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Jill Breckenridge discusses her book of poetry titled “How To Be Lucky”

BROADCAST: Feb. 4, 1991 | DURATION: 00:20:33

Synopsis

Jill explains how growing up in an alcoholic and abusive household influenced her early works, specifically the book of poetry “How To Be Lucky.”

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 4, 1991

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

Duration
20 minutes, 33 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Breckenridge, Jill--Interviews Breckenridge, Jill. How to be lucky. Problem families--Poetry. Women poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Breckenridge, Jill,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Post World War II Boise, Idaho Domestic violence

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