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Louis Untermeyer reads from and discusses "The Library of Great American Writing" ; part 1

BROADCAST: Dec. 31, 1959 | DURATION: 00:41:21

Synopsis

In his book, "The Library of Great American Writing," Louis Untermeyer points out great writers and their works. Untermeyer believed that there was no one great piece of literature, but rather many great works from ordinary people, as well. For instance, Untermeyer explained, that when Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln didn't realize he was writing a great piece of literature.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 31, 1959

Physical Format
3 sound tape reels (ca. 166.41 min.: 10 1/2 in.

Duration
41 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Untermeyer, Louis, 1885-1977--Interviews Anthologies--United States. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Untermeyer, Louis, 1885-1977,-- interviewee Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865. Gettysburg address

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