Novelist Jonathan Lethem looks at American radicalism

Name: Novelist Jonathan Lethem looks at American radicalism
Uploaded: 2013-10-23T00:59:48Z
Duration: P202S
Description: Set in the mid-20th century, Jonathan Lethem's novel "Dissident Gardens" explores the private lives of American communists and the "radical tradition" that has become part of the fabric of our nation. Jeffrey Brown talks to the author about his inspiration and the intersection of political ideology and personal experience.

Clip: 10/22/2013 | 3m 22s

Set in the mid-20th century, Jonathan Lethem's novel "Dissident Gardens" explores the private lives of American communists and the "radical tradition" that has become part of the fabric of our nation. Jeffrey Brown talks to the author about his inspiration and the intersection of political ideology and personal experience.

Aired: 10/22/13

Rating: NR

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