Interview with Matthew Bruccoli, May 13, 1981

Interview Summary

Matthew Bruccoli, a notable biographer of twentieth century fiction writers, discusses his acquaintance with Robert Penn Warren. This friendship started when Warren was a professor at Yale University and Bruccoli was a student of the author's. Bruccoli tells of how he met Warren, the author's second marriage, and a guest appearance by a literary figure to the classroom. Additionally, Warren as a professor is described, as well as how he related to the university in general. Next, Bruccoli details his contact with Warren after graduation from Yale. Finally, writers that Warren incorporated into the class are also documented.

Interview Keyword

Yale University Silliman College Albert Russel Erskine, Jr. Eudora Welty

Interview LC Subject

Authors Literature Warren, Robert Penn, 1905-1989

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