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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
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 23, 1981

Duration
45 minutes, 14 seconds

Topics

Poetry

People

Editors Authors, Writers

Tags

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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