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An interview with Michael McClure

BROADCAST: Jan. 28, 1983 | DURATION: 00:49:01

Synopsis

The poet, playwright, and essayist - in town for a visit to the School of The Art Institute - talks with Studs about his connections to Janis Joplin, nature poetry, and scientist Francis Crick. His collection, Scratching the Beat Surface, is discussed.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 28, 1983

Duration
49 minutes, 1 second

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

McClure, Michael--Interviews McClure, Michael. Scratching the beat surface. Beat generation Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs McClure, Michael,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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