Delacorta discusses his book, “Vida.” He begins by explaining that his book is about a man who falls in love with a young girl named Alba. He talks about his main character Vida, a housekeeper who decides to become an assassin. He describes his writing process, and how he writes in French and has his book translated into English. Delacorta talks about his teaching career in California and Oklahoma. He ends the interview by talking about the differences between living in France and the United States.
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U-matic tape: Excerpt of show with Martinson interviewing Delacorta before the break and Kathleen J. Turner after. Date on case spine: 04-07-86. Date on tape: 04-07-86.
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