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David Brokensha discusses African literature and writers ; part 1

BROADCAST: Dec. 19, 1960 | DURATION: 00:31:36

Synopsis

David Brokensha discusses the books "The Palm Wine Drinkard" by Amos Tutuola, "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, and "The Dark Child" by Camara Laye. David Brokensha reads excerpts from "The Palm Wine Drinkard" and "The Dark Child".

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 19, 1960

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 40 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
31 minutes, 36 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

Tags

Brokensha, David--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Brokensha, David,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Tutuola, Amos. The palm wine drinkard Tutuola, Amos West Africa West African literature Nigeria African folklore Achebe, Chinua. Things fall apart Achebe, Chinua African literature Igbo people Igbo language Laye, Camara Laye, Camara. The dark child African culture

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