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P. D. James discusses her award-winning book "A Taste for Death"

BROADCAST: Oct. 31, 1986 | DURATION: 00:50:25

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Synopsis

For the first time, P. D. James introduces a female detective, Kate, to work with Commander Adam Dalgliesh in her book, "A Taste for Death". James explained how Dalgliesh needed to continue to be an interesting character to write about. She further explained, if she got bored with writing about his character, then the audience would be bored reading about him.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 31, 1986

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

Duration
50 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Law, Crime, Prison

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

James, P. D.---Interviews James, P. D. Taste for death. Dalgliesh, Adam (Fictitious character)--Fiction. Police--Fiction.--England Detective and mystery stories, English. Women authors, English--20th century--Interviews Women novelists, English--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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