Frederick Manfred
13 Collection Items
- Manfred's "Lord Grizzly" rears its head again
MPR’s Euan Kerr speaks with Freya Manfred, daughter of author Frederick Manfred, about her father’s book “Lord Grizzly.”
- Freya Manfred on her Father, Frederick Manfred and Memoir
Minnesota author Frederick Manfred was so dedicated to his creative calling that despite writing 33 books, he was frequently broke. The critically acclaimed author of Lord Grizzly, The Golden Bowl, and This is the Year died in 1994. While he was good at getting his books published, he was not as adept at negotiating his pay. In her new memoir, Frederick Manfred: A Daughter Remembers, Freya Manfred says her father didn't have a lot growing up and in some ways it's surprising he went on to become a respected literary force.
- Freya Manfred reads a chapter from Frederick Manfred's final book "Black Earth"
Freya Manfred, daughter of author Frederick Manfred reads from Black Earth, Frederick Manfred's final, unpublished novel. Freya became editor of the book for publication.
- Freya Manfred talks about editing her father's work
A Midmorning broadcast of Voices of Minnesota segment featuring Freya Manfred, daughter of author Frederick Manfred. Freya discusses editing Black Earth, Frederick Manfred's final, unpublished novel.
- Freya Manfred on her father, author Frederick Manfred
All Things Considered’s John Rabe talks with Freya Manfred about her father, American writer Frederick Manfred. The two discuss Freya’s family memories and about a tribute being done for the novelist. Freya also reads an excerpt from The Golden Bowl, Frederick Manfred’s first book.
- Excerpt from an earlier Frederick Manfred interview
A short audio clip of an old interview with American writer Frederick Manfred. The author recollects on a personal memory about the land of southern Minnesota.
- Famed regional author Frederick Manfred dies
Upon the death of Frederick Manfred, Mainstreet Radio’s Mark Steil presents a profile of the well-regarded Midwest writer. Segment includes interview clips with Manfred and an old friend of the author.
- Euan Kerr reads a brutal passage from "Lord Grizzly" by Frederick Manfred
In a moment of remembrance after the passing of the Minnesota writer Frederick Manfred, MPR’s Euan Kerr reads from Manfred’s famous novel, Lord Grissly.
- Bill Holm remembers writer Frederick Manfred
Midmorning’s Cathy Wurzer talks with Minnesota poet Bill Holm about the loss of his literary friend, Frederick Manfred.
- Remembering Minnesota writer Frederick Manfred
Midday presents a look back at Minnesota writer Fredrick Manfred and his work. Program includes a 1980 interview with the author, a reading, and commentary from the author.
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