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Robertson Davies discusses his new book "The Manticore"

BROADCAST: Oct. 24, 1972 | DURATION: 00:54:25

Synopsis

Canadian journalist and novelist Robertson Davies discusses his new book, the second installment in "The Deptford Trilogy" titled "The Manticore." Much of the discussion also focuses on the prequel, titled "Fifth Business."

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 24, 1972

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.25 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Davies, Robertson, 1913---Interviews Davies, Robertson, 1913- Fifth business. Davies, Robertson, 1913- Manticore. Authors, Canadian--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Davies, Robertson, 1913-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Novelists, Canadian--20th century--Interviews Fear of the unknown Canada--Fiction Adult fiction

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