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German novelist Gunter Grass discusses his books "The Tin Drum" and From the Diary of a Snail"

BROADCAST: Oct. 1, 1973 | DURATION: 00:55:24

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 1, 1973

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

World War II World History & Politics Literature Travel & Culture - Germany

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Authors, Writers

Tags

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