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Maurice Sendak discusses his book "Where the Wild Things Are"

BROADCAST: Dec. 19, 1990 | DURATION: 00:53:14

Synopsis

Monsters, imagination and violence in children's literature are all topics of Maurice Sendak's book, "Where the Wild Things Are." When writing the book, Sendak used his own experiences as a little boy, remembering that the monsters in the family were relatives on his mother's side. There are two excerpts of composer Oliver Knussen.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 19, 1990

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

Duration
53 minutes, 14 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Theater Music - Classical Music & Opera

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

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