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Carlos Fuentes discusses his book "The Old Gringo"

BROADCAST: Aug. 27, 1986 | DURATION: 00:45:41

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Synopsis

Discussing the novel "The Old Gringo" (published by Harper & Row) with the author, novelist and essayist Carlos Fuentes.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 27, 1986

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

Duration
45 minutes, 41 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Travel & Culture - General Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Fuentes, Carlos--Interviews Fuentes, Carlos. Old gringo. Bierce, Ambrose, 1842-1914?--Fiction. Arroyo, Tomas--Fiction. Authors, Latin American--20th century--Interviews Novelists--Latin America--20th century--Interviews Essayists--Latin America WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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