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Remembering Bruce Chatwin

The British author and travel writer recently passed away. His acclaimed books include Songlines, a semi-fictional account of the myths that structure the lives of Australia's aborigines, and the travel book In Patagonia.

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Other segments from the episode on January 20, 1989

Fresh Air with Terry Gross, January 20, 1989: Interview with Lawrence Halprin; Obituary for Bruce Chatwin; Interview with Don Carpenter; Review of James O'Keefe's performance piece "Shimmer."

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