Audio Recording Kofi Awoonor reading from his poems

Kofi Awoonor reading from his poems

1986.

About this Item

Title
Kofi Awoonor reading from his poems
Summary
After an introduction by Library of Congress Poetry Consultant Gwendolyn Brooks, ambassador and Ghana-born author Kofi Awoonor reads from his poetry and comments on the reasons why he writes, stressing his sense of oneness theme. Concludes with a question-and-answer session.
Contributor Names
Awoonor, Kofi, 1935-2013.
Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000.
Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry and Literature Fund.
Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature (Library of Congress)
Created / Published
1986.
Notes
-  Recorded Jan. 20, 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.
Medium
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : analog, 7 1/2 ips, double track, mono. ; 10 in. + 1 descriptive sheet.
Call Number/Physical Location
PR9379.9.A9
RWB 2257
Library of Congress Control Number
88740076
Online Format
audio
Description
After an introduction by Library of Congress Poetry Consultant Gwendolyn Brooks, ambassador and Ghana-born author Kofi Awoonor reads from his poetry and comments on the reasons why he writes, stressing his sense of oneness theme. Concludes with a question-and-answer session.
LCCN Permalink
https://lccn.loc.gov/88740076
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Chicago citation style:

Awoonor, Kofi, Gwendolyn Brooks, Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry And Literature Fund, and Archive Of Recorded Poetry And Literature. Kofi Awoonor reading from his poems. 1986. Audio. https://www.loc.gov/item/88740076/.

APA citation style:

Awoonor, K., Brooks, G., Gertrude Clarke Whittall Poetry And Literature Fund & Archive Of Recorded Poetry And Literature. (1986) Kofi Awoonor reading from his poems. [Audio] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/88740076/.

MLA citation style:

Awoonor, Kofi, et al. Kofi Awoonor reading from his poems. 1986. Audio. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/88740076/>.