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An interview with Stanley Kunitz

BROADCAST: Nov. 19, 1978 | DURATION: 00:53:33

Synopsis

The American poet describes a lonely childhood that was made bearable by his discovery of literature and how the discipline of reading and writing has sustained him throughout his long career.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 19, 1978

Duration
53 minutes, 33 seconds

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Kunitz, Stanley, 1905-2006---Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Kunitz, Stanley, 1905-2006,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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