EPISODE · Sep 13, 2023 · 28 MIN
September 12, 1941: Literary Villains and Geographic Gems with Louis Bromfield and Margaret Leech
from Information Please · host OTRPODS
In this September 12, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Margaret Leech and acclaimed novelist Louis Bromfield. Joining regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the team tackles an eclectic mix of questions, from the fates of literary villains like Uriah Heep and Iago to identifying geographic treasures in India, Canada, and Russia.Leech and Bromfield bring wit and depth to lively discussions on historical figures, nursery rhyme menus, and poetic adjectives in classic American verses. With humor and sharp intellect, the panel delivers an evening of engaging trivia and timeless charm. Tune in for an unforgettable session where knowledge meets fun on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this September 12, 1941, episode of Information Please, Clifton Fadiman welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Margaret Leech and acclaimed novelist Louis Bromfield. Joining regular panelists Franklin P. Adams and John Kieran, the team tackles an eclectic mix of questions, from the fates of literary villains like Uriah Heep and Iago to identifying geographic treasures in India, Canada, and Russia.Leech and Bromfield bring wit and depth to lively discussions on historical figures, nursery rhyme menus, and poetic adjectives in classic American verses. With humor and sharp intellect, the panel delivers an evening of engaging trivia and timeless charm. Tune in for an unforgettable session where knowledge meets fun on Information Please! Hosted on Acast. See <a target="_blank" href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noreferrer noopener">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.
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