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Discussing the book "The Joy of Reading: 210 Favorite Books, Plays, Poems, Essays, Etc.: What's in Them, Why Read Them" with the author and editor Charles Van Doren

BROADCAST: Jan. 7, 1986 | DURATION: 00:56:06

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Broadcast Date
Jan. 7, 1986

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 6 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Van Doren, Charles Lincoln, 1926---Interviews Van Doren, Charles Lincoln, 1926-. Joy of reading. Best books Books and reading Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Editors--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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