Morris Lurie interviewed by Bob Brissenden [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 792075
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Lurie, Morris, 1938-2014, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research; written permission required for personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 1986 Sept
- 4 sound tape reels (ca. 238 min.) : 7 1/2 ips.
- Summary:
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Morris Lurie, an Australian author, talks about his autobiography; childhood; his children's story, "The story of Imelda, who was small"; his enjoyment of comics and education at Prahran Tech. and Melbourne High. He then discusses his 1st short story, "Bachelor flat" and 1st published work, "Hurley's life of Samuel Johnson"; writing experiences in London; American experiencs; interest in jazz and his career in children's literature. Lurie then discusses his own tastes in reading; his Jewish background; working on screeplays; involvement in the illustration of his works and his views on films.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on Sept. 25-26, 1986 in Canberra.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Corrected transcript (typescript, 167 leaves) available.
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- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2056 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 1986
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