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Toni Morrison discusses her book "Song of Solomon"

BROADCAST: Oct. 7, 1977 | DURATION: 00:44:54

Synopsis

Toni Morrison talks about her books and themes of memory, excessive love, possession, and recovery. It includes an excerpt from an interview with Emanuel Dunn.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 7, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.02 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
44 minutes, 54 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature African American History & Culture

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Morrison, Toni--Interviews Morrison, Toni. Song of Solomon. African American authors--20th century--Interviews African American families--Fiction. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Morrison, Toni,-- interviewee Morrison, Toni, 1931- WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Dunn, Emanuel

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