Bibliograph

Great American authors read from their works, complete collection, Nelson Algren, John Updike, Philip Roth, James Baldwin, William Styron, Bernard Malamud, James Jones

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Label

Great American authors read from their works, complete collection, Nelson Algren, John Updike, Philip Roth, James Baldwin, William Styron, Bernard Malamud, James Jones

Language

eng

Form of composition

not applicable

Format of music

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Literary text for sound recordings

fiction

Main title

Great American authors read from their works

Music parts

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Oclc number

881451694

Responsibility statement

Nelson Algren, John Updike, Philip Roth, James Baldwin, William Styron, Bernard Malamud, James Jones

Sub title

complete collection

Summary

These recordings of twentieth-century American authors interpreting their own works were highly praised when first released in the 1960s. Today the cultural and historical value of these recordings makes them an essential part of our literary heritage

Table Of Contents

V.1. James Baldwin reading from Another country -- James Baldwin reading from Giovanni's room -- William Styron reading from Lie down in darkness -- James Jones reading from From here to eternity -- Philip Roth reading from Letting go -- v. 2. Nelson Algren reading from The man with the golden arm -- Bernard Malamud reading "The mourners" from The magic barrel -- John Updike reading "Lifeguard" from Pigeon feathers and other stories -- James Jones reading from The thin red line

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