It is hard to imagine why these particular nine stories were chosen to record together; while they are unquestionably "classic," there seems very little relation among them. Nor are they particularly representative; five of the nine are authored by O. Henry (one of which is referred to throughout as "The Retrieved Information," not, correctly, as "The Retrieved Reformation"). The other authors featured are Stephen Crane (The Veteran), Ambrose Bierce (An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge), Mark Twain (The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County), and Jack London (Brown Wolf). Each story is introduced and concludes with a beautiful fragment of classical music, unnecessary but very pleasant. William Roberts as narrator is excellent, with a voice full of drama, expression, and variety, bringing a great deal to these familiar tales. Most audio collections should have a good representation of short stories, and this would be a worthwhile addition. Harriet Edwards, East Meadow P.L., NY Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.
Classic American Short Stories
Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the nineteenth/twentieth centuries are represented here. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American. Bierce's `An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge' leaves echoes in the imagination; the stories by Crane and London recall the themes of the Civil War and the Klondike for which they are well known. Twain's humour is to the fore in `The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' and O. Henry's sharp observation makes his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection.
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Classic American Short Stories
Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the nineteenth/twentieth centuries are represented here. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American. Bierce's `An Occurence at Owl Creek Bridge' leaves echoes in the imagination; the stories by Crane and London recall the themes of the Civil War and the Klondike for which they are well known. Twain's humour is to the fore in `The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County' and O. Henry's sharp observation makes his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection.
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BN ID: | 2940169170696 |
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Publisher: | Naxos Audiobooks |
Publication date: | 10/01/2000 |
Edition description: | Unabridged |
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