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Wed, Jul 11, 2012 -- 10:00 AM

The Secret History of Pseudonyms


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CarmelaCiuraru.com
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Why do writers use pen names? For many, it's to conceal their gender. For others, it's an attempt to hide a criminal past. Carmela Ciuraru's book "Nom de Plume" reveals the stories behind some of the most famous pseudonyms in literary history.

Host: Michael Krasny

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  • Carmela Ciuraru, author of "Nom de Plume: A (Secret) History of Pseudonyms"

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