Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th/20th 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 Occurrence...' 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.... And O. Henry's sharp observation makes his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection.
Dozen Red Roses, A: The Passionate Shepherd to His LoveAuthor : Christopher MarloweNarrator : Bill WallisPublished By : BBC Audiobooks LtdDuration : 2 minutesCategories : PoetryPrice : $1.65
The Passionate Shepherd to His Love: Christopher Marlowe’s emotional appeal to his lady to run away with him... See full description...
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Way of All Flesh, TheAuthor : Samuel ButlerNarrator : Frederick DavidsonPublished By : Blackstone Audio IncDuration : 16 hoursCategories : Classic LiteraturePrice : $44.95 $29.95
Every generation finds in The Way of All Flesh a reaffirmation of youth’s rightful struggle against the tyranny of harsh parents and its admirable will for freedom of personal expression. This is a fascinating character study of a young man who survives the influence of a hateful, hypocritical... See full description...
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Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of TroyAuthor : Padriac ColumNarrator : Pratt, SeanPublished By : In AudioDuration : 6 hours 19 minutesCategories : Poetry
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Story of Dr. Dolittle, TheAuthor : Hugh LoftingNarrator : Nadia MayPublished By : Blackstone Audio IncDuration : 2 hoursCategories : Classic LiteraturePrice : $9.95
Doctor Dolittle, a little, lovable, old doctor, has so many animal pets that his people patients will not come to him any more. In fact, he likes the animals better, and he can talk to them, too! Soon his fame spreads all over the world and when the monkeys in Africa are stricken with an... See full description...
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Romeo & JulietAuthor : William ShakespeareNarrator : Full Cast PerformancePublished By : BBC Audiobooks LtdDuration : 3 hoursCategories : Dramatizations
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