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Jean Auel discusses her novel, "The Clan of the Cave Bear"
BROADCAST: Sep. 10, 1980 |
DURATION: 00:47:03
Synopsis
Jean Auel discusses her novel, "The Clan of the Cave Bear," including the anthropological research that informed her writing, feminism in her main character, Ayla, and the book's themes of cooperation, adaptation, tribal memory, and reverence for life. Includes excerpts from the book and recordings of pygmy music made by anthropologist Colin Turnbull.
Details
Broadcast Date
Sep. 10, 1980
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.53 min.) : 10 1/2 in.