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A conversation with Daniel Mark Epstein

BROADCAST: Jan. 11, 1983 | DURATION: 00:27:03

Synopsis

The poet and professor shares with Studs some insight into what inspires him to write and what he tries to capture in his poetry. His collection, The Book of Fortune, is discussed.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 11, 1983

Duration
27 minutes, 3 seconds

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Epstein, Daniel Mark--Interviews Epstein, Daniel Mark. Book of Fortune. American poetry--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Epstein, Daniel Mark,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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