October 28, 1998

Best American Essays

Contributors to the book Best American Essays 1998 read from their essays. Mr. Atwan moderated the readings. The series has been published since 1986.
The event was held at the Brattle Theatre.

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Program ID:: 114448-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Forum
Location:: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
First Aired:: Nov 14, 1998 | 10:22am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Nov 16, 1998 | 6:48am EST | C-SPAN 2

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Nov 14, 1998 | 10:22am EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 14, 1998 | 9:41pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 15, 1998 | 12:41am EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 15, 1998 | 12:45pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 15, 1998 | 6:40pm EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 16, 1998 | 12:40am EST | C-SPAN 2
Nov 16, 1998 | 6:48am EST | C-SPAN 2

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