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  • Richard Ford in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 25, 1997

    Discussing the book "Women With Men: Three Stories" (published by Knopf) with the author Richard Ford.

  • Margaret Atwood

    Margaret Atwood discussing "The Handmaid's Tale"

    Mar. 13, 1986

    Margaret Atwood discusses her book "The Handmaid's Tale" and the real life and biblical events that inspired it. The show also includes two interludes with Erich Fromme discussing "Escape from Freedom".

  • Margaret Atwood

    Margaret Atwood discusses her novel "Life Before Man"

    Mar. 3, 1980

    Author Margaret Atwood discusses her novel "Life Before Man;" interview begins at :45.

  • Judith Rossner discusses her book "Looking for Mr. Goodbar"

    Jul. 18, 1975

    Two central themes of Judith Rossner's book, "Looking for Mr. Goodbar" are time and loneliness. In her book, Rossner captivates her readers with Theresa Dunn's experiences of being a teacher by day and living dangerously with her sexual exploits at night. Included in the interview, both Rossner and Studs Terkel read passages from the book.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Discussing the book "Pig Tales: A Novel of Lust and Transformation" with the author Marie Darrieussecq

    May. 12, 1997
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