[Isaac Bashevis Singer tells why literature is richer than history, and speculates about free will] / [with Barbara Meyerhof].

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Polish-American author Isaac Bashevis Singer discusses his writing style, how he approaches his characters, and how he creates his worlds. Singer explains why literature is richer than history, and speculates about free will. Singer also describes writing his books in Yiddish. On the show "Over easy...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Singer, Isaac Bashevis, 1904-1991 (Interviewee)
Myerhoff, Barbara G. (Interviewer)
Language:English
Published: [1981]
Subjects:
Singer, Isaac Bashevis, > 1904-1991 > Interviews.
Authors, American > 20th century > Interviews.
Singer, Isaac Bashevis, > 1904-1991 > Literary style.
Literature and history.
Yiddish literature.
Interviews.
Nonfiction television programs.
Sound recordings.
Genre:
Interviews.
Nonfiction television programs.
Sound recordings.
Physical Description:1 audio file (6 min., 13 sec.)
Other Uniform Title:Over easy (Television program)
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
Polish-American author Isaac Bashevis Singer discusses his writing style, how he approaches his characters, and how he creates his worlds. Singer explains why literature is richer than history, and speculates about free will. Singer also describes writing his books in Yiddish. On the show "Over easy."
Note:Electronic resource.
Call Number:Voice 32851
M3720 bd.2
Playing Time:00:06:13
Event Details:
Broadcast on PBS (Over easy), June 22, 1981.
Source of Description:
Description based on open-reel tape version record.