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Robert Bly in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Nov. 1, 1978 | DURATION: 00:46:02

Synopsis

With dulcimer in hand, the poet and essayist Robert Bly pays homage to a wide range of poets that have influenced him, from Anna Akhmatova to Kabir to Pablo Neruda.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 1, 1978

Duration
46 minutes, 2 seconds

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Bly, Robert--Interviews Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Bly, Robert,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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