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Title: A Continuing Journey: Archibald Macleish: The Man, His Craft His Times
Description: [Boston], [National Public Radio], [1978]. First Edition. Softcover. Pictorial wraps, 8-1/2" x 11"; 68 mimeographed pages printed on one side only. A proposal for a series of radio presentations of 10 documentaries and 11 plays by MacLeish. Likely produced in small numbers. Fine Archibald MacLeish was not only a well-known poet but also served as Librarian of Congress, appointed by Franklin Roosevelt, a position he used to reorganize and promote the institution. In addition to winning three Pulitzer Prizes, MacLeish was commissioned by the NEW YORK TIMES to write a poem to celebrate the Apollo 11 moon landing, which he entitled "Voyage to the Moon" and which appeared on the front page of the 21 July 1969 edition of the paper.

Keywords: Modern Firsts, Modern First Editions, Modern Poetry, National Public Radio Modern First Editions Modern Poetry Literature: American National Public Radio

Price: US$ 43.80 Seller: Charles Agvent
- Book number: 020299

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