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  • Robertson Davies discusses his new book "The Manticore"

    Oct. 24, 1972

    Canadian journalist and novelist Robertson Davies discusses his new book, the second installment in "The Deptford Trilogy" titled "The Manticore." Much of the discussion also focuses on the prequel, titled "Fifth Business."

  • Robertson Davies discusses his book, "Lyre of Orpheus"

    Jan. 26, 1989

    Robertson Davies, Canadian writer and professor, discusses his newest book, "Lyre of Orpheus," the third book in the "Cornish Trilogy." The summary of the book and its ties to the King Arthur legend are explained.

  • 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 discusses her novel "Alias Grace"

    Jan. 7, 1997
  • Interviewing Mordecai Richler

    Oct. 10, 1975
  • Margaret Atwood

    Interview with Margaret Atwood

    Feb. 28, 1989

    Discussing the book "Cat's Eye," (published by Bantam Books) with the author Margaret Atwood.

  • Discussing Margaret Atwood's book "The Robber Bride"

    Dec. 7, 1993
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