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March 28, 1999

Norton Book of American Autobiography

Participants discussed the tradition of autobiography in America. They also focused on their own literary works and why they decided to write biographies. After their discussion they took questions from the audience.

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Als Hilton Author
Erica Jong

Amanda Mendoza Manager Barnes and Noble Booksellers->Community Relations
Jay Parini Professor Middlebury College->English Department
Gay Talese Author
Elizabeth Wurtzel

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Barnes and Noble BooksellersBarnes and Noble Booksellers

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Book TV

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Program ID:: 122128-1
Category:: Public Affairs Event
Format:: Forum
Location:: New York, New York, United States
First Aired:: Jun 20, 1999 | 5:50am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:: Jun 21, 1999 | 3:50am EDT | C-SPAN 2

Airing Details

Jun 20, 1999 | 5:50am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Jun 20, 1999 | 5:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Jun 21, 1999 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
Jun 21, 1999 | 3:50am EDT | C-SPAN 2

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