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A conversation with W.D. Ehrhart

BROADCAST: Nov. 23, 1977 | DURATION: 00:28:13

Synopsis

The poet and Vietnam veteran joins Studs to discuss his anthology - Demilitarized Zones - made up of poems written by veterans still grappling with the complexities of life after their service.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 23, 1977

Duration
28 minutes, 13 seconds

Topics

Poetry Vietnam War

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Ehrhart, W. D. (William Daniel), 1948---Interviews Ehrhart, W.D. (William Daniel), 1948- Demilitarized zones. Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Ehrhart, W.D. (William Daniel), 1948-, interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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