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Albert Alvarez discusses his book "Beyond All This Fiddle: Essays, 1955-1967," [part 1] and Jack LaPorte [part 2]

BROADCAST: 1972 | DURATION: 00:48:30

Synopsis

Part 2 of a discussion with Jack LaPorte while Studs was in England. Conversation cuts out at 05:06 and begins the coversation with Al Alvarez. Albert Alvarez, poet, writer and critic, discusses how technology advancement is changing society. He specifically discusses war in general, the Holocaust and advancements in destructive weapons. He speaks fondly of Sylvia Plath, and discusses his current book, "Beyond All This Fiddle: Essays, 1955-1967."

Details

Broadcast Date
1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
48 minutes, 30 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Topics

Travel & Culture - United Kingdom Literature Poetry

People

Critics Literary personnel

Tags

Alvarez, Albert LaPorte, Jack. England England--Description and travel Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Literature Literary critics Holocaust Poetry

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