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Alfred Alvarez discusses his book "The Savage God: A Study of Suicide"

BROADCAST: May. 5, 1972 | DURATION: 01:00:51

Synopsis

Alfred Alvarez, poet and author, talks about his new book, "The Savage God," and how depression and suicide affects people. He talks about his past experience with his friend Sylvia Plath and the end of her life. The two men also discuss the history of suicide including the Greeks, Judas, Middle Ages, and the Renaissance. Alvarez also talks about famous artists who have committed suicide and why the 20th century may have caused so many suicides. Alvarez reads the opening passage and epilogue of his book.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 5, 1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 61 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
1 hour, 51 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Alvarez, A, (Alfred), 1929- Savage God. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Plath, Sylvia Hughes, Ted, 1930-1998 Suicide Depression Donne, John, 1572-1631 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Burton, Robert, 1577-1640 Death

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