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A conversation with Robert Coover

BROADCAST: Nov. 5, 1975 | DURATION: 00:35:28

Synopsis

The novelist, short story writer, and poet, in town for a reading at Evanston's Amazingrace Coffeehouse, shares with Studs some of the early life experiences that inspired his writing.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 5, 1975

Duration
35 minutes, 28 seconds

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Coover, Robert 1932-2024,---Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Coover, Robert, 1932-2024-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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