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  • Victor Banerjee

    Victor Banerjee discusses the film "Passage to India"

    Apr. 23, 1985

    In addition to talking about the film "Passage to India," Victor Banerjee, also talks about Gandhi and India's class system. Included in this interview are excerpts of Satyajit Ray and Shanta Gandi.

  • Maria Kuncewicz, Polish writer and novelist, discusses her book, "Don Quixote and the Nannies"

    May. 25, 1965

    An interview with Maria Kuncewicz about her book of fiction, "Don Quixote and the Nannies" and how this book reflects her travels to Spain and her personal observations, memories, and experiences. The story reflects the freedom and beauty that people want today post WWII. Kuncewicz tells her experience as a child with nannies and a particular event that helped inspire her writing. She speaks about authority and author, Miquel de Cervantes. Kuncewicz also talks about the people of Spain and how they reflect different Don Quixote characters.

  • Isaac B. Singer

    Isaac Bashevis Singer talks with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 18, 1964

    Yiddish author Isaac Bashevis Singer discusses his collection of short stories, "Short Friday," as well as his writing style and spiritual influences.

  • Interview with Barbara Cartland

    Mar. 5, 1970

    Interviewing Barbara Cartland at her castle and a Welsh physician in Tavistock Square while Studs was in England.

  • Interview with Barbara Cartland

    Sep. 17, 1970

    Discussing British depression with Barbara Cartland at her castle (part 2) while Studs was in England.

  • Carl Sagan

    Carl Sagan and Ann Druyan discuss their book "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors"

    Oct. 5, 1992

    Evolution and the future of the human race are among topics in Carl Sagan's and Ann Druyan's book, "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are." Included is an excerpt of the astronomer Harlow Shapley speaking at the beginning. Carl Sagan also reads an excerpt from the book at the end.

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