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August Derleth discusses the books he writes ; part 1

DURATION: 00:32:37

Synopsis

To date, August Derleth said he's written 135 books. A good number of his books are of Sauk City, Wisconsin, the German town where is was born and raised. Derleth explained writing books on poetry are not big money makers and for that reason, he then turns to writing horror stories or mystery novels.

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32 minutes, 37 seconds

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Literature

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Derleth, August Derleth, August--Interviews Derleth, August--Interviewee Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sauk City, Wisconsin Thoreau, Henry David, 1817-1862 Walden west Arkham House

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