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Dr. Carlo Levi discusses his exile and humanity in southern Italy after WW2; part 1

BROADCAST: 1962 | DURATION: 00:47:24

Synopsis

Dr. Carlo Levi talks about his book "Christ Stopped at Eboli", the human condition, and compassion for those suffering during and after World War 2.

Details

Broadcast Date
1962

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
47 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - Italy World History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison Anthropology & Sociology World War II

People

Authors, Writers Artists

Tags

Levi, Carlo Italy--Description and travel Italy Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Toscano cigars Personal autonomy Totalitarianism Mussolini, Benito, 1883-1945. Exile Saltini, Zeno Personal dignity Post WWII reformation in Italy Dolci, Danilo Poverty in southern Italy Man's indifference to suffering Orphans of World War 2

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