthetic and literary works under the label "dark academia." Host Brittany Luse and culture writer <a href="https://twitter.com/alice_emily">Alice Vincent</a> examine the novel's long shelf life and why it's still relevent to young people today. Then she sits down with author <a href="https://www.olivieblake.com/">Olivie Blake</a>, who shares how authors are bringing new perspectives to the genre.<br/><br/>Then, Brittany is joined by <a href="https://twitter.com/trufelman">Avery Trufelman</a>, host of the podcast <a href="https://www.articlesofinterest.co/podcast"><em>Articles of Interest</em></a>. In her latest season, Trufelman explores the classic look of ivy style, and its journey from the hallowed halls of academic institutions to retail stores near you.<br/><br/><em>You can follow us on Twitter </em><a href="https://twitter.com/NPRItsBeenAMin"><em>@NPRItsBeenAMin</em></a><em> and email us at </em><a href="mailto:ibam@npr.org"><em>ibam@npr.org</em></a><em>.</em>