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William Kennedy discusses his book "The Flaming Corsage"

BROADCAST: Jun. 4, 1996 | DURATION: 00:54:37

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Synopsis

Discussing the book "The Flaming Corsage" (published by Viking) with the author William Kennedy.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 4, 1996

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 37 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers Historians

Tags

Kennedy, William, 1928---Interviews Kennedy, William, 1928-. Flaming corsage. Scandals--Fiction. Dramatists--Fiction. Marriage--Fiction.--New York (State)--Albany Historical fiction Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Novelists, American WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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