00 / 00 ©Gregory Noakes/Fairfax Media/Getty Images Al Alvarez discusses about literature and poetry BROADCAST: 1980 | DURATION: 00:00:01 Synopsis Poet, critic and writer Al Alvarez talks about his personal experiences and how it interlaces with literature and poetry. Details Broadcast Date 1980 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 66.08 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 1 second Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Literature Poetry People Critics Authors, Writers Tags Alvarez, Alfred--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Alvarez, Al. , 1929- WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Literature Poetry Related Programs Aaron Copland discusses his career Mar. 10, 1961 Interviewing John Howard Griffin ; part 1 Jan. 28, 1963 Discussing the book, "Before the Mayflower," with Lerone Bennett, Jr. ; part 3 1964 Discussing Kang's novel "The Grass Roof", his life in Korea, and Korean culture ; program 1, part 1 Dec. 8, 1966 Discussing the book "This Coffin Has No Handles: A Novel" (published by Thunder's Mouth Press) with the author and poet Thomas McGrath Nov. 18, 1988 Jack Conroy discusses sign painter Slappy Hooper