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From Josh Ritter, a Song That Became a Debut Novel

From Josh Ritter, a Song That Became a Debut Novel

07/04/2011

PBS News Hour

From Josh Ritter, a Song That Became a Debut Novel

Clip: 7/4/2011 | 6m 26s

From Josh Ritter, a Song That Became a Debut Novel

"Bright's Passage," the debut novel by singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, details a young man's return home from World War I. Jeffrey Brown and the musician-turned-novelist discuss his first work of fiction.

07/04/2011

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