Vladimir Nabokov - BBC Radio Interviews

Synopsis

Extracts from a BBC radio interview with Vladimir Nabakov originally broadcast on Radio 4’s REVIEW on 4/10/1969. Vladimir Nabokov talks to James Mossman about: his view of other writers and the difference between genius and talent 3 min 13; how he reacts to criticism or speculation about his private life 1 min 0; the abrupt loss of childhood and his view of contemporary Russia 2 min 23

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of release

2003

Year of production

1969

Availability

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/profilepages/
Online

Notes

Available free online at http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/profilepages/nabokovv1.shtml. Requires RealPlayer

Subjects

Literature

Keywords

literature; Nabokov, Vladimir; radio interviews; writers - Russian

Online availability

URI

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/profilepages/nabokovv1.shtml

Delivery

Streamed

Production Company

Name

BBC Radio 4

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4 External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

BBC Four Audio Interviews

Web

http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/audiointerviews/ External site opens in new window