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Audio Recording Anthony Hecht reading his poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, Oct. 4, 1982

Anthony Hecht reading his poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, Oct. 4, 1982

About this Item

Title

  • Anthony Hecht reading his poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, Oct. 4, 1982

Names

  • Hecht, Anthony, 1923-2004
  • Broderick, John C.
  • Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund
  • Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)

Created / Published

  • 1982.

Contents

  • Recyclings -- From the Venetian vespers: The grapes -- A bountiful harvest -- The transparent man -- A love for four voices -- From Millions of strange shadows: A birthday poem -- From the Venetian vespers: House sparrows -- From Millions of strange shadows: The odds.

Notes

  • -  Associate Librarian of Congress John C. Broderick introduces Mr. Hecht.
  • -  Sponsored by the Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.
  • -  Recorded for the Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature.

Medium

  • 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, 2 track, stereo. ; 10 in. + program notes with contents ([2] p.)

Call Number/Physical Location

  • RWA 4180

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 91740506

Online Format

  • audio

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Rights & Access

“Streaming Audio Use Restrictions: The recordings on this page are provided for reference, research, and educational purposes only. No portion of any recording may be reproduced, redistributed, or otherwise made available by any third-party, for any purpose, without prior written authorization from the rights holder.”

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Chicago citation style:

Hecht, Anthony, John C Broderick, Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry And Literature Fund, and Archive Of Recorded Poetry And Literature. Anthony Hecht reading his poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, Oct. 4. 1982. Audio. https://aj.sunback.homes/item/91740506/.

APA citation style:

Hecht, A., Broderick, J. C., Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry And Literature Fund & Archive Of Recorded Poetry And Literature. (1982) Anthony Hecht reading his poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, Oct. 4. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://aj.sunback.homes/item/91740506/.

MLA citation style:

Hecht, Anthony, et al. Anthony Hecht reading his poems in the Coolidge Auditorium, Oct. 4. 1982. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <aj.sunback.homes/item/91740506/>.