Readings
Gass is not only a master of the written word, but of the performance of words as well. Internationally, Gass has served as a visiting lecturer at over 150 institutes of higher education, given readings at over 30 festivals and conferences, spoken at over 30 centers, hospitals, museums, etc., and delivered keynote addresses or participated in panels at over 50 conventions, associations, conferences and seminars. This is not even counting his frequent appearances at numerous local events, fundraisers, symposiums and conferences.
For an audio recording of Gass reading "We Have Not Lived the Right Life" at the University of North Dakota Writers Conference in 1975, go here (http://library.und.edu/digital/writers-conference/1975/).
For even more audio readings of excerpts from The Tunnel, see the FICTION: THE TUNNEL page of this exhibit.
William H. Gass being painted by Philip Guston at Yaddo, 1969
Gass discussing literature and reading his fiction. Use Firefox for best results.
Willie Master's Lonesome Wife reading version
Gass reading "The Cost of Everything" from The Tunnel. Use Firefox for best results.
An announcement for readings by John Hawkes, William Gass and John Barth at the Centre Culturel Americain in Paris, France
"THe Habitations of the Word" lecture. Use Firefox for best results.
Broadside advertising a "River Styx at Duff's" event
KWMU Literary Profiles Radio Program. Use Firefox for best results.
Gass reading "At Death's Door" from The Tunnel. Use Firefox for best results.
Postcard invitation to "The Surface of the City"
In the Heat of the Heart of the Country Purdue University reading version
Gass reading from Middle C. Use Firefox for best results.