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Richard Wilbur discusses his career

BROADCAST: Mar. 30, 1960 | DURATION: 00:29:24

Synopsis

The professor, translator, and Pulitzer Prize-winner talks about his poetry and reads a few selections.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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Broadcast Date
Mar. 30, 1960

Duration
29 minutes, 24 seconds

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*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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The professor, translator, and Pulitzer Prize-winner talks about his poetry and reads a few selections.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations