In 1972, Heinrich Boll received the Nobel prize for his "contribution to the renewal of German literature." His novels and numerous short stories have focused largely on the devastating impact of World War II. In a conversation with host ...See moreIn 1972, Heinrich Boll received the Nobel prize for his "contribution to the renewal of German literature." His novels and numerous short stories have focused largely on the devastating impact of World War II. In a conversation with host Bob Cromie, Boll discusses his latest book "Group Portrait With Lady," which spans 50 years of a woman's life; the genesis of his characters; idealism and politics in Germany; and his own days as a soldier and prisoner of war.
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