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Simone de Beauvoir discusses the art of writing

BROADCAST: May. 4, 1960 | DURATION: 00:28:06

Synopsis

Studs Terkel interviews writer and artist Simone de Beauvoir at her home in Paris, France, where they discuss her family history, early writing career and artistic influences, individualism, and the creative commitment required to be a successful writer.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 4, 1960

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 32 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
28 minutes, 6 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Literature Travel & Culture - France

Tags

Beauvoir, Simone de, 1908-1986--Interviews Authors, French--20th century--Interviews Paris (France)--Description and travel Audiotapes. Radio programs. Beauvoir, Simone de, 1908-1986-- interviewee Fuller, Margaret, 1810-1850 Camus, Albert, 1913-1960 Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter The Second Sex Individualism Memoirs of a Dutiful Daughter The Second Sex Feminism

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