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Poet Philip Levine On "What Work Is"

Levine is considered one of this country's pre-eminent poets. But before he turned to poetry he worked for years at factory jobs. The images of those early days continue to influence his writings. Levine's collection of poems "What Work Is." won 1992's National Book Award. (Rebroadcast, originally aired 7/22/91).

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Other segments from the episode on August 9, 1996

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, August 9, 1996: Interview with Ben Hamper; Interview with Philip Levine; Commentary on an ailing mother; Review of the film "Emma."

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