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Robert Bly and Gioia Timpanelli visit with Studs

BROADCAST: Apr. 8, 1983 | DURATION: 00:50:33

Synopsis

Bly speaks about how poetry is used as a form of communication in the Soviet Union. Timpanelli shares her appreciation for the art of storytelling. Both were in town for an appearance at The Jung Institute.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 8, 1983

Duration
50 minutes, 33 seconds

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Bly, Robert--Interviews Timpanelli, Gioia--Interviews Poetry Soviet Union Audiotapes Radio programs Bly, Robert,-- interviewee Timpanelli, Gioia,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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