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Behind the Walls of the World’s Psychiatric Hospitals

Ep. 64: People of Seacliff Mental Hospital (Janet Frame, Part 2)

July 21, 2024 • Dr. Sarah Gallup • Episode 64

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This week's episode examines the childhood and young adulthood of New Zealand writer Janet Frame. Learn what it was like for Frame growing up during the Great Depression and World War II, all while hoping to learn to develop and perfect the craft of writing. This episode includes excerpts from very early in her writing career.

The main source for this episode is from Janet Frame's autobiography, To the Is-Land. All other sources will be listed at the end of the episode transcript.

Stay tuned to the very end of the episode for a delightful surprise.

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