Audio Interview with Robert Coover

Robert Coover visits Don in 1986 to discuss his newest novel, Gerald’s Party, and its unconventional structure. He also talks about his educational background, his experiences while living in England and the impact that Samuel Beckett had on his life. Coover is also the author of The Public Burning, Spanking the Maid and John’s Wife. He is the recipient of the Dugannon Foundation’s REA award for his lifetime contribution to the short story.

Listen to the Robert Coover interview with Don Swaim, January 16, 1986
(48 min. 37 sec.)

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For many years most of the best writers of the English language found their way to Don Swaim's CBS Radio studio in New York. Wired for Books is proud to webcast these interviews in RealAudio.