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George V. Bobrinskoy discusses Mark Twain's popularity in Russia ; part 2

BROADCAST: Apr. 20, 1959 | DURATION: 00:18:47

Synopsis

After reading Twain's books, Bobrinskoy believed that all Russian boys, at one point or another, thought about running away to America. Twains' books depicted lives filled with adventure in the United States. Bobrinskoy's final thought was that Mark Twain was the greatest American writer.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 20, 1959

Duration
18 minutes, 47 seconds

Topics

Literature

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Educators

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Bobrinskoy, George V.--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Bobrinskoy, George V.,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Twain, Mark, 1835-1910. Tolstoy, Leo, graf, 1828-1910

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