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Julie Harris discusses the poetry of Emily Dickinson

BROADCAST: Mar. 11, 1976 | DURATION: 00:50:47

Synopsis

In preparation to play Emily Dickinson in, "The Belle of Amherst" Julie Harris read both the letters and the poems written by Dickinson. Harris said she had become fascinated by Dickinson's persona. This interview includes two excerpts: "Because I could not stop for Death," and "Before I got my eye put out."

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 11, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.35 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry Theater

People

Actors

Tags

Harris, Julie Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Harris, Julie. Audiotapes. Belle of Amherst Luce, William Recluse

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