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A discussion with J.P. Donleavy

BROADCAST: Nov. 13, 1975 | DURATION: 00:52:04

Synopsis

The celebrated author of The Ginger Man joins Studs to share some of the inspirations for his latest book, The Unexpurgated Code: A Complete Manual of Survival & Manners.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 13, 1975

Duration
52 minutes, 4 seconds

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Donleavy, J. P. (James Patrick), 1926-2017,---Interviews Donleavy, J. P. (James Patrick), 1926-2017, Unexpurgated code. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Donleavy, J. P. (James Patrick), 1926-2017--- Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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