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An interview with John Frederick Nims ; part one

BROADCAST: Jun. 23, 1981 | DURATION: 00:45:14

Synopsis

The poet, educator, and editor joins Studs to discuss his process for selecting the English and American poems that made up the Harper Anthology of Poetry.

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

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Broadcast Date
Jun. 23, 1981

Duration
45 minutes, 14 seconds

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Nims, John Frederick, 1913-1999---Interviews Nims, John Frederick, 1913-1999,- Harper anthology of poetry. Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Editors American poetry--20th century--Interviews English poetry Audiotapes

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