In his book, "The Library of Great American Writing," Louis Untermeyer points out great writers and their works. Untermeyer believed that there was no one great piece of literature, but rather many great works from ordinary people, as well. For instance, Untermeyer explained, that when Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address, Lincoln didn't realize he was writing a great piece of literature.

Fela Sowande discusses his career, different types of Nigerian and African music, the Yoruba people, and religion. Includes clips of an African Yoruba pagan hymn "Oyigiyigi," a Christian version of that hymn, and an organ version of that hymn. Includes Sowande's song "Roll de Ol' Chariot." Quotes a poem by [Anthony Gregascoigne], an English poet he met in England.

A conversation about the seventh installment in the V.I. Warshawski mystery series.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

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

Discusses future literary plans as well as past works (the Studs Lonigan trilogy in particular). Also, briefly on Chicago.

The author of Ballots and Bandwagons gives an overview of many of the presidential campaigns and conventions of the first half of the 20th century.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Helene Kazantzakis talks about “The Great Passion” which was written by her husband, Nikos Kazantzakis. She also talks about the book that she is writing about her husband’s life. Studs Terkel reads aloud from “The Great Passion” and Helene reads aloud some of letters featured in the biography titled “Nikos Kazantzakis.” This interview opens with a song written by Nikos Kazantzakis called “The Dance” and closes with the song “Myrtia.”

Helene Kazantzakis talks about “The Great Passion” which was written by her husband, Nikos Kazantzakis. She also talks about the book that she is writing about her husband’s life. Studs Terkel reads aloud from “The Great Passion” and Helene reads aloud some of letters featured in the biography titled “Nikos Kazantzakis.”

Jean Shepherd discusses his book "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash." Includes earlier clips of Shepherd speaking and excerpts of him reading from the book.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

The English novelist began his writing career after having established a medical practice in Kent. Here, he discusses his time in the Royal Army Medical Corps as well as his careers in medicine, literature, and academia.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations