Bookworm The Arc of Bookworm
Jul 26, 2023
Host Michael Silverblatt reflects on the arc of Bookworm's existence, highlighting diverse authors and discussing the importance of truth in biographies. Interviews with Gore Vidal and Maya Angelou provide insights into American history and the significance of familial relationships. The speaker also discusses the power of book series and expresses gratitude towards guests.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Gore Vidal: Reimagining American History
01:51 • 15min
Celebrating 33 years of Bookworm with Maya Angelou and her Autobiographical Sequence
16:32 • 2min
The Significance of Familial Relationships and Mannered Behavior in the Black Community
18:45 • 3min
The Importance of Truth in Biographies
21:16 • 5min
Reflecting on a Book Series and Conversations with Writers and Poets
26:28 • 2min