Interview with Robert Penn Warren, May 4, 1980

Project: Robert Penn Warren Oral History Project

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Interview Summary

Warren talks of a notable book he contributed to called, "I'll Take My Stand." The practicality and idea of applying this agricultural philosophy is examined. An exploration of his writings on African Americans is also conducted. Warren's thoughts on segregation, race, and civil rights are discussed as well.

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1980oh068_rpw025

Interviewee Name

Robert Penn Warren

Interviewer Name

David Farrell

Interview Date

1980-05-04

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Warren, Robert Penn Interview by David Farrell. 04 May. 1980. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.

Warren, R.P. (1980, May 04). Interview by D. Farrell. Robert Penn Warren Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.

Warren, Robert Penn, interview by David Farrell. May 04, 1980, Robert Penn Warren Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.





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