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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

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

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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