Freya Manfred
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- 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. Segment also includes a reading clip by Frederick Manfred.
- 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Freya Manfred, daughter of author Frederick Manfred reads from Black Earth, Frederick Manfred's final, unpublished novel.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 Freya discusses editing Black Earth, Frederick Manfred's final, unpublished novel.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.
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