Audio Recording Kofi Awoonor reading from his poems

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  Gwendolyn Brooks reading from her poetry The twenty-ninth person appointed Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gwendolyn Brooks, reads a selections from her poetry. Dr. John Broderick introduces the poet.

  • Contributor: Brooks, Gwendolyn - Broderick, John C. - Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund - Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
  • Date: 1985

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  Garrison Keillor reading from his work After an introduction by Library of Congress Poetry Consultant Gwendolyn Brooks, radio personality and author Garrison Keillor entertains the audience by reciting poems, singing songs, telling anecdotes, commenting on his life, and reading selections from his book entitled Lake Wobegon days.

  • Contributor: Keillor, Garrison - Brooks, Gwendolyn - Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund - Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
  • Date: 1985

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  William Golding reading from his work After an introduction by Library of Congress Poetry Consultant Gwendolyn Brooks, British author William Golding presents comments and background information on his life and works. He then reads from his works Billy the kid and The ladder and the tree and concludes with a question-and-answer session.

  • Contributor: Golding, William - Brooks, Gwendolyn - Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund - Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
  • Date: 1985

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  James Baldwin reading from his works After an introduction to his life and work by Library of Congress Poetry Consultant Gwendolyn Brooks, author James Baldwin reads selections from two essays published in the 1950s and several passages from his fictional works.

  • Contributor: Baldwin, James - Brooks, Gwendolyn - Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund - Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
  • Date: 1986

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  The day of the Gwendolyn a lecture Recorded May 5, 1986, in the Coolidge Auditorium at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. 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. Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.

  • Contributor: Brooks, Gwendolyn - Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund - Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
  • Date: 1986

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