The Virtual Writing University Archive

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Douglas Unger and Rachel Pastan

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Douglas Unger reads the short story “Leslie and Sam” from his collection entitled Looking for War.  Rachel Pastan then reads an excerpt from her novel entitled This Side of Married.  During a very brief question and answer period, Unger discusses the experiences that informed his short stories, and Pastan reflects on her views of marriage in the 21st century.

In: "Live from Prairie Lights" Audio Archive | Fiction

Authors: Douglas Unger , Rachel Pastan

Date Recorded: June 14, 2004

Works Read: "Leslie and Sam" from Looking for War: and Other Stories by Douglas Unger This Side of Married by Rachel Pastan

Program: Live From Prairie Lights

Format: reading

Contributors: Introduction by host Julie Englander.

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