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Reading from the book "China Diary" (published by Abrams) written by Stephen Spender and David Hockney.

BROADCAST: Oct. 24, 1983 | DURATION: 00:49:22

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Synopsis

Reading from China diary

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 24, 1983

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

Duration
49 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - China Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Spender, Stephen, 1909---Interviews Spender, Stephen, 1909-. China diary. Spender, Stephen, 1909---Journeys--China. Hockney, David. China diary. Poets, English--Biography.--20th century Poets, English--20th century--Interviews China--Description and travel Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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