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Russell Banks reads from and discusses his book "Affliction"

BROADCAST: Sep. 22, 1989 | DURATION: 00:48:17

Synopsis

Lies, violence and history repeating itself are all topics covered in Russell Banks' book, "Affliction." Banks points out that his novel is about the men's complicated attempt to transcend their burdens.