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Anthony Storr discusses his book “Solitude: A Return to the Self”

BROADCAST: Jun. 8, 1989 | DURATION: 00:31:21

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Synopsis

British author and psychiatrist Anthony Storr discusses his book “Solitude: A Return to the Self,” a book that attempts to combat the reigning notion that interpersonal relationships are most important in life. Storr discusses the importance of humans being able to spend time alone and how this fuels creativity. Studs plays a recording of Carl Sanburg reading his poem “A Father to His Son.”

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 8, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
31 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Literary personnel Authors, Writers Medical personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Storr, Anthony--Interviews Storr, Anthony. Solitude. Solitude. Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.) Adjustment (Psychology) Interpersonal relations Psychiatrists--Great Britain--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Storr, Anthony, --interviewee Nelson, George, 1908-1986 Newton, Isaac, 1642-1727 Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989 Laing, R. D. (Ronald David), 1927-1989. The Divided Self: An Existential Study in Sanity and Madness Sleep Freud, Sigmund, 1856-1939 Daydreaming

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