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Peter Lewis discusses George Orwell, the subject of his book "George Orwell, The Road to 1984"
Jun. 21, 1982 Discussing the book "George Orwell, the road to 1984" with the author Peter Lewis.
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Monica Dickens reads from and discusses her memoir "An Open Book"
Oct. 1, 1981 Discussing the book "An open book" with the author Monica Dickens.
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Marc Pachter discusses his book "Abroad in America"
Jul. 21, 1976 Europeans' opinions about their visits to America - this is the premise of Marc Pachter's book, "Abroad in America: Visitors to the New Nation, 1776-1914." According to Pachter, some people thought America was a moral society but that our manners were dreadful. Charles Dickens liked Boston but thought there were no rules in American society. He also despised the adulation that he received when he first visited.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Howard Vincent discusses foreign languages and Herman Melville
Dec. 22, 1959 Foreign language expert Howard Vincent talks with Studs Terkel about foreign languages, Herman Melville, “Moby Dick,” and other literary works.
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E. L. Doctorow discusses his career and his book, Ragtime
Dec. 20, 1976 The novelist, best known for his works of historical fiction, expresses hope that his book about New York City in the early 20th Century will find its way into the hands of people who don’t normally pick up novels.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Carlotta Monti discusses W.C. Fields and her book "W.C. Fields & Me"
Jun. 7, 1971 Carlotta Monti discusses W.C. Fields and her book "W.C. Fields & Me".