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Jonathan Raban reads from and discusses his book "Hunting Mr. Heartbreak"

BROADCAST: May. 15, 1991 | DURATION: 00:52:33

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Synopsis

With his book, "Hunting Mr. Heartbreak: A Discovery of America," Jonathan Raban wanted to see if, in the 20th century, a man could have a new life in America. Raban traveled to New York City, to the deep south in Alabama, to Seattle and finally to the Florida Keys.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 15, 1991

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

Duration
52 minutes, 33 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - United Kingdom Literature Architecture, Design, Urban Planning

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Raban, Jonathan--Interviews Raban, Jonathan. Hunting Mister Heartbreak. Raban, Jonathan--Homes and haunts--United States. British--Travel--United States. Novelists, English--United States--20th century--Interviews Authors, English--United States Audiotapes. Radio programs. Macy's department store Guntersville, Alabama

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