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An interview with Patricia Hampl

BROADCAST: Apr. 10, 1981 | DURATION: 00:48:38

Synopsis

The American author and educator was inspired to explore the city of Prague after the death of her Czech grandmother. In her travels, Hampl came to learn more about contemporary Prague than about her family's roots, but it led to the publication of the memoir, A Romantic Education.

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