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Talking poetry with Walter Lowenfels

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:45:17

Synopsis

The poet and journalist talks about abandoning his family's butter business to pursue a writing life in Paris where he became friendly with other writers, like Henry Miller and Ford Maddox Ford.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Duration
45 minutes, 17 seconds

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People

Authors, Writers

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Lowenfels, Walter, 1897-1976--Interviews Lowenfels, Walter, 1897-1976. Writing on the wall. Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Lowenfels, Walter, 1897-1976, interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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