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Cyrus Colter reads from and discusses his novel, "The River of Eros"

BROADCAST: Jun. 30, 1972 | DURATION: 00:48:06

Synopsis

Set on the South Side of Chicago in 1971, Cyrus Colter's novel, "The River of Eros," is the story of Clotilda and her two grandchildren. Colter said Clotilda was very similar to the matriarchal roles of the women living in the deep South. 

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 30, 1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.20 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
48 minutes, 6 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Colter, Cyrus River of eros. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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