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Interview of Joe Rosenblatt by Al Purdy Tape 1 of 2

Interview of Canadian Poet Joe Rosenblatt by Al Purdy. May 25, 1979. Side One: Rosenblatt talks about his life and his poetry calls his poems and drawings A Form of Escapism, Deplores "Humanity". Discusses where his poems come from. Side Two: Rosenblatt talks about other Canadian poets and Canadian Society. He discusses other writers (American, British, etc.).

Interview of Earle Birney by Al Purdy Tape 1 of 2

Al Purdy interviews Canadian Poet Earle Birney 1968. Side One: Starts at 7 1/2 ips. Birney talks about his Poems. Speed changes to 3 3/4 ips and print through from side 2 can be heard. Birney discusses his poetry and how he gets his ideas. Side Two: Speed 7 1/2 ips. Print through from side 1. Birney continues to talk about his poetry.

Impressions; Feelings about their country by Canadian writers

CBC Ideas - The Idea of a Nation - Impressions of Canada by Al Purdy, Miriam Wadington, 7 French Canadian poets and Hugh MacLennon. Side One: Al Purdy - Maple leaves and things like that. Miriam Waddington. 7 French Canadian Poets translated into English. Short excerpt from the noval - The Return of the Sphinx by Hugh MacLennon. Side Two: print through only.

Fine Lines

Item is a recording of an interview for CFUV "Fine Lines" with Stephen Scobie, Sept. 19, 1986 / Robin Skelton: Night-Poem, Vancouver Island, "The Separation", "The Gift", "The Spell"

Eli Mandel and Al Purdy read their poetry

Eli Mandel and Al Purdy introduce and read their poetry. Side One: Eli Mandel introduces and reads his poetry - Mindtaur poems etc. Side Two: Al Purdy introduces and reads his poetry.

Earle Birney and Al Purdy recite poetry

Birney and Purdy recite poetry; Alfred Delle consort perform. Side One: Birney recites his poem "David"; Purdy recites "The Mammoth Corridors". Side Two: Shakespearean songs and lute solos by Alfred Delle and consort.

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