Charles Ruas audio recordings and papers, 1970s-1980s

William Burroughs, Allen Ginsburg

William Burroughs, Allen Ginsburg

An interview between Richard Schechner and Rick Harris, with excerpts from The Tooth of Crime and Mother Courage. Produced by Rick Harris. Richard Schechner; Rick Harris

Marguerite Young; Betty Lou

Marguerite Young; Marian Seldes

Marguerite Young; Alice Playter

Marguerite Young; Tessa Kramer

Marguerite Young; Anne Fremantle

Marguerite Young; Marian Seldes

Marguerite Young; Erica Duncan

Marguerite Young; Anais Nin

Charles Reznikoff, Rochezce; Rochelle Owens; Muriel Rukeyser; Quincy Troupé; Mark Weiss; Ira Weitzman

Wyatt Cooper

Author, Leonard Michaels, reads selections from his book of stories entitled I Would Have Saved Them If I Could Leonard Michaels

Actresses Sandra Lowell, Jay MacIntosh, Juliana McCarth, Constance Pfeiffer, Judith Roberts, Joanne Strauss and Sheri Tyler read examples of the work of Sylvia Plath. Actress Dorothy Dells readers the profile by Elizabeth Hardwick from N.Y. Review of Books which ncludes analysis of the prose and poerty of Plath. Sandra Lowell; Jay MacIntosh; Juliana McCarthy; Constance Pfeiffer, Judith Roberts; Joanne Strauss; Sheri Tyler; Dorothy Dells

This is a tape of unproduced readings only. William Burroughs; Larry Josephson; Bill (?)

Naked Lunch is the first in a series of programs studying in depth the works of William Burroughs

The voice of Paul Metcalf: reading from his poetry and followed by an interview with Mark Weiss

In an interview with Judith Sherman and Charles Ruas, E.L. Doctorow discusses the use of hsitory and romance in his novel, Ragtime. The problems of writing, as well as the role in which the public casts the writer, are explored

Richard Adams reads the story of Rowsby Wolf and the Fairy Wogdog from the novel Watership Down

Richard Adams reads from his second novel Shardick and Judith Vivell interviews Richard Adams about the novel

William Goyen

Virginia S. Carr is the author of The Lonely Hunter, a biography of Carson McCullers, published by Doubleday. Charles Ruas

Ed Sanders reads "The Poetry Reading" from his book Tales of Beatnik Glory in a discussion with Charles Ruas and Rick Harris, he discusses the life styles of the early sixties, and how his life has changed

Ed Sanders, poet, author of The Family, and former Fug, reads a selection from his new book, Tales of Beatnik Glory, and is interviewed by Charles Ruas and Rick Harris on the days gone by. Produced by Lin Harris. Technical production by David Rapkin

Charles Ruas interviews the author of Wind in the Tower: Mao Tse Tung and the Chinese Revolution, 1949-75, published by Little Brown and Co. Dr. Han Suyin gives moving portrait of her early life and as a women under the ancient regime. Mixed with Chinese Folk Music.

Charles Ruas interviewing Nigel Nicholson about his recollections of Virginia Woolfe. Nicholson has edited The Letters of Virginia Woolfe, 1888 to 1912. This program was produced by Judith Ghinger, with technical direction by Tom Perotti — executive producer Charles Ruas.

October Light by John Gardner. This novel won the national book critics circle award for fiction. John Gardner will read selections from "October Light" and discuss the novel with Charles Ruas.

Leon Edel, who has written the comprehensive biography of Henry James in five volumes, has just come out with the Twenties diary of Edmund Wilson which he edited. This year Leon Edel has also brought out volumes one and two of the selected letters of Henry James. In this program, Susan Howe and Charles Ruas will interview Leon Edel on the art of biography, and his view of American writers-drawn from his work on Henry James and Edmund Wilson. Outro: You have been listening to Leon Edel interviewed by Charles Ruas and Susan Howe. This program was produced by Charles Ruas. Edited by Bill Kortum with technical direction by David Rapkin.

Leon Edel speaks about the discipline of writing, and the writers he has known, from Edith Wharton and James Joyce, to Edmund Wilson, and Edna Saint-Vincent-Millay. Interviewed by Charles Ruas.

Highlights from Robert Wilson's A Letter for Queen Victoria, which was presented at the Anta Theatre this past spring. WBAI taped this performance at a dress rehearsal.

Craig Nova discusses his second novel, The Geek, in an interview with Charles Ruas. Following the interview Nova reads from the novel. The novel is about a "geek" — a person who entertains others by degrading himself.

What the Woman Lived: Louise Bogan in her letters and poems, a presentation of the Manhattan Theatre Club Poetry Series, featuring Marian Seldes and Kathryn Walker, directed by Corinne Jacker, adapted for the stage by Janet Sternburg and Corrine Jacker, and produced by Janet Sternburg. This presentation has been arranged with the permission of Farrar, Straus & Giroux, publishers of the Blue Estuaries by Louise Bogan and by Harcourt, Brace, Jovanovich, publishers of What the Woman Lived; Selected letters of Louise Bogan, edited by Ruth Limmer.

Reel A. A performance of A Fable, with interviews with the author, Jean-Claude van Itallie, director Joseph Chaikin, composer Richard Peaslee and members of the cast, plus rehearsal excerpts. Produced and written by Rick Harris. Reel B: live recording of A Fable, I; part II is contained on Reel C. Reel D. Interviews with composer Peaslee and director Chaikin. Jean-Claude van Itallie; Joseph Chaikin; Richard Peaslee; Rick Harris

Armand Schwerner reads his book-length poem "The Tablets" Armand Schwerner

Charles Ruas interviews Alex Haley, author of "Roots," published by Doubleday. This conversation is mixed with readings from "Roots" by Mr. Haley and with music by Dinizulu and his Africans, Judy Collins, and Rev. Gary Davis.

Allen Ginsberg discussed the influence of Buddhism on the work of the Beatnik writers and poets in on interview with Duncan Campbell, which was taped at Naropa Institute in Boulder, Colorado. Produced by Lin Harris.

William Burroughs

Harry Matthews reads from his latest volume of fiction, "The Sinking of the Odradek Stadium and other novels." Followed by an interview by David Shapiro

Carlos Fuentes, Ambassador to France and author of "Terra Nostra," in conversation with Latin American literature specialists Alfred McAdam of Yal and Alexander Coleman of NYU. Mixed with music by Mexico's Trio Leones

Donald Barthelme reads a chapter from his novel The Dead Father, 3 (?) stories "I Bought A Little City," "The Great Hang," + "The Argeement" and a story from Guilty Pleasures entitled "Nothing: A Preliminary Account" Interviewed by Charles Ruas and Judith Sherman

Donald Barthelme reads from City Life; Unspeakable Practices Unnatural Acts and Sadness (6 stories). Interviewed by Judith Sherman and Charles Ruas.

Donald Barthelme reads 4 stories from his collection entitled Guilty Pleasures and his children's book The Slightly Irregular Fire Engine. He's interviewed by Judith Sherman and Charles Ruas.

Donald Barthelme reads passages from his first novel Snow White, as well as 2 stories, "Shower of Gold" + "The Big Broadcast of 1938," from Come Back, Dr. Caligari. He is interviewed by Charles Ruas and Judith Sherman. Produced by Lin Rosechild. Donald Barthelme; Judith Sherman; Lin Rosechild

In this program Charles Ruas interviewed Tennessee Williams on his memoirs, and producer director Bill Lensh on the recent works of the playwright.

Frank Roberts talks to Anais Nin about her diary, Without Reservations

Anais Nin reads from her recently published Fourth Diary. "What I have to say is really distinct from the artist and art. It is the woman who has to speak. And it is not only the woman Anais who has toe speak, but I who have to speak for many women. As I discover myself, I feel I am merely one of many, a symbol. "Tonight's program begins with Anais Nin reading selections from the just published fourth installment of her diary, covering the early 1940s. Then she discusses her life, her work, her struggles, feminism, and the art world in an hour-long conversation with Judy Chicago. Produced by Everett Frost.

Clare Loeb; Anais Nin

Sally Davis interviews Anais Nin, Joan Didion, and Dory Previn

Author Jerzy Kosinski reads and discusses passages from his first novel, The Painted Bird

Jerzy Kosinski reads and discusses his third novel Being There

Reading and interview

Author, Jerzy Kosinski, reads and discusses passages from his second novel, Steps, awarded the National Book Award in 1969

Author Jerzy Kosinski reads from and discusses his fifth novel Cockpit

Next you will hear Jerzy Kosinski, in conversation with Charles Ruas, discussing, and reading passages from his latest novel, Cockpit

Fuller's recent book, And It Came to Pass, Not To Stay, is published by MacMillan. In this program, he reads from and discusses that book. He's also interviewed by Charles Ruas about his upbringing and his family history

Buckminster Fuller discusses his ideas about the present and future condition of man

Part II of Argentinian Poet and short story writer, Jorge Luis Borges' 1976 appearance at the 92nd street YM-YWHA, which WBAI originally broadcast live on April 29th. Borges' reading will be followed by a tape of an open discussion he held at Columbia University on the same day

Brian Moore reads from his latest novel The Great Victorian Collection. The reading will be followed by an interview by Charles Ruas

Charles Ruas interviews Geoffery Wolff, author of Black Sun: The Brief Transit and Violent Eclipse of Harry Crosby, published by Random House

Pablo Neruda's readings at the [92nd St] Y with his translators reading the English version: Robert Bly, Martin Eshleman

Poet and publisher of New Directions James Laughlin is interviewed by Susan Howe and Charles Ruas. James Laughlin; Susan Howe; Charles Ruas

Edward Dahlberg, author of The Sorrows of Priapus, Because I Was Flesh and other fiction and autobiography. Interview with Charles Ruas. This program was produced by Rick Harris.

The beat poets return to Columbia — Alan Ginsberg and William Burroughs

[Part II only]

William Burroughs "Naked Lunch"; E.L. Doctorov "History and Romance"; Pable Neruda "Report on the Past Days of Pablo Neruda"; Nigel Nicolson "Recollections of Virginia Woolf"; Meredith Monk "Opera Qyarry"; Jerzy Kosinski "Being There"; Joseph Chaikin "A Fable"; Reading Experiment "Miss MacIntosh, My Darling"; Patti Smith "In Concert"; John Giorno "Dial-A-Poem"; Donald Barthelme "Our New President"; Robert Wilson "A Letter for Queen Victoria" Charles Ruas; William Burroughs; E.L. Doctorov; Pablo Neruda; Nigel Nicolson; Meredith Monk; Jerzy Kosinski; Joseph Chaikin; Patti Smith; John Giorno; Donald Barthelme; Robert Wilson

Part I of Ron Padgett and Bill Zavatsky's translation of The Poems of A.E. Barnabooth by Valery Larbaud. Produced by Susan Howe Ron Padgett

[Part II only] The excerpts are from the original production of Street Car Named Desire. Tennessee Williams

A talk by Anais Nin on her vision of the woman of the future

Read by Jean Rubin

Read by Jean Rubin

A Story by Anais Nin read by Jean Rubin. Portrays her relationshup to Artaud

Novelist and diarist Anais Nin discusses the development of the female consciousness with Judy Chicago. Is there feminist literature which women from 1920's on. What has been the effect of the women's movement on her work?

1966 Take on Marguerite Young and reading from Miss MacIntosh, My Darling by Anais Nin and actor Rupert Pole