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Talking about W.S. Gilbert, with Jane W. Stedman

BROADCAST: Nov. 26, 1996 | DURATION: 00:38:00

Synopsis

Studs speaks with the author, theater scholar, and biographer about her book, W. S. Gilbert: A Classic Victorian and His Theatre.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 26, 1996

Duration
38 minutes

Topics

Theater

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Authors, Writers

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Stedman, Jane W.--Interviews Stedman, Jane W. Biography of W. S. Gilbert. Gilbert, W. S. (William Schwenck), 1836-1911 Women biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Scholars--United States--20th century--Interviews Theater--History Audiotapes Radio programs

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