Tuesday, October 5, 1999

Bill Moyers on Poetry

10 a.m. (ET)

Journalist Bill Moyers has devoted several public television specials to the rise of poetry in late 20th century America. His new book, "Fooling With Words: A Celebration of Poets and Their Craft" (William Morrow), features conversation...

Thomas Keneally, "The Great Shame and the Triumph of the Irish in the English-Speaking World" (Nan A. Talese/Doubleday)

11 a.m. (ET)

Thomas Keneally , the author of "Schindler's List" takes on the history of the Irish people. In his latest work, he explores the movements of Irish people to North America and Australia due to famine, political persecution, and other...

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