The Virtual Writing University Archive

The Virtual Writing University Archive is a collection of recordings of literary readings, panel discussions, and lectures around The University of Iowa and Iowa City. You may search or browse these recordings to find those you want to hear. The Writing University Archive is a project of the School of Library and Information Science in collaboration with the writing community at Iowa.

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Philip Levine reading

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Poet Philip Levine reads a section of his poem “Blasting from Heaven” in Iowa City, May 1973.

In: Poetry

Authors: Philip Levine

Date Recorded: April 30, 1973

Program: Live From Prairie Lights

Format: reading

Topics: Sleep, Diner Food

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