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A conversation with Rose Styron

BROADCAST: Feb. 26, 1985 | DURATION: 00:43:05

Synopsis

The poet and human rights activist joins Studs to discuss Amnesty International, her book of poetry (Thieves' Afternoon), and the works of South African writers Dennis Brutus and Breyten Breytenbach. The program opens with a reading of poetry by the Filipina activist Charito Planas.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 26, 1985

Duration
43 minutes, 5 seconds

Topics

Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism Community Activism & Social Reform Poetry

People

Social Reformers Authors, Writers

Tags

Audiotapes Styron, Rose--Interviews Styron, Rose. Thieves' afternoon. Breytenbach, Breyten. True confessions of an albino terrorist. Breytenback, Breyten--Imprisonment. Amnesty International Authors, Afrikaans--Biography.--20th century Civil rights movement. Planas, Charito Radio programs

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