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A conversation with Tom Wolfe, about Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine

BROADCAST: Dec. 3, 1976 | DURATION: 00:53:27

Synopsis

The journalist and writer discusses his controversial writings, his time spent as a celebrity figure, and his thoughts about writers as celebrities.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 3, 1976

Duration
53 minutes, 27 seconds

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Literature

People

Journalists Authors, Writers Entertainers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wolfe, Tom--Interviews Wolfe, Tom. Mauve gloves & madmen, clutter & vine. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Wolfe, Tom,-- interviewee Writers Journalists Celebrities in literature Celebrities in mass media Novelists Thomas Kennerly Wolfe Jr. Satirical writing Comic literature New Journalism Mauve Gloves & Madmen, Clutter & Vine Creative nonfiction Hysterical realism Wolfe, Tom, 1930-2018

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