Bill Moyers: A World of Ideas - Writers
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16 エピソード
1『Chinua Achebe』
1『Chinua Achebe』
As the author of poetry, children's books, essays, and novels--including the bestselling Things Fall Apart--Achebe discusses the challenges of forging cultural identity in post-colonial Africa.
27分
1990年1月1日
2『Isaac Asimov (Part 1)』
2『Isaac Asimov (Part 1)』
The winner of numerous writing awards--including multiple Hugos and Nebulas--shares his thoughts on the morality of science and the tensions between religion and reason.
27分
1990年1月1日
3『Isaac Asimov (Part 2)』
3『Isaac Asimov (Part 2)』
Continuing the discussion, Asimov explains the need to rethink education and raise awareness of global environmental threats.
27分
1990年1月1日
4『E.L. Doctorow』
4『E.L. Doctorow』
Winner of the National Book Award and PEN/Faulkner Award, among other honors, Doctorow discusses the current state of the novel and the role of the artist in society.
27分
1988年10月10日
5『M.F.K. Fisher』
5『M.F.K. Fisher』
The celebrated essayist and memoirist speaks frankly about growing old, the aesthetics of eating, and living well.
27分
1990年1月1日
6『Carlos Fuentes』
6『Carlos Fuentes』
A novelist, essayist, playwright, and screenwriter, Fuentes discusses the political and cultural challenges facing his native Mexico and intra-American relations.
28分
1990年1月1日
7『Nadine Gordimer』
7『Nadine Gordimer』
The internationally acclaimed novelist tells of growing up under apartheid, her early influences, and the political turmoil in her native South Africa.
27分
1990年1月1日
8『Jeannette Haien』
8『Jeannette Haien』
A concert pianist, music teacher, and novelist, Haien shares her thoughts on the structure of music and fiction and the importance of "emotional memory" in her work.
27分
1990年1月1日
9『Joseph Heller』
9『Joseph Heller』
The novelist who added the term "catch-22" to the American lexicon discusses the absurdity of politics and the seriousness of comedy.
28分
1990年1月1日
10『Toni Morrison (Part 1)』
10『Toni Morrison (Part 1)』
Culled from the many interviews taped by Moyers throughout his career, these are far-reaching discussions about weighty topics.
27分
1989年12月31日
11『Toni Morrison (Part 2)』
11『Toni Morrison (Part 2)』
The award-winning novelist continues her discussion about the liberating power of love--in fiction, in real life, and in motherhood.
28分
1990年1月1日
12『Bharati Mukherjee』
12『Bharati Mukherjee』
Born in India, this award-winning novelist and writer calls America "a stage for transformation"--not only for herself, but also for her fellow immigrants.
27分
1990年1月1日
13『Derek Walcott』
13『Derek Walcott』
The Caribbean-born writer speaks of poets' obsession with language and truth telling and the "divine discontent" at the heart of all art.
28分
1990年1月1日
14『August Wilson』
14『August Wilson』
As a Pulizer Prize-winning playwright, Wilson discusses how the linguistic environment shapes African Americans and how his characters find nobility in struggle.
28分
1990年1月1日
15『Tom Wolfe (Part 1)』
15『Tom Wolfe (Part 1)』
Novelist, essayist, and cultural critic, Wolfe shares his thoughts on Wall Street greed, "media ricochet," and the power of neighborhood politics.
27分
1988年10月26日
16『Tom Wolfe (Part 2)』
16『Tom Wolfe (Part 2)』
In a continuation of the discussion, Wolfe offers more observations on contemporary culture and the specious conflict between intellectuals and "the masters."
28分
1988年10月26日