Finding New Modes of Expression (John Edgar Wideman)
- 1996 ----- color ----- 28 min ----- vhs
- (Upon Reflection series) Host Marcia Alvar speaks with John Edgar Wideman, two-time winner of The Pen-Faulkner Award, whose writing spans novels, autobiography, literary criticism and short stories. His career has been described as a constant search for new modes of expression. His writing challenges conventional perception of Black life and the methods of telling about it. Features readings from The Cattle Killing. (Recorded at the 1996 Northwest Book Fest) [Poorer sound quality]
- Topics: (American Ethnic Studies: Afro-American, Literature: American)
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