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Philip Levine in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Jun. 4, 1987 | DURATION: 00:53:37

Synopsis

Discussing "Sweet Will: Poems" (published by Atheneum) with poet Philip Levine.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 4, 1987

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

Duration
53 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry Working, Labor, Economy

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Levine, Philip, 1928---Interviews Levine, Philip, 1928-. Sweet will. Poetry--United States. Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Levine, Philip, 1928-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Detroit (Mich.)

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