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Interview with Karl Jay Shapiro

BROADCAST: Apr. 28, 1989 | DURATION: 00:27:22

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Synopsis

Discussing his book "New & Selected Poems, 1940-1986" (published by University of Chicago Press) with poet Karl Jay Shapiro.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 28, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
27 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Shapiro, Karl Jay, 1913---Interviews Shapiro, Karl Jay, 1913-. New & selected poems, 1940-1986. Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Shapiro, Karl Jay, 1913-,-- interviewee Shapiro, Karl Jay, 1913---Interviews. Poets, American--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Shapiro, Karl Jay, 1913-, interviewee.

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