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Title: Selected American Short Stories Author: Washington Irving, Mark Twain, Ambrose Bierce, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: John MacDonald, Grover Gardner, Christopher Hurt, Flo Gibson, Jack Hrkach Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-12 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Selections include "The Robber Bridegroom" by Washington Irving, "The Stolen White Elephant" by Mark Twain, "Chickamauga" by Ambrose Bierce, "The Mission of Jane" by Edith Wharton, and "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Washington Irving) Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:51:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Selected-American-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00794JJJ8 thebookvoice.com 02:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected American Short Stories Author: Washington Irving, Mark Twain, Ambrose Bierce, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: John MacDonald, Grover Gardner, Christopher Hurt, Flo Gibson, Jack Hrkach Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-12 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Selections include "The Robber Bridegroom" by Washington Irving, "The Stolen White Elephant" by Mark Twain, "Chickamauga" by Ambrose Bierce, "The Mission of Jane" by Edith Wharton, and "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected American Short Stories Author: Washington Irving, Mark Twain, Ambrose Bierce, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: John MacDonald, Grover Gardner, Christopher Hurt, Flo Gibson, Jack Hrkach Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-15-12 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Selections include "The Robber Bridegroom" by Washington Irving, "The Stolen White Elephant" by Mark Twain, "Chickamauga" by Ambrose Bierce, "The Mission of Jane" by Edith Wharton, and "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/After-Twenty-Years-Audiobook/B00GSREFKA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Twenty Years Author: O. Henry Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Here are eight stories from master American writers of the 19th century. They vary from sinister tales by Ambrose Bierce - why is that window boarded up? - and a reflective moment in the life of a woman without children, but forced to look after children, to classic short stories by O. Henry and Stephen Crane. There is even an elegiac description of an eclipse by James Fenimore Cooper, author of The Last of the Mohicans. Read with sensitivity and skill by Garrick Hagon and Liza Ross. Editorial Reviews: AudioFile Earphones Award winner William Roberts' distinctive voice creates a sense of authenticity to this O. Henry story set at the turn of the 20th century. A policeman chances upon a man standing in a doorway who tells him that 20 years ago, he and his friend had made a deal to meet at that spot at that particular date. True to O. Henry's signature writing style, there is more to this story than might be expected. Roberts' performance crackles with energy, and he paces the story expertly, allowing the final plot twist to coil and snap like a whip. biacuaduc@gmail.com (O. Henry) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:59:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/After-Twenty-Years-Audiobook/B00GSREFKA thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Twenty Years Author: O. Henry Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Here are eight stories from master American writers of the 19th century. They vary from sinister tales by Ambrose Bierce - why is that window boarded up? - and a reflective moment in the life of a woman without children, but forced to look after children, to classic short stories by O. Henry and Stephen Crane. There is even an elegiac description of an eclipse by James Fenimore Cooper, author of The Last of the Mohicans. Read with sensitivity and skill by Garrick Hagon and Liza Ross. Editorial Reviews: AudioFile Earphones Award winner William Roberts' distinctive voice creates a sense of authenticity to this O. Henry story set at the turn of the 20th century. A policeman chances upon a man standing in a doorway who tells him that 20 years ago, he and his friend had made a deal to meet at that spot at that particular date. True to O. Henry's signature writing style, there is more to this story than might be expected. Roberts' performance crackles with energy, and he paces the story expertly, allowing the final plot twist to coil and snap like a whip. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After Twenty Years Author: O. Henry Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Here are eight stories from master American writers of the 19th century. They vary from sinister tales by Ambrose Bierce - why is that window boarded up? - and a reflective moment in the life of a woman without children, but forced to look after children, to classic short stories by O. Henry and Stephen Crane. There is even an elegiac description of an eclipse by James Fenimore Cooper, author of The Last of the Mohicans. Read with sensitivity and skill by Garrick Hagon and Liza Ross. Editorial Reviews: AudioFile Earphones Award winner William Roberts' distinctive voice creates a sense of authenticity to this O. Henry story set at the turn of the 20th century. A policeman chances upon a man standing in a doorway who tells him that 20 years ago, he and his friend had made a deal to meet at that spot at that particular date. True to O. Henry's signature writing style, there is more to this story than might be expected. Roberts' performance crackles with energy, and he paces the story expertly, allowing the final plot twist to coil and snap like a whip. Members Reviews: Production Ruined This is a classic story ruined by music placed under the narration at the end of the narration. The point of an O. Henry story is the twist at the end and not being able to hear it destroys it utterly. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Great-American-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B004HGCCCC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great American Short Stories Author: Mark Twain Narrator: William Holden, Van Johnson, Ronald Coleman, Edna Best, Frank Lovejoy Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic American short stories, including 'The Old Man's Bride' by Timothy Shay Arthur (read by Van Johnson), 'The Virginian' by Owen Wister (William Holden), 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James (Ronald Colman and Edna Best) and 'The Man That Corrupted Handleyburg' by Mark Twain (Frank Lovejoy). biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:25:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Great-American-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B004HGCCCC thebookvoice.com 02:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great American Short Stories Author: Mark Twain Narrator: William Holden, Van Johnson, Ronald Coleman, Edna Best, Frank Lovejoy Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic American short stories, including 'The Old Man's Bride' by Timothy Shay Arthur (read by Van Johnson), 'The Virginian' by Owen Wister (William Holden), 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James (Ronald Colman and Edna Best) and 'The Man That Corrupted Handleyburg' by Mark Twain (Frank Lovejoy). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great American Short Stories Author: Mark Twain Narrator: William Holden, Van Johnson, Ronald Coleman, Edna Best, Frank Lovejoy Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 12-28-10 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic American short stories, including 'The Old Man's Bride' by Timothy Shay Arthur (read by Van Johnson), 'The Virginian' by Owen Wister (William Holden), 'The Turn of the Screw' by Henry James (Ronald Colman and Edna Best) and 'The Man That Corrupted Handleyburg' by Mark Twain (Frank Lovejoy). Members Reviews: Great anthology! I remember it vividly from high school ... Great anthology! I remember it vividly from high school and want now to re-read some of the stories--especially the superb final short story, "In Greenwich There Are Many Gravelled Walks," by the now little-known writer Hortense Calisher. The Stegners, Mary and Wallace Since I think Wallace Stegner is an all time great writer, I naturally was interested to see his selections of best and favorite short stories. They did not disappoint! Great writers, little known works and intriguing discoveries to those who pursue these wonderful tidbits. And it is a challenge to have a beginning, middle and ending for a brief work. These are sucessful and tightly packed. Enjoy Quick delivery and great quality used book Very broad collection of short stories. We actually used this book in a high school Lit class. Quick delivery and great quality used book. Great price and fast shipping Great price and fast shipping. What more is there to say. This book was required for my high school children's English class. Book contents are wonderful. The contents of this book are outstanding, but I would rather have a hard bound edition. The pages are coming apart from the binding. We still use it for our homeschooling. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Celebrated-Jumping-Frog-Other-Sketches-Audiobook/B0041HU5DU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Celebrated Jumping Frog & Other Sketches Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is a wild yarn involving a case of mistaken identity, a gambler whod bet on anything, and a very unusual frog named Daniel Webster. First published in The Saturday Press in 1865, the tale was immensely popular, and in 1867 an expanded version was published with 26 additional short stories, told as only Mark Twain could tell them. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:34:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Celebrated-Jumping-Frog-Other-Sketches-Audiobook/B0041HU5DU thebookvoice.com 04:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Celebrated Jumping Frog & Other Sketches Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is a wild yarn involving a case of mistaken identity, a gambler whod bet on anything, and a very unusual frog named Daniel Webster. First published in The Saturday Press in 1865, the tale was immensely popular, and in 1867 an expanded version was published with 26 additional short stories, told as only Mark Twain could tell them. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Celebrated Jumping Frog & Other Sketches Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Robin Field Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 09-01-10 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" is a wild yarn involving a case of mistaken identity, a gambler whod bet on anything, and a very unusual frog named Daniel Webster. First published in The Saturday Press in 1865, the tale was immensely popular, and in 1867 an expanded version was published with 26 additional short stories, told as only Mark Twain could tell them. Members Reviews: Twain at his best This is one of the first of his many books. This will give the reader an enjoyable read. This won't disappoint. America's Story Teller How does one assign a rating to Mark Twain? One obvious possibility is to give them all his works five stars. It could easily be argued that they all deserve it. On the other hand, giving them all the same rating would make ratings useless as a comparison between his works. One could look at how Mark Twain would rate his own work, but in the case of "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Sketches", published in May of 1867, it seems likely that Twain would have given it one star, given that he bought and destroyed all the plates for it. However, a one star rating would be a crime against literature and completely inappropriate for this collection. Ultimately, I can't see giving this book a rating below three stars, which might appear a bit low, but it does leave appropriate room for higher ratings for those of his works which are superior to this one. The Oxford Mark Twain series is a wonderful collection. Each book is a facsimile of the first editions of his works (with a few noted exceptions), and the works are supplemented with a "Foreword" by the editor, an "Introduction" from a writer for whom the work had particular impact, and an "Afterword" from a scholar who examines the work in the context of the time and place in which it was written. The editor of the series is Shelley Fisher Fishkin, a professor of American Studies and English and an author of multiple books on Mark Twain. The "Introduction" in this volume is by Roy Blount Jr. and the "Afterword" by Richard Bucci. In the "Introduction" by Roy Blount Jr., he states that he believes this is Twain's finest book. He indicates that the reason that this is true is because it is the only book which contains writings before Twain met the Honorable Anson Burlingame, and that without this book we wouldn't have any of Twain's later work. It is an interesting argument, but the last part doesn't really hold up because none of the sketches were published here for the first time, and Mark Twain had developed a name for himself before this book was published and probably would have continued writing if it had never been published. That being said, the core of the argument, i.e. that these works were important for the development of Twain as a writer, is certainly valid. The "Introduction" as a whole is humorous at times, but overly long and while Blount makes a joke of the padding he included, it was excessive to my tastes. The original book is a collection of 27 sketches by Twain which were published in various newspapers around the country. In a couple of cases, the editor merged some of Twain's writings from multiple columns, and in many cases they do not appear under their original titles, but there are no pieces which appear here for the first time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Murders-in-the-Rue-Morgue-Audiobook/B00CA5FTNQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murders in the Rue Morgue Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: David Ian Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-13 Publisher: One Voice Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed as the first detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:27:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Murders-in-the-Rue-Morgue-Audiobook/B00CA5FTNQ thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murders in the Rue Morgue Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: David Ian Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-13 Publisher: One Voice Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed as the first detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Murders in the Rue Morgue Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: David Ian Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-10-13 Publisher: One Voice Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It has been claimed as the first detective story; Poe referred to it as one of his "tales of ratiocination". Members Reviews: The Alpha Detective Story The Murders in the Rue Morgue is a very small short story that was originally published in Grahamâs Magazine back in 1841. You could scarcely find a simpler plot. Two women are violently murdered in their own apartment by a killer whose entrance and escape seem impossible. Several male voices are heard during the time of the murder, one of which speaks in a language that none of the witnesses can identify. C. Auguste Dupin and his associate travel to the murder scene and solve the mystery. Dupin is regarded as the first detective (despite not being an actual detective) in the history of literature and The Murders in the Rue Morgue the first detective story. Itâs a very simple story but Edger Allen Poe has such a deft skill as a writer that it feels perfectly crafted even if the solution is revealed almost immediately after the mystery is presented. Poe would use Dupin in several more stories and he is likely the inspiration from some of literatures most acclaimed sleuths including Sherlock Holmes who first appeared in 1887. I really enjoyed the story and it can be easily read in its entirety in a single sitting over a coffee drink. If you donât like it, well, you wonât have spent much time from your life. Classic The book holds its own after all these years. Edgar Allen Poe is a genius. The story is magical and engaging Poor contrast, difficult reading. Just one question: my copy has a very poor contrast, making reading dificult. Other e-books OK. I think the same is occuring with THE MYSTERY OF MARIE ROGET. It looks like there is a bakground color, instead of black ink over a white sheet. Any help ? The original that others followed. Poe's character, Auguste Dupin, is the original ecentric detective. Conan Doyle copied him in his writings of Sherlock Holmes. Doyle used the same writing style, story set-ups and even copied some of Poe's plots. The Dupin stories were written forty years before Holmes. Five Stars Good novel. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Dive-from-Clausens-Pier-Audiobook/B002V0KPWK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dive from Clausen's Pier Author: Ann Packer Narrator: Scarlett Johansson Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Dive from Clausen's Pier reminds us how fragile our lives are and how quickly they can be divided into before and after. It begins with a disaster that could happen in anybody's life, and leaves us to asking what we know about our deepest allegiances. Elegantly written and ferociously paced, emotionally nuanced and morally complex, The Dive from Clausen's Pier marks the emergence of a prodigiously gifted new novelist. ©2002 Ann Packer; (P)2002 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "This is a densely enveloping book, presented with uncommon assurance for a debut novelist. And it succeeds in raising profound moral issues within the context of ordinary life." (New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ann Packer) Fri, 12 Apr 2002 18:20:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Dive-from-Clausens-Pier-Audiobook/B002V0KPWK thebookvoice.com 05:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dive from Clausen's Pier Author: Ann Packer Narrator: Scarlett Johansson Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Dive from Clausen's Pier reminds us how fragile our lives are and how quickly they can be divided into before and after. It begins with a disaster that could happen in anybody's life, and leaves us to asking what we know about our deepest allegiances. Elegantly written and ferociously paced, emotionally nuanced and morally complex, The Dive from Clausen's Pier marks the emergence of a prodigiously gifted new novelist. ©2002 Ann Packer; (P)2002 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "This is a densely enveloping book, presented with uncommon assurance for a debut novelist. And it succeeds in raising profound moral issues within the context of ordinary life." (New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dive from Clausen's Pier Author: Ann Packer Narrator: Scarlett Johansson Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-02 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Dive from Clausen's Pier reminds us how fragile our lives are and how quickly they can be divided into before and after. It begins with a disaster that could happen in anybody's life, and leaves us to asking what we know about our deepest allegiances. Elegantly written and ferociously paced, emotionally nuanced and morally complex, The Dive from Clausen's Pier marks the emergence of a prodigiously gifted new novelist. ©2002 Ann Packer; (P)2002 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc. Critic Reviews: "This is a densely enveloping book, presented with uncommon assurance for a debut novelist. And it succeeds in raising profound moral issues within the context of ordinary life." (New York Times) Members Reviews: Loved it! If you could sum up The Dive from Clausen's Pier in three words, what would they be? thoughtful, heart-wrenching, beautiful What does Scarlett Johansson bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? I felt like her voice perfectly fit the character. You could hear the indecision and uncertainty as she dealt with this new path in her life. Any additional comments? I probably would not have read/listened to this book if I hadn't been pulled in by curiosity regarding the narrator. However, I'm so glad I was. I loved this story. It pulled me right in, I felt like it was floating through her life. I felt every pang of worry, guilt, heartache, panic, anxiety, love - all of it. It was wonderful and I was sad when it was over. Scarlett Johansson did a wonderful job. Interesting but not fascinating! I found the events and characters in the story quite intrigueing. But not fascinating. I don't know if it's suppose to be done that way but I did find the narrator Scarlett Johansen a bit flat. I felt she could have put more enthusiasm and oomph into the story. I was also disappointed by the ending because if I was the author I would have ended the story differently. You just want to shake her I made the mistake of buying the abridged version of this book, so didn't care for it much. However, I think if I had read the longer version, I might have slit my wrists. This girl is really annoying. She doesn't know what she wants or who she wants and just glides through life. You just want to smack her. Decent This story was decent. Nothing special. The story was a mediocre one. It was special in the beginning, but went nowhere the rest of the book. Moreoever, the narrator's voice was annoying. She sounded bored just reading it. I know this was a best-seller, but I was not impressed. readers review I just finished listening to this book. If I had to listen to that annoying voice for any more length time I don't think I would have finished it. Good story weak on plot, unfinished ending https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Masque-of-the-Red-Death-Audiobook/B073QXKB6Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masque of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Chris Lutkin Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in an 1842 edition of Graham's Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine, "The Masque of the Red Death" tells the story of Prince Prospero as he tries to avoid a plague by confining himself and his nobles to a masquerade in an abbey. Often considered a Gothic allegory, the story reflects on not only life and death but also the illusion of control. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Tue, 25 Jul 2017 21:09:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Masque-of-the-Red-Death-Audiobook/B073QXKB6Q thebookvoice.com 00:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masque of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Chris Lutkin Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in an 1842 edition of Graham's Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine, "The Masque of the Red Death" tells the story of Prince Prospero as he tries to avoid a plague by confining himself and his nobles to a masquerade in an abbey. Often considered a Gothic allegory, the story reflects on not only life and death but also the illusion of control. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masque of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Chris Lutkin Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in an 1842 edition of Graham's Lady's and Gentleman's Magazine, "The Masque of the Red Death" tells the story of Prince Prospero as he tries to avoid a plague by confining himself and his nobles to a masquerade in an abbey. Often considered a Gothic allegory, the story reflects on not only life and death but also the illusion of control. Members Reviews: Short, but filled with horror This rather short horror tale by the famed Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) is free on Amazon and is worth reading, not only because of the price but the story is interesting though filled with horror. A movie that I haven't seen yet was made containing the film version of the tale. In the tale, a fatal pestilence is devastating the country. The Prince, apparently concerned about the lives of his upper class friends gathers a thousand of them to a lavishly adorned Abbey to escape the red death. (Red referring to the blood that flows from dying plague-infected people.) Outside was death, but inside the seven-chambered Abbey there was music, wine, dancing, and laughter. One night, the inhabitants noticed a new figure. Like the others the new comer was masked (masqued) for the celebration. But the newcomer frightened the others and they moved away. The prince, seeing their reaction, ordered his guests to unmask the newcomer, but all were afraid to approachâ. What happens next is typical Poe. A Classic A classic. It makes clear that no one escapes from all the problems of the world. Eventually, even if you lock yourself away, evil, and misfortune will find you.Required reading in High School. Personally, I am a fan of Poe, so I know I will be rereading other works of his. Great classic for my collection, and easily accessible from my Kindle library. Love this classic & it's great to have it readily on my Kindle so I can read it whenever I feel the inspiration. Please let me know if you found this review helpful. Not what expected. Quick publishing? This product is not what I was expecting but it is the story of the Masque of Red Death and the cover is quite beautiful. This book also included a couple of other stories as well which was a pleasant surprise. The font is large and easy to read. It includes some pictures likely found on an online search that somewhat pertain to the story. Overall, for the price and the fact you can find this story for free online it is a decent deal. Special effects When one speaks of special effects now we are usually referring to fx or visual, technological tricks. Poe uses only words to create his effects and they remain in your mind. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/This-Side-of-Paradise-Audiobook/B01IRWS7A2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Side of Paradise Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: C. James Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-29-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In This Side of Paradise, F. Scott Fitzgerald gives us Amory Blaine, who, from boyhood through his early 20s, is on a quest for his identity, his philosophy, and his sense of place in a world never quite his own, a world in which he moves with barely concealed ego-fueled disgust and contempt. Fitzgerald's breakthrough novel, written in 1920 when the author was 23, manages to be both a thinly veiled autobiography and a sincere attempt by Fitzgerald to get into the head of the young, privileged personages of his time. This Side of Paradise follows the arc of Amory's life from a shakily moneyed Midwestern childhood through a tortuous tenancy at St. Regis prep school, on to the almost mystical grounds of Princeton, finally arriving in the real world of labor and responsibility. Along the way Amory must come to terms with that great irritant in his life: women. Neither as a boy nor as a young man does Amory come fully to grips with his bipolar reactions to the schoolgirls, starry-eyed debutants, and emotionally off-the-wall women who cross his path so many times throughout the story. Hopeful love turns hopeless, exciting relationships become dull, proximate hearts eventually wander away and fade. It seems that for every emotional or intellectual perigee in Amory's life, there is a soul-punishing apogee waiting in the next minute. Amory's sole companion through much of his journey is Monsignor Darcy, a former pagan from Asheville (as described by Fitzgerald) who, suffering from unfulfilled love for Amory's mother, Beatrice, turned to the Catholic Church with a vengeance. Through richly descriptive narrative, achingly plaintive poetry, and even a theatrically formatted interlude or two, Fitzgerald chronicles the stutter-step journey of a handsome, educated, yet stubbornly socially and emotionally naïve young man blessed with a creative brain but remarkably, frustratingly deficient in human understanding. Amory Blaine strives to comprehend his place in a nation roiling in economic, political, and moral turmoil, a postwar America on the cusp of what? Greatness or peril? In This Side of Paradise, Fitzgerald leads his protagonist inexorably to those two choices, choices that are as much gateways for Amory as they proved to be for Fitzgerald himself. At the story's end, Amory's hand is pressing on a handle.... Which gate will open? biacuaduc@gmail.com (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Fri, 29 Jul 2016 19:39:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/This-Side-of-Paradise-Audiobook/B01IRWS7A2 thebookvoice.com 09:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Side of Paradise Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: C. James Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-29-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In This Side of Paradise, F. Scott Fitzgerald gives us Amory Blaine, who, from boyhood through his early 20s, is on a quest for his identity, his philosophy, and his sense of place in a world never quite his own, a world in which he moves with barely concealed ego-fueled disgust and contempt. Fitzgerald's breakthrough novel, written in 1920 when the author was 23, manages to be both a thinly veiled autobiography and a sincere attempt by Fitzgerald to get into the head of the young, privileged personages of his time. This Side of Paradise follows the arc of Amory's life from a shakily moneyed Midwestern childhood through a tortuous tenancy at St. Regis prep school, on to the almost mystical grounds of Princeton, finally arriving in the real world of labor and responsibility. Along the way Amory must come to terms with that great irritant in his life: women. Neither as a boy nor as a young man does Amory come fully to grips with his bipolar reactions to the schoolgirls, starry-eyed debutants, and emotionally off-the-wall women who cross his path so many times throughout the story. Hopeful love turns hopeless, exciting relationships become dull, proximate hearts eventually wander away and fade. It seems that for every emotional or intellectual perigee in Amory's life, there is a soul-punishing apogee waiting in the next minute. Amory's sole companion through much of his journey is Monsignor Darcy, a former pagan from Asheville (as described by Fitzgerald) who, suffering from unfulfilled love for Amory's mother, Beatrice, turned to the Catholic Church with a vengeance. Through richly descriptive narrative, achingly plaintive poetry, and even a theatrically formatted interlude or two, Fitzgerald chronicles the stutter-step journey of a handsome, educated, yet stubbornly socially and emotionally naïve young man blessed with a creative brain but remarkably, frustratingly deficient in human understanding. Amory Blaine strives to comprehend his place in a nation roiling in economic, political, and moral turmoil, a postwar America on the cusp of what? Greatness or peril? In This Side of Paradise, Fitzgerald leads his protagonist inexorably to those two choices, choices that are as much gateways for Amory as they proved to be for Fitzgerald himself. At the story's end, Amory's hand is pressing on a handle.... Which gate will open? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: This Side of Paradise Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: C. James Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 07-29-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In This Side of Paradise, F. Scott Fitzgerald gives us Amory Blaine, who, from boyhood through his early 20s, is on a quest for his identity, his philosophy, and his sense of place in a world never quite his own, a world in which he moves with barely concealed ego-fueled disgust and contempt. Fitzgerald's breakthrough novel, written in 1920 when the author was 23, manages to be both a thinly veiled autobiography and a sincere attempt by Fitzgerald to get into the head of the young, privileged personages of his time. This Side of Paradise follows the arc of Amory's life from a shakily moneyed Midwestern childhood through a tortuous tenancy at St. Regis prep school, on to the almost mystical grounds of Princeton, finally arriving in the real world of labor and responsibility. Along the way Amory must come to terms with that great irritant in his life: women. Neither as a boy nor as a young man does Amory come fully to grips with his bipolar reactions to the schoolgirls, starry-eyed debutants, and emotionally off-the-wall women who cross his path so many times throughout the story. Hopeful love turns hopeless, exciting relationships become dull, proximate hearts eventually wander away and fade. It seems that for every emotional or intellectual perigee in Amory's life, there is a soul-punishing apogee waiting in the next minute. Amory's sole companion through much of his journey is Monsignor Darcy, a former pagan from Asheville (as described by Fitzgerald) who, suffering from unfulfilled love for Amory's mother, Beatrice, turned to the Catholic Church with a vengeance. Through richly descriptive narrative, achingly plaintive poetry, and even a theatrically formatted interlude or two, Fitzgerald chronicles the stutter-step journey of a handsome, educated, yet stubbornly socially and emotionally naïve young man blessed with a creative brain but remarkably, frustratingly deficient in human understanding. Amory Blaine strives to comprehend his place in a nation roiling in economic, political, and moral turmoil, a postwar America on the cusp of what? Greatness or peril? In This Side of Paradise, Fitzgerald leads his protagonist inexorably to those two choices, choices that are as much gateways for Amory as they proved to be for Fitzgerald himself. At the story's end, Amory's hand is pressing on a handle.... Which gate will open? Members Reviews: Chaos We left this young man aimlessly drifting in chaos. He began with no desire to kiss a girl only to love where, in his heart, it would remain only unrequited with 3 or4 young women. He was an intellectual with no ambition after a Princeton education and fighting in a war. I had high hopes for him. I suppose if he lived in this day and time, we would find him at Starbucks playing chess and writing poetry. I enjoyed it but expected more. Fitzgerald is one of my favorite authors. I loved Gatsby and Benjamin Button Fitzgerald is one of my favorite authors. I loved Gatsby and Benjamin Button, this was yet another great tale, with great characters woven through. Certainly a hidden gem as was Benjamin Button (but we had to watch that for a psychology class which lead me to read it -- the book was much better than the movie as is often the case.) Worth It! Such an interesting piece of literature. Worth It! Such an interesting piece of literature. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ambush-at-Fort-Bragg-Audiobook/B002VAES28 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ambush at Fort Bragg Author: Tom Wolfe Narrator: Edward Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-00 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: For months the wheels of justice have ground to a halt as three soldiers from Fort Bragg have categorically denied that they savagely beat and murdered a member of their company because he was gay. Now, Irv Durtscher, self-proclaimed soul of a soulless industry, is poised to expose the truth. With a fortune in surveillance equipment, he has infiltrated a bar near Fort Bragg, in the hopes that the unwitting soldiers will hang themselves on videotape. What he gets is pure dynamite. But Irv's story won't be complete until he arranges to ambush the three young toughs and show them the footage. What happens when one of New York's media elite confronts the Lords of Testosterone?...not what you think. Ambush at Fort Bragg is classic Wolfe - a blistering send-up of one man's drive for fame and glory and the outrageous lengths to which the media will go to showcase their version of the truth. Listen to a conversation with . biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tom Wolfe) Tue, 18 Jul 2000 20:30:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ambush-at-Fort-Bragg-Audiobook/B002VAES28 thebookvoice.com 02:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ambush at Fort Bragg Author: Tom Wolfe Narrator: Edward Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-00 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: For months the wheels of justice have ground to a halt as three soldiers from Fort Bragg have categorically denied that they savagely beat and murdered a member of their company because he was gay. Now, Irv Durtscher, self-proclaimed soul of a soulless industry, is poised to expose the truth. With a fortune in surveillance equipment, he has infiltrated a bar near Fort Bragg, in the hopes that the unwitting soldiers will hang themselves on videotape. What he gets is pure dynamite. But Irv's story won't be complete until he arranges to ambush the three young toughs and show them the footage. What happens when one of New York's media elite confronts the Lords of Testosterone?...not what you think. Ambush at Fort Bragg is classic Wolfe - a blistering send-up of one man's drive for fame and glory and the outrageous lengths to which the media will go to showcase their version of the truth. Listen to a conversation with . Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ambush at Fort Bragg Author: Tom Wolfe Narrator: Edward Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-00 Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 41 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: For months the wheels of justice have ground to a halt as three soldiers from Fort Bragg have categorically denied that they savagely beat and murdered a member of their company because he was gay. Now, Irv Durtscher, self-proclaimed soul of a soulless industry, is poised to expose the truth. With a fortune in surveillance equipment, he has infiltrated a bar near Fort Bragg, in the hopes that the unwitting soldiers will hang themselves on videotape. What he gets is pure dynamite. But Irv's story won't be complete until he arranges to ambush the three young toughs and show them the footage. What happens when one of New York's media elite confronts the Lords of Testosterone?...not what you think. Ambush at Fort Bragg is classic Wolfe - a blistering send-up of one man's drive for fame and glory and the outrageous lengths to which the media will go to showcase their version of the truth. Listen to a conversation with . Members Reviews: Slow Starter I enjoyed this reading of Ambush at Fort Bragg immensely... once it got going. The story started slowly, but once it started moving, I was entralled. The narcisistic producer, the aging but still attractive talking head, and the young soldiers were believable and well developed characters, considering the brevity of the book. Edward Norton (Fight Club) is in his element as he portrays the young soldiers from the panhandle. The southern accent is so strong, it nearly requires translation. This is my first experience with Mister Norton as a reader, and I think he did a fine job. He isn't in my top five readers, but the fit for this particular audiobook was very good. Tom Wolfe has some salient points to make in this novel, and none of them are subtle. He hammers them home with a sledge hammer. My only complaint, and it is minor, is that this story should have gone on beyond its ending. I found myself looking forward to what was about to transpire, so that when the credits were read, I was longing for more. Worthy listen for Ed Norton fans While the contents of the actual story were a bit predictable and quite linear, I still found them to be an enjoyable critique on media manipulation and homophobia. That being said, Edward Norton is what sold this for me. He does an amazing job and can certainly nail a southern accent. Recommended mainly for Norton fans. Good made better by Norton Would you listen to Ambush at Fort Bragg again? Why? No, it was good but it's not "inspiring". What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) I expected it having read many of Wolfe's books What about Edward Nortons performance did you like? I think he is an excellent reader just as he is an excellent actor Any additional comments? It' not the most inspiring of Wolfe's books. Nevertheless it has his typical signature in the way the language is used to create rhythm and melody and in the overblown egos that hold the main characters on a leash. It's always wonderful to see how Wolfe manages to make the most improbable actors in the drama deliver the most authentic (even if despicable) speech. Ambush at Fort Bragg This definitely is not Tom Wolfe's best work. The story is lacking the Wolfe twist that makes his books so great to read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Horror-Stories-of-Robert-E-Howard-Audiobook/B011DE174E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horror Stories of Robert E. Howard Author: Robert E. Howard Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American author who was best known for his macabre horror stories and weird tales. This collection brings together a highly representative selection of his creepy stories, written very much after the Lovecraftian style. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert E. Howard) Mon, 13 Jul 2015 20:04:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Horror-Stories-of-Robert-E-Howard-Audiobook/B011DE174E thebookvoice.com 03:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horror Stories of Robert E. Howard Author: Robert E. Howard Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American author who was best known for his macabre horror stories and weird tales. This collection brings together a highly representative selection of his creepy stories, written very much after the Lovecraftian style. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Horror Stories of Robert E. Howard Author: Robert E. Howard Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 07-13-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Ervin Howard (1906-1936) was an American author who was best known for his macabre horror stories and weird tales. This collection brings together a highly representative selection of his creepy stories, written very much after the Lovecraftian style. Members Reviews: Wish I had listened to the sample first. I don't know who Cathy Dobson is but she sounds like the librarian from the children's room reading for a Halloween party. "He reached for .... THE DOOR!" "What is ....IT? He asked ... LISTLESSLY!!" I usually only focus on the story in reviews, but this performance simply ruins this collection of classics. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Riders-of-the-Purple-Sage-Audiobook/B01J4G0MUI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riders of the Purple Sage Author: Zane Grey Narrator: Tim Danko Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Set in Utah during the spring and summer of 1871, Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey, is considered a classic of the Western genre. Yet it's more than a Western story. At its heart it's a story of redemption and the discovery, then loss, of paradise as two couples tread a shared path through tragedy to find love. Jane Withersteen and her friend, Venters, find themselves at odds with the local Mormon church leaders, who covet her vast and valuable property and, at the same time, despise her deep friendship with Venters, a Gentile. A stranger, Lassiter, enters their lives while searching for his long-lost sister and becomes Jane's protector and Venters' mentor. Soon afterward, Venters is thrust together with a girl named Bess, and the four of them discover how their lives have been intertwined for years. Riders of the Purple Sage has been adapted for feature films five times. Grey's hero, Lassiter, is considered one of the first antiheroes and the foundation for late Western figures including Shane, Zorro, and the character Chris in The Magnificent Seven. Zane Grey published a sequel in 1915, The Rainbow Trail, about the unfolding of life for Jane and Lassiter. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Zane Grey) Wed, 27 Jul 2016 00:25:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Riders-of-the-Purple-Sage-Audiobook/B01J4G0MUI thebookvoice.com 12:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riders of the Purple Sage Author: Zane Grey Narrator: Tim Danko Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Set in Utah during the spring and summer of 1871, Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey, is considered a classic of the Western genre. Yet it's more than a Western story. At its heart it's a story of redemption and the discovery, then loss, of paradise as two couples tread a shared path through tragedy to find love. Jane Withersteen and her friend, Venters, find themselves at odds with the local Mormon church leaders, who covet her vast and valuable property and, at the same time, despise her deep friendship with Venters, a Gentile. A stranger, Lassiter, enters their lives while searching for his long-lost sister and becomes Jane's protector and Venters' mentor. Soon afterward, Venters is thrust together with a girl named Bess, and the four of them discover how their lives have been intertwined for years. Riders of the Purple Sage has been adapted for feature films five times. Grey's hero, Lassiter, is considered one of the first antiheroes and the foundation for late Western figures including Shane, Zorro, and the character Chris in The Magnificent Seven. Zane Grey published a sequel in 1915, The Rainbow Trail, about the unfolding of life for Jane and Lassiter. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Riders of the Purple Sage Author: Zane Grey Narrator: Tim Danko Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Set in Utah during the spring and summer of 1871, Riders of the Purple Sage, by Zane Grey, is considered a classic of the Western genre. Yet it's more than a Western story. At its heart it's a story of redemption and the discovery, then loss, of paradise as two couples tread a shared path through tragedy to find love. Jane Withersteen and her friend, Venters, find themselves at odds with the local Mormon church leaders, who covet her vast and valuable property and, at the same time, despise her deep friendship with Venters, a Gentile. A stranger, Lassiter, enters their lives while searching for his long-lost sister and becomes Jane's protector and Venters' mentor. Soon afterward, Venters is thrust together with a girl named Bess, and the four of them discover how their lives have been intertwined for years. Riders of the Purple Sage has been adapted for feature films five times. Grey's hero, Lassiter, is considered one of the first antiheroes and the foundation for late Western figures including Shane, Zorro, and the character Chris in The Magnificent Seven. Zane Grey published a sequel in 1915, The Rainbow Trail, about the unfolding of life for Jane and Lassiter. Members Reviews: You will be transported back to the Wild West! This is an excellent rendition of Riders of the Purple Sage. I have listened to other audio recordings of this book before, but this one is the best by far! Tim Danko captures the feel of each character and brings them to life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Gift-of-the-Magi-Audiobook/B002V57O24 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gift of the Magi Author: O. Henry Narrator: Jane Alexander Format: Abridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-00 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Gift of the Magi is O. Henry's most famous short story. This classic Christmas story of selflessness and giving is now beautifully retold by Jane Alexander. Set in New York at the turn of the century, the story centers on a young couple that sacrifices their dearest possessions to buy each other Christmas gifts. © & (P)1987 Bantam Audio Publishing Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (O. Henry) Fri, 22 Dec 2000 01:36:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Gift-of-the-Magi-Audiobook/B002V57O24 thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gift of the Magi Author: O. Henry Narrator: Jane Alexander Format: Abridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-00 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Gift of the Magi is O. Henry's most famous short story. This classic Christmas story of selflessness and giving is now beautifully retold by Jane Alexander. Set in New York at the turn of the century, the story centers on a young couple that sacrifices their dearest possessions to buy each other Christmas gifts. © & (P)1987 Bantam Audio Publishing Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Gift of the Magi Author: O. Henry Narrator: Jane Alexander Format: Abridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-22-00 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 48 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Gift of the Magi is O. Henry's most famous short story. This classic Christmas story of selflessness and giving is now beautifully retold by Jane Alexander. Set in New York at the turn of the century, the story centers on a young couple that sacrifices their dearest possessions to buy each other Christmas gifts. © & (P)1987 Bantam Audio Publishing Bantam Doubleday Dell Audio Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc. Members Reviews: A classic story, less than fabulous narrator There are better audio versions of this sweet and ironic classic. Lovely Ever wanted to listen to a feel good story. Then this is it. A must listen to at Christmas time. It is the epitome of the spirit of giving. This is something the whole family should enjoy on Christmas eve by the fireside. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/F-Scott-Fitzgerald-Stories-Audiobook/B002V5BQM8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: F. Scott Fitzgerald Stories Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Kimberly Schraf Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" and "The Jelly-Bean": Two of Fitzgerald's finest stories of the Jazz Age. The first tells of a young woman who doesn't fit in her cousin's social life, and the second of love and social class. (P)Commuter's Library biacuaduc@gmail.com (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Wed, 18 Aug 2004 20:17:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/F-Scott-Fitzgerald-Stories-Audiobook/B002V5BQM8 thebookvoice.com 01:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: F. Scott Fitzgerald Stories Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Kimberly Schraf Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" and "The Jelly-Bean": Two of Fitzgerald's finest stories of the Jazz Age. The first tells of a young woman who doesn't fit in her cousin's social life, and the second of love and social class. (P)Commuter's Library Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: F. Scott Fitzgerald Stories Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Kimberly Schraf Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 08-18-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" and "The Jelly-Bean": Two of Fitzgerald's finest stories of the Jazz Age. The first tells of a young woman who doesn't fit in her cousin's social life, and the second of love and social class. (P)Commuter's Library Members Reviews: Read by Kimberly Schraf Powells Books indicates that the title designated by this ISBN is read by Kimberly Schraf and that its "Media Run Time" is 120 (presumably minutes). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Fenimore-Cooper-to-Membranous-Croup-Audiobook/B002V0PZ48 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fenimore Cooper to Membranous Croup Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Thomas Becker Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: There's no one quite like Mark Twain for poking irreverent fun at everything - and he's at it again with this collection of essays, speeches, letters, and personal accounts. Twain begins, in "Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses", by listing 18 of them and going on to debunk the Pathfinder's woodsmanship. "Punch-Brother-Punch" recounts how a memorable jingle nearly drives the author over the edge, and in "An Author's Soldiering" we learn how Twain saved the Union. Also included are "The Art of Authorship", "First Interview with Artemus Ward", "To the California Pioneers", "The Great Landslide Case", "Political Economy", "Experience of the McWilliamses with Membranous Croup", and "The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm". Critic Reviews: "Mark Twain deserves to be heard aloud. Thomas Becker does him justice with his professional and hilarious performances.... Commuter's Library might have the best Twain on the market." (The Society for Performance Literature) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:18:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Fenimore-Cooper-to-Membranous-Croup-Audiobook/B002V0PZ48 thebookvoice.com 02:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fenimore Cooper to Membranous Croup Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Thomas Becker Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: There's no one quite like Mark Twain for poking irreverent fun at everything - and he's at it again with this collection of essays, speeches, letters, and personal accounts. Twain begins, in "Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses", by listing 18 of them and going on to debunk the Pathfinder's woodsmanship. "Punch-Brother-Punch" recounts how a memorable jingle nearly drives the author over the edge, and in "An Author's Soldiering" we learn how Twain saved the Union. Also included are "The Art of Authorship", "First Interview with Artemus Ward", "To the California Pioneers", "The Great Landslide Case", "Political Economy", "Experience of the McWilliamses with Membranous Croup", and "The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm". Critic Reviews: "Mark Twain deserves to be heard aloud. Thomas Becker does him justice with his professional and hilarious performances.... Commuter's Library might have the best Twain on the market." (The Society for Performance Literature) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fenimore Cooper to Membranous Croup Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Thomas Becker Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: There's no one quite like Mark Twain for poking irreverent fun at everything - and he's at it again with this collection of essays, speeches, letters, and personal accounts. Twain begins, in "Fenimore Cooper's Literary Offenses", by listing 18 of them and going on to debunk the Pathfinder's woodsmanship. "Punch-Brother-Punch" recounts how a memorable jingle nearly drives the author over the edge, and in "An Author's Soldiering" we learn how Twain saved the Union. Also included are "The Art of Authorship", "First Interview with Artemus Ward", "To the California Pioneers", "The Great Landslide Case", "Political Economy", "Experience of the McWilliamses with Membranous Croup", and "The McWilliamses and the Burglar Alarm". Critic Reviews: "Mark Twain deserves to be heard aloud. Thomas Becker does him justice with his professional and hilarious performances.... Commuter's Library might have the best Twain on the market." (The Society for Performance Literature) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Most-Dangerous-Game-Audiobook/B002V0QKME Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Most Dangerous Game Author: Richard Connell Narrator: Reg Green, Jim Gallant, full cast Format: Abridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-03 Publisher: Ziggurat Productions Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Experience first-hand as classic literature dramatically transforms into the world of your imagination like never before! A grand soundtrack, spectacular sound effects, and a marvelous cast transport the audience to a far-off land of intrigue and nail-biting suspense. A compelling and captivating listening experience, theatrical and introspective, and ultimately...inescapable! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Connell) Fri, 07 Mar 2003 21:21:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Most-Dangerous-Game-Audiobook/B002V0QKME thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Most Dangerous Game Author: Richard Connell Narrator: Reg Green, Jim Gallant, full cast Format: Abridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-03 Publisher: Ziggurat Productions Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Experience first-hand as classic literature dramatically transforms into the world of your imagination like never before! A grand soundtrack, spectacular sound effects, and a marvelous cast transport the audience to a far-off land of intrigue and nail-biting suspense. A compelling and captivating listening experience, theatrical and introspective, and ultimately...inescapable! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Most Dangerous Game Author: Richard Connell Narrator: Reg Green, Jim Gallant, full cast Format: Abridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-07-03 Publisher: Ziggurat Productions Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 22 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Experience first-hand as classic literature dramatically transforms into the world of your imagination like never before! A grand soundtrack, spectacular sound effects, and a marvelous cast transport the audience to a far-off land of intrigue and nail-biting suspense. A compelling and captivating listening experience, theatrical and introspective, and ultimately...inescapable! Members Reviews: Great bedtime story This is the kind of story that you play with headphones, in bed and stark blackness, during a rainy night when you want an old-fashion suspense story. Although short and not to the perfection of Poe or a Holmes story, it's better in adventure at least and entertainingly read. I really had fun with this one. Save it for that perfect night. The Most Dangerous Game I teach Freshman English and bought this audio file to play in class for my students to follow along in their book. However, I was disappointed when, after purchasing the file, I learned that it is a recording of the two characters speaking to each other and is not the story as it is printed. I will not be able to use it now. However, for anyone who is purchasing it for story enjoyment, it is recorded very well. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Scarlet-Letter-Audiobook/B0047EJS9E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scarlet Letter Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Charles Minx Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-10 Publisher: Hudson Audio Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is considered to be one of the greatest examples of true American literature. Its excellency of topic, characterization, and description has made it a permanent part of our history. Set in Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600s, it describes the life of Hester Prynne, a Puritan woman whose existence is marred by sin. The real genius of the book is found in its description. Hawthorne makes allusion, symbolism, and romanticism work toward one effect, making the reader feel as if she was there, watching it all happen, living through Hester's struggle. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:37:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Scarlet-Letter-Audiobook/B0047EJS9E thebookvoice.com 07:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scarlet Letter Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Charles Minx Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-10 Publisher: Hudson Audio Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is considered to be one of the greatest examples of true American literature. Its excellency of topic, characterization, and description has made it a permanent part of our history. Set in Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600s, it describes the life of Hester Prynne, a Puritan woman whose existence is marred by sin. The real genius of the book is found in its description. Hawthorne makes allusion, symbolism, and romanticism work toward one effect, making the reader feel as if she was there, watching it all happen, living through Hester's struggle. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Scarlet Letter Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Charles Minx Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-10 Publisher: Hudson Audio Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Scarlet Letter, written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is considered to be one of the greatest examples of true American literature. Its excellency of topic, characterization, and description has made it a permanent part of our history. Set in Salem, Massachusetts in the 1600s, it describes the life of Hester Prynne, a Puritan woman whose existence is marred by sin. The real genius of the book is found in its description. Hawthorne makes allusion, symbolism, and romanticism work toward one effect, making the reader feel as if she was there, watching it all happen, living through Hester's struggle. Members Reviews: Narration is awful! What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The narration needed to be done by a more skilled actor with a much younger voice. Mr. Minx' voice was far too old sounding and he did not do the female parts at all well. The minister himself was a young man, but did not sound at all young. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Scarlet Letter? The minister's blatant hypocrisy and calling out for the man who impregnated Hester while she stood on platform with babe in arms to take all the blame herself. Even though it had not been revealed that he was the father of the child, I suspected it and hated him for his not admitting it then and there. How did the narrator detract from the book? Greatly! What character would you cut from The Scarlet Letter? none Any additional comments? Please provide at least one other production of The Scarlet Letter for your listeners to choose from. Boring I loved the movie. I liked reading the book. But I did not like listening to the audio book at all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Purloined-Letter-Audiobook/B073QYW9BB Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Purloined Letter Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Chris Lutkin Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in an 1844 literary annual The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's Present for 1845, "The Purloined Letter" is the third and final story that features Poe's detective, C. Auguste Dupin. In it, Dupin is approached by the prefect of the police to help with a case that involves a stolen letter containing compromising information. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Tue, 25 Jul 2017 16:44:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Purloined-Letter-Audiobook/B073QYW9BB thebookvoice.com 00:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Purloined Letter Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Chris Lutkin Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in an 1844 literary annual The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's Present for 1845, "The Purloined Letter" is the third and final story that features Poe's detective, C. Auguste Dupin. In it, Dupin is approached by the prefect of the police to help with a case that involves a stolen letter containing compromising information. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Purloined Letter Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Chris Lutkin Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in an 1844 literary annual The Gift: A Christmas and New Year's Present for 1845, "The Purloined Letter" is the third and final story that features Poe's detective, C. Auguste Dupin. In it, Dupin is approached by the prefect of the police to help with a case that involves a stolen letter containing compromising information. Members Reviews: Five Stars A very well written story. I didn't understand the French expression. It brought Sherlock Holmes to mind. A good read! This is an interesting story. Recommended by a friend because something that happened to us and illustrates that life does imitate fiction, sometimes!! Classic I like to read one of the old classics once in awhile as a brain exercise. This was a short lap. An Eye for Detection Classically told short tale of detection. Could easily fit within a Sherlock Holmes story. Found the possible manners of concealment of the letter as laid out by the French police officer to quite interesting. I won't give away the story but suffice it to say you will recognize this device as one used even today. A read well worth your time! The Purloined Letter A short entertaining story, somewhat along the early lines of a Sherlock Holmes mystery in deductive reasoning. Not Mr. Poe's best work by far. However, a good read on a cold night. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Thousand-and-Second-Tale-of-Scheherazade-Audiobook/B00DHKIGHO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Thousand and Second Tale of Scheherazade Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: We all know what happened in the Arabian nights. The King's plan to put his wife to death in the morning was always foiled by her telling an exciting but unfinished story the night before the execution... until finally after 1001 nights, he agreed not to have her killed. But at this point the traditional story ends. In this tale, Poe conjurs up an amusing and macabre scenario for what happened on the thousand and second night. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Thu, 20 Jun 2013 20:50:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Thousand-and-Second-Tale-of-Scheherazade-Audiobook/B00DHKIGHO thebookvoice.com 00:36:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Thousand and Second Tale of Scheherazade Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: We all know what happened in the Arabian nights. The King's plan to put his wife to death in the morning was always foiled by her telling an exciting but unfinished story the night before the execution... until finally after 1001 nights, he agreed not to have her killed. But at this point the traditional story ends. In this tale, Poe conjurs up an amusing and macabre scenario for what happened on the thousand and second night. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Thousand and Second Tale of Scheherazade Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 36 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: We all know what happened in the Arabian nights. The King's plan to put his wife to death in the morning was always foiled by her telling an exciting but unfinished story the night before the execution... until finally after 1001 nights, he agreed not to have her killed. But at this point the traditional story ends. In this tale, Poe conjurs up an amusing and macabre scenario for what happened on the thousand and second night. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Cats-Cradle-by-Kurt-Vonnegut-Audiobook/B0748ZQQJ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Subtitle: Summary & Analysis Author: Hunter Hitchens Narrator: Sam Slydell Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-17 Publisher: Hunter Hitchens Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Cat's Cradle is the fourth novel by American writer Kurt Vonnegut, first published in 1963. It explores issues of science, technology, and religion, satirizing the arms race, and many other targets along the way. After turning down his original thesis in 1947, the University of Chicago awarded Vonnegut his master's degree in anthropology in 1971 for Cat's Cradle. The title of the book derives from the string game "cat's cradle." Early in the book, the character Felix Hoenikker, (a fictional co-inventor of the atom bomb), was playing cat's cradle when the bomb was dropped, and the game is later referred to by his son, Newton Hoenikker. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hunter Hitchens) Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:29:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Cats-Cradle-by-Kurt-Vonnegut-Audiobook/B0748ZQQJ4 thebookvoice.com 00:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Subtitle: Summary & Analysis Author: Hunter Hitchens Narrator: Sam Slydell Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-17 Publisher: Hunter Hitchens Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Cat's Cradle is the fourth novel by American writer Kurt Vonnegut, first published in 1963. It explores issues of science, technology, and religion, satirizing the arms race, and many other targets along the way. After turning down his original thesis in 1947, the University of Chicago awarded Vonnegut his master's degree in anthropology in 1971 for Cat's Cradle. The title of the book derives from the string game "cat's cradle." Early in the book, the character Felix Hoenikker, (a fictional co-inventor of the atom bomb), was playing cat's cradle when the bomb was dropped, and the game is later referred to by his son, Newton Hoenikker. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut Subtitle: Summary & Analysis Author: Hunter Hitchens Narrator: Sam Slydell Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-17 Publisher: Hunter Hitchens Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Cat's Cradle is the fourth novel by American writer Kurt Vonnegut, first published in 1963. It explores issues of science, technology, and religion, satirizing the arms race, and many other targets along the way. After turning down his original thesis in 1947, the University of Chicago awarded Vonnegut his master's degree in anthropology in 1971 for Cat's Cradle. The title of the book derives from the string game "cat's cradle." Early in the book, the character Felix Hoenikker, (a fictional co-inventor of the atom bomb), was playing cat's cradle when the bomb was dropped, and the game is later referred to by his son, Newton Hoenikker. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Unusual-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00J47JFCY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unusual Short Stories Author: Mark Twain, Guy de Maupassant, Stacy Aumonier, D. H. Lawrence, John Galsworthy, W. W. Jacobs, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Fifty unusual and enchanting short stories. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Thu, 20 Mar 2014 22:10:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Unusual-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00J47JFCY thebookvoice.com 20:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unusual Short Stories Author: Mark Twain, Guy de Maupassant, Stacy Aumonier, D. H. Lawrence, John Galsworthy, W. W. Jacobs, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Fifty unusual and enchanting short stories. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Unusual Short Stories Author: Mark Twain, Guy de Maupassant, Stacy Aumonier, D. H. Lawrence, John Galsworthy, W. W. Jacobs, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 54 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 19 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Fifty unusual and enchanting short stories. Members Reviews: Thoroughly Enjoyable After getting used to the narrator, I began to enjoy her style of reading, and I continued to listen to all 69 stories until the last one which I enjoyed as much as the first one. Absolutely terrible performance Would you try another book from the authors and/or Cathy Dobson? Not from Cathy Dobson . It is nearly impossible to follow the stories . Awfull performance Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Cathy Dobson? Anybody. Do you think Unusual Short Stories needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I love short stories but with a different narrator 2nd rate Poor narration. Not awful but not good. Many of the stories are told in the first person by a male. So why a partially incompetent woman reading? A lot of these are dry dated old stuff from the days when gay only meant jolly. While there are occasional gems there is a lot more chaff than wheat. I hope nobody ever payed the full price for this as it is just some sweepings from the library floor thrown together and narrated without flare. You'd find much better podcasts for free. Best avoided unless you enjoy handsome cabs, handlebar moustaches and laboured writing. Terrible Narration I could not even make it through Chapter 1. You would think that Audible would vet the narrators beforehand, but it would seem not. Absolutely awful. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B00GO7BN68 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Kyle Munley Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Set during the American Civil War, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is the classic short story of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer condemned to death by hanging from Owl Creek Bridge. Flashing between the present and the past - from Peyton's thoughts as he stands on the bridge to his memories as a major Confederate supporter in the South - he creates parallel realities in which truth and fantasy become indistinguishable. A story of war, death, and the power of the mind, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is Ambrose Bierce's most anthologized work and an enduring piece of American literature. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) Wed, 25 Dec 2013 12:03:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B00GO7BN68 thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Kyle Munley Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Set during the American Civil War, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is the classic short story of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer condemned to death by hanging from Owl Creek Bridge. Flashing between the present and the past - from Peyton's thoughts as he stands on the bridge to his memories as a major Confederate supporter in the South - he creates parallel realities in which truth and fantasy become indistinguishable. A story of war, death, and the power of the mind, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is Ambrose Bierce's most anthologized work and an enduring piece of American literature. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Kyle Munley Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Set during the American Civil War, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is the classic short story of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer condemned to death by hanging from Owl Creek Bridge. Flashing between the present and the past - from Peyton's thoughts as he stands on the bridge to his memories as a major Confederate supporter in the South - he creates parallel realities in which truth and fantasy become indistinguishable. A story of war, death, and the power of the mind, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is Ambrose Bierce's most anthologized work and an enduring piece of American literature. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. Members Reviews: I loved this movie the first time I saw it I loved this movie the first time I saw it. I watched it with my children, but a few short years later, my youngest son and a grandson died in a car wreck. Now, I have other grandchildren, but I still long to see those who aren't with us. Losing a child or a grandchild will always be with you. Yes, I picked up the pieces, but the counselor I went to told me you never get over it. You just learn to live with it.. WELL WRITTEN SHORT STORY...BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED. It was like visiting an old friend. First let me say that this review contains spoilers. This is a pity. The only reason I placed these spoilers in this review is that the product description here already lets the cat out of the bag as to the ending. This is a pity. Anyway.... I first read this story years and years ago. It was one of the many short stories we had to read in a special advanced English course I took in high school. Like most kids of that age I felt I was being force fed a bunch of stuff I had absolutely no interest in and must admit that I fought it. Over the years I have forgotten most to many of the numerous stories we read during that year, which is sort of sad when you think about it, but I have to tell you that this offering from Ambrose Bierce was not one of those that I consciously or unconsciously shuffled either to the back of my mind or out of it completely. No, no - far, far from it! This one has stuck with me throughout the years and I was delighted when I found it as a free Kindle download. A Confederate man; a planter in northern Alabama during the Civil War has been captured by Union Solders. He has been sentenced to death and the story begins on a railroad bridge as the man stands on a railroad bridge with a rope noose about his neck about to be hanged. The board he is standing upon is tilted and he begins to fall. This entire short story takes place in the doomed mans mind as he falls to the end of the rope. The reader at this point does not realize this and we watch in sickening slow motion as the rope breaks, the planter hits the water, is shot at, makes a daring escape, struggles through the woods and finally finds himself going up the steps of his home to the loving arms of his wife...snap..white searing light! As the story progresses in becomes more and more surreal and the reader starts getting hints that not all is as it seems. When you consider when this work was written and published; around 1891, this is a rather remarkable ploy. You know something strange is going to happen but it is not until the final line; the final word that your suspicions are confirmed. Now I have never been hung. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Short-Stories-by-Kate-Chopin-Audiobook/B00ARLH9MY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Kate Chopin Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Emma Hignett, Bart Wolffe, Emma Topping Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of seven short stories by Kate Chopin including "The Story of an Hour", "A Respectable Woman", "The Kiss", "A Pair of Silk Stockings", "The Storm", "The Locket", and "Desiree's Baby". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Chopin) Tue, 25 Dec 2012 09:57:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Short-Stories-by-Kate-Chopin-Audiobook/B00ARLH9MY thebookvoice.com 01:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Kate Chopin Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Emma Hignett, Bart Wolffe, Emma Topping Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of seven short stories by Kate Chopin including "The Story of an Hour", "A Respectable Woman", "The Kiss", "A Pair of Silk Stockings", "The Storm", "The Locket", and "Desiree's Baby". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Kate Chopin Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Emma Hignett, Bart Wolffe, Emma Topping Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of seven short stories by Kate Chopin including "The Story of an Hour", "A Respectable Woman", "The Kiss", "A Pair of Silk Stockings", "The Storm", "The Locket", and "Desiree's Baby". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Yellow-Wallpaper-Audiobook/B00JOPQDEY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Wallpaper Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Narrator: Linda Velwest Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A new mother is brought by her doctor husband to a summer house to relax. He has determined that she suffers from a nervous condition. She is told to rest and she must have no intellectual or social stimulation. Her child and the house are taken care of by trusted others. She surreptitiously writes when no one is around. At first she is disturbed by the yellow wallpaper in the room she is staying in. when she requests another room, she is told that it is not good for her to have her whims attended to. She becomes obsessed by the wallpaper. What was a case of postpartum depression (or just not adjusting to mother hood in the manner expected of her) becomes something more... biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Perkins Gilman) Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:43:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Yellow-Wallpaper-Audiobook/B00JOPQDEY thebookvoice.com 00:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Wallpaper Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Narrator: Linda Velwest Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A new mother is brought by her doctor husband to a summer house to relax. He has determined that she suffers from a nervous condition. She is told to rest and she must have no intellectual or social stimulation. Her child and the house are taken care of by trusted others. She surreptitiously writes when no one is around. At first she is disturbed by the yellow wallpaper in the room she is staying in. when she requests another room, she is told that it is not good for her to have her whims attended to. She becomes obsessed by the wallpaper. What was a case of postpartum depression (or just not adjusting to mother hood in the manner expected of her) becomes something more... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Wallpaper Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Narrator: Linda Velwest Format: Unabridged Length: 46 mins Language: English Release date: 04-15-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A new mother is brought by her doctor husband to a summer house to relax. He has determined that she suffers from a nervous condition. She is told to rest and she must have no intellectual or social stimulation. Her child and the house are taken care of by trusted others. She surreptitiously writes when no one is around. At first she is disturbed by the yellow wallpaper in the room she is staying in. when she requests another room, she is told that it is not good for her to have her whims attended to. She becomes obsessed by the wallpaper. What was a case of postpartum depression (or just not adjusting to mother hood in the manner expected of her) becomes something more... Members Reviews: So confusing that it makes perfect sense I cannot believe that woman- that timid, overwrought, pansy pulled away my favorite wallpaper! I like it here, seeing and doing and experiencing the sameness of this room day after night after day. I especially like to creep up under the blackberry bushes... Leave my elevator alone! And get this Bell Jar off my head. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Essential-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Audiobook/B005ISC746 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Essential Edgar Allan Poe Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Kerry Shale, John Chancer, William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Released to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the authors birth in January 1809, this selection of well-loved, chilling tales from the master of the supernatural is a perfect Christmas gift. The short stories include "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Masque of the Red Death", and "The Fall of the House of Usher". This release also features additional poetry by Poe and a new biography especially written for Naxos AudioBooks by Roy McMillan. Editorial Reviews: Released in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth, this marvelous recording has all the bells and whistles. Tasteful musical transitions set off three gifted narrators. The language is archaic, as when the hero of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" boasts that most men "wore windows in their bosoms," but enthusiastic narrations lure us into black places in the heart that seem not to have altered significantly since Poe's time. The package ends with a brief biography. Poe's actual life was almost as frightful as his imaginative one. These are not happy stories, but it is heartening that a man fascinated with the prospect of "The Premature Burial" (1844) should still enthrall us today. Critic Reviews: "This marvelous recording has all the bells and whistles. Tasteful musical transitions set off three gifted narrators. The language is archaic, as when the hero of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" boasts that most men "wore windows in their bosoms," but enthusiastic narrations lure us into black places in the heart that seem not to have altered significantly since Poe's time." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:16:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Essential-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Audiobook/B005ISC746 thebookvoice.com 07:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Essential Edgar Allan Poe Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Kerry Shale, John Chancer, William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Released to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the authors birth in January 1809, this selection of well-loved, chilling tales from the master of the supernatural is a perfect Christmas gift. The short stories include "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Masque of the Red Death", and "The Fall of the House of Usher". This release also features additional poetry by Poe and a new biography especially written for Naxos AudioBooks by Roy McMillan. Editorial Reviews: Released in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth, this marvelous recording has all the bells and whistles. Tasteful musical transitions set off three gifted narrators. The language is archaic, as when the hero of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" boasts that most men "wore windows in their bosoms," but enthusiastic narrations lure us into black places in the heart that seem not to have altered significantly since Poe's time. The package ends with a brief biography. Poe's actual life was almost as frightful as his imaginative one. These are not happy stories, but it is heartening that a man fascinated with the prospect of "The Premature Burial" (1844) should still enthrall us today. Critic Reviews: "This marvelous recording has all the bells and whistles. Tasteful musical transitions set off three gifted narrators. The language is archaic, as when the hero of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" boasts that most men "wore windows in their bosoms," but enthusiastic narrations lure us into black places in the heart that seem not to have altered significantly since Poe's time." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Essential Edgar Allan Poe Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Kerry Shale, John Chancer, William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 09-28-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Released to coincide with the 200th anniversary of the authors birth in January 1809, this selection of well-loved, chilling tales from the master of the supernatural is a perfect Christmas gift. The short stories include "The Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Pit and the Pendulum", "The Tell-Tale Heart", "The Masque of the Red Death", and "The Fall of the House of Usher". This release also features additional poetry by Poe and a new biography especially written for Naxos AudioBooks by Roy McMillan. Editorial Reviews: Released in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth, this marvelous recording has all the bells and whistles. Tasteful musical transitions set off three gifted narrators. The language is archaic, as when the hero of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" boasts that most men "wore windows in their bosoms," but enthusiastic narrations lure us into black places in the heart that seem not to have altered significantly since Poe's time. The package ends with a brief biography. Poe's actual life was almost as frightful as his imaginative one. These are not happy stories, but it is heartening that a man fascinated with the prospect of "The Premature Burial" (1844) should still enthrall us today. Critic Reviews: "This marvelous recording has all the bells and whistles. Tasteful musical transitions set off three gifted narrators. The language is archaic, as when the hero of "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" boasts that most men "wore windows in their bosoms," but enthusiastic narrations lure us into black places in the heart that seem not to have altered significantly since Poe's time." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Old memories recalled If you could sum up The Essential Edgar Allan Poe in three words, what would they be? Edgar Allen Poe Any additional comments? This is a book of short stories by the Mr. Poe. Edgar Allan Poe's writings were mandatory reading when I was in the 9th grade. Some of the stories I could remember the jest, but most were mist or fog. I enjoyed revisiting the stores and having them read to me. (That way I didnt have to struggle through the early English Language.) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Raven-and-Selected-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B007TAOMJ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Raven and Selected Short Stories Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki, Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The title work in this collection of ten short stories and poems is widely regarded as the most famous of Edgar Allan Poes writings. This unsettling tale in verse tells of a mans slow descent into madness as he mourns the loss of his lover. The mysterious visit of a talking raven that utters only one word sparks the mans steady decline. Now the inspiration for a major motion picture starring John Cusack, these tales of mystery and terror are here brought vividly to life by Blackstone Audio. Poe, the inventor of the modern detective story, was an expert at weaving suspense and horror into tales that thrill and chill. Included in this collection are The Raven,The Pit and the Pendulum,The TellTale Heart,The Fall of the House of Usher,The Masque of the Red Death,The Cask of Amontillado,The Murders in the Rue Morgue,The Black Cat,The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar,andHopFrog. Edgar Allan Poe transformed the American literary landscape with his innovations in the shortstory genre and his haunting lyrical poetry, and he is credited with inventing American gothic horror and detective fiction. Orphaned at three years old, he was first published in 1827 and then began a career as a magazine writer and editor and a sharp literary critic. In 1845 the publication of his most famous poem, The Raven, brought him national fame. Critic Reviews: Poe constantly and inevitably produced magic where his greatest contemporaries produced only beauty. (George Bernard Shaw) Certain of Poes tales possess an almost absolute perfection of artistic form which makes them veritable beacon lights in the province of the short storyPoes weird tales arealivein a manner that few others can ever hope to be. (H. P. Lovecraft) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:18:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Raven-and-Selected-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B007TAOMJ4 thebookvoice.com 08:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Raven and Selected Short Stories Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki, Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The title work in this collection of ten short stories and poems is widely regarded as the most famous of Edgar Allan Poes writings. This unsettling tale in verse tells of a mans slow descent into madness as he mourns the loss of his lover. The mysterious visit of a talking raven that utters only one word sparks the mans steady decline. Now the inspiration for a major motion picture starring John Cusack, these tales of mystery and terror are here brought vividly to life by Blackstone Audio. Poe, the inventor of the modern detective story, was an expert at weaving suspense and horror into tales that thrill and chill. Included in this collection are The Raven,The Pit and the Pendulum,The TellTale Heart,The Fall of the House of Usher,The Masque of the Red Death,The Cask of Amontillado,The Murders in the Rue Morgue,The Black Cat,The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar,andHopFrog. Edgar Allan Poe transformed the American literary landscape with his innovations in the shortstory genre and his haunting lyrical poetry, and he is credited with inventing American gothic horror and detective fiction. Orphaned at three years old, he was first published in 1827 and then began a career as a magazine writer and editor and a sharp literary critic. In 1845 the publication of his most famous poem, The Raven, brought him national fame. Critic Reviews: Poe constantly and inevitably produced magic where his greatest contemporaries produced only beauty. (George Bernard Shaw) Certain of Poes tales possess an almost absolute perfection of artistic form which makes them veritable beacon lights in the province of the short storyPoes weird tales arealivein a manner that few others can ever hope to be. (H. P. Lovecraft) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Raven and Selected Short Stories Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki, Bronson Pinchot Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-12 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The title work in this collection of ten short stories and poems is widely regarded as the most famous of Edgar Allan Poes writings. This unsettling tale in verse tells of a mans slow descent into madness as he mourns the loss of his lover. The mysterious visit of a talking raven that utters only one word sparks the mans steady decline. Now the inspiration for a major motion picture starring John Cusack, these tales of mystery and terror are here brought vividly to life by Blackstone Audio. Poe, the inventor of the modern detective story, was an expert at weaving suspense and horror into tales that thrill and chill. Included in this collection are The Raven,The Pit and the Pendulum,The TellTale Heart,The Fall of the House of Usher,The Masque of the Red Death,The Cask of Amontillado,The Murders in the Rue Morgue,The Black Cat,The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar,andHopFrog. Edgar Allan Poe transformed the American literary landscape with his innovations in the shortstory genre and his haunting lyrical poetry, and he is credited with inventing American gothic horror and detective fiction. Orphaned at three years old, he was first published in 1827 and then began a career as a magazine writer and editor and a sharp literary critic. In 1845 the publication of his most famous poem, The Raven, brought him national fame. Critic Reviews: Poe constantly and inevitably produced magic where his greatest contemporaries produced only beauty. (George Bernard Shaw) Certain of Poes tales possess an almost absolute perfection of artistic form which makes them veritable beacon lights in the province of the short storyPoes weird tales arealivein a manner that few others can ever hope to be. (H. P. Lovecraft) Members Reviews: Sedate Rendition of Growing Madness Having just completed my listening excursion into Poe with Christopher Aruffos masterful thirteen volume Edgar Allan Poe Audiobook Collection, I longed to hear another interpretation. And, being a fan of the narration of Bronson Pinchot, I was anxious to discover his interpretation of the fantastic tales of Mr. Poe. What I discovered is a competent, if uninspired rendition of these tales of terror and insanity. I realize that the slow descent into insanity, typical of Poes tales, is appropriately related in a calm and sane voice, at first, then becoming increasingly anxious as the characters underlying lunacy is progressively revealed. Pinchot and Rudniki do this expertly. What I was looking for, however, was an over-the-top melodramatic performance; that I did not find. True, there are brief moments of hysteria in the narration such as Pinchot screaming in Rodderick Ushers voice, Madman, I tell you that she now stands without the door! This brief example dramatic acting-out was what I hoping for. Alas, it is only extant in a few places in this collection. This is a fine production of these classic Poe stories. The sound quality is clean and resonant. Both of the narrators are a pleasure to listen to. So, if you want a faithful respectable reading of Edgar Allan Poe, you will not be disappointed. My search for a crazed maniacal unhinged frenetic portrayal of derangement continues. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tom-Swift-and-his-Giant-Cannon-Audiobook/B0081WFNK6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and his Giant Cannon Subtitle: The Longest Shots on Record Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Volume 16 of the Tom Swift series, finds our hero inventing the world's largest, and of course best, cannon for Uncle Sam, able to destroy a target at a distance of over 30 miles. Not only does Tom Swift engineer this large cannon, but he also invents the propellant. Take-charge type of guy that he is, generals and villains are no match for him, not to mention his faithful giant Koku who nearly single-handedly ties down the 30-ton loose cannon on the deck of a pitching warship. Of course Tom Swift's friends Mr. Damon, Eradicate Sampson, and Ned Newton are also there to lend a hand and encouragement. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor Appleton) Mon, 14 May 2012 22:35:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tom-Swift-and-his-Giant-Cannon-Audiobook/B0081WFNK6 thebookvoice.com 04:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and his Giant Cannon Subtitle: The Longest Shots on Record Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Volume 16 of the Tom Swift series, finds our hero inventing the world's largest, and of course best, cannon for Uncle Sam, able to destroy a target at a distance of over 30 miles. Not only does Tom Swift engineer this large cannon, but he also invents the propellant. Take-charge type of guy that he is, generals and villains are no match for him, not to mention his faithful giant Koku who nearly single-handedly ties down the 30-ton loose cannon on the deck of a pitching warship. Of course Tom Swift's friends Mr. Damon, Eradicate Sampson, and Ned Newton are also there to lend a hand and encouragement. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and his Giant Cannon Subtitle: The Longest Shots on Record Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 05-14-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Volume 16 of the Tom Swift series, finds our hero inventing the world's largest, and of course best, cannon for Uncle Sam, able to destroy a target at a distance of over 30 miles. Not only does Tom Swift engineer this large cannon, but he also invents the propellant. Take-charge type of guy that he is, generals and villains are no match for him, not to mention his faithful giant Koku who nearly single-handedly ties down the 30-ton loose cannon on the deck of a pitching warship. Of course Tom Swift's friends Mr. Damon, Eradicate Sampson, and Ned Newton are also there to lend a hand and encouragement. Members Reviews: Tom Swift's Big Gun After three years of producing Tom Swift books at a pace of five a year this is the first book where the publishing rate drops down to one a year. There is a certain nostalgic charm to the original Tom Swift but they really did feel like books written in a couple or months. I was kind of hoping we'd see an improvement in writing this time around but it feels like a very average Tom Swift book. Tom Swift would be described as a polymath, in other words his area of expertise is incredibly broad. He's shown skills in aeronautics, radio, movie projects and just about anything scientific. This time he's showing his skills with ballistics. Just as in the previous book he's doing it for the U.S. government. Tom's intention is to sell his gigantic cannon to the U.S. so they can use it to defend the newly dug Panama Canal. So now Tom is designing weapons of war. Yikes. I may be imagining but I do think I detect an improvement in quality. One thing I did like that the series hasn't done in awhile is actually include some real science. I legitimately learned some stuff about explosives and ballistics that I didn't know. The writer really gets into the ins and outs of building a massive cannon which is a big departure from the recent stories which devolved into adventure stories. Unfortunately the ending of the book is absolutely absurd and childish. Hopefully now that the writer reduced his output by 500% we'll see even more improvements to the quality of the writing. Much more juvenile than I had remembered I read some of the Tom Swift stories as a child, and thought the nostalgia would carry me through. I should have known better. This critiique applies to all of the Tom Swift books that I bought https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-White-Silence-Audiobook/B002V1NIVO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White Silence Author: Jack London Narrator: John Chatty Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Here is one of London's famous stories of the Klondike, where men had to battle the elements, and often each other, to survive. © and (P)1980 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: John Chatty delivers an enthralling performance of American writer Jack Londons short story "The White Silence". His rich voice and lively interpretation of the dialogue enhances this tale, which is set during the Klondike Gold Rush. Mason, his wife, Ruth (a native American woman), and the Malemute Kid are traveling across the desolate, cold expanse of the Yukon by dog sled. The two men disagree about the treatment of one of the weaker dogs in the pack. Before long, tragedy strikes. Can they all survive another 200 miles of wilderness? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:42:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-White-Silence-Audiobook/B002V1NIVO thebookvoice.com 00:24:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White Silence Author: Jack London Narrator: John Chatty Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Here is one of London's famous stories of the Klondike, where men had to battle the elements, and often each other, to survive. © and (P)1980 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: John Chatty delivers an enthralling performance of American writer Jack Londons short story "The White Silence". His rich voice and lively interpretation of the dialogue enhances this tale, which is set during the Klondike Gold Rush. Mason, his wife, Ruth (a native American woman), and the Malemute Kid are traveling across the desolate, cold expanse of the Yukon by dog sled. The two men disagree about the treatment of one of the weaker dogs in the pack. Before long, tragedy strikes. Can they all survive another 200 miles of wilderness? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The White Silence Author: Jack London Narrator: John Chatty Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Here is one of London's famous stories of the Klondike, where men had to battle the elements, and often each other, to survive. © and (P)1980 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: John Chatty delivers an enthralling performance of American writer Jack Londons short story "The White Silence". His rich voice and lively interpretation of the dialogue enhances this tale, which is set during the Klondike Gold Rush. Mason, his wife, Ruth (a native American woman), and the Malemute Kid are traveling across the desolate, cold expanse of the Yukon by dog sled. The two men disagree about the treatment of one of the weaker dogs in the pack. Before long, tragedy strikes. Can they all survive another 200 miles of wilderness? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Bernice-Bobs-Her-Hair-Bright-Young-Things-Audiobook/B0073XF6MO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bernice Bobs Her Hair (Bright Young Things) Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Laurel Lefkow Format: Original Recording Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The dowdy Bernice becomes a 'society vampire' after guidance from her popular cousin Marjorie. But when the new party girl Bernice begins to threaten her cousin's own popularity, Marjorie lays a fiendish trap for her gullible cousin. Here is a story celebrating the riotous, cocktail-swilling, 'Bright Young Things' of the interwar years. Laurel Lefkow reads F Scott Fitzgerald's classic Jazz Age tale set in 1920s California, in which revenge comes in the shape of a daring new hairstyle. F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Beautiful and the Damned, Tender is the Night, and The Great Gatsby, is regarded as one of the 20th century's greatest writers. His stories epitomised the Jazz Age, which he defined as a 'generation grown up to find all gods dead, all wars fought, all faiths in man shaken'. Abridgment by Richard Hamilton. Produced by Justine Willett. biacuaduc@gmail.com (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Wed, 01 Feb 2012 23:24:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Bernice-Bobs-Her-Hair-Bright-Young-Things-Audiobook/B0073XF6MO thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bernice Bobs Her Hair (Bright Young Things) Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Laurel Lefkow Format: Original Recording Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The dowdy Bernice becomes a 'society vampire' after guidance from her popular cousin Marjorie. But when the new party girl Bernice begins to threaten her cousin's own popularity, Marjorie lays a fiendish trap for her gullible cousin. Here is a story celebrating the riotous, cocktail-swilling, 'Bright Young Things' of the interwar years. Laurel Lefkow reads F Scott Fitzgerald's classic Jazz Age tale set in 1920s California, in which revenge comes in the shape of a daring new hairstyle. F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Beautiful and the Damned, Tender is the Night, and The Great Gatsby, is regarded as one of the 20th century's greatest writers. His stories epitomised the Jazz Age, which he defined as a 'generation grown up to find all gods dead, all wars fought, all faiths in man shaken'. Abridgment by Richard Hamilton. Produced by Justine Willett. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bernice Bobs Her Hair (Bright Young Things) Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Laurel Lefkow Format: Original Recording Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 02-01-12 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The dowdy Bernice becomes a 'society vampire' after guidance from her popular cousin Marjorie. But when the new party girl Bernice begins to threaten her cousin's own popularity, Marjorie lays a fiendish trap for her gullible cousin. Here is a story celebrating the riotous, cocktail-swilling, 'Bright Young Things' of the interwar years. Laurel Lefkow reads F Scott Fitzgerald's classic Jazz Age tale set in 1920s California, in which revenge comes in the shape of a daring new hairstyle. F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of The Beautiful and the Damned, Tender is the Night, and The Great Gatsby, is regarded as one of the 20th century's greatest writers. His stories epitomised the Jazz Age, which he defined as a 'generation grown up to find all gods dead, all wars fought, all faiths in man shaken'. Abridgment by Richard Hamilton. Produced by Justine Willett. Members Reviews: Five Stars I enjoyed all the stories! I haven't liked all of Fitzgerald's writings, but I did like these stories. Five Stars He's the best writer ever. Great Short Stories The characters find themselves in dilemmas and conundrums with a moral twist. I found them quick and fun reads. F. Scott Fitzgerald still rules. Very imaginative, fantastic collection of short stories from Fitzgerald I always enjoy The Great Gatsby, but was a little hesitant about picking up Fitzgerald's short story collection after laboring through This Side of Paradise last year. I figured that this short story collection might be the usual glitz and glamour; however, I was so pleased with many of the unique, imaginative tales Fitzgerald puts together. This collection contains some of the Jazz Era glitz, but also fantasy elements that take place outside this era. Still, they explore many similar themes from other novels (money and wealth, greed, dreams, popularity, prejudice, etc), and provide both social commentary and morals about this time period. They also have that definitive poetic flair typical of Fitzgerald. Here are some of my favorites: "Bernice Bobs Her Hair" is reminiscent of a modern high school comedy. Bernice is a socially awkward intellectual and a definite party pooper, so thinks her cousin Majorie. Majorie hatches a plan to take plain Bernice and make her into a socially attractive girl who becomes the center of attention. Majorie comes to represent the revolutionary free thinking, modern girl who pushes her ideas of popularity onto Bernice. As we might expect, Bernice soon becomes the talk of the boys, with Majorie a bit taken back and somewhat envious. When Majorie chides Bernice as a "bluffer" about actually going through with her plan to get her hair bobbed, it plants the seeds to a fantastic finish. "The Ice Palace" has deep symbolism and amazingly poetic descriptions typical of Fitzgerald. Taking place during the Civil War, the story explores differences between the North and the South, and makes a bigger point to illustrate the importance of home and one's values. Sally Carol, a Southerner, has visions of moving up, and moving past the southern way of life and marrying a Northern man, Harry Bellamy. Harry takes Sally to the north to visit for awhile, but while there, Sally has conflicted thoughts and must decide where her true values lie. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Whos-There-Audiobook/B0786VMTY6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who's There? Subtitle: 3 Tales from the Minds of Madmen Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: David Beneke Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: David Beneke Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Who's There? is a collection of three of Edgar Allan Poe's tales which take us into the evil and selfish minds of madmen. Teachers and students of American literature, as well as people who are new to the writings of Poe and even old fans, will find the text enriched and clarified by the audio, giving one a deeper understanding of this master's brilliant writing. This is much more than just another republishing of Poe's tales. It is a total experience. If you are new to immersive reading, this is a great place to start. The three short stories included here are: Once you finish them, you will know Who's There? (a line from "The Tell-Tale Heart"). What's great about the works of Poe is they are a narrator's dream, and I believe he had the spoken word in mind when writing many of his stories. So if you choose to just listen, or read and listen, each experience has it's own rewards. I hope you enjoy the journey you are about to take! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Wed, 13 Dec 2017 06:27:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Whos-There-Audiobook/B0786VMTY6 thebookvoice.com 01:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who's There? Subtitle: 3 Tales from the Minds of Madmen Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: David Beneke Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: David Beneke Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Who's There? is a collection of three of Edgar Allan Poe's tales which take us into the evil and selfish minds of madmen. Teachers and students of American literature, as well as people who are new to the writings of Poe and even old fans, will find the text enriched and clarified by the audio, giving one a deeper understanding of this master's brilliant writing. This is much more than just another republishing of Poe's tales. It is a total experience. If you are new to immersive reading, this is a great place to start. The three short stories included here are: Once you finish them, you will know Who's There? (a line from "The Tell-Tale Heart"). What's great about the works of Poe is they are a narrator's dream, and I believe he had the spoken word in mind when writing many of his stories. So if you choose to just listen, or read and listen, each experience has it's own rewards. I hope you enjoy the journey you are about to take! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Who's There? Subtitle: 3 Tales from the Minds of Madmen Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: David Beneke Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-13-17 Publisher: David Beneke Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Who's There? is a collection of three of Edgar Allan Poe's tales which take us into the evil and selfish minds of madmen. Teachers and students of American literature, as well as people who are new to the writings of Poe and even old fans, will find the text enriched and clarified by the audio, giving one a deeper understanding of this master's brilliant writing. This is much more than just another republishing of Poe's tales. It is a total experience. If you are new to immersive reading, this is a great place to start. The three short stories included here are: Once you finish them, you will know Who's There? (a line from "The Tell-Tale Heart"). What's great about the works of Poe is they are a narrator's dream, and I believe he had the spoken word in mind when writing many of his stories. So if you choose to just listen, or read and listen, each experience has it's own rewards. I hope you enjoy the journey you are about to take! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ethan-Frome-Audiobook/B002UZMQ78 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ethan Frome Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When young Mattie Silver arrives at her cousin Zeena Frome's farm in the New England village of Starkfield, no one could have imagined the tale of sublime and thwarted passion which ensues. Starkfield, like so many New England village communities, is a place where the emotional terrain resembles the physical: stony, hard, and snow covered much of the year. Ethan Frome - "the most striking figure in Starkfield" - ekes out a bleak living from his ungenerous farm, until Mattie brings love and a dream of escape. The powerful sway of obligation and duty and Ethan's inherent dignity make this novel a great American tragedy. (P)1993 by Recorded Books, Inc.; Cover Art by Karen Henrickson Sothoron, ©1993 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: An American tragedy, Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome is a classic story of repressed love and its costs. Frome and his sickly wife live a farmer's life of fortitude and meager, hard-won comforts until Mattie Silver, a spritely young cousin, moves into their tiny cabin. When tension between Frome's wife and Silver crests, Frome's confused feelings force him into a decision of terrible permanence. Feel the punishing New England winter chill in narrator George Guidall's empathetic reading of a story of love flickering against an icy, puritanical landscape. Critic Reviews: "Guidall's clear, well-modulated voice transports the listener to the stark, cold world of a New England winter." (Washington Post) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edith Wharton) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:08:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ethan-Frome-Audiobook/B002UZMQ78 thebookvoice.com 03:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ethan Frome Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When young Mattie Silver arrives at her cousin Zeena Frome's farm in the New England village of Starkfield, no one could have imagined the tale of sublime and thwarted passion which ensues. Starkfield, like so many New England village communities, is a place where the emotional terrain resembles the physical: stony, hard, and snow covered much of the year. Ethan Frome - "the most striking figure in Starkfield" - ekes out a bleak living from his ungenerous farm, until Mattie brings love and a dream of escape. The powerful sway of obligation and duty and Ethan's inherent dignity make this novel a great American tragedy. (P)1993 by Recorded Books, Inc.; Cover Art by Karen Henrickson Sothoron, ©1993 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: An American tragedy, Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome is a classic story of repressed love and its costs. Frome and his sickly wife live a farmer's life of fortitude and meager, hard-won comforts until Mattie Silver, a spritely young cousin, moves into their tiny cabin. When tension between Frome's wife and Silver crests, Frome's confused feelings force him into a decision of terrible permanence. Feel the punishing New England winter chill in narrator George Guidall's empathetic reading of a story of love flickering against an icy, puritanical landscape. Critic Reviews: "Guidall's clear, well-modulated voice transports the listener to the stark, cold world of a New England winter." (Washington Post) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ethan Frome Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 78 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When young Mattie Silver arrives at her cousin Zeena Frome's farm in the New England village of Starkfield, no one could have imagined the tale of sublime and thwarted passion which ensues. Starkfield, like so many New England village communities, is a place where the emotional terrain resembles the physical: stony, hard, and snow covered much of the year. Ethan Frome - "the most striking figure in Starkfield" - ekes out a bleak living from his ungenerous farm, until Mattie brings love and a dream of escape. The powerful sway of obligation and duty and Ethan's inherent dignity make this novel a great American tragedy. (P)1993 by Recorded Books, Inc.; Cover Art by Karen Henrickson Sothoron, ©1993 by Recorded Books, Inc. Editorial Reviews: An American tragedy, Edith Wharton's Ethan Frome is a classic story of repressed love and its costs. Frome and his sickly wife live a farmer's life of fortitude and meager, hard-won comforts until Mattie Silver, a spritely young cousin, moves into their tiny cabin. When tension between Frome's wife and Silver crests, Frome's confused feelings force him into a decision of terrible permanence. Feel the punishing New England winter chill in narrator George Guidall's empathetic reading of a story of love flickering against an icy, puritanical landscape. Critic Reviews: "Guidall's clear, well-modulated voice transports the listener to the stark, cold world of a New England winter." (Washington Post) Members Reviews: Overall a good story This is a sad tale, you can see the ending coming (somewhat) because of the initial introduction to the book. I think the narrator did such a fine job, it really made this story work. This tale is set long ago, before automobiles. All the world is horse drawn carriages. There are no electric lights. Wood stoves heat homes and provide cooking heat. So, in this slower, rural life a man must make a choice. He wants to love and be loved, not be married for the sake of who can care for his family. A sad tale for sure. Had I read a paper version of this book, I think my rating would be a 4. A 4, to me, is something that was pretty good, but it wouldn't be the book I buy to give out as gifts. The narration is what kicked up this rating. Excellent narration and story The narration for this story is done very well. It helps the reader differentiate the various characters. I am reading many modern American novels for a class and listened to the book and wrote the paper the same day. It is a wonderful story and was brought to life by the narrator. I highly recommend it!. Ethan Frome: An early 20th Century Classic If you could sum up Ethan Frome in three words, what would they be? passion, poverty,drama What was one of the most memorable moments of Ethan Frome? Ethan sitting at the fireplace after dinner with Mattie, passionate feelings rising while they are alone in the house for the night. Which scene was your favorite? Mattie and Ethan confess their love for each other while walking on the Corbury road in the freezing winter night. If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? A story of raising passion and emotional conflicts leading to self destruction. An Alluring Book about a Tragic Life. Tragedy, Misery and Witticism combine for a beautiful read. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Raven-Edition-Volume-2-Audiobook/B0774WGY1C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Raven Edition, Volume 2 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Denis Daly, Cate Barratt Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Raven Edition of the works of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) presents his complete literary output in five volumes. The second volume contains 22 stories, which illustrate the author's fascination with the macabre, the unexpected, and the terrifying. Contents 1. "The Purloined Letter" 2. "The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade" 3. "A Descent into the Maelstrom" 4. "Von Kempelen and His Discovery" 5. "Mesmeric Revelation" 6. "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" 7. "The Black Cat" 8. "The Fall of the House of Usher" 9. "Silence - a Fable" 10. "The Masque of the Red Death" 11. "The Cask of Amontillado" 12. "The Imp of the Perverse" 13. "The Island of the Fay" 14. "The Assignation" 15. "The Pit and the Pendulum" 16. "The Premature Burial" 17. "The Domain of Arnheim" 18. "Landor's Cottage" 19. "William Wilson" 20. "The Tell-Tale Heart" 21. "Berenice" 22. "Eleonora" biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Mon, 06 Nov 2017 06:20:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Raven-Edition-Volume-2-Audiobook/B0774WGY1C thebookvoice.com 10:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Raven Edition, Volume 2 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Denis Daly, Cate Barratt Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Raven Edition of the works of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) presents his complete literary output in five volumes. The second volume contains 22 stories, which illustrate the author's fascination with the macabre, the unexpected, and the terrifying. Contents 1. "The Purloined Letter" 2. "The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade" 3. "A Descent into the Maelstrom" 4. "Von Kempelen and His Discovery" 5. "Mesmeric Revelation" 6. "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" 7. "The Black Cat" 8. "The Fall of the House of Usher" 9. "Silence - a Fable" 10. "The Masque of the Red Death" 11. "The Cask of Amontillado" 12. "The Imp of the Perverse" 13. "The Island of the Fay" 14. "The Assignation" 15. "The Pit and the Pendulum" 16. "The Premature Burial" 17. "The Domain of Arnheim" 18. "Landor's Cottage" 19. "William Wilson" 20. "The Tell-Tale Heart" 21. "Berenice" 22. "Eleonora" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Raven Edition, Volume 2 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Denis Daly, Cate Barratt Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Raven Edition of the works of Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) presents his complete literary output in five volumes. The second volume contains 22 stories, which illustrate the author's fascination with the macabre, the unexpected, and the terrifying. Contents 1. "The Purloined Letter" 2. "The Thousand-and-Second Tale of Scheherazade" 3. "A Descent into the Maelstrom" 4. "Von Kempelen and His Discovery" 5. "Mesmeric Revelation" 6. "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" 7. "The Black Cat" 8. "The Fall of the House of Usher" 9. "Silence - a Fable" 10. "The Masque of the Red Death" 11. "The Cask of Amontillado" 12. "The Imp of the Perverse" 13. "The Island of the Fay" 14. "The Assignation" 15. "The Pit and the Pendulum" 16. "The Premature Burial" 17. "The Domain of Arnheim" 18. "Landor's Cottage" 19. "William Wilson" 20. "The Tell-Tale Heart" 21. "Berenice" 22. "Eleonora" https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Storm-Audiobook/B00NC8ZRW8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Storm" is Kate Chopin's most sexually charged story, and as such is quite exceptional for a work which was written in 1898. It describes a chance sexual encounter between Calixta and her former flame Alcée during a heavy storm in Louisiana when her husband Bobinôt and her son Bibi are absent. Chopin's description of the events of that day is refreshingly modern and free of the stifling morals of the day. The sexual liaison she presents as something inevitable, healthy, and as strong and natural as the storm that is raging outside. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Chopin) Mon, 08 Sep 2014 10:26:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Storm-Audiobook/B00NC8ZRW8 thebookvoice.com 00:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Storm" is Kate Chopin's most sexually charged story, and as such is quite exceptional for a work which was written in 1898. It describes a chance sexual encounter between Calixta and her former flame Alcée during a heavy storm in Louisiana when her husband Bobinôt and her son Bibi are absent. Chopin's description of the events of that day is refreshingly modern and free of the stifling morals of the day. The sexual liaison she presents as something inevitable, healthy, and as strong and natural as the storm that is raging outside. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Storm Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Storm" is Kate Chopin's most sexually charged story, and as such is quite exceptional for a work which was written in 1898. It describes a chance sexual encounter between Calixta and her former flame Alcée during a heavy storm in Louisiana when her husband Bobinôt and her son Bibi are absent. Chopin's description of the events of that day is refreshingly modern and free of the stifling morals of the day. The sexual liaison she presents as something inevitable, healthy, and as strong and natural as the storm that is raging outside. Members Reviews: Not Published During Kate Chopin's Lifetime - Way Ahead of Her Time I have been a fan of Kate Chopin for some time. I first became I interested in her work when I read "The Story of An Hour". I thought it was clever and somewhat daring for its time. I then read "The Awakening" and discovered it was quite controversial for it's time. It has to do with a married woman's struggling with sensuality, freedom, and fidelity at a time when these were forbidden topics. I felt then she was ahead of her time. Then I read "The Storm". Holy Cow! As I understand it, this was not published during her life time. I cannot decide if that was lucky for her (probably!) or unlucky. It is not obscene by today's standards, but there would have probably been protests marches at that time... I have learned a lot by reading fiction. There is occasionally references to The Chinaberry Tree in southern fiction. And once again here, a Chinaberry tree is struck by lighting. So what? In studying this short story, I found out that Chinaberries were used for beads to make rosaries. Hmm... The Story of An Hour and The Awakening are two of Miss Chopin's most famous works. I am surprised this is not right beside them. Additionally, if one wishes to more fully appreciate this work, there is a prequel to it called At The Cadian Ball. A well written short story The Storm is a well written short story of a opportunity taken during a storm. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B002V0RG68 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: During the American Civil War, a man stands on a railroad bridge about to be hanged. At the last minute, the rope breaks - or does it? This much-anthologized short story was adapted into one of the most popular episodes of The Twilight Zone. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Despite being over 100 years old, the experimental sequencing and unexpected ending make "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" timeless. And with veteran narrator Jack Benson giving an animated performance, fans of any era will enjoy listening to this Civil War story from Ambrose Bierce. Perhaps Bierce's most famous story, Bierce tells of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer, sentenced to death by hanging for his efforts to disrupt the Union army. What follows, however, is an emotional and masterful look inside Farquhar's mind. Critic Reviews: "Reminiscent of Poe's tales of horror and marked by an ingenious use of the surprise ending, a sardonic humor, and a realistic study of tense emotional states." (The Concise Oxford Companion to American Literature) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) Tue, 29 May 2007 18:30:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B002V0RG68 thebookvoice.com 00:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: During the American Civil War, a man stands on a railroad bridge about to be hanged. At the last minute, the rope breaks - or does it? This much-anthologized short story was adapted into one of the most popular episodes of The Twilight Zone. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Despite being over 100 years old, the experimental sequencing and unexpected ending make "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" timeless. And with veteran narrator Jack Benson giving an animated performance, fans of any era will enjoy listening to this Civil War story from Ambrose Bierce. Perhaps Bierce's most famous story, Bierce tells of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer, sentenced to death by hanging for his efforts to disrupt the Union army. What follows, however, is an emotional and masterful look inside Farquhar's mind. Critic Reviews: "Reminiscent of Poe's tales of horror and marked by an ingenious use of the surprise ending, a sardonic humor, and a realistic study of tense emotional states." (The Concise Oxford Companion to American Literature) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 05-29-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 44 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: During the American Civil War, a man stands on a railroad bridge about to be hanged. At the last minute, the rope breaks - or does it? This much-anthologized short story was adapted into one of the most popular episodes of The Twilight Zone. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Despite being over 100 years old, the experimental sequencing and unexpected ending make "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" timeless. And with veteran narrator Jack Benson giving an animated performance, fans of any era will enjoy listening to this Civil War story from Ambrose Bierce. Perhaps Bierce's most famous story, Bierce tells of Peyton Farquhar, a Confederate sympathizer, sentenced to death by hanging for his efforts to disrupt the Union army. What follows, however, is an emotional and masterful look inside Farquhar's mind. Critic Reviews: "Reminiscent of Poe's tales of horror and marked by an ingenious use of the surprise ending, a sardonic humor, and a realistic study of tense emotional states." (The Concise Oxford Companion to American Literature) Members Reviews: Everyone should read or listen to this story This is a classic for a reason. Just listen to it. Or read it. I can't say much more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Revolt-of-Mother-Audiobook/B017T9RW2S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Revolt of Mother Author: Mary Wilkins Freeman Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Mary Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) was an American writer, best known for her stories reflecting the world of women fighting for dignity and independence from men. Her tales typically describe domestic settings and intimate relationships and are told with sensitivity and a poignancy which illuminates a bygone era in vivid detail. "The Revolt of Mother" tells the story of a strong and self-reliant farm wife who defies her obstinate husband by moving her household into his newly built barn when he refuses to build her a proper house. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Wilkins Freeman) Tue, 10 Nov 2015 06:36:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Revolt-of-Mother-Audiobook/B017T9RW2S thebookvoice.com 00:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Revolt of Mother Author: Mary Wilkins Freeman Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Mary Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) was an American writer, best known for her stories reflecting the world of women fighting for dignity and independence from men. Her tales typically describe domestic settings and intimate relationships and are told with sensitivity and a poignancy which illuminates a bygone era in vivid detail. "The Revolt of Mother" tells the story of a strong and self-reliant farm wife who defies her obstinate husband by moving her household into his newly built barn when he refuses to build her a proper house. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Revolt of Mother Author: Mary Wilkins Freeman Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Mary Wilkins Freeman (1852-1930) was an American writer, best known for her stories reflecting the world of women fighting for dignity and independence from men. Her tales typically describe domestic settings and intimate relationships and are told with sensitivity and a poignancy which illuminates a bygone era in vivid detail. "The Revolt of Mother" tells the story of a strong and self-reliant farm wife who defies her obstinate husband by moving her household into his newly built barn when he refuses to build her a proper house. Members Reviews: Freeman- a master of the short story Mary Ella Wilkins Freeman was a New England writer. I became hooked on her stories when I went back to school many years ago. It is difficult to find a book of just her works, but thankfully, Dover sees fit to publish this small tome with just Freeman's short stories. Entitled "The Revolt of Mother", it highlights one of Freeman's most hilarious short stories about a woman who is promised a larger home, only to become dismayed as her husband first builds his ultimtate barn. This book is inexpensive and a great way to become familiar with one of America's historical, overlooked woman authors. Five Stars Love The Revolt of Mother! These stories are wonderful Wonderful stories, I liked them so much I sent for another book with more of her work. Inspiring, beautiful use of the English language Pass it on to your daughters This is the book that will find you again and make you feel the need to pass on to all the girls and women you know. Right on target Good choice for women's studies courses. Good choice for women's studies courses. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Works-of-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Volume-4-Audiobook/B0078U4EQG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Edgar Allan Poe: Volume 4 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic works by Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. This volume includes: "The Devil in the Belfry", "Lionizing", "X-ing a Paragraph", "Metzengerstein", "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether", "How to Write a Blackwood Article", "A Predicament", "Mystification", "Diddling", "The Angel of the Odd", "Mellonta Tauta", "The Duc de L'omelette", "The Oblong Box", "Loss of Breath", "The Man That Was Used Up", "The Business Man", "The Landscape Garden", "Maelzel's Chess Player", "The Power of Words", "The Colloquy of Monos and Unas", "The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion", and "Shadow: A Parable". Editorial Reviews: Edgar Allen Poes poems and stories of horror and mystery blend wit with the macabre. His inventive narratives and erudite use of language have delighted countless fans since his career was tragically in the early 19th century. Here is a selection of works from one of the most admired and entertaining American intellects. Volume 4 is performed by Kevin Stillwell whose articulation and melodious cadence recalls one of Poes most memorable readers, Vincent Price. Included in this volume are a selection of short stories, essays, and dialogues drawing heavily on Poes comedic side with satires, social critiques, conmen, and allegorical tales that verge on the absurd and always enchant. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Tue, 14 Feb 2012 19:34:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Works-of-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Volume-4-Audiobook/B0078U4EQG thebookvoice.com 09:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Edgar Allan Poe: Volume 4 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic works by Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. This volume includes: "The Devil in the Belfry", "Lionizing", "X-ing a Paragraph", "Metzengerstein", "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether", "How to Write a Blackwood Article", "A Predicament", "Mystification", "Diddling", "The Angel of the Odd", "Mellonta Tauta", "The Duc de L'omelette", "The Oblong Box", "Loss of Breath", "The Man That Was Used Up", "The Business Man", "The Landscape Garden", "Maelzel's Chess Player", "The Power of Words", "The Colloquy of Monos and Unas", "The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion", and "Shadow: A Parable". Editorial Reviews: Edgar Allen Poes poems and stories of horror and mystery blend wit with the macabre. His inventive narratives and erudite use of language have delighted countless fans since his career was tragically in the early 19th century. Here is a selection of works from one of the most admired and entertaining American intellects. Volume 4 is performed by Kevin Stillwell whose articulation and melodious cadence recalls one of Poes most memorable readers, Vincent Price. Included in this volume are a selection of short stories, essays, and dialogues drawing heavily on Poes comedic side with satires, social critiques, conmen, and allegorical tales that verge on the absurd and always enchant. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Edgar Allan Poe: Volume 4 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Kevin Stillwell Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic works by Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. This volume includes: "The Devil in the Belfry", "Lionizing", "X-ing a Paragraph", "Metzengerstein", "The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether", "How to Write a Blackwood Article", "A Predicament", "Mystification", "Diddling", "The Angel of the Odd", "Mellonta Tauta", "The Duc de L'omelette", "The Oblong Box", "Loss of Breath", "The Man That Was Used Up", "The Business Man", "The Landscape Garden", "Maelzel's Chess Player", "The Power of Words", "The Colloquy of Monos and Unas", "The Conversation of Eiros and Charmion", and "Shadow: A Parable". Editorial Reviews: Edgar Allen Poes poems and stories of horror and mystery blend wit with the macabre. His inventive narratives and erudite use of language have delighted countless fans since his career was tragically in the early 19th century. Here is a selection of works from one of the most admired and entertaining American intellects. Volume 4 is performed by Kevin Stillwell whose articulation and melodious cadence recalls one of Poes most memorable readers, Vincent Price. Included in this volume are a selection of short stories, essays, and dialogues drawing heavily on Poes comedic side with satires, social critiques, conmen, and allegorical tales that verge on the absurd and always enchant. Members Reviews: It's Poe! Who doesn't love Edgar Allan Poe! I don't like to write too much in book reviews because I feel that in order to adequately write a review, I would have to give away information that would be key to plot. I don't like to be the person to give away spoilers. Therefore my book reviews are always very short and only say a few things in order to tell you, book reviews are much to subjective and I never read a book review before I read a book. I read a book based on what the book is about which I don't read a review to get. If you want more information, buy the book and read it. :) The stories themselves prove without a doubt of the imagination this brilliant author had and his knowledge not only of the ... Included in this volume are 22 of Poe's short stories and they range from the sublime to the ridiculous. The stories themselves prove without a doubt of the imagination this brilliant author had and his knowledge not only of the use of language but also subject matter. Not some of my favorite works of his but none the less a wonderful collection well worth the read. My teenage daughter loved the set, and I enjoyed sharing another great classic collection with her. Help your child discover all the great classics no matter their age. My teen loves this set. Great Book Great book, wonderful classic, formatted well for the Kindle. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Mask-of-the-Red-Death-Audiobook/B012E5IJ74 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mask of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Award winning narrator Mike Vendetti reads The Mask of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe, a Gothic short story that originally appeared in Graham's magazine in May of 1882. This short story later appears as The Masque of the Red Death. The Red death is fictitious, but it is likely that the disease was inspired by tuberculosis (or consumption, as it was known then), since Poe's wife, Virginia, was suffering from the disease at the time the story was written. Like the character of Prince Prospero, Poe tried to ignore the fatality of the disease. Poe's mother, Eliza; brother William; and foster mother, Frances Allan, had also died of tuberculosis. Alternatively, the Red Death may refer to cholera; Poe would have witnessed an epidemic of cholera in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1831. Others have suggested that the plague is actually Bubonic plague or the Black Death, emphasized by the climax of the story featuring the "Red" Death in the "black" room. One writer likens the description to that of a viral hemorrhagic fever or necrotizing fasciitis. It has been suggested that the Red Death is not a disease or sickness at all but a weakness (like "original sin") that is shared by all of humankind inherently. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Fri, 24 Jul 2015 05:12:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Mask-of-the-Red-Death-Audiobook/B012E5IJ74 thebookvoice.com 00:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mask of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Award winning narrator Mike Vendetti reads The Mask of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe, a Gothic short story that originally appeared in Graham's magazine in May of 1882. This short story later appears as The Masque of the Red Death. The Red death is fictitious, but it is likely that the disease was inspired by tuberculosis (or consumption, as it was known then), since Poe's wife, Virginia, was suffering from the disease at the time the story was written. Like the character of Prince Prospero, Poe tried to ignore the fatality of the disease. Poe's mother, Eliza; brother William; and foster mother, Frances Allan, had also died of tuberculosis. Alternatively, the Red Death may refer to cholera; Poe would have witnessed an epidemic of cholera in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1831. Others have suggested that the plague is actually Bubonic plague or the Black Death, emphasized by the climax of the story featuring the "Red" Death in the "black" room. One writer likens the description to that of a viral hemorrhagic fever or necrotizing fasciitis. It has been suggested that the Red Death is not a disease or sickness at all but a weakness (like "original sin") that is shared by all of humankind inherently. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mask of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-24-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Award winning narrator Mike Vendetti reads The Mask of the Red Death by Edgar Allen Poe, a Gothic short story that originally appeared in Graham's magazine in May of 1882. This short story later appears as The Masque of the Red Death. The Red death is fictitious, but it is likely that the disease was inspired by tuberculosis (or consumption, as it was known then), since Poe's wife, Virginia, was suffering from the disease at the time the story was written. Like the character of Prince Prospero, Poe tried to ignore the fatality of the disease. Poe's mother, Eliza; brother William; and foster mother, Frances Allan, had also died of tuberculosis. Alternatively, the Red Death may refer to cholera; Poe would have witnessed an epidemic of cholera in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1831. Others have suggested that the plague is actually Bubonic plague or the Black Death, emphasized by the climax of the story featuring the "Red" Death in the "black" room. One writer likens the description to that of a viral hemorrhagic fever or necrotizing fasciitis. It has been suggested that the Red Death is not a disease or sickness at all but a weakness (like "original sin") that is shared by all of humankind inherently. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Anthem-Audiobook/B002VA8VY4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anthem Author: Ayn Rand Narrator: Cary Alan Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-09 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Many of the novella's core themes, such as the struggle between individualism and collectivism, are echoed in Rand's later books, such as The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. However, the style of "Anthem" is unique among Rand's work, more narrative-centered and economical, lacking the intense didactic expressions of philosophical abstraction that occur in later works. (P)2009 Alpha DVD LLC biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ayn Rand) Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:43:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Anthem-Audiobook/B002VA8VY4 thebookvoice.com 02:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anthem Author: Ayn Rand Narrator: Cary Alan Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-09 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Many of the novella's core themes, such as the struggle between individualism and collectivism, are echoed in Rand's later books, such as The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. However, the style of "Anthem" is unique among Rand's work, more narrative-centered and economical, lacking the intense didactic expressions of philosophical abstraction that occur in later works. (P)2009 Alpha DVD LLC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anthem Author: Ayn Rand Narrator: Cary Alan Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-09 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 107 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Many of the novella's core themes, such as the struggle between individualism and collectivism, are echoed in Rand's later books, such as The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. However, the style of "Anthem" is unique among Rand's work, more narrative-centered and economical, lacking the intense didactic expressions of philosophical abstraction that occur in later works. (P)2009 Alpha DVD LLC Members Reviews: Short, Sweet, To The Point and VERY GOOD! This book blew me away! It is the story of a rise out of a dystopian society that is easy to listen to, easy to relate to and easy to get addicted to. In a world where personal pronouns (I, mine, etc) are replaced with WE, 1 man finds something that leads him to seek a way out. This is a great, short listen and you will simply love it! Intriquing Shallow characters show the tragic logical end of collectivism. A nice story and highly rated for an entertaining story on an ever-more pertinent theme, though Rand's dispensing with faith leaves logical holes in plot and character. Summer Reading 2016 The book was extremely boring with improper grammar, for instance, instead of saying "I have broken many laws." It says "We have broken many laws." This book is not in my taste. Sorry Ayn Rand. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-Of-Terror-Audiobook/B0036I8Y7E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales Of Terror Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Nelson Olmsted Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-08 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Only a portion of Edgar Allan Poe's writing is morbid, but this portion is the most personal and the most orginal, and is popular almost to the exclusion of everything else he wrote. Here, Nelson Olmsted reads a selection including perhaps Poe's most celebrated tale, "The Raven". ©2008 Saland Publishing; (P)2008 Saland Publishing biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:51:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-Of-Terror-Audiobook/B0036I8Y7E thebookvoice.com 01:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales Of Terror Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Nelson Olmsted Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-08 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Only a portion of Edgar Allan Poe's writing is morbid, but this portion is the most personal and the most orginal, and is popular almost to the exclusion of everything else he wrote. Here, Nelson Olmsted reads a selection including perhaps Poe's most celebrated tale, "The Raven". ©2008 Saland Publishing; (P)2008 Saland Publishing Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales Of Terror Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Nelson Olmsted Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-08 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Only a portion of Edgar Allan Poe's writing is morbid, but this portion is the most personal and the most orginal, and is popular almost to the exclusion of everything else he wrote. Here, Nelson Olmsted reads a selection including perhaps Poe's most celebrated tale, "The Raven". ©2008 Saland Publishing; (P)2008 Saland Publishing Members Reviews: Incomplete Book Caveat emptor: The softcover reprint I received, which photographs the original pages, did not include the last, longest, and probably finest story from Karloff's collection: "The Beckoning Fair One," by Oliver Onions. I immediately returned the book to Amazon, which to its credit promptly refunded me the purchase price (though not the cost of UPS return). I then went to ABE and bought an original 1940s copy of the same book. Three Stars Not a Poe fan at all, but cute book One Star Boring Layered aspects of fantasy fiction These two fantastic stories of the "3rd realm" are just the stories to tell at a campfire on a lonely, dismal, lugubrious night. But wait, they have more of a layered meaning than just that: these works convey true aspects of human nature that will leave you pondering on the notion of the 3rd realm. Most notable of the two is the Rod Serling penned "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street." Monsters Due is a drama about a typical American neighborhood don't is confronted by a night of abrupt, estranged events. These events are being advertently manipulated by aliens that are watching the human race frenzy around on Maple Street searching for a solution to the problem (i.e., car starts mysteriously, lights go out, lawnmowers are working devoid of human assistance, among other inexplicable events). The humans all use one another as scapegoats, consequently, the aliens have easily accomplished their task: proving that mankind is quick to find the most accessible solution to a problem without regards to exploring all avenues. Basically, read for meaning, read for entertaining, this book does exactly what it proposes: terrify. convenient and well-priced (supliment advised) This little Dover edition is cheap and fits easily into any bag, which makes it good bus stop reading. There is, however, a disadvantage to this portable Poe; namely, it's not all there. The collection excludes the story for which Poe is credited for having begun the detective genre itself: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" introduces the characters of Dupin and our narrator, and prepares the scene for the detective figure to fill the gap of reasoning that the overly-methodical Parisian police have left. It sets the tone for the increased emphasis on analysis in "Marie Rogt" and the humorous rivalry between police and detective in "The Purloined Letter." That being said, the other stories fit well together; "The Oblong Box" has one foot in the detective genre and the other in that species of psychological drama that we see in "William Wilson." Wilson and his doppelganger compliment the double corpse question in "Marie Rogt," and the parallel worlds and coincidences, which make the mystery of Marie Rogt more fascinating, lend an uncanny quality to "MS Found in a Bottle," with the discovery of Mercator's map. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Bewitched-Audiobook/B077N7NV16 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bewitched Author: Beverley Cooper - adaptation, Edith Wharton Narrator: Barbara Barnes Format: Abridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Design Sound Productions Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Prudence Rutledge is terrified. She sits in her isolated New England farmhouse, fearing that her husband is stepping out on her. Seems like Saul has been seen down at the pond, meeting up with a young woman named Ora Brand. Trouble is, Ora Brand has been dead for over a year. In her short story "Bewitched", Edith Wharton lures you into the ghostly heart of New England, circa 1926. It's a time when ghosts roam the barren hills, and horror stalks the lonely inhabitants with devastating results. This new adaptation of "Bewitched" is underscored with music and sound effects that plunge you deeper into those bewitched New England souls. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Beverley Cooper - adaptation) Tue, 05 Dec 2017 17:28:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Bewitched-Audiobook/B077N7NV16 thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bewitched Author: Beverley Cooper - adaptation, Edith Wharton Narrator: Barbara Barnes Format: Abridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Design Sound Productions Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Prudence Rutledge is terrified. She sits in her isolated New England farmhouse, fearing that her husband is stepping out on her. Seems like Saul has been seen down at the pond, meeting up with a young woman named Ora Brand. Trouble is, Ora Brand has been dead for over a year. In her short story "Bewitched", Edith Wharton lures you into the ghostly heart of New England, circa 1926. It's a time when ghosts roam the barren hills, and horror stalks the lonely inhabitants with devastating results. This new adaptation of "Bewitched" is underscored with music and sound effects that plunge you deeper into those bewitched New England souls. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bewitched Author: Beverley Cooper - adaptation, Edith Wharton Narrator: Barbara Barnes Format: Abridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-17 Publisher: Design Sound Productions Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Prudence Rutledge is terrified. She sits in her isolated New England farmhouse, fearing that her husband is stepping out on her. Seems like Saul has been seen down at the pond, meeting up with a young woman named Ora Brand. Trouble is, Ora Brand has been dead for over a year. In her short story "Bewitched", Edith Wharton lures you into the ghostly heart of New England, circa 1926. It's a time when ghosts roam the barren hills, and horror stalks the lonely inhabitants with devastating results. This new adaptation of "Bewitched" is underscored with music and sound effects that plunge you deeper into those bewitched New England souls. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Raintree-County-Audiobook/B002UZQZ1G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raintree County Author: Ross Lockridge Narrator: Lloyd James Format: Unabridged Length: 43 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Shawnessy is the epitome of the place and period in which he lives, a rural land of springlike women, shady gamblers, wandering vagabonds, and soapbox orators. Yet here on the banks of the Shawmucky River, which weaves its primitive course through Raintree County, Indiana, he also feels and obeys ancient rhythms. A number-one best seller when it was first published in 1948, this powerful novel is a compelling vision of 19th-century America with timeless resonance. Critic Reviews: "An achievement of art and purpose, a cosmically brooding book full of significance and beauty." (New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ross Lockridge) Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:58:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Raintree-County-Audiobook/B002UZQZ1G thebookvoice.com 43:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raintree County Author: Ross Lockridge Narrator: Lloyd James Format: Unabridged Length: 43 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Shawnessy is the epitome of the place and period in which he lives, a rural land of springlike women, shady gamblers, wandering vagabonds, and soapbox orators. Yet here on the banks of the Shawmucky River, which weaves its primitive course through Raintree County, Indiana, he also feels and obeys ancient rhythms. A number-one best seller when it was first published in 1948, this powerful novel is a compelling vision of 19th-century America with timeless resonance. Critic Reviews: "An achievement of art and purpose, a cosmically brooding book full of significance and beauty." (New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Raintree County Author: Ross Lockridge Narrator: Lloyd James Format: Unabridged Length: 43 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 76 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Shawnessy is the epitome of the place and period in which he lives, a rural land of springlike women, shady gamblers, wandering vagabonds, and soapbox orators. Yet here on the banks of the Shawmucky River, which weaves its primitive course through Raintree County, Indiana, he also feels and obeys ancient rhythms. A number-one best seller when it was first published in 1948, this powerful novel is a compelling vision of 19th-century America with timeless resonance. Critic Reviews: "An achievement of art and purpose, a cosmically brooding book full of significance and beauty." (New York Times) Members Reviews: A great American novel, seriously! If there's even been a candidate for the great American novel, this is certainly one of the front-runners. The only novel written by Ross Lockridge, Jr., who committed suicide shortly after publication, this tale of the United States and its history, seen from 1876, is as broad and deep as the Mississippi, and elevated as a New York skyscraper, and as full of wonder as any novel one can imagine. Both an intelligent book and one that is accessible to all, in spite of its length, Raintree County is my personal favorite American novel of all time. It combines the introspection of Emerson with the vast characterization of John Irving; the humor of Fitzgerald (when he was funny), with the seriousness of Steinbeck. In short, this is a novel not to miss. Don't be dissuaded by its length; it flies by, and you'll not regret reading (or listening to) it. Well worth the time and money! This is a fantastic book. I bought it because I have vowed to listen to some of the "Classics." I had never even heard of this book previously. The writing is incredible, verging on sheer poetry, though never going over the line to be pretentious or inaccessible. The narration is very fine. Of the hundreds of books I've listened to, this would be in the top five to take with me to listen to again on a desert island. An American Brigadoon I don't understand it! How can a 43 hour book keep my attention throughout? One reason is the "Above Excellent" rating I would give to the reader. Without him, the book would have been much less listenable. If the great American novel could be defined, this book would be it. If you get a chance to see the movie - please don't! It's very badly done and has only a nodding acquaintance with this book. My pick for the GAN I had never heard of this book. Having always considered Gatsby and Moby Dick to be the best books ever written, I have changed my opinion. I think this one is far and away the Great American Novel and a must read for true lovers of American Lit. It is too bad the author died before he could write another one like this but he could not have done better. What I can't understand is why this has been left out of the American canon. The Best This the best piece of American liturature I have read in my 65 plus years. At the core of the complexity of the narrative the soul of a new idea in the history of human-kind comes forth and joins with the substance of being. A beautiful book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/To-Build-a-Fire-Audiobook/B002V0K36I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Build a Fire Subtitle: The Best of Jack London, Volume 1 Author: Jack London Narrator: Jim Gallant Format: Abridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-04 Publisher: Ziggurat Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Grand musical themes with flowing melodies and dynamic rhythms support the story. Intense, stunning atmospheres of dark, sonic textures abound. Drums and percussion fill the background as rich, symphonic movements rise and fall, teleporting the listener to a foreign yet strangely familiar land. A compelling and captivating listening experience, both dramatic and introspective...and ultimately inescapable! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) Thu, 29 Jan 2004 18:17:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/To-Build-a-Fire-Audiobook/B002V0K36I thebookvoice.com 00:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Build a Fire Subtitle: The Best of Jack London, Volume 1 Author: Jack London Narrator: Jim Gallant Format: Abridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-04 Publisher: Ziggurat Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Grand musical themes with flowing melodies and dynamic rhythms support the story. Intense, stunning atmospheres of dark, sonic textures abound. Drums and percussion fill the background as rich, symphonic movements rise and fall, teleporting the listener to a foreign yet strangely familiar land. A compelling and captivating listening experience, both dramatic and introspective...and ultimately inescapable! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: To Build a Fire Subtitle: The Best of Jack London, Volume 1 Author: Jack London Narrator: Jim Gallant Format: Abridged Length: 45 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-04 Publisher: Ziggurat Productions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Grand musical themes with flowing melodies and dynamic rhythms support the story. Intense, stunning atmospheres of dark, sonic textures abound. Drums and percussion fill the background as rich, symphonic movements rise and fall, teleporting the listener to a foreign yet strangely familiar land. A compelling and captivating listening experience, both dramatic and introspective...and ultimately inescapable! Members Reviews: Outstanding! A great story made even better by a wonderful narration by Jim Gallant. Excellent all around. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Zorro-and-the-Pirate-Raiders-Audiobook/B0049W2ZF8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zorro and the Pirate Raiders Subtitle: A Radio Dramatization Author: Johnston McCulley, D.J. Arneson Narrator: Kevin Cirone, Shonna McEachern, Hugh Metzler, The Colonial Radio Players Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-10 Publisher: The Colonial Radio Theatre on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Pirate Raiders, with the villainous Captain Bardoso in command, are employed by the vicious Captain Ramon to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy caballero, hoping to use her to trap Zorro. Battles on land and sea, flashing swords and booming cannon explode before your very ears in this exciting audio production. ©2010 Brilliance Audio (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Johnston McCulley) Sun, 07 Nov 2010 10:24:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Zorro-and-the-Pirate-Raiders-Audiobook/B0049W2ZF8 thebookvoice.com 02:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zorro and the Pirate Raiders Subtitle: A Radio Dramatization Author: Johnston McCulley, D.J. Arneson Narrator: Kevin Cirone, Shonna McEachern, Hugh Metzler, The Colonial Radio Players Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-10 Publisher: The Colonial Radio Theatre on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Pirate Raiders, with the villainous Captain Bardoso in command, are employed by the vicious Captain Ramon to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy caballero, hoping to use her to trap Zorro. Battles on land and sea, flashing swords and booming cannon explode before your very ears in this exciting audio production. ©2010 Brilliance Audio (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zorro and the Pirate Raiders Subtitle: A Radio Dramatization Author: Johnston McCulley, D.J. Arneson Narrator: Kevin Cirone, Shonna McEachern, Hugh Metzler, The Colonial Radio Players Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-10 Publisher: The Colonial Radio Theatre on Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 32 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Pirate Raiders, with the villainous Captain Bardoso in command, are employed by the vicious Captain Ramon to kidnap the daughter of a wealthy caballero, hoping to use her to trap Zorro. Battles on land and sea, flashing swords and booming cannon explode before your very ears in this exciting audio production. ©2010 Brilliance Audio (P)2010 Brilliance Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: A nice, easy story to listen to.... This reminds me of the movies of the 50s and 60s that I used to go to see when I was a kid. Only you listen to it instead. The action of the main characters is easy to follow the the Colonial Radio Players create their characters so you can tell who is who, making the plot easier to follow. I personally enjoyed the story and have always enjoyed the hero, Zorro and his fight with the evil police. They always portrayed these bad guys as fat, oily and roly poly turds in the movies and Zorro easily defeated them 6 at a time. It was a fun listen. I would give it 4 1/4 stars just for the sheer performance, but like all the Zorro stories, just a little hackneyed, so the story gets 3 1/2 stars. The plot was kind of meh I enjoyed the voice-acting, though. Lots of vim and vigour. (I don't really enjoy long conversations about whether to rape a woman right now or force her into marriage and rape her later. However classic that plot.) More Radio Fun! Much like with Zorro Rides Again (which I reviewed already, and the two stories take place back-to-back), this is 1940s style melodrama with all the pulp heroics and cliched villainy you could want from a Zorro story. These have all the charm of the old radio episodes or film serials, warts included... which is a selling point for me. I like my Zorro in the classic style. Just Good Fun Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? If you're looking for intrigue ... better pass. If you're looking for good, old fashioned radio style fun ... you'll enjoy this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Quiet-Little-Woman-Audiobook/B076HD1FXZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Quiet Little Woman Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "The Quiet Little Woman" a lonely orphan girl named Patty desires only for a family to love her. When a family finally does come for Patty, she learns it is because they need a servant. But it happens that there is one person who cares about Patty, whose life will soon change forever. Written as a gift to five earnest fans of Little Women, this Louisa May Alcott Christmas story has become a holiday classic. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louisa May Alcott) Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:58:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Quiet-Little-Woman-Audiobook/B076HD1FXZ thebookvoice.com 00:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Quiet Little Woman Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "The Quiet Little Woman" a lonely orphan girl named Patty desires only for a family to love her. When a family finally does come for Patty, she learns it is because they need a servant. But it happens that there is one person who cares about Patty, whose life will soon change forever. Written as a gift to five earnest fans of Little Women, this Louisa May Alcott Christmas story has become a holiday classic. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Quiet Little Woman Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "The Quiet Little Woman" a lonely orphan girl named Patty desires only for a family to love her. When a family finally does come for Patty, she learns it is because they need a servant. But it happens that there is one person who cares about Patty, whose life will soon change forever. Written as a gift to five earnest fans of Little Women, this Louisa May Alcott Christmas story has become a holiday classic. Members Reviews: Five Stars Very sweet story! -----A Lovely Little Book To Treasure----- THE QUIET LITTLE WOMAN by Louisa May Alcott is composed of three short stories. The stories were written by Louisa and given to the five Lukens sisters who had started a small publication called LITTLE THINGS. Like Louisa, the sisters were from Massachusetts and were huge fans of Louisa's work. They were also from a poor family which Louisa could easily relate to herself. The introduction is a darling poem written by Carrie, Maggie, Nellie, Emma and Helen Lukens. The book begins with The Quiet Little Woman. It's the story of Patty, a thirteen year old orphan girl. She sees other young girls being taken to different homes and she's beginning to think she will never get her chance to leave the orphanage. It's a story of what life was like for orphan children. Usually, the best you could hope for was to be taken into training as a servant in the home of a wealthy family. The second story is Tilly's Christmas. Bessie, Kate and Tilly, three young girls ponder what they will receive for Christmas as they walk home from school on a snowy day. Along the way, they find a robin who is freezing with the cold and can't fly. Tilly who knows her Christmas will be a meager one saves the bird because she wants to follow the golden rule and being good to your neighbors is important. She tells her friends that the bird is her neighbor! She's teased because they also tell her that her real neighbor is Mr. King who has lots of money, but does nothing to help the poor people who live nearby him. Tilly's just happy to have her bird and says he's her Christmas present. And of course, there's the rest of the story! The final entry is called Rosa's Tale. Rosa is an old horse, her owner is away and Miss Belinda, a young woman is caring for her during the owner's trip. Belinda goes to the stable late on Christmas Eve night with some apples and special treats for Rosa. Being a kind person, she sits down to spend some time with the gentle horse. As she sat there she remembered the old Christmas legend that some animals could be given the voice to speak on Christmas Eve for just a short time. It was their reward for sharing the manager with the Christ Child. To the young woman's utter amazement, Rosa starts to talk and tells her story. There is a short, but interesting biography of Lousia May Alcott at the end of this enchanting little book of stories. A Sweet and Tender Story. This book "The Quiet Little Woman" focuses on a little orphan girl who hopes to be adopted. When her day finally comes she finds that she is simply considered a sort of extra help with the housework. She doesn't mind the work and does everything well, but she still longs for actual love and acceptance from the family. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Coming-of-Cassidy-Audiobook/B00BBZ0CGK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Coming of Cassidy Subtitle: A Hopalong Cassidy Novel Author: Clarence E. Mulford Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Hopalong Cassidy is an iconic western cowboy hero conceived by Clarence Mulford, but immortalized in a series of films starring William Boyd from 1935-1948. A tough-talking and violent character in the print novels, Cassidy was remade into a clean-cut hero who traveled the West with his sidekicks fighting villains who took advantage of the weak. Clarence E. Mulford takes you back to the beginning by relating the stories (as told to him by Red and the boys of the BAR-20) of how Buck Peters started the BAR-20 ranch. It tells of how he picked up Hopalong Cassidy, Red Connors, Skinny Thompson, and many of the other colorful characters in this famous series. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clarence E. Mulford) Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:41:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Coming-of-Cassidy-Audiobook/B00BBZ0CGK thebookvoice.com 07:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Coming of Cassidy Subtitle: A Hopalong Cassidy Novel Author: Clarence E. Mulford Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Hopalong Cassidy is an iconic western cowboy hero conceived by Clarence Mulford, but immortalized in a series of films starring William Boyd from 1935-1948. A tough-talking and violent character in the print novels, Cassidy was remade into a clean-cut hero who traveled the West with his sidekicks fighting villains who took advantage of the weak. Clarence E. Mulford takes you back to the beginning by relating the stories (as told to him by Red and the boys of the BAR-20) of how Buck Peters started the BAR-20 ranch. It tells of how he picked up Hopalong Cassidy, Red Connors, Skinny Thompson, and many of the other colorful characters in this famous series. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Coming of Cassidy Subtitle: A Hopalong Cassidy Novel Author: Clarence E. Mulford Narrator: R. C. Bray Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-13 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Hopalong Cassidy is an iconic western cowboy hero conceived by Clarence Mulford, but immortalized in a series of films starring William Boyd from 1935-1948. A tough-talking and violent character in the print novels, Cassidy was remade into a clean-cut hero who traveled the West with his sidekicks fighting villains who took advantage of the weak. Clarence E. Mulford takes you back to the beginning by relating the stories (as told to him by Red and the boys of the BAR-20) of how Buck Peters started the BAR-20 ranch. It tells of how he picked up Hopalong Cassidy, Red Connors, Skinny Thompson, and many of the other colorful characters in this famous series. Members Reviews: Hopalong rules this is a great book. the narrator is perfect for this, don't miss it. wonderful Go get a Louis L'amour What disappointed you about The Coming of Cassidy? If you listen to a lot of westerns, and I have a lot, then you will be disappointed by this book. Clarence Mulford's writing style is awkward. I believe that he tries to impress you with his vocabulary, but it does not fit with the genre. If he uses the word 'cogitate' one more time I thought I would turn the book off! Westerns are supposed to be simple with simple people. He uses the vocabulary of a college professor for man like Hopalong. It did not fit at all...I was really disappointed. Has The Coming of Cassidy turned you off from other books in this genre? Not from the genre because I love westerns. I will never get another book from Mulford though. What about R. C. Brays performance did you like? Bray's performance was solid for a western. The book was not his fault. What character would you cut from The Coming of Cassidy? Characters were not a problem, the story was not bad the writing was terrible. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Half-Hour-Stories-Audiobook/B00SI7PJVM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Half Hour Stories Author: E. F. Benson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Guy de Maupassant, W. W. Jacobs, Edgar Allan Poe, O. Henry, Bram Stoker Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 33 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A comprehensive collection of superb classic 30-minute short stories. Perfect for commuters, joggers or bedtime listening. Plus 45 other great tales biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. F. Benson) Fri, 23 Jan 2015 22:37:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Half-Hour-Stories-Audiobook/B00SI7PJVM thebookvoice.com 33:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Half Hour Stories Author: E. F. Benson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Guy de Maupassant, W. W. Jacobs, Edgar Allan Poe, O. Henry, Bram Stoker Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 33 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A comprehensive collection of superb classic 30-minute short stories. Perfect for commuters, joggers or bedtime listening. Plus 45 other great tales Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Half Hour Stories Author: E. F. Benson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Guy de Maupassant, W. W. Jacobs, Edgar Allan Poe, O. Henry, Bram Stoker Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 33 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A comprehensive collection of superb classic 30-minute short stories. Perfect for commuters, joggers or bedtime listening. Plus 45 other great tales Members Reviews: Ruined by terrible narration. What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? If the narration had been better then I have no doubt that I would be giving this 5 stars; the only word I can think of to describe Cathy Dobson's narration is "bizarre." She sounds like she is trying to speak with lower cadence, and she holds the last syllable of each word too long. I can only assume this is to facilitate the feature that allows you to speed up the playback. It doesn't help to speed it up however. Her narration is so off putting I could not bear to listen to any more of it, so frustrating. Has Half Hour Stories put you off other books in this genre? Not if they are read by soneone else. Would you be willing to try another one of Cathy Dobsons performances? Never, I will be avoiding her from now on. What character would you cut from Half Hour Stories? Cathy Dobson! narrator irritating and prime put off Unfortunately I couldn't get past the first few minutes of the first story as the narrator got on my nerves t the extent I have asked for a refund https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Glimpses-of-the-Moon-Audiobook/B002V8MK70 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Glimpses of the Moon Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: As Susy explains, "We should really, in a way, help more than we should hamper each other. We both know the ropes so well; what one of us didn't see the other might, in the way of opportunities, I mean. And then we should be a novelty as married people. We're both rather unusually popular, why not be frank? And it's such a blessing for dinner-givers to be able to count on a couple of whom neither one is a blank." The other part of the plan is that if either one of them meets someone who can advance them socially, they're each free to dissolve the marriage. How their plan unfolds is a comedy of Eros that will charm all fans of Wharton's work. Critic Reviews: "As Wharton tells [the] story, the sharp irony of both her prose and her characters bleeds into pools of true feeling." (Kirkus Reviews) "There are only three or four American novelists who can be thought of as 'major' and Edith Wharton is one." (Gore Vidal) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edith Wharton) Mon, 11 Sep 2006 04:06:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Glimpses-of-the-Moon-Audiobook/B002V8MK70 thebookvoice.com 08:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Glimpses of the Moon Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: As Susy explains, "We should really, in a way, help more than we should hamper each other. We both know the ropes so well; what one of us didn't see the other might, in the way of opportunities, I mean. And then we should be a novelty as married people. We're both rather unusually popular, why not be frank? And it's such a blessing for dinner-givers to be able to count on a couple of whom neither one is a blank." The other part of the plan is that if either one of them meets someone who can advance them socially, they're each free to dissolve the marriage. How their plan unfolds is a comedy of Eros that will charm all fans of Wharton's work. Critic Reviews: "As Wharton tells [the] story, the sharp irony of both her prose and her characters bleeds into pools of true feeling." (Kirkus Reviews) "There are only three or four American novelists who can be thought of as 'major' and Edith Wharton is one." (Gore Vidal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Glimpses of the Moon Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Anna Fields Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 09-11-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: As Susy explains, "We should really, in a way, help more than we should hamper each other. We both know the ropes so well; what one of us didn't see the other might, in the way of opportunities, I mean. And then we should be a novelty as married people. We're both rather unusually popular, why not be frank? And it's such a blessing for dinner-givers to be able to count on a couple of whom neither one is a blank." The other part of the plan is that if either one of them meets someone who can advance them socially, they're each free to dissolve the marriage. How their plan unfolds is a comedy of Eros that will charm all fans of Wharton's work. Critic Reviews: "As Wharton tells [the] story, the sharp irony of both her prose and her characters bleeds into pools of true feeling." (Kirkus Reviews) "There are only three or four American novelists who can be thought of as 'major' and Edith Wharton is one." (Gore Vidal) Members Reviews: Couldn't stop listening Not often does a book make me sit in my car in the parking lot, too engaged to turn off my ipod and get on with my life. More broadly written than some of Wharton's more famous books, satire and irony live more on the surface in Glimpses of the Moon than in Age of Innocence or House of Mirth. The erotic overtones of a marriage of financial convenience that turns into genuine passion are unmistakable, and the characters are keenly drawn. The themes of conflict between social climbing and deeper values are timeless. A good listen, for sure. Has it ever been a movie? Or a PBS Special? If this book has never been filmed it should be. If I has, I wish I could find it. I've been a Wharton fan since college and periodically re-read House of Mirth and Age of Innocence and the ghost stories. Custom of the Country, with its "female monster of literature" Undine Spragg, is one of my very favorite books. So I was well aware of Wharton's sarcastic humor - how she got away with skewering New York society is hard to believe - but it always had such a hard edge to it. Until I happened on Glimpses of the Moon, I had no idea that Wharton could write romantic comedy with the best of them. There are still some great mocks on moneyed society folks, and plot devices based on attitudes generally don't exist today, but the scheming protagonists are strangely modern - and you might enjoy "casting" them for the movie as you read. Narration.... Ugh. I liked the story in general but the narrator, in my opinion, was horrible. There was just something about her voice that drove me crazy and spoiled the book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Masque-of-the-Red-Death-Audiobook/B00DZPQ3IU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masque of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The "Red Death" had long devastated the country. No pestilence had ever been so fatal, or so hideous. Blood was its Avatar and its seal - the redness and the horror of blood. To avoid the terrible plague which is devastating his kingdom, Prince Prospero locks himself with 1000 revellers in his castle and holds one hedonistic party after another. For months they celebrate their crazed feasts, until one night a stranger appears at the festivities... a stranger who strikes fear into the hearts of all present. Terrifying! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Thu, 18 Jul 2013 20:46:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Masque-of-the-Red-Death-Audiobook/B00DZPQ3IU thebookvoice.com 00:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masque of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The "Red Death" had long devastated the country. No pestilence had ever been so fatal, or so hideous. Blood was its Avatar and its seal - the redness and the horror of blood. To avoid the terrible plague which is devastating his kingdom, Prince Prospero locks himself with 1000 revellers in his castle and holds one hedonistic party after another. For months they celebrate their crazed feasts, until one night a stranger appears at the festivities... a stranger who strikes fear into the hearts of all present. Terrifying! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Masque of the Red Death Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-18-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The "Red Death" had long devastated the country. No pestilence had ever been so fatal, or so hideous. Blood was its Avatar and its seal - the redness and the horror of blood. To avoid the terrible plague which is devastating his kingdom, Prince Prospero locks himself with 1000 revellers in his castle and holds one hedonistic party after another. For months they celebrate their crazed feasts, until one night a stranger appears at the festivities... a stranger who strikes fear into the hearts of all present. Terrifying! Members Reviews: great. used it for my h.s. class during the summer used it for my h.s. class during the summer school course. the students send to enjoy it. the students enjoyed it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Ice-Palace-Audiobook/B00GR96WX2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ice Palace Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Vanessa Hart Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: One of F. Scott Fitzgerald's earliest short stories, "The Ice Palace" is about Sally Carrol Happer, a young Southern woman who is bored with her conventional life. She's engaged to Harry Bellamy, a young man from the North. Despite concern from her family and friends, Sally travels to Harry's hometown to meet his family. Hoping for an exciting adventure, she instead finds herself in a cold, unfamiliar place. There, in the dead of winter, she begins to question everything. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. biacuaduc@gmail.com (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Sat, 07 Dec 2013 22:33:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Ice-Palace-Audiobook/B00GR96WX2 thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ice Palace Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Vanessa Hart Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: One of F. Scott Fitzgerald's earliest short stories, "The Ice Palace" is about Sally Carrol Happer, a young Southern woman who is bored with her conventional life. She's engaged to Harry Bellamy, a young man from the North. Despite concern from her family and friends, Sally travels to Harry's hometown to meet his family. Hoping for an exciting adventure, she instead finds herself in a cold, unfamiliar place. There, in the dead of winter, she begins to question everything. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ice Palace Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Vanessa Hart Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-07-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: One of F. Scott Fitzgerald's earliest short stories, "The Ice Palace" is about Sally Carrol Happer, a young Southern woman who is bored with her conventional life. She's engaged to Harry Bellamy, a young man from the North. Despite concern from her family and friends, Sally travels to Harry's hometown to meet his family. Hoping for an exciting adventure, she instead finds herself in a cold, unfamiliar place. There, in the dead of winter, she begins to question everything. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. Members Reviews: Where Do You Belong? Sally Carrol Happer is a girl from Georgia who plans to marry Yankee Harry Bellamy, to the great consternation of her friends. She travels north to visit Harry and his family and friends for a month, plans to live there â until one eye-opening event makes her realize where she really wants to be. This is by far one of my most favorite Fitzgerald short stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Moon-Face-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B075L7Q5BR Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Moon Face and Other Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: John Burlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Jack London was one of the most prolific and imaginative writers America has ever produced. Many insist that his short stories are his most accomplished productions, and this collection includes eight masterpieces that showcase London's literary versatility and his genius at creating memorable, one-of-a-kind characters: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) Wed, 13 Sep 2017 01:54:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Moon-Face-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B075L7Q5BR thebookvoice.com 06:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Moon Face and Other Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: John Burlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Jack London was one of the most prolific and imaginative writers America has ever produced. Many insist that his short stories are his most accomplished productions, and this collection includes eight masterpieces that showcase London's literary versatility and his genius at creating memorable, one-of-a-kind characters: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Moon Face and Other Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: John Burlinson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Jack London was one of the most prolific and imaginative writers America has ever produced. Many insist that his short stories are his most accomplished productions, and this collection includes eight masterpieces that showcase London's literary versatility and his genius at creating memorable, one-of-a-kind characters: Members Reviews: London's dry humor. so typical London. enjoyed dry humor. character described vividly. he studied human behavior. goodclosre. good read. Great narrator I knew Jack London for Call of The Wild but didn't know he wrote short stories. These are all good stories. It was no surprise to see Jack London was a journalist (Google is great) - several stories have a newspaper/journalist references. John Burlinson was a great narrator for these stories. He has a down home storytelling manner that was perfectly suited to this writing. Bonus: his female characters were excellently voiced - not artificial or forced, just infused with personality. Classic short stories A thoroughly enjoyable performance of eight classic Jack London short stories. John Burlinson really brought the stories to life! I was provided a free review copy of this audiobook by the author, narrator, or publisher in exchange for an unbiased review. Great Reading of Jack London Jack London is what Mark Twain would have sounded like had he been dropped into early 20th century California. He's a consummate story-teller, and some of his stories are funny in a quirky way, and usually doesn't overreach. If you like Jack London, you'll like these short stories. But the real story here is the reader, John Burlinson. He was great, especially with "Moon Face". He really brought the story to life, and his accents and chuckles were right-timed and entertaining. I received this book at no cost on condition that I provide a review. Top notch narration This book is a series of short stories that are all interesting to listen to but it was the narration that stole the show. The character voices were fantastic with each one a match for the description of the character. The overall delivery was enjoyable and well paced. The stories are of various lengths but each one is well told and easy to connect with. I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher in exchange for an honest review. If you found this review helpful would you please take a moment to click yes below. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Love-of-Life-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B017USO3TS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love of Life, and Other Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: John Griffith "Jack" London was an American author, journalist, and social activist. He was a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction and was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction alone. Some of his most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as the short stories "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North", and "Love of Life". He also wrote of the South Pacific in such stories as "The Pearls of Parlay" and "The Heathen" and of the San Francisco Bay area in The Sea Wolf. London was a passionate advocate of unionization, socialism, and the rights of workers and wrote several powerful works dealing with these topics, such as his dystopian novel The Iron Heel. This collection includes "Love of Life", "A Day's Lodging", "The White Man's Way", "The Story of Keesh", "The Unexpected", "Brown Wolf", "The Sun-Dog Trail", and "Negore, the Coward". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) Thu, 12 Nov 2015 13:49:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Love-of-Life-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B017USO3TS thebookvoice.com 05:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love of Life, and Other Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: John Griffith "Jack" London was an American author, journalist, and social activist. He was a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction and was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction alone. Some of his most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as the short stories "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North", and "Love of Life". He also wrote of the South Pacific in such stories as "The Pearls of Parlay" and "The Heathen" and of the San Francisco Bay area in The Sea Wolf. London was a passionate advocate of unionization, socialism, and the rights of workers and wrote several powerful works dealing with these topics, such as his dystopian novel The Iron Heel. This collection includes "Love of Life", "A Day's Lodging", "The White Man's Way", "The Story of Keesh", "The Unexpected", "Brown Wolf", "The Sun-Dog Trail", and "Negore, the Coward". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love of Life, and Other Stories Author: Jack London Narrator: Robertson Dean Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-12-15 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: John Griffith "Jack" London was an American author, journalist, and social activist. He was a pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction and was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction alone. Some of his most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as the short stories "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North", and "Love of Life". He also wrote of the South Pacific in such stories as "The Pearls of Parlay" and "The Heathen" and of the San Francisco Bay area in The Sea Wolf. London was a passionate advocate of unionization, socialism, and the rights of workers and wrote several powerful works dealing with these topics, such as his dystopian novel The Iron Heel. This collection includes "Love of Life", "A Day's Lodging", "The White Man's Way", "The Story of Keesh", "The Unexpected", "Brown Wolf", "The Sun-Dog Trail", and "Negore, the Coward". Members Reviews: Review of Love of Life and Other Stories I knew of Jack London but never read his material except that required in school and I can't recall anything specific from that. I decided to get this audio collection of short stories by Jack London to sample his work as a mature adult with life experiences behind me. I throughly enjoyed this short story collection. I'm not sure if I would have been able to enjoy the deeper meanings within the stories at a younger age because Jack London speaks on two levels. The narrator was excellent! His deep masculine and resonant voice embodied the characters and rugged environment in which they lived. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Black-Cat-Audiobook/B00AZMS7C6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Cat Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Thomas P. Haine Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-13 Publisher: SonicMovie.net, ChicagoWood Media, Wollcott & Sheridan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When a man tortures and kills a witch disguised as a cat, it returns from The Great Beyond to seek revenge. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:26:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Black-Cat-Audiobook/B00AZMS7C6 thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Cat Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Thomas P. Haine Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-13 Publisher: SonicMovie.net, ChicagoWood Media, Wollcott & Sheridan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When a man tortures and kills a witch disguised as a cat, it returns from The Great Beyond to seek revenge. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Black Cat Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Thomas P. Haine Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-13 Publisher: SonicMovie.net, ChicagoWood Media, Wollcott & Sheridan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When a man tortures and kills a witch disguised as a cat, it returns from The Great Beyond to seek revenge. Members Reviews: I read this to help my son who is in 8th grade with his English homework.. I am not sure it was proper for him. Besides that it Read this to help my son with his homework, he is in 8th grade. Not sure it was appropriate for his age It was an okay short stories, hr got what he deserved. Not sure I would recommend it and would not recommended it for a teenager. Needed for school My daughter had thread it and then do a project for school. Came in handy to have on kindle. No problems with it. A real classic I love short stories like this. I do not have the time in a day to read a novel so this was a perfect read for me. A great classic This is a great short story. If you don't usually have time to read novels this gets the job done. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-World-of-O-Henry-Audiobook/B002V5BHX6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World of O. Henry Author: O. Henry Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Entertaining, sly, or poignant, the stories of O. Henry were - and remain - enormously popular. This collection, read by Frank Muller, contains the stories "The Gift of the Magi," "The Skylight Room," "The Cop and the Anthem," "The Last Leaf," "The Pimienta Pancakes," "The Furnished Room," "Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking," "The Sleuths," "The Passing of Black Eagle," "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog," "A Retrieved Reformation," "Caught," "Makes the Whole World Kin," "The Reformation of Calliope," "After Twenty Years," "The Whirligig of Life," "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen," and "One Thousand Dollars." Editorial Reviews: These classic tales from the master of the short story are narrated by the masterful Frank Muller, a perfect match. This collection is emotional and insightful for the listener, and made even more so by Mullers perfect pacing, his performance of a wide range of diverse characters, and his ability to add tension to his voice as he nears the surprise endings O. Henry is best noted for. Listeners looking for stories guaranteed to bring a smile to the lips and a lump to the throat will find Mullers narration the best way to enjoy these timeless treats. Critic Reviews: "...the stories...make entertaining reading and are ideal for reluctant readers." (Media Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (O. Henry) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 02:18:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-World-of-O-Henry-Audiobook/B002V5BHX6 thebookvoice.com 05:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World of O. Henry Author: O. Henry Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Entertaining, sly, or poignant, the stories of O. Henry were - and remain - enormously popular. This collection, read by Frank Muller, contains the stories "The Gift of the Magi," "The Skylight Room," "The Cop and the Anthem," "The Last Leaf," "The Pimienta Pancakes," "The Furnished Room," "Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking," "The Sleuths," "The Passing of Black Eagle," "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog," "A Retrieved Reformation," "Caught," "Makes the Whole World Kin," "The Reformation of Calliope," "After Twenty Years," "The Whirligig of Life," "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen," and "One Thousand Dollars." Editorial Reviews: These classic tales from the master of the short story are narrated by the masterful Frank Muller, a perfect match. This collection is emotional and insightful for the listener, and made even more so by Mullers perfect pacing, his performance of a wide range of diverse characters, and his ability to add tension to his voice as he nears the surprise endings O. Henry is best noted for. Listeners looking for stories guaranteed to bring a smile to the lips and a lump to the throat will find Mullers narration the best way to enjoy these timeless treats. Critic Reviews: "...the stories...make entertaining reading and are ideal for reluctant readers." (Media Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The World of O. Henry Author: O. Henry Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Entertaining, sly, or poignant, the stories of O. Henry were - and remain - enormously popular. This collection, read by Frank Muller, contains the stories "The Gift of the Magi," "The Skylight Room," "The Cop and the Anthem," "The Last Leaf," "The Pimienta Pancakes," "The Furnished Room," "Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking," "The Sleuths," "The Passing of Black Eagle," "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog," "A Retrieved Reformation," "Caught," "Makes the Whole World Kin," "The Reformation of Calliope," "After Twenty Years," "The Whirligig of Life," "Two Thanksgiving Day Gentlemen," and "One Thousand Dollars." Editorial Reviews: These classic tales from the master of the short story are narrated by the masterful Frank Muller, a perfect match. This collection is emotional and insightful for the listener, and made even more so by Mullers perfect pacing, his performance of a wide range of diverse characters, and his ability to add tension to his voice as he nears the surprise endings O. Henry is best noted for. Listeners looking for stories guaranteed to bring a smile to the lips and a lump to the throat will find Mullers narration the best way to enjoy these timeless treats. Critic Reviews: "...the stories...make entertaining reading and are ideal for reluctant readers." (Media Review) Members Reviews: Abysmal quality, superb literature This seems to be a fairly common theme among the books I have had occasion to look at at audible.com, according to the reviewers It has certainly borne through in the two I have bought so far. This narrators voice seems to emanate from the depths of a cellar, and unless you turn the treble upon your speakers all the way up, the voice hardly comes through. I imagine a fair amount of self selection in my experiences, though, as I am fond of the classics of the 'complete collected unabridged' variety. The stories themselves are superb, and I for one am wiling to tolerate the lack of clarity for the content. I put this review out there for informtional purposes, although you migt well end up making the same choice I did. Unfortunately, this is the most complete collected recording of O. Henry out there. Simply masterful Good, Simple, Fantastic. Sentences like plays, The best case of the short story ever written, even to this very day. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Pal-Joey-Audiobook/B01FYDX5PO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pal Joey Author: John O'Hara Narrator: Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: For its 75th anniversary and Frank Sinatra's centennial: the Jazz Age masterpiece that inspired the iconic Sinatra film and the hit Broadway musical. On the seedy side of Chicago nightlife in the 1930s, Joey Evans is a poor man's Bing Crosby - a big-talking small-time nightclub crooner down on his luck but always on the make. In slangy, error-littered letters signed "Pal Joey", he recounts his exploits with brash nightclub managers, shady business partners, and every pretty girl ("mouse") he meets. Charismatic yet conniving, Pal Joey is a smooth operator whose bravado and big ideas disguise a far less self-assured soul caught up in the rags-to-riches dream of the Jazz Age. Originally serialized in The New Yorker and the inspiration for the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical of the same name and the 1957 film starring Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, and Rita Hayworth, Pal Joey is the story of a true "heel", as complex and memorable as any antihero in American literature. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John O'Hara) Mon, 23 May 2016 18:39:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Pal-Joey-Audiobook/B01FYDX5PO thebookvoice.com 02:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pal Joey Author: John O'Hara Narrator: Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: For its 75th anniversary and Frank Sinatra's centennial: the Jazz Age masterpiece that inspired the iconic Sinatra film and the hit Broadway musical. On the seedy side of Chicago nightlife in the 1930s, Joey Evans is a poor man's Bing Crosby - a big-talking small-time nightclub crooner down on his luck but always on the make. In slangy, error-littered letters signed "Pal Joey", he recounts his exploits with brash nightclub managers, shady business partners, and every pretty girl ("mouse") he meets. Charismatic yet conniving, Pal Joey is a smooth operator whose bravado and big ideas disguise a far less self-assured soul caught up in the rags-to-riches dream of the Jazz Age. Originally serialized in The New Yorker and the inspiration for the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical of the same name and the 1957 film starring Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, and Rita Hayworth, Pal Joey is the story of a true "heel", as complex and memorable as any antihero in American literature. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pal Joey Author: John O'Hara Narrator: Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: For its 75th anniversary and Frank Sinatra's centennial: the Jazz Age masterpiece that inspired the iconic Sinatra film and the hit Broadway musical. On the seedy side of Chicago nightlife in the 1930s, Joey Evans is a poor man's Bing Crosby - a big-talking small-time nightclub crooner down on his luck but always on the make. In slangy, error-littered letters signed "Pal Joey", he recounts his exploits with brash nightclub managers, shady business partners, and every pretty girl ("mouse") he meets. Charismatic yet conniving, Pal Joey is a smooth operator whose bravado and big ideas disguise a far less self-assured soul caught up in the rags-to-riches dream of the Jazz Age. Originally serialized in The New Yorker and the inspiration for the 1940 Rodgers and Hart musical of the same name and the 1957 film starring Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, and Rita Hayworth, Pal Joey is the story of a true "heel", as complex and memorable as any antihero in American literature. Members Reviews: another fabulous o'hara. read everything of his! Love every word of ohara's oeuvre. delicious snappy and true. I read Butterfield 8 after watching the awful stew of the E. Taylor film. the book should be remade. what a story! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Legend-of-Sleepy-Hollow-Audiobook/B002VAEK2G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Author: Washington Irving Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey Format: Abridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Washington Irving was an American author of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories, with his two most famous being "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip van Winkle". (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Sir Washington Irving's story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", published in 1820, is one of the oldest American fiction stories still popular today. The half-hour short story follows schoolteacher Ichabod Crane in his pursuit of the rich and beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. When Ichabod can't get the girl, he finds himself alone on a country path at nightstaring right into the empty neck of the headless horseman. Cindy Hardin Killavey's performance is warm and light-hearted. With expert enunciation and a leisurely pace, she guides the listener through this well-known adventure while her neutral accent highlights the story's more historic aspects. You just might just lose your head over this audiobook! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Washington Irving) Tue, 22 May 2007 19:35:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Legend-of-Sleepy-Hollow-Audiobook/B002VAEK2G thebookvoice.com 00:52:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Author: Washington Irving Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey Format: Abridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Washington Irving was an American author of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories, with his two most famous being "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip van Winkle". (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Sir Washington Irving's story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", published in 1820, is one of the oldest American fiction stories still popular today. The half-hour short story follows schoolteacher Ichabod Crane in his pursuit of the rich and beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. When Ichabod can't get the girl, he finds himself alone on a country path at nightstaring right into the empty neck of the headless horseman. Cindy Hardin Killavey's performance is warm and light-hearted. With expert enunciation and a leisurely pace, she guides the listener through this well-known adventure while her neutral accent highlights the story's more historic aspects. You just might just lose your head over this audiobook! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Author: Washington Irving Narrator: Cindy Hardin Killavey Format: Abridged Length: 52 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Washington Irving was an American author of the early 19th century. He is best known for his short stories, with his two most famous being "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip van Winkle". (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Sir Washington Irving's story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", published in 1820, is one of the oldest American fiction stories still popular today. The half-hour short story follows schoolteacher Ichabod Crane in his pursuit of the rich and beautiful Katrina Van Tassel. When Ichabod can't get the girl, he finds himself alone on a country path at nightstaring right into the empty neck of the headless horseman. Cindy Hardin Killavey's performance is warm and light-hearted. With expert enunciation and a leisurely pace, she guides the listener through this well-known adventure while her neutral accent highlights the story's more historic aspects. You just might just lose your head over this audiobook! Members Reviews: Lacking I looked at this to explain the 2015 popcultural trend regarding Sleepy Hollow, there's no connection i could find. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Country-Christmas-Audiobook/B076HCYSTN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Country Christmas Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Country Christmas", Louisa May Alcott tells the story of Sophie, a debutante from the city who travels to rural Vermont to spend Christmas with her cousins Saul and Ruth. Though apprehensive at first, Sophie learns that the charms of celebrating Christmas in the country are many. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louisa May Alcott) Wed, 18 Oct 2017 04:58:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Country-Christmas-Audiobook/B076HCYSTN thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Country Christmas Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Country Christmas", Louisa May Alcott tells the story of Sophie, a debutante from the city who travels to rural Vermont to spend Christmas with her cousins Saul and Ruth. Though apprehensive at first, Sophie learns that the charms of celebrating Christmas in the country are many. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Country Christmas Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Country Christmas", Louisa May Alcott tells the story of Sophie, a debutante from the city who travels to rural Vermont to spend Christmas with her cousins Saul and Ruth. Though apprehensive at first, Sophie learns that the charms of celebrating Christmas in the country are many. Members Reviews: Take a step into Christmas Past The novel "Ethan Fromme" paints a bleak picture of life in a wintry landscape. But Alcott finds joy, hope, optimism, and redemption in the same harsh conditions. The secret is in the characters' love for each other, and in their security in their place in the world. I enjoyed this account of a festive holiday in days of yore. If you like a peek into the Yuletide via Irving or Dickens, I think you'll want to add this to your holiday collection. Very enjoyable Sweet story with a ;ovely look at an earlier time. Old fashioned Holiday fun A funa and quick story for the Holidays, fun period characters and happy ending. Five Stars Really fun to read at Christmas time. A Country Christmas Since it was by Louisa May Alcott, I thought I would enjoy it, but it was a bit simple. Not a bad book, just did not really hold my interest. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Caida-de-la-Casa-Usher-Audiobook/B010EBWRMS Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: La Caída de la Casa Usher Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Miguel Angel Jenner Formato: Unabridged Duración: 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-15 Editor: Booka Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Edición sin música.Un joven caballero es invitado al viejo caserón de un amigo de la infancia, Roderick Usher, artista enfermizo y excéntrico que vive completamente recluido en compañía de su hermana, Lady Madeline, también delicada de salud. Usher vive presa de una enfermedad indefinible, lo que hace a todos temer por su vida. La que acaba muriendo es su hermana. Sus restos mortales son depositados en una cripta, pero no tardan en producirse terribles acontecimientos que desembocarán en un trágico final. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Fri, 26 Jun 2015 22:50:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Caida-de-la-Casa-Usher-Audiobook/B010EBWRMS thebookvoice.com 00:46:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: La Caída de la Casa Usher Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Miguel Angel Jenner Formato: Unabridged Duración: 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-15 Editor: Booka Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Edición sin música.Un joven caballero es invitado al viejo caserón de un amigo de la infancia, Roderick Usher, artista enfermizo y excéntrico que vive completamente recluido en compañía de su hermana, Lady Madeline, también delicada de salud. Usher vive presa de una enfermedad indefinible, lo que hace a todos temer por su vida. La que acaba muriendo es su hermana. Sus restos mortales son depositados en una cripta, pero no tardan en producirse terribles acontecimientos que desembocarán en un trágico final. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: La Caída de la Casa Usher Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Miguel Angel Jenner Formato: Unabridged Duración: 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-15 Editor: Booka Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 7 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Edición sin música.Un joven caballero es invitado al viejo caserón de un amigo de la infancia, Roderick Usher, artista enfermizo y excéntrico que vive completamente recluido en compañía de su hermana, Lady Madeline, también delicada de salud. Usher vive presa de una enfermedad indefinible, lo que hace a todos temer por su vida. La que acaba muriendo es su hermana. Sus restos mortales son depositados en una cripta, pero no tardan en producirse terribles acontecimientos que desembocarán en un trágico final. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: somewhat too difficult in Spanish I enjoy listening to audio books in Spanish but this one was far too difficult.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Cuentos-de-Horacio-Quiroga-Stories-of-Horacio-Quiroga-Audiobook/B00A5BG7TM Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: Cuentos de Horacio Quiroga [Stories of Horacio Quiroga] Autor: Horacio Quiroga Narrador: Óscar Martín Formato: Unabridged Duración: 51 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-12-12 Editor: Grupo Artístico 8 Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 8 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Horacio Quiroga es uno de los escritores más fascinantes de la literatura en castellano. En esta antología podrán encontrar las locuciones de los textos La gallina degollada, El almohadón de pluma, La muerte de Isolda y A la deriva, pertenecientes al libro Cuentos de amor de locura y de muerte. Todos ellos están acompañados por una banda sonora compuesta expresamente para los textos, que nos sumerge en la atmósfera inquietante que es capaz de desarrollar el autor, hasta conseguir que la palabra y la música se integren por completo en un conjunto donde el oyente podrá disfrutar de la fuerza de sus palabras. La cuidada locución sigue fielmente el texto y llena de dramatismo un espacio literario donde la inquietud, la fascinación y el miedo tejen un mundo lleno de extrañas sombras. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Horacio Quiroga) Mon, 12 Nov 2012 02:00:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Cuentos-de-Horacio-Quiroga-Stories-of-Horacio-Quiroga-Audiobook/B00A5BG7TM thebookvoice.com 00:51:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: Cuentos de Horacio Quiroga [Stories of Horacio Quiroga] Autor: Horacio Quiroga Narrador: Óscar Martín Formato: Unabridged Duración: 51 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-12-12 Editor: Grupo Artístico 8 Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 8 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Horacio Quiroga es uno de los escritores más fascinantes de la literatura en castellano. En esta antología podrán encontrar las locuciones de los textos La gallina degollada, El almohadón de pluma, La muerte de Isolda y A la deriva, pertenecientes al libro Cuentos de amor de locura y de muerte. Todos ellos están acompañados por una banda sonora compuesta expresamente para los textos, que nos sumerge en la atmósfera inquietante que es capaz de desarrollar el autor, hasta conseguir que la palabra y la música se integren por completo en un conjunto donde el oyente podrá disfrutar de la fuerza de sus palabras. La cuidada locución sigue fielmente el texto y llena de dramatismo un espacio literario donde la inquietud, la fascinación y el miedo tejen un mundo lleno de extrañas sombras. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: Cuentos de Horacio Quiroga [Stories of Horacio Quiroga] Autor: Horacio Quiroga Narrador: Óscar Martín Formato: Unabridged Duración: 51 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-12-12 Editor: Grupo Artístico 8 Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 8 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Horacio Quiroga es uno de los escritores más fascinantes de la literatura en castellano. En esta antología podrán encontrar las locuciones de los textos La gallina degollada, El almohadón de pluma, La muerte de Isolda y A la deriva, pertenecientes al libro Cuentos de amor de locura y de muerte. Todos ellos están acompañados por una banda sonora compuesta expresamente para los textos, que nos sumerge en la atmósfera inquietante que es capaz de desarrollar el autor, hasta conseguir que la palabra y la música se integren por completo en un conjunto donde el oyente podrá disfrutar de la fuerza de sus palabras. La cuidada locución sigue fielmente el texto y llena de dramatismo un espacio literario donde la inquietud, la fascinación y el miedo tejen un mundo lleno de extrañas sombras. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: OBNOXIOUS background music ruins the stories Would you try another book from Horacio Quiroga and/or Óscar Martín? Yes. Any additional comments? First of all, there are only four stories in this title: La gallina degollada, El almohadon de pluma, La muerte de Isolda, & A la deriva. Secondly, I could not finish even the first one because the background music is so loud, stressful, monotonous, and just annoying. The narrator is great, and the price was right, but I just could not handle the terrible music. If only there were a way to turn it off!! Worst audio ever What disappointed you about Cuentos de Horacio Quiroga [Stories of Horacio Quiroga]? Couldn't listen to them due to the poor audio recording Would you ever listen to anything by Horacio Quiroga again? Don't know Would you be willing to try another one of Óscar Martíns performances? Never, The music is distracting, get rid of it. Also there is an eco to the voice which is interfering with the sound. Both together make it impossible to listen to the story If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Cuentos de Horacio Quiroga [Stories of Horacio Quiroga]? Would get rid of the eco and the music Any additional comments? No. although if I could I would return the item and get a refund Genial!!! Interpretación y ambientación perfectas! If you could sum up Cuentos de Horacio Quiroga [Stories of Horacio Quiroga] in three words, what would they be? Me ha encantado la interpretación y la ambientación sonora que tienen los cuentos. Las historias también son de las que más me gustan de este autor. What was one of the most memorable moments of Cuentos de Horacio Quiroga [Stories of Horacio Quiroga]? Los finales de cada cuento son espectaculares Which character as performed by Óscar Martín was your favorite? Me gusta como están narrados todos los cuentos If you could take any character from Cuentos de Horacio Quiroga [Stories of Horacio Quiroga] out to dinner, who would it be and why? Ufff, creo que no me iría a cenar con ninguno https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-Terror-Audiobook/B0036GTEIE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Terror Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: William Dufris Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-08 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Few in the literary world have competed with the macabre works of Edgar Allen Poe. Here, his most famous works ("Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Tell Tale Heart", "The Pit and the Pendulum", and "The Raven") absorb you into his world. This is a mortifying trip that reader William Dufris wrings with palpatations and nerve-jangling terror. (P)2006 Horse's Mouth biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:60:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-Terror-Audiobook/B0036GTEIE thebookvoice.com 01:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Terror Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: William Dufris Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-08 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Few in the literary world have competed with the macabre works of Edgar Allen Poe. Here, his most famous works ("Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Tell Tale Heart", "The Pit and the Pendulum", and "The Raven") absorb you into his world. This is a mortifying trip that reader William Dufris wrings with palpatations and nerve-jangling terror. (P)2006 Horse's Mouth Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Terror Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: William Dufris Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-08 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Few in the literary world have competed with the macabre works of Edgar Allen Poe. Here, his most famous works ("Murders in the Rue Morgue", "The Tell Tale Heart", "The Pit and the Pendulum", and "The Raven") absorb you into his world. This is a mortifying trip that reader William Dufris wrings with palpatations and nerve-jangling terror. (P)2006 Horse's Mouth Members Reviews: Incomplete Book Caveat emptor: The softcover reprint I received, which photographs the original pages, did not include the last, longest, and probably finest story from Karloff's collection: "The Beckoning Fair One," by Oliver Onions. I immediately returned the book to Amazon, which to its credit promptly refunded me the purchase price (though not the cost of UPS return). I then went to ABE and bought an original 1940s copy of the same book. Three Stars Not a Poe fan at all, but cute book One Star Boring Layered aspects of fantasy fiction These two fantastic stories of the "3rd realm" are just the stories to tell at a campfire on a lonely, dismal, lugubrious night. But wait, they have more of a layered meaning than just that: these works convey true aspects of human nature that will leave you pondering on the notion of the 3rd realm. Most notable of the two is the Rod Serling penned "The Monsters Are Due On Maple Street." Monsters Due is a drama about a typical American neighborhood don't is confronted by a night of abrupt, estranged events. These events are being advertently manipulated by aliens that are watching the human race frenzy around on Maple Street searching for a solution to the problem (i.e., car starts mysteriously, lights go out, lawnmowers are working devoid of human assistance, among other inexplicable events). The humans all use one another as scapegoats, consequently, the aliens have easily accomplished their task: proving that mankind is quick to find the most accessible solution to a problem without regards to exploring all avenues. Basically, read for meaning, read for entertaining, this book does exactly what it proposes: terrify. convenient and well-priced (supliment advised) This little Dover edition is cheap and fits easily into any bag, which makes it good bus stop reading. There is, however, a disadvantage to this portable Poe; namely, it's not all there. The collection excludes the story for which Poe is credited for having begun the detective genre itself: "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" introduces the characters of Dupin and our narrator, and prepares the scene for the detective figure to fill the gap of reasoning that the overly-methodical Parisian police have left. It sets the tone for the increased emphasis on analysis in "Marie Rogt" and the humorous rivalry between police and detective in "The Purloined Letter." That being said, the other stories fit well together; "The Oblong Box" has one foot in the detective genre and the other in that species of psychological drama that we see in "William Wilson." Wilson and his doppelganger compliment the double corpse question in "Marie Rogt," and the parallel worlds and coincidences, which make the mystery of Marie Rogt more fascinating, lend an uncanny quality to "MS Found in a Bottle," with the discovery of Mercator's map. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Knight-of-the-Chimney-Piece-Audiobook/B00M3A2X46 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Knight of the Chimney-Piece Author: A.A. Milne Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A Margery story. The storyteller interacts with his niece who is just learning to speak. For his own benefit he is quick to interpret the word Gorkey - which apparently has more than one meaning. Relatable humor in this delightful shot story from the mind of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne. biacuaduc@gmail.com (A.A. Milne) Fri, 25 Jul 2014 02:08:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Knight-of-the-Chimney-Piece-Audiobook/B00M3A2X46 thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Knight of the Chimney-Piece Author: A.A. Milne Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A Margery story. The storyteller interacts with his niece who is just learning to speak. For his own benefit he is quick to interpret the word Gorkey - which apparently has more than one meaning. Relatable humor in this delightful shot story from the mind of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Knight of the Chimney-Piece Author: A.A. Milne Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A Margery story. The storyteller interacts with his niece who is just learning to speak. For his own benefit he is quick to interpret the word Gorkey - which apparently has more than one meaning. Relatable humor in this delightful shot story from the mind of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Andy-Adams-Library-Vol-2-Audiobook/B0754NGFG3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Andy Adams Library Vol 2 Author: Andy Adams, Raging Bull Publishing Narrator: George Utley Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This Raging Bull Publishing Box Set contains three classic Western books by Andy Adams, including: Cattle Brands (1906) A collection of 14 western short campfire stories. Bandits, desperadoes, cattle, and bloody shoot-outs are just some of the highlights of these easy to listen to snippets which continued to mimic Andy's life on the cattle trail. Reed Anthony, Cowman (1907) Tells the story of Virginian born Reed Anthony who served during the Civil War, then migrated to Texas to start life as a cowboy, herding cattle to rail heads for transport eastward. More realistic glimpses into western life with Andy Adams. Wells Brothers (1911) Dell and Joel Wells are about to abandon their dead father's claim on Beaver Creek because it won't grow crops. Then unexpected events, and a drover seeking aid, allow them a decent chance in life. The boys develop their own ranch on the Beaver, without capital but with honor. No amount of savvy can entirely prepare them for the risks: cruel winters, rapacious wolf packs, summer droughts, mysterious Texas fever, or the shifting circumstances of the cattle trade. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andy Adams) Tue, 29 Aug 2017 04:08:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Andy-Adams-Library-Vol-2-Audiobook/B0754NGFG3 thebookvoice.com 21:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Andy Adams Library Vol 2 Author: Andy Adams, Raging Bull Publishing Narrator: George Utley Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This Raging Bull Publishing Box Set contains three classic Western books by Andy Adams, including: Cattle Brands (1906) A collection of 14 western short campfire stories. Bandits, desperadoes, cattle, and bloody shoot-outs are just some of the highlights of these easy to listen to snippets which continued to mimic Andy's life on the cattle trail. Reed Anthony, Cowman (1907) Tells the story of Virginian born Reed Anthony who served during the Civil War, then migrated to Texas to start life as a cowboy, herding cattle to rail heads for transport eastward. More realistic glimpses into western life with Andy Adams. Wells Brothers (1911) Dell and Joel Wells are about to abandon their dead father's claim on Beaver Creek because it won't grow crops. Then unexpected events, and a drover seeking aid, allow them a decent chance in life. The boys develop their own ranch on the Beaver, without capital but with honor. No amount of savvy can entirely prepare them for the risks: cruel winters, rapacious wolf packs, summer droughts, mysterious Texas fever, or the shifting circumstances of the cattle trade. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Andy Adams Library Vol 2 Author: Andy Adams, Raging Bull Publishing Narrator: George Utley Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This Raging Bull Publishing Box Set contains three classic Western books by Andy Adams, including: Cattle Brands (1906) A collection of 14 western short campfire stories. Bandits, desperadoes, cattle, and bloody shoot-outs are just some of the highlights of these easy to listen to snippets which continued to mimic Andy's life on the cattle trail. Reed Anthony, Cowman (1907) Tells the story of Virginian born Reed Anthony who served during the Civil War, then migrated to Texas to start life as a cowboy, herding cattle to rail heads for transport eastward. More realistic glimpses into western life with Andy Adams. Wells Brothers (1911) Dell and Joel Wells are about to abandon their dead father's claim on Beaver Creek because it won't grow crops. Then unexpected events, and a drover seeking aid, allow them a decent chance in life. The boys develop their own ranch on the Beaver, without capital but with honor. No amount of savvy can entirely prepare them for the risks: cruel winters, rapacious wolf packs, summer droughts, mysterious Texas fever, or the shifting circumstances of the cattle trade. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Curious-Case-of-Benjamin-Button-Audiobook/B0049C96RS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Author: Francis Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Shane Sody Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-10 Publisher: Shane Sody (Sody Audio Books) Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The man who aged backwards! This story, a whimsical "fantasy" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1921, became (in December 2008) a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. This audiobook is not associated with the Hollywood movie, however; it is entirely faithful to Fitzgerald's original short story. Now you can have this whimsical short story read to you. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Francis Scott Fitzgerald) Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Curious-Case-of-Benjamin-Button-Audiobook/B0049C96RS thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Author: Francis Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Shane Sody Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-10 Publisher: Shane Sody (Sody Audio Books) Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The man who aged backwards! This story, a whimsical "fantasy" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1921, became (in December 2008) a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. This audiobook is not associated with the Hollywood movie, however; it is entirely faithful to Fitzgerald's original short story. Now you can have this whimsical short story read to you. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Author: Francis Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Shane Sody Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-10 Publisher: Shane Sody (Sody Audio Books) Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The man who aged backwards! This story, a whimsical "fantasy" by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1921, became (in December 2008) a major motion picture starring Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett. This audiobook is not associated with the Hollywood movie, however; it is entirely faithful to Fitzgerald's original short story. Now you can have this whimsical short story read to you. Members Reviews: Five Stars Amazing. Lots of great stories. You won't regret it. A mixed bag. Most critics have often thought of Fitzgerald's short stories as what he did for money between writing novels and haven't had a high opinion of their worth. Many are, indeed, a poor man's version of O'Henry stories with "twist" endings. About a quarter of the stories here, though, are pure genius with such tales as "the Ice Palace" and "Benjamin Button." If you are a fan of the recent movie, or of Fitzgerald, it is a worthwhile purchase. A Fantastically Depressing Tale This short story by F. Scott Fitzgerald is absolutely recommended reading for anyone. Taking a look at the idea that life would be better backwards, Fitzgerald thoroughly dismisses this idea by the end the story, in which Button has lived a long, and very lonely, life. Really points out that life is best lived with others there to take the ride with us. If Fincher's film is anywhere near as good as the story, it will be an amazing one to see. Entertaining Certainly F Scott. Fitzgerald enjoyed writing this one. Based on a written line he read about life, Fitzgerald certainly demonstrates his talents. I rate this ony three stars because I felt the piece tired out as it progressed, certainly with intention, but also with over-simplification. I do recommend this be read, but as part of a short story compilation. short stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald Enjoying this book so far, I forgot how much I used to enjoy Fitzgerald's stories, it has been a long time since I read him. But I really brought the book to read Benjamin Button, I loved the movie but it was a real stretch from the short story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Golden-Anaconda-Audiobook/B00TXXJRSQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Anaconda Author: Elmer Brown Mason Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: While capturing anacondas in the jungles of South America, adventurer Wandering Smith spies an orchid hunter fleeing from a troupe of angry natives spewing poisoned arrows. But when this orchid hunter joins the hunting expedition, it becomes clear that he thirsts for something other than rare orchids - he is also collecting the jewels used to adorn shrunken heads. Elmer Brown Mason is largely forgotten today save for aficionados of pulp magazines. His great contribution to the genre of adventure fiction is his five-story series about Wandering Smith. Isaiah Ezekiel "Wandering" Smith can usually be found at Pere Guerrin's , a rough hangout in New Orleans. His job is to help anyone "who wants to go after something unusual in a strange place". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Elmer Brown Mason) Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:08:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Golden-Anaconda-Audiobook/B00TXXJRSQ thebookvoice.com 01:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Anaconda Author: Elmer Brown Mason Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: While capturing anacondas in the jungles of South America, adventurer Wandering Smith spies an orchid hunter fleeing from a troupe of angry natives spewing poisoned arrows. But when this orchid hunter joins the hunting expedition, it becomes clear that he thirsts for something other than rare orchids - he is also collecting the jewels used to adorn shrunken heads. Elmer Brown Mason is largely forgotten today save for aficionados of pulp magazines. His great contribution to the genre of adventure fiction is his five-story series about Wandering Smith. Isaiah Ezekiel "Wandering" Smith can usually be found at Pere Guerrin's , a rough hangout in New Orleans. His job is to help anyone "who wants to go after something unusual in a strange place". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Golden Anaconda Author: Elmer Brown Mason Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-15 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: While capturing anacondas in the jungles of South America, adventurer Wandering Smith spies an orchid hunter fleeing from a troupe of angry natives spewing poisoned arrows. But when this orchid hunter joins the hunting expedition, it becomes clear that he thirsts for something other than rare orchids - he is also collecting the jewels used to adorn shrunken heads. Elmer Brown Mason is largely forgotten today save for aficionados of pulp magazines. His great contribution to the genre of adventure fiction is his five-story series about Wandering Smith. Isaiah Ezekiel "Wandering" Smith can usually be found at Pere Guerrin's , a rough hangout in New Orleans. His job is to help anyone "who wants to go after something unusual in a strange place". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Secret-Garden-Audiobook/B002VA3Q6W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Garden Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When Mary Lennox is transplanted from India to England's Misselthwaite Manor, she is utterly miserable. She spends long, lonely hours hiking across the dark Yorkshire moors, or wandering through the gardens of the manor. Then, one afternoon, the wind blows aside a curtain of ivy to reveal the hidden entrance to a previously unknown garden. The secret place takes root in Mary's imagination and the friendless girl becomes determined to find a way into the garden. (P)1987 by Recorded Books, Inc.; Cover Art ©1992 by Karen Henrickson Sothoron Editorial Reviews: Frances Hodgson Burnetts classic is a wonderfully symbolic story about children finding love and happiness through their mutual delight in the magic of nature and in each other. Much of the novel is dialogue spoken in the broad dialect of Yorkshire. American interpreter Gibson is at a distinct disadvantage. Actually, this regional language is so dynamic that it becomes itself a force for character change in the novel. As the two upper-class children open up, their stiff, upper-class speech deliberately changes to that of the relaxed musical country Yorkshire. Gibson is somewhat skilled at British dialects, but her children are too deep-voiced to be pleasing to the ear. Critic Reviews: "A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic." (The New York Times) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Frances Hodgson Burnett) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 13:06:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Secret-Garden-Audiobook/B002VA3Q6W thebookvoice.com 07:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Garden Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When Mary Lennox is transplanted from India to England's Misselthwaite Manor, she is utterly miserable. She spends long, lonely hours hiking across the dark Yorkshire moors, or wandering through the gardens of the manor. Then, one afternoon, the wind blows aside a curtain of ivy to reveal the hidden entrance to a previously unknown garden. The secret place takes root in Mary's imagination and the friendless girl becomes determined to find a way into the garden. (P)1987 by Recorded Books, Inc.; Cover Art ©1992 by Karen Henrickson Sothoron Editorial Reviews: Frances Hodgson Burnetts classic is a wonderfully symbolic story about children finding love and happiness through their mutual delight in the magic of nature and in each other. Much of the novel is dialogue spoken in the broad dialect of Yorkshire. American interpreter Gibson is at a distinct disadvantage. Actually, this regional language is so dynamic that it becomes itself a force for character change in the novel. As the two upper-class children open up, their stiff, upper-class speech deliberately changes to that of the relaxed musical country Yorkshire. Gibson is somewhat skilled at British dialects, but her children are too deep-voiced to be pleasing to the ear. Critic Reviews: "A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic." (The New York Times) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Secret Garden Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 70 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When Mary Lennox is transplanted from India to England's Misselthwaite Manor, she is utterly miserable. She spends long, lonely hours hiking across the dark Yorkshire moors, or wandering through the gardens of the manor. Then, one afternoon, the wind blows aside a curtain of ivy to reveal the hidden entrance to a previously unknown garden. The secret place takes root in Mary's imagination and the friendless girl becomes determined to find a way into the garden. (P)1987 by Recorded Books, Inc.; Cover Art ©1992 by Karen Henrickson Sothoron Editorial Reviews: Frances Hodgson Burnetts classic is a wonderfully symbolic story about children finding love and happiness through their mutual delight in the magic of nature and in each other. Much of the novel is dialogue spoken in the broad dialect of Yorkshire. American interpreter Gibson is at a distinct disadvantage. Actually, this regional language is so dynamic that it becomes itself a force for character change in the novel. As the two upper-class children open up, their stiff, upper-class speech deliberately changes to that of the relaxed musical country Yorkshire. Gibson is somewhat skilled at British dialects, but her children are too deep-voiced to be pleasing to the ear. Critic Reviews: "A blend of power, beauty, vivid interest and honest goodness. Yes, if this is magic, it is good magic." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Amazing narrator If you had an English grandmother and she whisked you away to a little cottage and read books to you every night, this is how I imagine it would sound. Her voice has a lovely texture, one perfectly suited to this story. This was one of my favorite books growing up, and I had to reread it this year for a class and I'm very glad I chose this version. It is still captivating. If you're looking for a break from every day life, something different and yet not in the realm of fantasy, this will be an enjoyable journey. Note: there are some slightly antiquated words and phrases, so this isn't the perfect pick for younger children who want to know what every single word means but are too impatient to discover the meaning through context. If such is the case, hand them something more modern and save this for a year or two so that they will really be able to enjoy it, or find one of the illustrated copies for them now and read it with them. Absolutely enjoyed! Would you consider the audio edition of The Secret Garden to be better than the print version? I hesitate to admit this because I like to think of myself as a traditionalist, but yes! I am a busy homeschool mom and have a new baby and I just don't have time to sit and read like I used to. This audio version allowed me to listen while cleaning, cooking, nursing etc. I really enjoyed it. Also, I couldn't properly imagine the Yorkshire accent as I read, but hearing it added such a rich quaintness and I really thought it was great. Who was your favorite character and why? My favorite character was Martha Sowersby (not sure if that's spelled correctly) because she was so kind and warm, wise and happy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurance-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B00995OLPW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: David Ian Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-12 Publisher: One Voice Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The time is the American Civil War: Southern plantation-owner Peyton Farquahr has been condemned to death for spying against the Union cause. As he prepares to be hanged from the Owl Creek Bridge, Farquahr morosely contemplates his fate and fondly recalls his loving wife. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:19:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurance-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B00995OLPW thebookvoice.com 00:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: David Ian Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-12 Publisher: One Voice Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The time is the American Civil War: Southern plantation-owner Peyton Farquahr has been condemned to death for spying against the Union cause. As he prepares to be hanged from the Owl Creek Bridge, Farquahr morosely contemplates his fate and fondly recalls his loving wife. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurance at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: David Ian Davies Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 09-13-12 Publisher: One Voice Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The time is the American Civil War: Southern plantation-owner Peyton Farquahr has been condemned to death for spying against the Union cause. As he prepares to be hanged from the Owl Creek Bridge, Farquahr morosely contemplates his fate and fondly recalls his loving wife. Members Reviews: I loved this movie the first time I saw it I loved this movie the first time I saw it. I watched it with my children, but a few short years later, my youngest son and a grandson died in a car wreck. Now, I have other grandchildren, but I still long to see those who aren't with us. Losing a child or a grandchild will always be with you. Yes, I picked up the pieces, but the counselor I went to told me you never get over it. You just learn to live with it.. WELL WRITTEN SHORT STORY...BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED. It was like visiting an old friend. First let me say that this review contains spoilers. This is a pity. The only reason I placed these spoilers in this review is that the product description here already lets the cat out of the bag as to the ending. This is a pity. Anyway.... I first read this story years and years ago. It was one of the many short stories we had to read in a special advanced English course I took in high school. Like most kids of that age I felt I was being force fed a bunch of stuff I had absolutely no interest in and must admit that I fought it. Over the years I have forgotten most to many of the numerous stories we read during that year, which is sort of sad when you think about it, but I have to tell you that this offering from Ambrose Bierce was not one of those that I consciously or unconsciously shuffled either to the back of my mind or out of it completely. No, no - far, far from it! This one has stuck with me throughout the years and I was delighted when I found it as a free Kindle download. A Confederate man; a planter in northern Alabama during the Civil War has been captured by Union Solders. He has been sentenced to death and the story begins on a railroad bridge as the man stands on a railroad bridge with a rope noose about his neck about to be hanged. The board he is standing upon is tilted and he begins to fall. This entire short story takes place in the doomed mans mind as he falls to the end of the rope. The reader at this point does not realize this and we watch in sickening slow motion as the rope breaks, the planter hits the water, is shot at, makes a daring escape, struggles through the woods and finally finds himself going up the steps of his home to the loving arms of his wife...snap..white searing light! As the story progresses in becomes more and more surreal and the reader starts getting hints that not all is as it seems. When you consider when this work was written and published; around 1891, this is a rather remarkable ploy. You know something strange is going to happen but it is not until the final line; the final word that your suspicions are confirmed. Now I have never been hung. I probably should have been on a few occasions, but so far I have been fortunate. I am not at all sure that that much would go through a persons mind during the last three for four seconds of his or her life but that is rather moot. Whether this would actually happen is beside the point. The great thing about this story is that the author had the ability to make it quite real. This story deserves to be read closely. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Kidnapped-Santa-Claus-from-the-Naxos-Audiobook-A-Family-Christmas-Audiobook/B002VA9U9E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Kidnapped Santa Claus (from the Naxos Audiobook 'A Family Christmas') Author: L. Frank Baum Narrator: John Chancer Format: Abridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Very much in the style of L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz), this story shows that Harry Potter was not the first remarkably popular world hit in junior literature. A Kidnapped Santa Claus, a fun fantasy, is actually a continuation of the first novel Baum wrote in this vein, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. In it, he charts his hero's life from a foundling in the forest to becoming all children's favorite uncle. This story, though, has the advantage of brevity. ©2007 Naxos Rights International; (P)2007 Naxos Rights International biacuaduc@gmail.com (L. Frank Baum) Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:20:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Kidnapped-Santa-Claus-from-the-Naxos-Audiobook-A-Family-Christmas-Audiobook/B002VA9U9E thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Kidnapped Santa Claus (from the Naxos Audiobook 'A Family Christmas') Author: L. Frank Baum Narrator: John Chancer Format: Abridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Very much in the style of L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz), this story shows that Harry Potter was not the first remarkably popular world hit in junior literature. A Kidnapped Santa Claus, a fun fantasy, is actually a continuation of the first novel Baum wrote in this vein, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. In it, he charts his hero's life from a foundling in the forest to becoming all children's favorite uncle. This story, though, has the advantage of brevity. ©2007 Naxos Rights International; (P)2007 Naxos Rights International Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Kidnapped Santa Claus (from the Naxos Audiobook 'A Family Christmas') Author: L. Frank Baum Narrator: John Chancer Format: Abridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Very much in the style of L. Frank Baum (The Wizard of Oz), this story shows that Harry Potter was not the first remarkably popular world hit in junior literature. A Kidnapped Santa Claus, a fun fantasy, is actually a continuation of the first novel Baum wrote in this vein, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus. In it, he charts his hero's life from a foundling in the forest to becoming all children's favorite uncle. This story, though, has the advantage of brevity. ©2007 Naxos Rights International; (P)2007 Naxos Rights International Members Reviews: Perhaps Not a Classic, But a Good Listen Where does A Kidnapped Santa Claus (from the Naxos Audiobook 'A Family Christmas') rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Along with Christmas music and wrapping paper, the Chrismas season should have a read or "listen" of a few seasonal selections. The book is very imaginative. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? This is a short story originally published in a magazine in 1904. It takes less than half an hour to hear it all. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Pearl-Audiobook/B004FKCFEK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pearl Author: John Steinbeck Narrator: Pepe Balderrama Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A classic novella about the fallacy of the American dream, THE PEARL is Steinbeck's flawless parable about wealth and the evil it can bring. When Kino, a poor Mexican pearl-diver, finds a magnificent pearl - 'the Pearl of the World' - he believes that all his dreams can come true. He will marry his wife in the church wearing fine new clothes, their infant son will never want for anything - least of all the medicine so recently denied to him - and the boy might one day go to school, learn to read and write. But Kino's vision of a bright future blinds him to the greed and fear the pearl arouses in his neighbours and in himself, and his shining dream begins to blacken and twist... biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Steinbeck) Wed, 08 Dec 2010 16:17:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Pearl-Audiobook/B004FKCFEK thebookvoice.com 03:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pearl Author: John Steinbeck Narrator: Pepe Balderrama Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A classic novella about the fallacy of the American dream, THE PEARL is Steinbeck's flawless parable about wealth and the evil it can bring. When Kino, a poor Mexican pearl-diver, finds a magnificent pearl - 'the Pearl of the World' - he believes that all his dreams can come true. He will marry his wife in the church wearing fine new clothes, their infant son will never want for anything - least of all the medicine so recently denied to him - and the boy might one day go to school, learn to read and write. But Kino's vision of a bright future blinds him to the greed and fear the pearl arouses in his neighbours and in himself, and his shining dream begins to blacken and twist... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pearl Author: John Steinbeck Narrator: Pepe Balderrama Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A classic novella about the fallacy of the American dream, THE PEARL is Steinbeck's flawless parable about wealth and the evil it can bring. When Kino, a poor Mexican pearl-diver, finds a magnificent pearl - 'the Pearl of the World' - he believes that all his dreams can come true. He will marry his wife in the church wearing fine new clothes, their infant son will never want for anything - least of all the medicine so recently denied to him - and the boy might one day go to school, learn to read and write. But Kino's vision of a bright future blinds him to the greed and fear the pearl arouses in his neighbours and in himself, and his shining dream begins to blacken and twist... Members Reviews: Lots of lessons to learn from this one. This book was inspired in a Mexican parable, which means that it brings lots of teachings about moral values, and especially, about what wealth can do to us all. I read this book for a lit class. It is not a happy book, so if this is what you are looking for, turn around and find a happier book. However, if you want to teach someone about money, ethics and moral values, this might be a good place to start. An all time classic and steinbeck is a legend yet another Truely brilliant book by a Truely brilliant author. I say READ it and or listen to a well spoken emotive audio listen Lovely! Really enjoyed it! A fab illustration of how greed can corrupt integrity! About how dreams and intentions can cross path! A true classic A gripping parable of fortune and misfortune I enjoyed this short novella. It definitely has something of the moral story/parable about it - Kino finds a pearl and thinks his luck is in, but sometimes great fortune also brings great misfortune. It also suggests something about how the wealthy plot to hold on to wealth and exclude those lower in the pecking order. The lessons here are as relevant in 2016 as they were in 1947! I found that in this novella, Steinbeck's descriptive prowess was applied to the characters more than the landscape. The family at the heart of this tale are well drawn - and while in some ways they do remain slightly unknowable, great attention is paid to how they move and their emotional shifts (especially Kino). That comes across as almost cinematic - the actions and threat is also quite dramatic. I've listened to a lot of Steinbeck now, but I imagine if you are new to his writing and want a flavour of it, this short work would be an excellent introduction. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Last-Leaf-Audiobook/B011M8Q5RA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Leaf Author: O. Henry Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), an American writer of outstanding short stories, known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and surprise endings. The Last Leaf is the story of two female artists living together in Greenwich village. When one of them, Johnsy, becomes gravely ill with pneumonia, she becomes obsessed with counting the leaves on the ivy outside the window. As the weather gets colder and windier, the leaves fall one by one. Johnsy believes that when the last leaf falls, she will die. Her friend, Sue, and old Mr. Behrman, the artist who lives downstairs, try to talk her out of this dangerous notion.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (O. Henry) Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:06:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Last-Leaf-Audiobook/B011M8Q5RA thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Leaf Author: O. Henry Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), an American writer of outstanding short stories, known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and surprise endings. The Last Leaf is the story of two female artists living together in Greenwich village. When one of them, Johnsy, becomes gravely ill with pneumonia, she becomes obsessed with counting the leaves on the ivy outside the window. As the weather gets colder and windier, the leaves fall one by one. Johnsy believes that when the last leaf falls, she will die. Her friend, Sue, and old Mr. Behrman, the artist who lives downstairs, try to talk her out of this dangerous notion.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Last Leaf Author: O. Henry Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-16-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), an American writer of outstanding short stories, known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and surprise endings. The Last Leaf is the story of two female artists living together in Greenwich village. When one of them, Johnsy, becomes gravely ill with pneumonia, she becomes obsessed with counting the leaves on the ivy outside the window. As the weather gets colder and windier, the leaves fall one by one. Johnsy believes that when the last leaf falls, she will die. Her friend, Sue, and old Mr. Behrman, the artist who lives downstairs, try to talk her out of this dangerous notion.... Members Reviews: Hope and Masterpiece In the late 1800s two women, Johnsy and Sue, share a place in Greenwich Village, and share a bohemian lifestyle, too. It is autumn â cold, wind, and storms bring an illness that sweeps across the village, and it claims Johnsy. She languishes, although Sue tries her best to take care of her. Mister Behrman, an eldery painter who for decades talked about painting a masterpiece but never did, plays a pivotal role in their lives. This is a book that I would recommend. It is witty and has the expected surprise ending for which O. Henry is famous. It can be read in one sitting (35 pages), and it keeps the readerâs interest. Fun short story! I read this book to my daughter after she heard about it in school. Although the text is a bit advanced, the gist of the story is quite powerful. The twist is at the end and it's quite powerful. This is an excellent story for young people or old on the value of service. The writer catches our interest immediately. this book teaches us the value of friendship and service, and also the importance of fighting when confronted with dangerous illness. Even though written simply for children, the lessons learned have great value for adults. The Last Leaf I have enjoyed everything O.Henry has written. I encourage my grandchildren to read his books. There is always lessons to learn, humour to enjoy or showing love for others. One of my all time favourite short stories-memorable. Great short story by a wonderful author. It leaves a lasting impression. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Afternoon-Sleep-Audiobook/B00M3A2CAQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Afternoon Sleep Author: A. A. Milne Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A Margery story. The storyteller interacts with a very young niece. No matter how he thinks to convince Margery that he needed a nap she refuses to follow. If youve ever had a child who asks lots of questions and dreams up new ways to command your attention you will identify with the trials of the storyteller. A short story from the mind of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne. biacuaduc@gmail.com (A. A. Milne) Fri, 25 Jul 2014 09:24:54 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Afternoon-Sleep-Audiobook/B00M3A2CAQ thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Afternoon Sleep Author: A. A. Milne Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A Margery story. The storyteller interacts with a very young niece. No matter how he thinks to convince Margery that he needed a nap she refuses to follow. If youve ever had a child who asks lots of questions and dreams up new ways to command your attention you will identify with the trials of the storyteller. A short story from the mind of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Afternoon Sleep Author: A. A. Milne Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A Margery story. The storyteller interacts with a very young niece. No matter how he thinks to convince Margery that he needed a nap she refuses to follow. If youve ever had a child who asks lots of questions and dreams up new ways to command your attention you will identify with the trials of the storyteller. A short story from the mind of Winnie the Pooh creator A.A. Milne. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/About-Barbers-Audiobook/B00L893DD8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: About Barbers Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story for any man that has ever visited a barber. For all the good they do, there has likely been at least one misguided barber who resembles the man who gives Mark Twain's head a workout. From the descriptions of the shop to the tactics of those who use a barber, this story will be something you can relate to, smile at, and reintroduces memories of a barber shop that never changes. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Tue, 24 Jun 2014 03:04:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/About-Barbers-Audiobook/B00L893DD8 thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: About Barbers Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story for any man that has ever visited a barber. For all the good they do, there has likely been at least one misguided barber who resembles the man who gives Mark Twain's head a workout. From the descriptions of the shop to the tactics of those who use a barber, this story will be something you can relate to, smile at, and reintroduces memories of a barber shop that never changes. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: About Barbers Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story for any man that has ever visited a barber. For all the good they do, there has likely been at least one misguided barber who resembles the man who gives Mark Twain's head a workout. From the descriptions of the shop to the tactics of those who use a barber, this story will be something you can relate to, smile at, and reintroduces memories of a barber shop that never changes. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ost-for-Paradis-East-of-Eden-Audiobook/B072PCVRZM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: st for Paradis [East of Eden] Author: John Steinbeck Narrator: Dan Schlosser Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: st for paradis (1952) er Steinbecks store dramatiske slgtsroman over tre generationer, hvor det gode kmper mod det onde, som det er skildret i myten om Kain og Abel. I Steinbecks fortlling gentages kampen i to generationers brdrepar. I frste generation er Charles i misundelse og ondskab tt p at sl sin bror Adam ihjel. I anden generation flger vi brdrene Aaron og Caleb, der er snner af Adam og den forfrende, men dmonisk ondsindede Cathy. Et mgtigt vrk over livet i USA fra borgerkrigen til 1. Verdenskrig med et stort og mesterligt skildret persongalleri. Please note: This audiobook is in Danish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Steinbeck) Wed, 10 May 2017 20:39:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ost-for-Paradis-East-of-Eden-Audiobook/B072PCVRZM thebookvoice.com 20:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: st for Paradis [East of Eden] Author: John Steinbeck Narrator: Dan Schlosser Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: st for paradis (1952) er Steinbecks store dramatiske slgtsroman over tre generationer, hvor det gode kmper mod det onde, som det er skildret i myten om Kain og Abel. I Steinbecks fortlling gentages kampen i to generationers brdrepar. I frste generation er Charles i misundelse og ondskab tt p at sl sin bror Adam ihjel. I anden generation flger vi brdrene Aaron og Caleb, der er snner af Adam og den forfrende, men dmonisk ondsindede Cathy. Et mgtigt vrk over livet i USA fra borgerkrigen til 1. Verdenskrig med et stort og mesterligt skildret persongalleri. Please note: This audiobook is in Danish. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: st for Paradis [East of Eden] Author: John Steinbeck Narrator: Dan Schlosser Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: st for paradis (1952) er Steinbecks store dramatiske slgtsroman over tre generationer, hvor det gode kmper mod det onde, som det er skildret i myten om Kain og Abel. I Steinbecks fortlling gentages kampen i to generationers brdrepar. I frste generation er Charles i misundelse og ondskab tt p at sl sin bror Adam ihjel. I anden generation flger vi brdrene Aaron og Caleb, der er snner af Adam og den forfrende, men dmonisk ondsindede Cathy. Et mgtigt vrk over livet i USA fra borgerkrigen til 1. Verdenskrig med et stort og mesterligt skildret persongalleri. Please note: This audiobook is in Danish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Hum-the-Son-of-Buz-Audiobook/B00JQKPA2S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hum, the Son of Buz Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A seaside summer visit allowed the narrator to encounter a very special bird. This delightful story brings a winged hero to life and allows us to care deeply for the things that "Hum" encounters. Welcome to a delightful vacation and the gentle observations made in an unhurried time. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Harriet Beecher Stowe) Fri, 18 Apr 2014 03:28:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Hum-the-Son-of-Buz-Audiobook/B00JQKPA2S thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hum, the Son of Buz Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A seaside summer visit allowed the narrator to encounter a very special bird. This delightful story brings a winged hero to life and allows us to care deeply for the things that "Hum" encounters. Welcome to a delightful vacation and the gentle observations made in an unhurried time. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hum, the Son of Buz Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A seaside summer visit allowed the narrator to encounter a very special bird. This delightful story brings a winged hero to life and allows us to care deeply for the things that "Hum" encounters. Welcome to a delightful vacation and the gentle observations made in an unhurried time. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Man-Without-a-Country-Audiobook/B007MMY6V8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man Without a Country Author: Edward Everett Hale Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-12 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Man Without a Country is a short story by American writer Edward Everett Hale, first published in The Atlantic, during the height of the Civil War. It is the story of American Army lieutenant Philip Nolan, who gets entangled with Aaron Burr in 1807 and renounces his country during his trial for treason, saying he never wants to hear about the United States again. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edward Everett Hale) Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:09:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Man-Without-a-Country-Audiobook/B007MMY6V8 thebookvoice.com 01:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man Without a Country Author: Edward Everett Hale Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-12 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Man Without a Country is a short story by American writer Edward Everett Hale, first published in The Atlantic, during the height of the Civil War. It is the story of American Army lieutenant Philip Nolan, who gets entangled with Aaron Burr in 1807 and renounces his country during his trial for treason, saying he never wants to hear about the United States again. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man Without a Country Author: Edward Everett Hale Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-12 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Man Without a Country is a short story by American writer Edward Everett Hale, first published in The Atlantic, during the height of the Civil War. It is the story of American Army lieutenant Philip Nolan, who gets entangled with Aaron Burr in 1807 and renounces his country during his trial for treason, saying he never wants to hear about the United States again. Members Reviews: A Classic Ruined Horrid, horrid, horrid, horrid, horrid, horrid, horrid, horrid, horrid, horrid... narration... wait for another version. I only paid $1.95 and it was way too much. Part 7 track 8. It's Life, and we all have to Play Simply, Powerful... Be Ever Thankful, for All, that is the life you are given. This story has made me, a better man. I see how precious, in spite of, my life is, and has always been. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Legend-of-Sleepy-Hollow-Audiobook/B0043GPFPC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Author: Washington Irving Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane arrives to educate the children of the region. This lanky schoolmaster from Connecticut fancies the idea of marrying the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the 18-year-old daughter of a wealthy farmer, but there is a problem with his plan. Abraham Brom Bones Van Brunt, the town rowdy, has already set his heart on marrying her. This romantic rivalry climaxes one autumn night with the appearance of the legendary Headless Horseman, allegedly the ghost of a Hessian trooper who lost his head to a cannonball during the Revolutionary War. Every night he rides through the woods to the scene of the battle in search of his head. Since this storys first appearance in 1820, generations of readers, young and old, have thrilled to the headless horseman galloping through the haunted woods of Sleepy Hollow. The rollicking tale of Ichabod Crane and his ill-fated courtship of Katrina Van Tassel has become a classic ghost story. Critic Reviews: [This storys] unprecedented success allowed Irving to devote himself to a career as a professional author. ( Encyclopedia of Literature) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Washington Irving) Mon, 20 Sep 2010 20:19:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Legend-of-Sleepy-Hollow-Audiobook/B0043GPFPC thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Author: Washington Irving Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane arrives to educate the children of the region. This lanky schoolmaster from Connecticut fancies the idea of marrying the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the 18-year-old daughter of a wealthy farmer, but there is a problem with his plan. Abraham Brom Bones Van Brunt, the town rowdy, has already set his heart on marrying her. This romantic rivalry climaxes one autumn night with the appearance of the legendary Headless Horseman, allegedly the ghost of a Hessian trooper who lost his head to a cannonball during the Revolutionary War. Every night he rides through the woods to the scene of the battle in search of his head. Since this storys first appearance in 1820, generations of readers, young and old, have thrilled to the headless horseman galloping through the haunted woods of Sleepy Hollow. The rollicking tale of Ichabod Crane and his ill-fated courtship of Katrina Van Tassel has become a classic ghost story. Critic Reviews: [This storys] unprecedented success allowed Irving to devote himself to a career as a professional author. ( Encyclopedia of Literature) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Author: Washington Irving Narrator: Anthony Heald Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 61 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In the Dutch settlement of Tarry Town, New York, in a secluded glen called Sleepy Hollow, Ichabod Crane arrives to educate the children of the region. This lanky schoolmaster from Connecticut fancies the idea of marrying the beautiful Katrina Van Tassel, the 18-year-old daughter of a wealthy farmer, but there is a problem with his plan. Abraham Brom Bones Van Brunt, the town rowdy, has already set his heart on marrying her. This romantic rivalry climaxes one autumn night with the appearance of the legendary Headless Horseman, allegedly the ghost of a Hessian trooper who lost his head to a cannonball during the Revolutionary War. Every night he rides through the woods to the scene of the battle in search of his head. Since this storys first appearance in 1820, generations of readers, young and old, have thrilled to the headless horseman galloping through the haunted woods of Sleepy Hollow. The rollicking tale of Ichabod Crane and his ill-fated courtship of Katrina Van Tassel has become a classic ghost story. Critic Reviews: [This storys] unprecedented success allowed Irving to devote himself to a career as a professional author. ( Encyclopedia of Literature) Members Reviews: Another Classic A flawless combination of narration and writing. Anthony Heald brings out the meter, rhythm and nuance of this short but perfect text. Washington Irving would have been pleased. Love the original The voice sounds a little like the narrator from Disneys Haunted Mansion. It's a great Halloween listen! One of my favorites!! I like to fall asleep listening to it, that's not to say that I do not find it engaging, I do! But the language is so comforting after about the third time around it is so relaxing. Well Read One of my favourite stories! It was preformed very well! Beautiful, clean, and the perfect use of inflection. Excellent Short Story Any additional comments? Anthony Heald is one of my favorite Voices to listen to. He has a wonderful rhythm and range of characters. He brings this short story to life for me, I listen to him read it regulary because I know the story well and I can do other things as I listen. I recommend this for anyone who wants to listen to a classic of Washington Irving. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Bartleby-the-Scrivener-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V1JZ5W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bartleby the Scrivener and Other Stories Author: Herman Melville Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-06 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Herman Melville is now seen as one of the great figures in American literature, a man who expanded the role of the novel and gave new and complex depths to the meaning of a story. His best work uses the form of the novel or the story as a means of carrying and discussing concerns about the nature of humanity, the role of God, and a sometimes satiric, sometimes bitter, examination of colonialism and capitalism. All of these are evident in the three stories included here, but his decision to write shorter fiction was to some extent forced on him. Bartleby the Scrivener, The Lightning-Rod Man, and The Bell-Tower were all originally published in Putnam's Monthly Magazine and collected together with three other stories in The Piazza Tales of 1856 (the title came from the only piece written especially for the collection, an introductory sketch called The Piazza). Despite the circumstances that made him turn to the shorter form, Melville enjoyed the technical challenges it posed, and he regarded many of his short stories more highly than some of his successful longer works. But they were just as loaded with allegory, symbolism, and unease at man's condition. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Herman Melville) Fri, 10 Feb 2006 20:20:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Bartleby-the-Scrivener-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V1JZ5W thebookvoice.com 02:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bartleby the Scrivener and Other Stories Author: Herman Melville Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-06 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Herman Melville is now seen as one of the great figures in American literature, a man who expanded the role of the novel and gave new and complex depths to the meaning of a story. His best work uses the form of the novel or the story as a means of carrying and discussing concerns about the nature of humanity, the role of God, and a sometimes satiric, sometimes bitter, examination of colonialism and capitalism. All of these are evident in the three stories included here, but his decision to write shorter fiction was to some extent forced on him. Bartleby the Scrivener, The Lightning-Rod Man, and The Bell-Tower were all originally published in Putnam's Monthly Magazine and collected together with three other stories in The Piazza Tales of 1856 (the title came from the only piece written especially for the collection, an introductory sketch called The Piazza). Despite the circumstances that made him turn to the shorter form, Melville enjoyed the technical challenges it posed, and he regarded many of his short stories more highly than some of his successful longer works. But they were just as loaded with allegory, symbolism, and unease at man's condition. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Bartleby the Scrivener and Other Stories Author: Herman Melville Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-06 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Herman Melville is now seen as one of the great figures in American literature, a man who expanded the role of the novel and gave new and complex depths to the meaning of a story. His best work uses the form of the novel or the story as a means of carrying and discussing concerns about the nature of humanity, the role of God, and a sometimes satiric, sometimes bitter, examination of colonialism and capitalism. All of these are evident in the three stories included here, but his decision to write shorter fiction was to some extent forced on him. Bartleby the Scrivener, The Lightning-Rod Man, and The Bell-Tower were all originally published in Putnam's Monthly Magazine and collected together with three other stories in The Piazza Tales of 1856 (the title came from the only piece written especially for the collection, an introductory sketch called The Piazza). Despite the circumstances that made him turn to the shorter form, Melville enjoyed the technical challenges it posed, and he regarded many of his short stories more highly than some of his successful longer works. But they were just as loaded with allegory, symbolism, and unease at man's condition. Members Reviews: Amusing and unusual I hadn't expected a story of such dry humor and Kafkaesque qualities as "Bartleby the Scrivener" from the author of "Moby Dick". The story is intriguing and more than a little strange. The reading is quite good. Disappointing A rare misfire from Naxos. The narration and music are both strident and jarring. William Roberts has done excellent work on other audiobooks, but here he sounds like he's trying to imitate a 1930s radio announcer. The style works OK for "The Lightning Rod Man," but it feels out of kilter in "Bartleby the Scrivener," and "The Bell Tower" is a mess. (I'm left with the feeling that "The Bell Tower" MIGHT be a haunting and beautiful tale; here it's just confusing. It would be nice to hear someone else's take on it.) The clashing music is a particular disappointment, since Naxos usually does this to perfection. It's a shame. "Moby Dick" is well represented on Audible, but it's slim pickings for Melville's short stories. Naxos is pretty close to the gold standard for most classic fiction, but they missed the boat on this one. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Yellow-Wallpaper-Audiobook/B00656GBRE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Wallpaper Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-11 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in 1892, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's semi-autobiographical story The Yellow Wallpaper is her best known work. Written from the perspective of a woman suffering post-partum psychosis, it draws the listener into a world which is both terrifying and fascinating, where strange events occur and where even the wallpaper takes on a sinister and creepy significance. The narration and language are masterful, but it is the way the listener is invited to empathise and almost experience the mental illness first hand which make a lasting impression. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Perkins Gilman) Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:57:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Yellow-Wallpaper-Audiobook/B00656GBRE thebookvoice.com 00:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Wallpaper Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-11 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in 1892, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's semi-autobiographical story The Yellow Wallpaper is her best known work. Written from the perspective of a woman suffering post-partum psychosis, it draws the listener into a world which is both terrifying and fascinating, where strange events occur and where even the wallpaper takes on a sinister and creepy significance. The narration and language are masterful, but it is the way the listener is invited to empathise and almost experience the mental illness first hand which make a lasting impression. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Yellow Wallpaper Author: Charlotte Perkins Gilman Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 43 mins Language: English Release date: 11-10-11 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: First published in 1892, Charlotte Perkins Gilman's semi-autobiographical story The Yellow Wallpaper is her best known work. Written from the perspective of a woman suffering post-partum psychosis, it draws the listener into a world which is both terrifying and fascinating, where strange events occur and where even the wallpaper takes on a sinister and creepy significance. The narration and language are masterful, but it is the way the listener is invited to empathise and almost experience the mental illness first hand which make a lasting impression. Members Reviews: THE NARATION WAS TERRIBLE. What did you like about this audiobook? IF IT WAS RECORDED YES. BUT NOT THIS PARTICULAR NARATION. THE STORY IS SO UNUSUAL. How has the book increased your interest in the subject matter? NOT AT ALL. THE READER DID NO JUSTICE TO THIS WONDERFUL STORY. Does the author present information in a way that is interesting and insightful, and if so, how does he achieve this? NO What did you find wrong about the narrator's performance? THERE WAS NO EMOTION, THE NARRATOR WAS DULL AND DETACHED. I WAS DISAPPOINTED. Do you have any additional comments? THE FIRST TIME I CAME ACROSS THIS STORY I WAS IN HIGH SHCOOL....OVER 40 YEARS AGO. I LIKED IT SO MUCH I TYPED THE STORY HAD HAD THE STORY FOR OVER THIRTY YEARS. WHEN I GOT MY PC I FOUND IT THERE. I DID NOT SAVE THIS STORY IN TYPED FORM AFTER THAT. I NEVER READ SUCH AN INTERESTING STORY. IT COULD HAVE BEEN MADE INTO A SHORT NOVELLA. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Cask-of-Amontillado-Dramatized-Audiobook/B002VA9VWA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cask of Amontillado (Dramatized) Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, John Chatty Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The revenge-minded Montresor convinces Fortunato to join him deep in the catacombs, ostensibly to sample some rare wine. The conclusion to this suspenseful story is memorable, to say the least. © and (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:00:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Cask-of-Amontillado-Dramatized-Audiobook/B002VA9VWA thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cask of Amontillado (Dramatized) Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, John Chatty Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The revenge-minded Montresor convinces Fortunato to join him deep in the catacombs, ostensibly to sample some rare wine. The conclusion to this suspenseful story is memorable, to say the least. © and (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cask of Amontillado (Dramatized) Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, John Chatty Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The revenge-minded Montresor convinces Fortunato to join him deep in the catacombs, ostensibly to sample some rare wine. The conclusion to this suspenseful story is memorable, to say the least. © and (P)1977 Jimcin Recordings Members Reviews: Its pretty good, but...... This is pretty good but I will say there are times where it is hard to hear/understand what is being said. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Virginian-Audiobook/B016C3Z2HO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Virginian Subtitle: A Horseman of the Plains Author: Owen Wister Narrator: C. James Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Written first as a series of stories in the late 19th century and published later as the quintessential Western novel in the early years of the 20th century, The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister contains elements of breathtaking adventure, courage, grit, conflict, humor, and heartfelt emotions that continue to resonate in the 21st century. In The Virginian, Wister crafted the matrix for hundreds of Western-themed books (Riders of the Purple Sage, Shane), radio (Gunsmoke), movies (Red River, High Noon), television series (Rawhide, Hell on Wheels), and even musicals (think Oklahoma) to follow. At its heart, The Virginian, set in 1880s Wyoming, is a sagebrush love story between a tall, dashing young cowboy from the Old Dominion and Molly Wood, a Vermont-born schoolteacher. Their relationship is pulled to a frightening tension by the bitter rivalry between the Virginian and the black-hearted Trampas. Hard-ridden cowhands, ornery rustlers, gold seekers from back East, kindly ranchers, a barroom temptress, a demented hen, beloved horses, dastardly villains, and love-smitten sweethearts all blend to make The Virginian a must-listen-to audiobook of the West as it once was. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Owen Wister) Fri, 09 Oct 2015 04:21:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Virginian-Audiobook/B016C3Z2HO thebookvoice.com 14:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Virginian Subtitle: A Horseman of the Plains Author: Owen Wister Narrator: C. James Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Written first as a series of stories in the late 19th century and published later as the quintessential Western novel in the early years of the 20th century, The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister contains elements of breathtaking adventure, courage, grit, conflict, humor, and heartfelt emotions that continue to resonate in the 21st century. In The Virginian, Wister crafted the matrix for hundreds of Western-themed books (Riders of the Purple Sage, Shane), radio (Gunsmoke), movies (Red River, High Noon), television series (Rawhide, Hell on Wheels), and even musicals (think Oklahoma) to follow. At its heart, The Virginian, set in 1880s Wyoming, is a sagebrush love story between a tall, dashing young cowboy from the Old Dominion and Molly Wood, a Vermont-born schoolteacher. Their relationship is pulled to a frightening tension by the bitter rivalry between the Virginian and the black-hearted Trampas. Hard-ridden cowhands, ornery rustlers, gold seekers from back East, kindly ranchers, a barroom temptress, a demented hen, beloved horses, dastardly villains, and love-smitten sweethearts all blend to make The Virginian a must-listen-to audiobook of the West as it once was. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Virginian Subtitle: A Horseman of the Plains Author: Owen Wister Narrator: C. James Moore Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 10-09-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Written first as a series of stories in the late 19th century and published later as the quintessential Western novel in the early years of the 20th century, The Virginian: A Horseman of the Plains by Owen Wister contains elements of breathtaking adventure, courage, grit, conflict, humor, and heartfelt emotions that continue to resonate in the 21st century. In The Virginian, Wister crafted the matrix for hundreds of Western-themed books (Riders of the Purple Sage, Shane), radio (Gunsmoke), movies (Red River, High Noon), television series (Rawhide, Hell on Wheels), and even musicals (think Oklahoma) to follow. At its heart, The Virginian, set in 1880s Wyoming, is a sagebrush love story between a tall, dashing young cowboy from the Old Dominion and Molly Wood, a Vermont-born schoolteacher. Their relationship is pulled to a frightening tension by the bitter rivalry between the Virginian and the black-hearted Trampas. Hard-ridden cowhands, ornery rustlers, gold seekers from back East, kindly ranchers, a barroom temptress, a demented hen, beloved horses, dastardly villains, and love-smitten sweethearts all blend to make The Virginian a must-listen-to audiobook of the West as it once was. Members Reviews: My favorite Western novel. I love western- themed books and I love the Western states even more despite the fact I live in Pennsylvania. I read this book the first time many years ago and when I saw it come up during a search, I couldnât help but buy it. I love it even more now. Though itâs a âromanticâ book it isnât like todayâs writing. It keeps to authentic lives in the 1800s and the way of life for those who lived then, still fraught with proper roles for women, for example. What shines through is descriptions of basic human flaws and glories, love, a sense of right and wrong, grit and determination to make their lives better. I wish Mr Wister had written many more books. "Better than my dreams" A romantic western. Still appealing. A good read. "The Virginian" is considered by many to be the "model" for westerns that were written after 1902 - the year the first edition of this book was published, and then soon became a bestseller. There is the tall, confident cowboy hero, the railroad, cattle and cattle drives, horses, the beautiful and wild western frontier, ranchers and their ranches, rustlers, native Americans, the laws of the lariat, gunfights, the sardonic-mean-dangerous-evil villain, and the pretty young girl. Tied up with a narrative and that there is our western. Having read Westerns by Max Brand, Louis L'Amour, Zane Grey, Oliver Strange (the Sudden series of books - that one can no longer find in US bookstores today sadly) I reckon the plot indeed shares many of the same story elements with the rest of 'em. For me it never gets old - I remain fond of the Western, even as this genre has faded into the sunset. The authentic old west remains alive in this book. I read this book to gain background information for a far future western slanted SF story I want to write, and became fascinated with the seeds I found of so many great western stories. I saw those movies when I was growing up in the 40's and 50's (and TV series later), and I clearly see how they derive from this 1902 book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Elizabeth-McGovern-reads-Little-Women-Audiobook/B00DUW7I3M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth McGovern reads Little Women Subtitle: Famous Fiction Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Elizabeth McGovern Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Elizabeth McGovern reads this classic American novel. Little Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community. Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. Meg, the eldest, is pretty and good-natured; Jo, the tomboy, nurses an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of 13 with a taste for music and Amy, the baby of the family, is a blonde beauty of 12. The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to overcome their poverty, their friendship with the neighbouring Lawrences, and their later love affairs has been treasured for generations. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louisa May Alcott) Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:57:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Elizabeth-McGovern-reads-Little-Women-Audiobook/B00DUW7I3M thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth McGovern reads Little Women Subtitle: Famous Fiction Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Elizabeth McGovern Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Elizabeth McGovern reads this classic American novel. Little Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community. Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. Meg, the eldest, is pretty and good-natured; Jo, the tomboy, nurses an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of 13 with a taste for music and Amy, the baby of the family, is a blonde beauty of 12. The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to overcome their poverty, their friendship with the neighbouring Lawrences, and their later love affairs has been treasured for generations. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Elizabeth McGovern reads Little Women Subtitle: Famous Fiction Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Elizabeth McGovern Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Elizabeth McGovern reads this classic American novel. Little Women is one of the best-loved children's stories of all time, based on the author's own youthful experiences. It describes the family life of the four March sisters living in a small New England community. Christmas won't be the same this year for Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, as their father is away fighting in the Civil War, and the family has fallen on hard times. Meg, the eldest, is pretty and good-natured; Jo, the tomboy, nurses an ambition to be an author; Beth is a delicate child of 13 with a taste for music and Amy, the baby of the family, is a blonde beauty of 12. The story of their domestic adventures, their attempts to overcome their poverty, their friendship with the neighbouring Lawrences, and their later love affairs has been treasured for generations. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B005FMRXUS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Robert Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-11 Publisher: FreshBeat Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: During the Civil War, a Southern civilian is about to be hanged for attempting to sabotage a railway bridge. When the execution is about to take place from the bridge, the rope breaks and he begins his escape toward home.... or does he? biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:41:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B005FMRXUS thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Robert Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-11 Publisher: FreshBeat Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: During the Civil War, a Southern civilian is about to be hanged for attempting to sabotage a railway bridge. When the execution is about to take place from the bridge, the rope breaks and he begins his escape toward home.... or does he? Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Robert Ryan Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-03-11 Publisher: FreshBeat Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: During the Civil War, a Southern civilian is about to be hanged for attempting to sabotage a railway bridge. When the execution is about to take place from the bridge, the rope breaks and he begins his escape toward home.... or does he? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-Misterio-de-Marie-Roget-Audiobook/B010EBWXNG Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: El Misterio de Marie Roget Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Juan Antonio Bernal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 58 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-15 Editor: Booka Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 4 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Edición sin música. El misterio de Marie Roget. Está basado en el asesinato real de Mary Cecilia Rogers, un crimen que paralizó a Nueva York debido a la violencia inusitada que el asesino volcó sobre la joven. Mary Cecilia Rogers nació en Connecticut en 1820, desapareció el 4 de octubre de 1838 en circunstancias poco claras. Algunos días después los periódicos de anunciaron que la joven había sido hallada, y que había huído para casarse con un oficial de la marina. El caso fue cerrado, pero tres años después, el 25 de julio de 1841 Mary Cecilia Rogers volvió a desaparecer. Su cuerpo sin vida fue hallado flotando en el río Hudson. Una autopsia somera reveló que había sido asesinada.La muerte de Mary Cecilia Rogers ocupó la primera plana de todos los periódicos norteamericanos. Algunos meses más tarde, con la investigación en pleno desarrollo, el novio de la joven fue encontrado muerto en su habitación, con una botella de veneno a su lado y un nota de arrepentimiento, donde se confesaba como un cobarde por abandonar a Mary cuando más lo necesitaba. La policía aceptó el suicidio, y tanto la justicia como la opinión pública declararon que el cobarde había recibido el castigo que merecía. Edgar Allan Poe siguió el caso con el mismo interés de sus compatriotas, lo cual vuelve su resolusión del caso doblemente impresionante, ya que para dar con los móviles del asesinato se basó únicamente en los informes periodísticos. Cien años después, criminalistas de la policía de Nueva York coincidieron plenamente con la hipótesis del poeta, y señalan que la línea de investigación más probable es la que sugirió Edgar Allan Poe, un escritor notable que a veces jugaba a ser detective. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:27:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-Misterio-de-Marie-Roget-Audiobook/B010EBWXNG thebookvoice.com 01:58:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: El Misterio de Marie Roget Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Juan Antonio Bernal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 58 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-15 Editor: Booka Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 4 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Edición sin música. El misterio de Marie Roget. Está basado en el asesinato real de Mary Cecilia Rogers, un crimen que paralizó a Nueva York debido a la violencia inusitada que el asesino volcó sobre la joven. Mary Cecilia Rogers nació en Connecticut en 1820, desapareció el 4 de octubre de 1838 en circunstancias poco claras. Algunos días después los periódicos de anunciaron que la joven había sido hallada, y que había huído para casarse con un oficial de la marina. El caso fue cerrado, pero tres años después, el 25 de julio de 1841 Mary Cecilia Rogers volvió a desaparecer. Su cuerpo sin vida fue hallado flotando en el río Hudson. Una autopsia somera reveló que había sido asesinada.La muerte de Mary Cecilia Rogers ocupó la primera plana de todos los periódicos norteamericanos. Algunos meses más tarde, con la investigación en pleno desarrollo, el novio de la joven fue encontrado muerto en su habitación, con una botella de veneno a su lado y un nota de arrepentimiento, donde se confesaba como un cobarde por abandonar a Mary cuando más lo necesitaba. La policía aceptó el suicidio, y tanto la justicia como la opinión pública declararon que el cobarde había recibido el castigo que merecía. Edgar Allan Poe siguió el caso con el mismo interés de sus compatriotas, lo cual vuelve su resolusión del caso doblemente impresionante, ya que para dar con los móviles del asesinato se basó únicamente en los informes periodísticos. Cien años después, criminalistas de la policía de Nueva York coincidieron plenamente con la hipótesis del poeta, y señalan que la línea de investigación más probable es la que sugirió Edgar Allan Poe, un escritor notable que a veces jugaba a ser detective. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: El Misterio de Marie Roget Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Juan Antonio Bernal Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 58 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 06-26-15 Editor: Booka Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 4 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Edición sin música. El misterio de Marie Roget. Está basado en el asesinato real de Mary Cecilia Rogers, un crimen que paralizó a Nueva York debido a la violencia inusitada que el asesino volcó sobre la joven. Mary Cecilia Rogers nació en Connecticut en 1820, desapareció el 4 de octubre de 1838 en circunstancias poco claras. Algunos días después los periódicos de anunciaron que la joven había sido hallada, y que había huído para casarse con un oficial de la marina. El caso fue cerrado, pero tres años después, el 25 de julio de 1841 Mary Cecilia Rogers volvió a desaparecer. Su cuerpo sin vida fue hallado flotando en el río Hudson. Una autopsia somera reveló que había sido asesinada.La muerte de Mary Cecilia Rogers ocupó la primera plana de todos los periódicos norteamericanos. Algunos meses más tarde, con la investigación en pleno desarrollo, el novio de la joven fue encontrado muerto en su habitación, con una botella de veneno a su lado y un nota de arrepentimiento, donde se confesaba como un cobarde por abandonar a Mary cuando más lo necesitaba. La policía aceptó el suicidio, y tanto la justicia como la opinión pública declararon que el cobarde había recibido el castigo que merecía. Edgar Allan Poe siguió el caso con el mismo interés de sus compatriotas, lo cual vuelve su resolusión del caso doblemente impresionante, ya que para dar con los móviles del asesinato se basó únicamente en los informes periodísticos. Cien años después, criminalistas de la policía de Nueva York coincidieron plenamente con la hipótesis del poeta, y señalan que la línea de investigación más probable es la que sugirió Edgar Allan Poe, un escritor notable que a veces jugaba a ser detective. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Screaming-Skull-Audiobook/B01MQ2O2IN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Screaming Skull Author: F. Marion Crawford Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Screaming Skull is one of F. Marion Crawford's Uncanny Tales, which was first published, posthumously, in London in 1911 and was issued two weeks later in America as Wandering Ghosts. biacuaduc@gmail.com (F. Marion Crawford) Mon, 31 Oct 2016 13:03:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Screaming-Skull-Audiobook/B01MQ2O2IN thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Screaming Skull Author: F. Marion Crawford Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Screaming Skull is one of F. Marion Crawford's Uncanny Tales, which was first published, posthumously, in London in 1911 and was issued two weeks later in America as Wandering Ghosts. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Screaming Skull Author: F. Marion Crawford Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 10-31-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Screaming Skull is one of F. Marion Crawford's Uncanny Tales, which was first published, posthumously, in London in 1911 and was issued two weeks later in America as Wandering Ghosts. Members Reviews: Great, spooky story! Great, spooky short story. See the movie too. A classic horror movie from the 50s and based only loosely on the short story but still good. Supernatural rip off "The Screaming Skull" is a good ghost story, but you can buy F. Marion Crawford's complete set of supernatural short stories under the title "The Complete Wandering Ghosts" for almost the same price. If you'd like more variety, read "Great Tales of Terror and the Supernatural," edited by Herbert A. Wise and Phyllis Fraser. The latter book is one of the finest supernatural anthologies ever published and it also contains "The Screaming Skull." There are probably other good anthologies that contain this story, so don't make the same mistake I did and acquire this Kessinger Publishing version. It is just one story, not the collected work of F. Marion Crawford, and if you buy it you too will be screaming, "Rip off!" single story for the kindle The Screaming Skull; read this on a recommendation... found it to be a terrifically creepy ghost story. It was a short easy read, but kept me engrossed til the end... and left me with a screaming question that I won't ask lest I spoil it for others. Wish I could find more by this author, either in a collection or as singles. Set on repeat, and not because it's enjoyable This is a good ghost story premise which goes on about five times as long as it should. It's SO repetitive! If this had been written in the last decade, Crawford's editor would have beat him about the head for going on so long. The basic story is that a man is haunted by a screaming skull, which reacts whenever it is moved from its favorite spot. He suspects it is the skull of a friend of his, killed one night after he had dinner with the man and wife and described the details of a particular murder. He fears that his chatter inspired the wife in how to kill, and fears the skull more for the proof of his guilt, rather than the screaming. But he says this WHO KNOWS HOW MANY TIMES!? I could see this as being great to lull you to sleep, seeing as how the words repeat enough to be hypnotic. But for suspense? Utterly ruined. Go elsewhere. This story is in the public domain and can be found free from many sources. I listened to an audio production from Librivox. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/In-a-Far-Country-Audiobook/B00LAEQPYK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In a Far Country Author: Jack London Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Jack London draws upon his own experiences of a long Klondike winter to tell the story of two men, complete opposites in almost every way, who break off from their gold-searching party to spend a long winter together in a remote cabin. Thinking it will be easier than pushing on further north with the rest of the party, they fight against the cold, dwindling supplies, endless days of complete darkness, encroaching madness, the ubiquitous "Fear of the North", and ultimately, each other. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) Fri, 27 Jun 2014 23:15:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/In-a-Far-Country-Audiobook/B00LAEQPYK thebookvoice.com 00:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In a Far Country Author: Jack London Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Jack London draws upon his own experiences of a long Klondike winter to tell the story of two men, complete opposites in almost every way, who break off from their gold-searching party to spend a long winter together in a remote cabin. Thinking it will be easier than pushing on further north with the rest of the party, they fight against the cold, dwindling supplies, endless days of complete darkness, encroaching madness, the ubiquitous "Fear of the North", and ultimately, each other. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In a Far Country Author: Jack London Narrator: Caroline Miller Format: Unabridged Length: 40 mins Language: English Release date: 06-27-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Jack London draws upon his own experiences of a long Klondike winter to tell the story of two men, complete opposites in almost every way, who break off from their gold-searching party to spend a long winter together in a remote cabin. Thinking it will be easier than pushing on further north with the rest of the party, they fight against the cold, dwindling supplies, endless days of complete darkness, encroaching madness, the ubiquitous "Fear of the North", and ultimately, each other. Members Reviews: Five Stars love this book! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Member-of-the-Wedding-Audiobook/B007I73TK6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Member of the Wedding Author: Carson McCullers Narrator: Susan Sarandon Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The best way to experience this classic of the American South is by joining five-time Academy Award nominee and Best Actress winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, Thelma & Louise) as she guides the listener on a journey through the anguish of adolescence and isolation. "Rarely has emotional turbulence been so delicately conveyed," said The New York Times of Carson McCullers' sensitive portrayal of Frankie Addams, a disconnected 12-year-old whose only friends are her familys maid and a six-year-old cousin. Desperate to be part of something big, she takes an overlarge interest in her brothers wedding and dreams of following the couple on their honeymoon to the Alaskan wilderness. But as Frankie crosses into adulthood, she experiences the fantasy-shattering disillusionment that must come with it. This is a story for anybody whos ever felt like an outsider and a natural fit for Ms. Sarandon, a master at creating authentic, sympathetic characters. The Member of the Wedding is part of Audibles A-List Collection, featuring the worlds most celebrated actors narrating distinguished works of literature that each star helped select. For behind-the-scenes video from Ms. Sarandons recording session and more great books performed by Hollywoods finest, visit our page. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carson McCullers) Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:45:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Member-of-the-Wedding-Audiobook/B007I73TK6 thebookvoice.com 06:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Member of the Wedding Author: Carson McCullers Narrator: Susan Sarandon Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The best way to experience this classic of the American South is by joining five-time Academy Award nominee and Best Actress winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, Thelma & Louise) as she guides the listener on a journey through the anguish of adolescence and isolation. "Rarely has emotional turbulence been so delicately conveyed," said The New York Times of Carson McCullers' sensitive portrayal of Frankie Addams, a disconnected 12-year-old whose only friends are her familys maid and a six-year-old cousin. Desperate to be part of something big, she takes an overlarge interest in her brothers wedding and dreams of following the couple on their honeymoon to the Alaskan wilderness. But as Frankie crosses into adulthood, she experiences the fantasy-shattering disillusionment that must come with it. This is a story for anybody whos ever felt like an outsider and a natural fit for Ms. Sarandon, a master at creating authentic, sympathetic characters. The Member of the Wedding is part of Audibles A-List Collection, featuring the worlds most celebrated actors narrating distinguished works of literature that each star helped select. For behind-the-scenes video from Ms. Sarandons recording session and more great books performed by Hollywoods finest, visit our page. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Member of the Wedding Author: Carson McCullers Narrator: Susan Sarandon Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 03-08-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The best way to experience this classic of the American South is by joining five-time Academy Award nominee and Best Actress winner Susan Sarandon (Dead Man Walking, Thelma & Louise) as she guides the listener on a journey through the anguish of adolescence and isolation. "Rarely has emotional turbulence been so delicately conveyed," said The New York Times of Carson McCullers' sensitive portrayal of Frankie Addams, a disconnected 12-year-old whose only friends are her familys maid and a six-year-old cousin. Desperate to be part of something big, she takes an overlarge interest in her brothers wedding and dreams of following the couple on their honeymoon to the Alaskan wilderness. But as Frankie crosses into adulthood, she experiences the fantasy-shattering disillusionment that must come with it. This is a story for anybody whos ever felt like an outsider and a natural fit for Ms. Sarandon, a master at creating authentic, sympathetic characters. The Member of the Wedding is part of Audibles A-List Collection, featuring the worlds most celebrated actors narrating distinguished works of literature that each star helped select. For behind-the-scenes video from Ms. Sarandons recording session and more great books performed by Hollywoods finest, visit our page. Members Reviews: A Gem Yes, a gem! Why I found it amazing and thus worth five stars is explained below in the partial review. I will only add here a bit about the book's setting: Georgia, 1944-45. You see the world through the eyes of 12 year old Frankie, or F. Jasmine Addams. SHE, not I, will explain to you why she appropriated this name. Not only do you see the emotional turmoil of a preteen but you also get the racial tensions in the South and the tension created by the War. We know it is 1944 from the simple line that "Patton is driving the Germans out of France". One line and so much is said. No long discourses on history. Do you remember when you were caught between being a child and an adult and belonging nowhere? Alone....and the world is a scary place. The narration is fantastic; it is read slowly, with feeling, and it is easy to follow. Wonderful Southern dialect. *********************************** After part two of three OR after three fourths of a 6 hour audiobook: Lend me your ear for a moment please. I consider myself pretty hard to please. For this reason I tend to prefer non-fiction because then I tell myself I will at least learn something if the writing disappoints, if the story fails. But the most stupendous books are those of fiction where the writers create a marvelous gem all from NOTHING. They create a tale from assorted words and how they string them together, their imagination and their ability to capture human emotions that we all share. So when I run into astoundingly beautiful writing, and by that I do not mean "pretty" but rather writing that speaks to us all, that has the ability to to pull us out of our own existence and allows us to share common experiences and emotions, now that is something else. THAT is what Carson McCullers does in this book. Fantastic writing. Do you remember your preteens, when you didn't feel comfortable in your own skin, when the whole world changed over night and all was frightening? Physical changes and emotional changes that throw you off balance. Do you really remember that period in your life? Here it is again captured in writing. Don't read this. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-the-Fish-Patrol-Audiobook/B002UZLNMM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Fish Patrol Author: Jack London Narrator: Jonathan Reese Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Placing us smack in the middle of San Francisco at the height of its most reckless days, Tales of the Fish Patrol is vintage Jack London, tales of adventure from a world-class raconteur. Editorial Reviews: Tales of the Fish Patrol is a collection of seven stories written by Jack London, and based on his teenaged experiences as an oyster pirate-turned-Fish Patrolman. London describes his entanglements with Chinese and Greek poachers with his trademark verve and narrative brilliance, as well as the area surrounding the San Francisco Bay. Jonathan Reese gives a stolid, measured performance that captures London's self-possessed masculinity in the face of some truly dangerous scenarios. Tales of the Fish Patrol is a thrilling account, and an intriguing snapshot of life in San Francisco in late 1800s, by one of America's great storytellers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:45:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-the-Fish-Patrol-Audiobook/B002UZLNMM thebookvoice.com 03:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Fish Patrol Author: Jack London Narrator: Jonathan Reese Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Placing us smack in the middle of San Francisco at the height of its most reckless days, Tales of the Fish Patrol is vintage Jack London, tales of adventure from a world-class raconteur. Editorial Reviews: Tales of the Fish Patrol is a collection of seven stories written by Jack London, and based on his teenaged experiences as an oyster pirate-turned-Fish Patrolman. London describes his entanglements with Chinese and Greek poachers with his trademark verve and narrative brilliance, as well as the area surrounding the San Francisco Bay. Jonathan Reese gives a stolid, measured performance that captures London's self-possessed masculinity in the face of some truly dangerous scenarios. Tales of the Fish Patrol is a thrilling account, and an intriguing snapshot of life in San Francisco in late 1800s, by one of America's great storytellers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of the Fish Patrol Author: Jack London Narrator: Jonathan Reese Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 10-17-08 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Placing us smack in the middle of San Francisco at the height of its most reckless days, Tales of the Fish Patrol is vintage Jack London, tales of adventure from a world-class raconteur. Editorial Reviews: Tales of the Fish Patrol is a collection of seven stories written by Jack London, and based on his teenaged experiences as an oyster pirate-turned-Fish Patrolman. London describes his entanglements with Chinese and Greek poachers with his trademark verve and narrative brilliance, as well as the area surrounding the San Francisco Bay. Jonathan Reese gives a stolid, measured performance that captures London's self-possessed masculinity in the face of some truly dangerous scenarios. Tales of the Fish Patrol is a thrilling account, and an intriguing snapshot of life in San Francisco in late 1800s, by one of America's great storytellers. Members Reviews: Good Book, Strange Reading As are most of Jack London's books, this one didn't disappoint. The style of the reader however makes it difficult to fallow the story fluidly. He has a tenancy to read as though he is just reading a list of random sentences by vocalizing the last word of each sentence with the same tone and a long pause before beginning the next sentence. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Christmas-Dream-and-How-It-Came-True-Audiobook/B076HQ9DVZ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True", 10-year-old Effie lives a comfortable life and experiences Christmases filled with delicious treats and wonderful toys. One night she has a dream that forever changes the meaning of Christmas for her. Encountering a group of underprivileged children, she is inspired to give them a Christmas they will never forget. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louisa May Alcott) Wed, 18 Oct 2017 03:45:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Christmas-Dream-and-How-It-Came-True-Audiobook/B076HQ9DVZ thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True", 10-year-old Effie lives a comfortable life and experiences Christmases filled with delicious treats and wonderful toys. One night she has a dream that forever changes the meaning of Christmas for her. Encountering a group of underprivileged children, she is inspired to give them a Christmas they will never forget. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Christmas Dream, and How It Came True", 10-year-old Effie lives a comfortable life and experiences Christmases filled with delicious treats and wonderful toys. One night she has a dream that forever changes the meaning of Christmas for her. Encountering a group of underprivileged children, she is inspired to give them a Christmas they will never forget. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tom-Swift-and-his-Wireless-Message-Audiobook/B007FWLU9Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and his Wireless Message Subtitle: The Castaways of Earthquake Island Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is volume 6 of the Tom Swift series, Tom Swift and his Wireless Message where our hero, the young inventor, Tom Swift helps a fellow inventor get his airship the Whizzer off the ground. So far off the ground in fact that he and his fellow travelers are caught in a storm stranding them on an uninhabited tropical island fraught with earthquakes. To make matters even more interesting, Tom and his friends discover another group of castaways from a yacht wrecked in the same storm, but wait there is even more. His girlfriend's parents are among the castaways. In this episode our hero not only flies airship, but he builds a wireless radio from scrap parts, and since he is the only one who knows Morse code sends the message that leads to the rescue of the castaways. Of course every chapter of this melodrama is a cliffhanger that will no doubt keep your your earbuds or headsets on until this audio book reaches its exciting conclusion. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor Appleton) Fri, 02 Mar 2012 04:10:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tom-Swift-and-his-Wireless-Message-Audiobook/B007FWLU9Q thebookvoice.com 04:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and his Wireless Message Subtitle: The Castaways of Earthquake Island Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is volume 6 of the Tom Swift series, Tom Swift and his Wireless Message where our hero, the young inventor, Tom Swift helps a fellow inventor get his airship the Whizzer off the ground. So far off the ground in fact that he and his fellow travelers are caught in a storm stranding them on an uninhabited tropical island fraught with earthquakes. To make matters even more interesting, Tom and his friends discover another group of castaways from a yacht wrecked in the same storm, but wait there is even more. His girlfriend's parents are among the castaways. In this episode our hero not only flies airship, but he builds a wireless radio from scrap parts, and since he is the only one who knows Morse code sends the message that leads to the rescue of the castaways. Of course every chapter of this melodrama is a cliffhanger that will no doubt keep your your earbuds or headsets on until this audio book reaches its exciting conclusion. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tom Swift and his Wireless Message Subtitle: The Castaways of Earthquake Island Author: Victor Appleton Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 03-02-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is volume 6 of the Tom Swift series, Tom Swift and his Wireless Message where our hero, the young inventor, Tom Swift helps a fellow inventor get his airship the Whizzer off the ground. So far off the ground in fact that he and his fellow travelers are caught in a storm stranding them on an uninhabited tropical island fraught with earthquakes. To make matters even more interesting, Tom and his friends discover another group of castaways from a yacht wrecked in the same storm, but wait there is even more. His girlfriend's parents are among the castaways. In this episode our hero not only flies airship, but he builds a wireless radio from scrap parts, and since he is the only one who knows Morse code sends the message that leads to the rescue of the castaways. Of course every chapter of this melodrama is a cliffhanger that will no doubt keep your your earbuds or headsets on until this audio book reaches its exciting conclusion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Very-Best-Classic-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00699JMU0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Very Best Classic Short Stories Author: Kate Chopin, Franz Kafka, Saki, Katherine Mansfield Narrator: Emma Topping Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of some of the greatest short stories ever written, including works by Kate Chopin, Franz Kafka, Saki, and Katherine Mansfield. Includes: 'A Pair of Silk Stockings', 'A Hunger Artist', 'The Yellow Paint', 'The Model Millionaire', 'The Singing Lesson', 'The Ambitious Guest', 'Tobermory', 'Up in the Gallery', 'Wakefield', and 'The Quince Tree'. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Chopin) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:28:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Very-Best-Classic-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00699JMU0 thebookvoice.com 02:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Very Best Classic Short Stories Author: Kate Chopin, Franz Kafka, Saki, Katherine Mansfield Narrator: Emma Topping Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of some of the greatest short stories ever written, including works by Kate Chopin, Franz Kafka, Saki, and Katherine Mansfield. Includes: 'A Pair of Silk Stockings', 'A Hunger Artist', 'The Yellow Paint', 'The Model Millionaire', 'The Singing Lesson', 'The Ambitious Guest', 'Tobermory', 'Up in the Gallery', 'Wakefield', and 'The Quince Tree'. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Very Best Classic Short Stories Author: Kate Chopin, Franz Kafka, Saki, Katherine Mansfield Narrator: Emma Topping Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of some of the greatest short stories ever written, including works by Kate Chopin, Franz Kafka, Saki, and Katherine Mansfield. Includes: 'A Pair of Silk Stockings', 'A Hunger Artist', 'The Yellow Paint', 'The Model Millionaire', 'The Singing Lesson', 'The Ambitious Guest', 'Tobermory', 'Up in the Gallery', 'Wakefield', and 'The Quince Tree'. Members Reviews: No Story Dividers? What disappointed you about The Very Best Classic Short Stories? Who doesn't know that in a book of many parts you at least give chapter breaks? this one doesn't even provide breaks between short stories - it goes seamlessly from one chapter to the next then one story to the next without even taking a pause in breath. Would you recommend The Very Best Classic Short Stories to your friends? Why or why not? No. Boring How could the performance have been better? Performance was OK, but the lack of a break between chapters or even stories made it all monotonous. You didnt love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities? Not for me. Any additional comments? Nope https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GPMWG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories Subtitle: The Ultimate Classic Collection Author: Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Arthur Conan Doyle, more Narrator: various Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The stories in this superb collection are as follows: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Thu, 15 Dec 2005 08:60:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GPMWG thebookvoice.com 07:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories Subtitle: The Ultimate Classic Collection Author: Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Arthur Conan Doyle, more Narrator: various Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The stories in this superb collection are as follows: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories Subtitle: The Ultimate Classic Collection Author: Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Arthur Conan Doyle, more Narrator: various Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-15-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 53 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The stories in this superb collection are as follows: Members Reviews: Short Stories review I find this book fascinating. There is Drama, Mystery, History, a little of comedy, one story,"The Cat Who Walked By Himself" by Kipling is so full of imagination it is unbelievable. I have listened to it many times and am not tired of it yet.The reader did an excellent job, also. The only story I had read previous to acquiring this one is Poe's "The Black Cat". The other stories in the book are not the mainstream that you see everywhere, Like "The Girl from Arles"-or at least I had never read it before. This book was well worth the effort to get it and continues to entertain me. Nice collection This is a nice collection of short stories read by different readers (among them I recognised Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry). The only annoying thing is that they don't always say who is going to read it and I'd like to hear this as well, so I can go out and look on audible for more books that are read by these people... A bit disappointing Well written and well read but the stories are dated and not especially edifying. Disappointed interesting stories that culminate to a disappointing climax. Sorry about the review the book wasn't for me. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Jungle-Tales-of-Tarzan-Audiobook/B00J7S5952 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jungle Tales of Tarzan Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Jungle Tales of Tarzan, book six of the Tarzan series, consists of 12 short stories loosely connected to each other, although each one can stand on its own. They fill in many details of Tarzan's youth and adolescence in the jungle, while still living with the tribe of great apes that reared him. Mr. Burroughs, much like Gene Roddenberry half a century later, was able to make very trenchant comments on our life and society by setting his stories outside our normal recognizable world. By returning to Tarzan's roots in the jungle, far from any civilized influences such as white Europeans, Ed was able to make startling comments about life. Among Ed's targets in this book are "civilization and its discontents", the nature of humankind, and one of his perennial favorites, religion. By substituting bizarre witch doctors for vested priests, Ed said things that no self-respecting early-20th-century pop writer could get away with had he attacked the church of the day head on. The Jungle Tales talk of religion, the nature of reality, honor, courage, love - and all the time keep the listener intrigued by Burroughs' wonderful gift for spinning a heck of a yarn. Enjoy! biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Rice Burroughs) Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:36:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Jungle-Tales-of-Tarzan-Audiobook/B00J7S5952 thebookvoice.com 08:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jungle Tales of Tarzan Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Jungle Tales of Tarzan, book six of the Tarzan series, consists of 12 short stories loosely connected to each other, although each one can stand on its own. They fill in many details of Tarzan's youth and adolescence in the jungle, while still living with the tribe of great apes that reared him. Mr. Burroughs, much like Gene Roddenberry half a century later, was able to make very trenchant comments on our life and society by setting his stories outside our normal recognizable world. By returning to Tarzan's roots in the jungle, far from any civilized influences such as white Europeans, Ed was able to make startling comments about life. Among Ed's targets in this book are "civilization and its discontents", the nature of humankind, and one of his perennial favorites, religion. By substituting bizarre witch doctors for vested priests, Ed said things that no self-respecting early-20th-century pop writer could get away with had he attacked the church of the day head on. The Jungle Tales talk of religion, the nature of reality, honor, courage, love - and all the time keep the listener intrigued by Burroughs' wonderful gift for spinning a heck of a yarn. Enjoy! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jungle Tales of Tarzan Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs Narrator: David Stifel Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 03-25-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Jungle Tales of Tarzan, book six of the Tarzan series, consists of 12 short stories loosely connected to each other, although each one can stand on its own. They fill in many details of Tarzan's youth and adolescence in the jungle, while still living with the tribe of great apes that reared him. Mr. Burroughs, much like Gene Roddenberry half a century later, was able to make very trenchant comments on our life and society by setting his stories outside our normal recognizable world. By returning to Tarzan's roots in the jungle, far from any civilized influences such as white Europeans, Ed was able to make startling comments about life. Among Ed's targets in this book are "civilization and its discontents", the nature of humankind, and one of his perennial favorites, religion. By substituting bizarre witch doctors for vested priests, Ed said things that no self-respecting early-20th-century pop writer could get away with had he attacked the church of the day head on. The Jungle Tales talk of religion, the nature of reality, honor, courage, love - and all the time keep the listener intrigued by Burroughs' wonderful gift for spinning a heck of a yarn. Enjoy! Members Reviews: Rarely is a politically incorrect book this much fun to read. On the one hand, the stories are fun and Burroughs was very imaginative. On the other hand, I have rarely picked up a more politically incorrect book in a long time. Tarzan is a young Adonis, The male apes are all low-browed and brutal.Women are delicate and need saving. Black natives are inferior to whites. Tarzan is the result of centuries of upper class "good breeding." BUT!!!! the stories were interesting and if I read "over" the incorrect facts - which I did - they were still a good read. A Good Read This is one of the series of the Tarzan books written by this prolific author. The book is written in an easily readable style, and makes enjoyable pleasant, light reading. The author is writing at the beginning of the 20th century, when much of the African continent was unknown. It is interesting to follow the workings of his mind, as he creates a series of interesting and unique civilizations for Tarzan and the reader to explore. As part of the format, one knows that our hero will find himself in mortal peril, but will predictably always escape, allowing us to look forward to the next book in the series. A great Tarzan anthology I read this great book when I was a kid and was really glad to find it here. It is an epic collection of short stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs about young Tarzan before his first contacts with humans, when he was still part of his ape tribe. Thanks for making it available! I highly recommend it! Interesting form of storytelling I like that this was not one long story, but rather a series of smaller stories and adventures that give the reader a better look at what makes Tarzan who he is. I've read them all before, and several years from now I will likely read them all again. Five Stars Really nice! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Difficulty-of-Crossing-a-Field-Audiobook/B00BFXDYYA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Difficulty of Crossing a Field Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: K. Anderson Yancy Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: SonicMovie.net; ChicagoWood Media; WSAPL.com; Wollcott & Sheridan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A farmer, while crossing a field, mysteriously disappears into thin air before the eyes of several witnesses, resulting in a legal proceeding to determine whether he's dead. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) Sun, 17 Feb 2013 10:12:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Difficulty-of-Crossing-a-Field-Audiobook/B00BFXDYYA thebookvoice.com 00:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Difficulty of Crossing a Field Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: K. Anderson Yancy Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: SonicMovie.net; ChicagoWood Media; WSAPL.com; Wollcott & Sheridan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A farmer, while crossing a field, mysteriously disappears into thin air before the eyes of several witnesses, resulting in a legal proceeding to determine whether he's dead. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Difficulty of Crossing a Field Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: K. Anderson Yancy Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-13 Publisher: SonicMovie.net; ChicagoWood Media; WSAPL.com; Wollcott & Sheridan Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A farmer, while crossing a field, mysteriously disappears into thin air before the eyes of several witnesses, resulting in a legal proceeding to determine whether he's dead. Members Reviews: Five Stars Classic Bierce, expertly performed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Robe-of-Peace-Audiobook/B0754NGCM3 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Robe of Peace Author: O. Henry Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), an American writer of outstanding short stories, known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and surprise endings. 'The Robe of Peace' is a story which explains the mysterious disappearance of New York's leading swell, the fashion king Johnny Bellchambers. biacuaduc@gmail.com (O. Henry) Tue, 29 Aug 2017 02:14:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Robe-of-Peace-Audiobook/B0754NGCM3 thebookvoice.com 00:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Robe of Peace Author: O. Henry Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), an American writer of outstanding short stories, known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and surprise endings. 'The Robe of Peace' is a story which explains the mysterious disappearance of New York's leading swell, the fashion king Johnny Bellchambers. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Robe of Peace Author: O. Henry Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 08-29-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: O. Henry was the pen name of William Sydney Porter (1862-1910), an American writer of outstanding short stories, known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization and surprise endings. 'The Robe of Peace' is a story which explains the mysterious disappearance of New York's leading swell, the fashion king Johnny Bellchambers. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Kate-Chopin-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0081665EK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate Chopin Short Stories Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Victoria Mcgee Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: From 1892 to 1895, Kate Chopin wrote short stories for both children and adults, which were published in such magazines as Atlantic Monthly, Vogue, The Century Magazine, and The Youth's Companion. The people in her stories are usually inhabitants of Louisiana and much of her writing is set in Natchitoches in north central Louisiana. Her major works were two short story collections, Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897). Within a decade of her death, Chopin was widely recognized as one of the leading writers of her time. This wonderful audio collection contains some of her most important and enjoyable short stories, including The Story of an Hour, The Storm, The Locket, The Kiss, Beyond the Bayou, At the Cadian Ball, The Reflection, A Pair of Stockings, A Pair of Silk Stockings, A Respectable Woman, and Maam Pelagie. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kate Chopin) Wed, 09 May 2012 10:38:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Kate-Chopin-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0081665EK thebookvoice.com 02:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate Chopin Short Stories Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Victoria Mcgee Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: From 1892 to 1895, Kate Chopin wrote short stories for both children and adults, which were published in such magazines as Atlantic Monthly, Vogue, The Century Magazine, and The Youth's Companion. The people in her stories are usually inhabitants of Louisiana and much of her writing is set in Natchitoches in north central Louisiana. Her major works were two short story collections, Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897). Within a decade of her death, Chopin was widely recognized as one of the leading writers of her time. This wonderful audio collection contains some of her most important and enjoyable short stories, including The Story of an Hour, The Storm, The Locket, The Kiss, Beyond the Bayou, At the Cadian Ball, The Reflection, A Pair of Stockings, A Pair of Silk Stockings, A Respectable Woman, and Maam Pelagie. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kate Chopin Short Stories Author: Kate Chopin Narrator: Victoria Mcgee Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-12 Publisher: Trout Lake Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: From 1892 to 1895, Kate Chopin wrote short stories for both children and adults, which were published in such magazines as Atlantic Monthly, Vogue, The Century Magazine, and The Youth's Companion. The people in her stories are usually inhabitants of Louisiana and much of her writing is set in Natchitoches in north central Louisiana. Her major works were two short story collections, Bayou Folk (1894) and A Night in Acadie (1897). Within a decade of her death, Chopin was widely recognized as one of the leading writers of her time. This wonderful audio collection contains some of her most important and enjoyable short stories, including The Story of an Hour, The Storm, The Locket, The Kiss, Beyond the Bayou, At the Cadian Ball, The Reflection, A Pair of Stockings, A Pair of Silk Stockings, A Respectable Woman, and Maam Pelagie. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Bride-Comes-to-Yellow-Sky-Audiobook/B004OYWWG8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky Subtitle: A Stephen Crane Story Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is the third of the best Stephen Crane short stories, with "The Open Boat" and "The Blue Hotel" being the other two. The story starts in an interesting way as the older sheriff has gone to another town to marry a not so young and not so beautiful woman who he is obviously devoted to. They have a kind of grown up love not common in American fiction. They are on the train ride back to their new home, the Sheriff's house. The Sheriff is concerned he didn't let the locals know. But he has a far bigger problem in front of him. Scratchy Wilson, an OK man when sober, but riled up and dangerous when drunk which he is when the Sheriff and his new bride arrive in town. Alcohol here, as in "The Blue Hotel", drives people to dangerous spots. The moment occurs when the Sheriff and the bride come upon Scratch who is pointing his gun at the Sheriff. In traditional westerns, and as in "The Blue Hotel", the scene is set for the Sheriff to die and the bride abandoned. Instead, the Sheriff points out he has no gun, Scratchy considers this through his alcoholic haze, and decides this isn't fair and walks away. Not what one expects. Yet, the danger, immediacy of death at any moment, and the fear remain after Scratchy walks away. A stunning reversal of expectation. As with "The Blue Hotel", Scratch walking away has all the importance of a key moment in people's lives that Sherwood Anderson describes in Winesburg, Ohio and Edgar Lee Masters in Spoon River, all written within a few years of each other. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Crane) Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:04:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Bride-Comes-to-Yellow-Sky-Audiobook/B004OYWWG8 thebookvoice.com 00:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky Subtitle: A Stephen Crane Story Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is the third of the best Stephen Crane short stories, with "The Open Boat" and "The Blue Hotel" being the other two. The story starts in an interesting way as the older sheriff has gone to another town to marry a not so young and not so beautiful woman who he is obviously devoted to. They have a kind of grown up love not common in American fiction. They are on the train ride back to their new home, the Sheriff's house. The Sheriff is concerned he didn't let the locals know. But he has a far bigger problem in front of him. Scratchy Wilson, an OK man when sober, but riled up and dangerous when drunk which he is when the Sheriff and his new bride arrive in town. Alcohol here, as in "The Blue Hotel", drives people to dangerous spots. The moment occurs when the Sheriff and the bride come upon Scratch who is pointing his gun at the Sheriff. In traditional westerns, and as in "The Blue Hotel", the scene is set for the Sheriff to die and the bride abandoned. Instead, the Sheriff points out he has no gun, Scratchy considers this through his alcoholic haze, and decides this isn't fair and walks away. Not what one expects. Yet, the danger, immediacy of death at any moment, and the fear remain after Scratchy walks away. A stunning reversal of expectation. As with "The Blue Hotel", Scratch walking away has all the importance of a key moment in people's lives that Sherwood Anderson describes in Winesburg, Ohio and Edgar Lee Masters in Spoon River, all written within a few years of each other. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky Subtitle: A Stephen Crane Story Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is the third of the best Stephen Crane short stories, with "The Open Boat" and "The Blue Hotel" being the other two. The story starts in an interesting way as the older sheriff has gone to another town to marry a not so young and not so beautiful woman who he is obviously devoted to. They have a kind of grown up love not common in American fiction. They are on the train ride back to their new home, the Sheriff's house. The Sheriff is concerned he didn't let the locals know. But he has a far bigger problem in front of him. Scratchy Wilson, an OK man when sober, but riled up and dangerous when drunk which he is when the Sheriff and his new bride arrive in town. Alcohol here, as in "The Blue Hotel", drives people to dangerous spots. The moment occurs when the Sheriff and the bride come upon Scratch who is pointing his gun at the Sheriff. In traditional westerns, and as in "The Blue Hotel", the scene is set for the Sheriff to die and the bride abandoned. Instead, the Sheriff points out he has no gun, Scratchy considers this through his alcoholic haze, and decides this isn't fair and walks away. Not what one expects. Yet, the danger, immediacy of death at any moment, and the fear remain after Scratchy walks away. A stunning reversal of expectation. As with "The Blue Hotel", Scratch walking away has all the importance of a key moment in people's lives that Sherwood Anderson describes in Winesburg, Ohio and Edgar Lee Masters in Spoon River, all written within a few years of each other. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-gato-negro-El-hundimiento-de-la-casa-Usher-y-El-cuervo-The-Black-Cat-The-Fall-of-the-House-of-Usher-and-The-Raven-Audiobook/B004OFEUSU Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: El gato negro, El hundimiento de la casa Usher, y El cuervo [The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Raven] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Nuria Marin Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 32 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: NEAR,S.A. Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Escritor, poeta y crítico estadounidense, más conocido como el primer maestro del relato corto, en especial de terror y misterio. Nació en Boston el 19 de enero de 1809. Sus padres murieron siendo niño y fue criado por John Allan, un rico hombre de negocios de Richmond. En 1836 se casó con su joven sobrina y durante la década siguiente Poe trabajó como redactor para varias revistas en Filadelfia y Nueva York. Su trabajo consistió en buena parte en reseñar libros, escribiendo un significativo número de críticas. Sus ensayos se hicieron famosos por su sarcasmo, ingenio y exposición de pretensiones literarias, resistiendo el paso del tiempo y situándole entre los mejores críticos literarios estadounidenses. Sus teorías sobre la naturaleza de la ficción y, en particular, sus ensayos sobre el cuento, han tenido una influencia duradera en escritores americanos y europeos. En 1847 falleció su mujer y él mismo cayó enfermo. Su adicción al alcohol y su supuesto consumo de drogas, pudo contribuir a su temprana muerte en Baltimore, el 7 de octubre de 1849. EL GATO NEGRO, EL HUNDIMIENTO DE LA CASA USHER, EL CUERVOEL GATO NEGRO: Desde prisión, el protagonista cuenta en primera persona los sucesos que le llevaron a ser condenado a muerte. El alcohol convierte al hombre en un ser irascible y agresivo que paga sus frustraciones con su esposa pero, sobre todo, con su gato Pluto, al que primero extrae un ojo y al que finalmente ahorca. EL HUNDIMIENTO DE LA CASA USHER: En el siglo XIX, un joven apuesto, Philip Winthrop, se presenta en la mansión de los Usher a pedir la mano de su amada, Madeline. Su hermano, Roderick Usher, se opone al matrimonio, alegando que Madeline padece una extraña enfermedad que terminará con su vida. Esa misma noche, hechos sobrecogedores comienzan a ocurrir en torno a la misteriosa y siniestra casa. EL CUERVO: Es una narración en verso, una historia fascinante, magistral. Su diálogo con el cuervo es interesante, acogedor, misterioso. Poe nos permite entrar en una dimensión distinta. Nos mete bajo la sombra del misterio, lo imposible, lo antinatural. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:36:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-gato-negro-El-hundimiento-de-la-casa-Usher-y-El-cuervo-The-Black-Cat-The-Fall-of-the-House-of-Usher-and-The-Raven-Audiobook/B004OFEUSU thebookvoice.com 01:32:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: El gato negro, El hundimiento de la casa Usher, y El cuervo [The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Raven] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Nuria Marin Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 32 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: NEAR,S.A. Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Escritor, poeta y crítico estadounidense, más conocido como el primer maestro del relato corto, en especial de terror y misterio. Nació en Boston el 19 de enero de 1809. Sus padres murieron siendo niño y fue criado por John Allan, un rico hombre de negocios de Richmond. En 1836 se casó con su joven sobrina y durante la década siguiente Poe trabajó como redactor para varias revistas en Filadelfia y Nueva York. Su trabajo consistió en buena parte en reseñar libros, escribiendo un significativo número de críticas. Sus ensayos se hicieron famosos por su sarcasmo, ingenio y exposición de pretensiones literarias, resistiendo el paso del tiempo y situándole entre los mejores críticos literarios estadounidenses. Sus teorías sobre la naturaleza de la ficción y, en particular, sus ensayos sobre el cuento, han tenido una influencia duradera en escritores americanos y europeos. En 1847 falleció su mujer y él mismo cayó enfermo. Su adicción al alcohol y su supuesto consumo de drogas, pudo contribuir a su temprana muerte en Baltimore, el 7 de octubre de 1849. EL GATO NEGRO, EL HUNDIMIENTO DE LA CASA USHER, EL CUERVOEL GATO NEGRO: Desde prisión, el protagonista cuenta en primera persona los sucesos que le llevaron a ser condenado a muerte. El alcohol convierte al hombre en un ser irascible y agresivo que paga sus frustraciones con su esposa pero, sobre todo, con su gato Pluto, al que primero extrae un ojo y al que finalmente ahorca. EL HUNDIMIENTO DE LA CASA USHER: En el siglo XIX, un joven apuesto, Philip Winthrop, se presenta en la mansión de los Usher a pedir la mano de su amada, Madeline. Su hermano, Roderick Usher, se opone al matrimonio, alegando que Madeline padece una extraña enfermedad que terminará con su vida. Esa misma noche, hechos sobrecogedores comienzan a ocurrir en torno a la misteriosa y siniestra casa. EL CUERVO: Es una narración en verso, una historia fascinante, magistral. Su diálogo con el cuervo es interesante, acogedor, misterioso. Poe nos permite entrar en una dimensión distinta. Nos mete bajo la sombra del misterio, lo imposible, lo antinatural. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: El gato negro, El hundimiento de la casa Usher, y El cuervo [The Black Cat, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Raven] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Nuria Marin Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 32 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-21-11 Editor: NEAR,S.A. Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Escritor, poeta y crítico estadounidense, más conocido como el primer maestro del relato corto, en especial de terror y misterio. Nació en Boston el 19 de enero de 1809. Sus padres murieron siendo niño y fue criado por John Allan, un rico hombre de negocios de Richmond. En 1836 se casó con su joven sobrina y durante la década siguiente Poe trabajó como redactor para varias revistas en Filadelfia y Nueva York. Su trabajo consistió en buena parte en reseñar libros, escribiendo un significativo número de críticas. Sus ensayos se hicieron famosos por su sarcasmo, ingenio y exposición de pretensiones literarias, resistiendo el paso del tiempo y situándole entre los mejores críticos literarios estadounidenses. Sus teorías sobre la naturaleza de la ficción y, en particular, sus ensayos sobre el cuento, han tenido una influencia duradera en escritores americanos y europeos. En 1847 falleció su mujer y él mismo cayó enfermo. Su adicción al alcohol y su supuesto consumo de drogas, pudo contribuir a su temprana muerte en Baltimore, el 7 de octubre de 1849. EL GATO NEGRO, EL HUNDIMIENTO DE LA CASA USHER, EL CUERVOEL GATO NEGRO: Desde prisión, el protagonista cuenta en primera persona los sucesos que le llevaron a ser condenado a muerte. El alcohol convierte al hombre en un ser irascible y agresivo que paga sus frustraciones con su esposa pero, sobre todo, con su gato Pluto, al que primero extrae un ojo y al que finalmente ahorca. EL HUNDIMIENTO DE LA CASA USHER: En el siglo XIX, un joven apuesto, Philip Winthrop, se presenta en la mansión de los Usher a pedir la mano de su amada, Madeline. Su hermano, Roderick Usher, se opone al matrimonio, alegando que Madeline padece una extraña enfermedad que terminará con su vida. Esa misma noche, hechos sobrecogedores comienzan a ocurrir en torno a la misteriosa y siniestra casa. EL CUERVO: Es una narración en verso, una historia fascinante, magistral. Su diálogo con el cuervo es interesante, acogedor, misterioso. Poe nos permite entrar en una dimensión distinta. Nos mete bajo la sombra del misterio, lo imposible, lo antinatural. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Young-Goodman-Brown-Audiobook/B0037ZAXIY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Goodman Brown Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Basil Rathbone Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-10 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Basil Rathbone reads Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, set in Puritan New England, which addresses one of his common themes: the conflict between good and evil in human nature and, in particular, the problem of public goodness and private wickedness. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:53:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Young-Goodman-Brown-Audiobook/B0037ZAXIY thebookvoice.com 00:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Goodman Brown Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Basil Rathbone Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-10 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Basil Rathbone reads Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, set in Puritan New England, which addresses one of his common themes: the conflict between good and evil in human nature and, in particular, the problem of public goodness and private wickedness. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Young Goodman Brown Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Basil Rathbone Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-10 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Basil Rathbone reads Nathaniel Hawthorne's short story, set in Puritan New England, which addresses one of his common themes: the conflict between good and evil in human nature and, in particular, the problem of public goodness and private wickedness. Members Reviews: Magnificent story! Exquisite performance! If you could sum up Young Goodman Brown in three words, what would they be? Satire. Indictment. Classic. What was one of the most memorable moments of Young Goodman Brown? The revelation of his wife's allegiance. Which scene was your favorite? The part where the fellow-traveler laughs at Young Goodman Brown's hollow protestations. Any additional comments? Basil Rathbone performs this story in a way no modern performer could possibly hope to match. I have never heard a comparable performance of any work and will be re-listening to this over and over again. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Main-Travelled-Roads-Audiobook/B01178WBTG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Main Travelled Roads Author: Hamlin Garland Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, Donald Wight Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Hamlin Garland is mostly remembered today for his innovative collections of short stories; Main Travelled Roads is his most famous collection. It contains six stories and is an undisputed American classic. "Under the Lion's Paw" shows an honest, hardworking farmer victimized by a greedy landlord. Another powerful story is the semiautobiographical "Up the Coulee", about a successful son who returns from the East to find his mother and brother trapped on a poor farm, defeated in spite of their best efforts. "Mrs. Ripley's Trip" is a tender story of an elderly couple settled in their frugal country ways, with the wife determined to realize her dream of revisiting childhood scenes. Rounding out the collection are "The Return of a Private", "The Branch Road", and "Among the Corn Rows". Garland did not write "pretty" stories, but he describes exhilarating moments in the lives of these farm people and often highlights the strength of extraordinary characters. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hamlin Garland) Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:38:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Main-Travelled-Roads-Audiobook/B01178WBTG thebookvoice.com 06:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Main Travelled Roads Author: Hamlin Garland Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, Donald Wight Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Hamlin Garland is mostly remembered today for his innovative collections of short stories; Main Travelled Roads is his most famous collection. It contains six stories and is an undisputed American classic. "Under the Lion's Paw" shows an honest, hardworking farmer victimized by a greedy landlord. Another powerful story is the semiautobiographical "Up the Coulee", about a successful son who returns from the East to find his mother and brother trapped on a poor farm, defeated in spite of their best efforts. "Mrs. Ripley's Trip" is a tender story of an elderly couple settled in their frugal country ways, with the wife determined to realize her dream of revisiting childhood scenes. Rounding out the collection are "The Return of a Private", "The Branch Road", and "Among the Corn Rows". Garland did not write "pretty" stories, but he describes exhilarating moments in the lives of these farm people and often highlights the strength of extraordinary characters. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Main Travelled Roads Author: Hamlin Garland Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, Donald Wight Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-15 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Hamlin Garland is mostly remembered today for his innovative collections of short stories; Main Travelled Roads is his most famous collection. It contains six stories and is an undisputed American classic. "Under the Lion's Paw" shows an honest, hardworking farmer victimized by a greedy landlord. Another powerful story is the semiautobiographical "Up the Coulee", about a successful son who returns from the East to find his mother and brother trapped on a poor farm, defeated in spite of their best efforts. "Mrs. Ripley's Trip" is a tender story of an elderly couple settled in their frugal country ways, with the wife determined to realize her dream of revisiting childhood scenes. Rounding out the collection are "The Return of a Private", "The Branch Road", and "Among the Corn Rows". Garland did not write "pretty" stories, but he describes exhilarating moments in the lives of these farm people and often highlights the strength of extraordinary characters. Members Reviews: Detailed Prose that left something lacking The details of the landscape was detailed to the point of dragging down the story, though it did paint a beautiful picture through words. For me, however, I prefer stories to be complete, even if the ending isn't a happy one. Many of these short stories ended so abruptly that it made me think it was unfinished. That need for finality was left unsated. It's worth the read, but it most definitely isn't one of my favorites. This was one of my course books and it was like an old friend I have been a fan of the American Realistic Period since I studied at Central Michigan University. This was one of my course books and it was like an old friend. The stories, though familiar, were still endearing and entertaining. It is a good reminder how events in a nation can come full circle and we are now living in times similar to those 150 years ago. Bring on the Realists! Hamlin Garland and Stephen Crane get no respect. Throw in a William Dean Howells, and you've got the makings of a new American Realism, but far too few teachers know that, as evidenced by the fact they seldom teach these authors in American Literature. Besides all that, Garland offers up a painfully realistic view of "the good old days" in middle America. Relax and enjoy. Nice stories, enjoyable read. 4 stars for importance, 3 for description, 1 for character complexity This is an important work of short stories set in the 1860's Midwest. The description of the landscape is poetic, but the characters are one dimensional and repetitive. The tone is mostly dark, reflecting frustration, despair, etc. I would recommend this book to someone who "wants to see what the fuss is about" who likes landscape description. Good book for discussion and analysis. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B00GSE4C60 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th and 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 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 humor is to the fore in "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and O. Henry's sharp observations make his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection! Editorial Reviews: American author Ambrose Bierce earned himself fame with this work. Best known for its nontraditional timeline, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" takes place during the Civil War. Confederate sympathizer Peyton Farquhar finds himself condemned to death at the start. Dramatic music sets the chilling ambiance of this story. William Roberts's warm baritone carries the tale. His performance feels both calm and intelligent. As an auditory experience, the tale takes on even greater lyricism than in print. Lovers of the short story will enjoy this production. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:35:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Occurrence-at-Owl-Creek-Bridge-Audiobook/B00GSE4C60 thebookvoice.com 00:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th and 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 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 humor is to the fore in "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and O. Henry's sharp observations make his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection! Editorial Reviews: American author Ambrose Bierce earned himself fame with this work. Best known for its nontraditional timeline, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" takes place during the Civil War. Confederate sympathizer Peyton Farquhar finds himself condemned to death at the start. Dramatic music sets the chilling ambiance of this story. William Roberts's warm baritone carries the tale. His performance feels both calm and intelligent. As an auditory experience, the tale takes on even greater lyricism than in print. Lovers of the short story will enjoy this production. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th and 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 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 humor is to the fore in "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and O. Henry's sharp observations make his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection! Editorial Reviews: American author Ambrose Bierce earned himself fame with this work. Best known for its nontraditional timeline, "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" takes place during the Civil War. Confederate sympathizer Peyton Farquhar finds himself condemned to death at the start. Dramatic music sets the chilling ambiance of this story. William Roberts's warm baritone carries the tale. His performance feels both calm and intelligent. As an auditory experience, the tale takes on even greater lyricism than in print. Lovers of the short story will enjoy this production. Members Reviews: Good price and fast delivery Interesting selection from Barnes and Noble. Good price and fast delivery. Thank you. Wonderful stories, melodramatic readings; nearly unlistenable It is almost a crime to subject classic short stories such as these to this kind of audio treatment. Each is introduced with cheap sound effects or maudlin music. The reader is hopelessly overdramatic, mispronounces words like "coquettry" and cheapens the narrative with dripping emotion and weird rhetorical lifts in his voice. Worst of all is the dialogue which, as if in a radio play, is read by a variety of voices, women for female characters, men for male. Accents are over-wrought, turning the dialogue of masters like Twain and Fitzgerald into caricature. These great stories should be read and, if they must be read aloud, done with respect rather than fear that listeners might be bored without cheap theatrics. Excellent Readings These are very good readings of some good stories. Particularly impressive is Bierce's classic "Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." This story holds up well on re-reading. On one level it's a cool "Twilight Zone" kind of story: man has out of body experience as he's about to be hanged. But on a deeper level, the story is about the interplay of mind and matter and about how to face death. The O Henry pieces are all amusing, but his stories are a bit superficial and contrived, and I'm not sure they really deserve to dominate this collection. Nor are the Crane and London pieces their best. But these are good stories, and the readers are excellent. Five Stars Beautiful and loved. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Gatsby-Girls-Audiobook/B00F2JPWRK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gatsby Girls Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Jeff Kongs Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: BroadLit Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: She was an impulsive, fashionable, and carefree 1920's woman who embodied the essence of the Gatsby Girl, F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife, Zelda. As Fitzgerald said, "I married the heroine of my stories." All of the eight short stories contained in this collection were inspired by Zelda. Fitzgerald, one of the foremost writers of American fiction, found early success as a short story writer for the most widely read magazine of the early 20th century - The Saturday Evening Post. Fitzgerald's stories, first published by the Post between 1920 and 1922, brought the Jazz Age and the flapper to life and confirmed that America was changing faster than ever before. Women were bobbing their hair, drinking, and flirting shamelessly, and Fitzgerald brought these exciting girls to life in the pages of the Post. A foreword by Jeff Nilsson, archivist for the Post, adds historical context to this wonderful, new collection, which is highlighted by an introduction written by Fitzgerald himself. Listen to the stories that made F. Scott Fitzgerald one of the most beloved writers in America -- and around the world - still today. biacuaduc@gmail.com (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Tue, 10 Sep 2013 03:13:09 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Gatsby-Girls-Audiobook/B00F2JPWRK thebookvoice.com 08:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gatsby Girls Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Jeff Kongs Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: BroadLit Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: She was an impulsive, fashionable, and carefree 1920's woman who embodied the essence of the Gatsby Girl, F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife, Zelda. As Fitzgerald said, "I married the heroine of my stories." All of the eight short stories contained in this collection were inspired by Zelda. Fitzgerald, one of the foremost writers of American fiction, found early success as a short story writer for the most widely read magazine of the early 20th century - The Saturday Evening Post. Fitzgerald's stories, first published by the Post between 1920 and 1922, brought the Jazz Age and the flapper to life and confirmed that America was changing faster than ever before. Women were bobbing their hair, drinking, and flirting shamelessly, and Fitzgerald brought these exciting girls to life in the pages of the Post. A foreword by Jeff Nilsson, archivist for the Post, adds historical context to this wonderful, new collection, which is highlighted by an introduction written by Fitzgerald himself. Listen to the stories that made F. Scott Fitzgerald one of the most beloved writers in America -- and around the world - still today. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gatsby Girls Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Narrator: Jeff Kongs Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 09-10-13 Publisher: BroadLit Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: She was an impulsive, fashionable, and carefree 1920's woman who embodied the essence of the Gatsby Girl, F. Scott Fitzgerald's wife, Zelda. As Fitzgerald said, "I married the heroine of my stories." All of the eight short stories contained in this collection were inspired by Zelda. Fitzgerald, one of the foremost writers of American fiction, found early success as a short story writer for the most widely read magazine of the early 20th century - The Saturday Evening Post. Fitzgerald's stories, first published by the Post between 1920 and 1922, brought the Jazz Age and the flapper to life and confirmed that America was changing faster than ever before. Women were bobbing their hair, drinking, and flirting shamelessly, and Fitzgerald brought these exciting girls to life in the pages of the Post. A foreword by Jeff Nilsson, archivist for the Post, adds historical context to this wonderful, new collection, which is highlighted by an introduction written by Fitzgerald himself. Listen to the stories that made F. Scott Fitzgerald one of the most beloved writers in America -- and around the world - still today. Members Reviews: Excellent and melliflous narration. Where does Gatsby Girls rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? TOP TWO. What did you like best about this story? Fitzgerald 's masterful writing was fully actualized with this narration. What does Jeff Kongs bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Perfect intonation and awesome voice acting. Enlivened the entire experience. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? All. I love Fitzgerald and was pleased the narration did his writing justice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Celebrated-Jumping-Frog-of-Calaveras-County-Audiobook/B00GR97JBG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Though known for his classic novels of adventure and coming of age, Mark Twain is equally esteemed for his short stories, which abound with the colorful characters and often comic antics readers have come to expect from his longer works. Included here is "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," a wild yarn involving a case of mistaken identity, a gambler who'd bet on anything, and an unusual frog named Daniel Webster. Originally published in the Saturday Press in 1865, the tale was immensely popular, and in 1867 an expandedversion was published. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:08:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Celebrated-Jumping-Frog-of-Calaveras-County-Audiobook/B00GR97JBG thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Though known for his classic novels of adventure and coming of age, Mark Twain is equally esteemed for his short stories, which abound with the colorful characters and often comic antics readers have come to expect from his longer works. Included here is "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," a wild yarn involving a case of mistaken identity, a gambler who'd bet on anything, and an unusual frog named Daniel Webster. Originally published in the Saturday Press in 1865, the tale was immensely popular, and in 1867 an expandedversion was published. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Kaleo Griffith Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-17-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Though known for his classic novels of adventure and coming of age, Mark Twain is equally esteemed for his short stories, which abound with the colorful characters and often comic antics readers have come to expect from his longer works. Included here is "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," a wild yarn involving a case of mistaken identity, a gambler who'd bet on anything, and an unusual frog named Daniel Webster. Originally published in the Saturday Press in 1865, the tale was immensely popular, and in 1867 an expandedversion was published. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. Members Reviews: MARK TWAIN AT A MINIMUM VIEW OF HIS OTHER BOOKS IT'S OKAY; HAVING SAID THAT; I FELT THAT IT WAS BELOW THE LEVEL OF MARK TWAIN 'S OTHER BOOKS I'VE READ WHICH INCLUDES INNOCENTS ABROAD, OLD TIMES ON THE MISSISSIPPI, THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER, AND THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN A gambling man and a jumping frog make an interesting short story. This is a charming and very short story about a man who gets trapped into listening to an old man's rambling tale about a gambling man he once knew who had a frog that could jump better than other frogs. It doesn't take long to read and has an amusing ending. It's written much in the style of Twain's other stories and books, so if you like them, you will probably like this. I have loved The Celebrated Jumping of Calaveras County ever since I ... I have loved The Celebrated Jumping of Calaveras County ever since I first read it in junior high school. It's one of Mark Twain's true masterpieces, full of humor, American wit and wisdom, and Twain's unique view of life. What more could you ask for? The annotated Kindle edition has a very nice surprise at the end -- a selection of sayings attributed to Twain. For $0.99, it's a definite bargain! Four Stars Mark Twain is great. 19th Century Duck Dynasty Mark Twain wrote in the 19th century, but his tales fit people and situations even today. Take a look at Duck Dynasty. They could just redramitize Mark Twain tales and it would thrill fans of the show. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Blue-Hotel-The-Bride-Comes-to-Yellow-Sky-and-The-Open-Boat-Audiobook/B007RPDCME Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blue Hotel, The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, and The Open Boat Subtitle: Three Famous Short Stories by Stephen Crane Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: These are Stephen Crane's three most famous short stories. He also wrote others of great value, but these are the ones that stand out the most. Each one has themes relating to life, death, random acts, danger, and delight. This audiobook is the place to start for newcomers to Crane. This recording contains forwards and afterwords that can be listened to or skipped over per listener preference. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Crane) Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:59:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Blue-Hotel-The-Bride-Comes-to-Yellow-Sky-and-The-Open-Boat-Audiobook/B007RPDCME thebookvoice.com 03:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blue Hotel, The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, and The Open Boat Subtitle: Three Famous Short Stories by Stephen Crane Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: These are Stephen Crane's three most famous short stories. He also wrote others of great value, but these are the ones that stand out the most. Each one has themes relating to life, death, random acts, danger, and delight. This audiobook is the place to start for newcomers to Crane. This recording contains forwards and afterwords that can be listened to or skipped over per listener preference. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blue Hotel, The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, and The Open Boat Subtitle: Three Famous Short Stories by Stephen Crane Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: These are Stephen Crane's three most famous short stories. He also wrote others of great value, but these are the ones that stand out the most. Each one has themes relating to life, death, random acts, danger, and delight. This audiobook is the place to start for newcomers to Crane. This recording contains forwards and afterwords that can be listened to or skipped over per listener preference. Members Reviews: Poor Narration Spoils Classic Stories What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? The three stories included in this collection are classic examples of nineteenth century American realism. The narration, however, is awful -- among the worst I have heard in over twenty years of listening to audio books. This is not your typical audio book. It includes an informal introduction and afterword to each story, as if the narrator were teaching a high school literature class. The narration itself contains mispronunciations, halts, stumbles, lack of inflection, and incorrect emphasis. It doesn't appear to have been edited. The narrator comments that he has changed some of the text of the stories to make them easier to listen to, and states that he has left in some of the stumbles to illustrate the differences between the audio and the written versions. The entire production seems amateur. Would you recommend The Blue Hotel, The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, and The Open Boat to your friends? Why or why not? I would recommend the stories, but not this version. All of these stories are available on audible.com with other narrators. What didnt you like about Deaver Browns performance? Just about everything. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? I was disappointed. The narration was so bad that I found myself focusing on it instead of the stories. Wow, I guess anyone can narate a story... What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? A professional narrator. What other book might you compare The Blue Hotel, The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky, and The Open Boat to and why? It is irrelevant; my review is solely about the narrator, who is terrible. How could the performance have been better? The narrator pauses mid-sentence, stutters, and mispronounces basic words. Further, background noise can easily be heard. I should not hear mouse clicks, computers, or doors opening and closing in an audio book. Further, if these sounds are generated by someone who is reading a script, he should not stutter. This narrator not only needs to stop performing on audiobooks, he needs to take a public speaking course. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Not relevant to this review. Any additional comments? I was shocked at the poor quality of this book. I couldn't listen to the story, it would have ruined it. Poor, choppy narration Would you try another book from Stephen Crane and/or Deaver Brown? I would not buy a book narrated from this narrator again. He stumbled over some words, mispronouncing them. He would not stop at periods either. How did the narrator detract from the book? Choppy performance. Mispronounced words. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/10-Minute-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00KH84YBG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 10-Minute Short Stories Author: James Joyce, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Kate Chopin, Charles Dickens, Saki Narrator: Emma Hignett, Michael Redgrave, Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-14 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A selection of stories to entertain for when you have a spare 10 minutes, including "After the Race", by James Joyce; "Three Questions", by Leo Tolstoy; "The Child's Story", by Charles Dickens; and "A Transgression", by Anton Chekhov, read by Sir Michael Redgrave. biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Joyce) Fri, 23 May 2014 09:38:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/10-Minute-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B00KH84YBG thebookvoice.com 01:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 10-Minute Short Stories Author: James Joyce, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Kate Chopin, Charles Dickens, Saki Narrator: Emma Hignett, Michael Redgrave, Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-14 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A selection of stories to entertain for when you have a spare 10 minutes, including "After the Race", by James Joyce; "Three Questions", by Leo Tolstoy; "The Child's Story", by Charles Dickens; and "A Transgression", by Anton Chekhov, read by Sir Michael Redgrave. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 10-Minute Short Stories Author: James Joyce, Anton Chekhov, Leo Tolstoy, Kate Chopin, Charles Dickens, Saki Narrator: Emma Hignett, Michael Redgrave, Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 05-23-14 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A selection of stories to entertain for when you have a spare 10 minutes, including "After the Race", by James Joyce; "Three Questions", by Leo Tolstoy; "The Child's Story", by Charles Dickens; and "A Transgression", by Anton Chekhov, read by Sir Michael Redgrave. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Supernatural-Stories-by-Women-Writers-Audiobook/B018EJIDKC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Supernatural Stories by Women Writers Author: Edith Wharton, Mary E. Braddon, Edith Nesbit, Elia W. Peattie, Violet Hunt, Lettice Galbraith, Bessie Kyffin-Taylor Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A rich anthology of classic tales of ghosts and the supernatural written by women. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edith Wharton) Tue, 24 Nov 2015 11:46:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Supernatural-Stories-by-Women-Writers-Audiobook/B018EJIDKC thebookvoice.com 16:39:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Supernatural Stories by Women Writers Author: Edith Wharton, Mary E. Braddon, Edith Nesbit, Elia W. Peattie, Violet Hunt, Lettice Galbraith, Bessie Kyffin-Taylor Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A rich anthology of classic tales of ghosts and the supernatural written by women. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Supernatural Stories by Women Writers Author: Edith Wharton, Mary E. Braddon, Edith Nesbit, Elia W. Peattie, Violet Hunt, Lettice Galbraith, Bessie Kyffin-Taylor Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A rich anthology of classic tales of ghosts and the supernatural written by women. Members Reviews: I cannot bear to listen to any more The narrator's elongation of every last word of every sentence is too annoying to me for me to listen to any more. It's like Ms Dobson is reading poetry, not prose. I hoped at first maybe it was just one character voice she was using for one story but having started listening to three, this is not the case. I'm disappointed to find this narrator is listed for a good number of titles I would probably enjoy. I feel I have wasted my credit this month. I have put 5 stars for story but I don't know, I have not listened to any all the way through. I am abandoning this title very reluctantly. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Works-of-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Volume-1-Audiobook/B00767AFOG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Volume 1 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Nicholas Stikoski Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic works by Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. Editorial Reviews: Poe invented modern suspense. Each emotion that draws and assails human spirit is found in his work. You cannot read a horror novel or see a tragic operatic production without seeing Poe in the shadows. Whether in sing-song rhyme or austere prose, Poe tells pithy and terrifying tales. His writings evoke the Greek tragedies. Poes narrators are dangerously unreliable. No characters sanity or decency can be taken at face value. Narrator Nicholas Stikoski reads Poe with utter sincerity. His curious but normal tone convinces you to trust what you hear, until the supernatural weirdness kicks in. Despite knowing the bait and switch, listeners will be lured by the certainty in Stikoski's voice to believe in dire and fantastic characters and events. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:36:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Works-of-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Volume-1-Audiobook/B00767AFOG thebookvoice.com 08:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Volume 1 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Nicholas Stikoski Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic works by Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. Editorial Reviews: Poe invented modern suspense. Each emotion that draws and assails human spirit is found in his work. You cannot read a horror novel or see a tragic operatic production without seeing Poe in the shadows. Whether in sing-song rhyme or austere prose, Poe tells pithy and terrifying tales. His writings evoke the Greek tragedies. Poes narrators are dangerously unreliable. No characters sanity or decency can be taken at face value. Narrator Nicholas Stikoski reads Poe with utter sincerity. His curious but normal tone convinces you to trust what you hear, until the supernatural weirdness kicks in. Despite knowing the bait and switch, listeners will be lured by the certainty in Stikoski's voice to believe in dire and fantastic characters and events. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Volume 1 Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Nicholas Stikoski Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of classic works by Edgar Allan Poe, American author, poet, editor, and literary critic. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career. Editorial Reviews: Poe invented modern suspense. Each emotion that draws and assails human spirit is found in his work. You cannot read a horror novel or see a tragic operatic production without seeing Poe in the shadows. Whether in sing-song rhyme or austere prose, Poe tells pithy and terrifying tales. His writings evoke the Greek tragedies. Poes narrators are dangerously unreliable. No characters sanity or decency can be taken at face value. Narrator Nicholas Stikoski reads Poe with utter sincerity. His curious but normal tone convinces you to trust what you hear, until the supernatural weirdness kicks in. Despite knowing the bait and switch, listeners will be lured by the certainty in Stikoski's voice to believe in dire and fantastic characters and events. Members Reviews: Poor narration hurts these Poe classics What did you like best about The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Volume 1? What did you like least? What's not to like about Edgar Allen Poe? These are classic stories with a wide range of appeal. The narrator was so disappointing to me that I have not been able to finish listening to the sories. What did you like best about this story? Poe is not all death and murder. His stories range from clever satire, humor, mystery, and early forms of science fiction. There is no other figure in literature like him. How could the performance have been better? The biggest problem I have with the narrator is that he makes a loud inhaling sound before he begins a new sentence. By the end of the first story, his breathing noises had become so distracting that I was not even hearing the words anymore. He is not fluent either, often breaking a sentence with a long pause where there is no punctuation to justify it. And finally, he speaks in a subdued, quiet monotone. He does not seem to understand that not all of Poe's writing needs to be spoken with a kind of quiet gravity. Much of Poe's work calls for a tongue-in-cheek delivery. The least he could do is try to inject a little life into it. Do you think The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Volume 1 needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? I am glad to see more volumes of Poe's work with different narrators. Any additional comments? It's too bad that Vincent Price isn't around to give his voice to these stories. After watching his performances in the old movie adaptations of Poe's work, it is obvious that he not only understood the mechanics of the story, but he relished each delicious line. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Twenty-Minute-Stories-Audiobook/B01BN014PA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twenty-Minute Stories Subtitle: Over Fifty Classic Short Stories Author: B. M. Croker, Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne, W. C. Morrow, Barry Pain, W. F. Harvey, E. F. Benson, P. C. Wren Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-16 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Over 50 great classic short stories, each around 20 minutes in length - perfect for short journeys, bedtime listening and those moments in between.... Plus over 30 more gripping 20-minute tales.... biacuaduc@gmail.com (B. M. Croker) Fri, 12 Feb 2016 04:43:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Twenty-Minute-Stories-Audiobook/B01BN014PA thebookvoice.com 20:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twenty-Minute Stories Subtitle: Over Fifty Classic Short Stories Author: B. M. Croker, Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne, W. C. Morrow, Barry Pain, W. F. Harvey, E. F. Benson, P. C. Wren Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-16 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Over 50 great classic short stories, each around 20 minutes in length - perfect for short journeys, bedtime listening and those moments in between.... Plus over 30 more gripping 20-minute tales.... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twenty-Minute Stories Subtitle: Over Fifty Classic Short Stories Author: B. M. Croker, Charles John Cutcliffe Hyne, W. C. Morrow, Barry Pain, W. F. Harvey, E. F. Benson, P. C. Wren Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 02-12-16 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Over 50 great classic short stories, each around 20 minutes in length - perfect for short journeys, bedtime listening and those moments in between.... Plus over 30 more gripping 20-minute tales.... Members Reviews: Couldn't finish The narrator had such an affected way of speaking, with a lilt at the end of every sentence, that I couldn't even make it through the first story. Impulse buy Would you listen to Twenty-Minute Stories again? Why? I do listen to this again as there are some good stories What was one of the most memorable moments of Twenty-Minute Stories? There are some interpretations of traditional tales which are interesting What didnt you like about Cathy Dobsons performance? I found the reading style very strange and slightly off putting If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be? not a good book for a film I had to stop listening. If this book wasnt for you, who do you think might enjoy it more? The Deaf. If youve listened to books by the authors before, how does this one compare? No problem with the authors, but can't really comment as couldn't get through it. How did the narrator detract from the book? Repetitive intonation that bore no relation whatsoever to the content she was reading, unnecessary mid-sentence pausing and the phrasing, in general all over the shop. Occasional flashes of competence. You didnt love this book--but did it have any redeeming qualities? I honestly couldn't say as I couldn't get through it. Any additional comments? Don't waste your credit. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classic-Tales-of-Horror-for-Halloween-Audiobook/B00FZYVQAO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Tales of Horror for Halloween Subtitle: Annotated Masterworks by Poe, Lovecraft, and Others Author: H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Jerome K. Jerome Narrator: Daniel H. Vimont Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-13 Publisher: Daniel H. Vimont Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Classic horror stories from the 19th and early 20th centuries - annotated for modern listeners. This collection of stories and poems was originally selected with oral readability in mind, making this audiobook a sure-fire hit for listening to around the campfire at night, or to play for students - or for friends and family at Halloween get-togethers. For horror fans of all ages, these stories are guaranteed to intrigue, delight, and frighten! Give them a try, and don't be surprised if a few of them make their way onto YOUR list of all-time personal horror favorites! Included in this collection: A loner living in the backwoods has a monstrous encounter that does NOT go so well. Revenge comes from beyond the grave to a scientist with scant regard for all things supernatural. The mysterious cats of a small town may offer MORE than meets the eye. A crazed murderer relates a classic macabre tale. biacuaduc@gmail.com (H. P. Lovecraft) Mon, 21 Oct 2013 15:21:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classic-Tales-of-Horror-for-Halloween-Audiobook/B00FZYVQAO thebookvoice.com 01:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Tales of Horror for Halloween Subtitle: Annotated Masterworks by Poe, Lovecraft, and Others Author: H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Jerome K. Jerome Narrator: Daniel H. Vimont Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-13 Publisher: Daniel H. Vimont Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Classic horror stories from the 19th and early 20th centuries - annotated for modern listeners. This collection of stories and poems was originally selected with oral readability in mind, making this audiobook a sure-fire hit for listening to around the campfire at night, or to play for students - or for friends and family at Halloween get-togethers. For horror fans of all ages, these stories are guaranteed to intrigue, delight, and frighten! Give them a try, and don't be surprised if a few of them make their way onto YOUR list of all-time personal horror favorites! Included in this collection: A loner living in the backwoods has a monstrous encounter that does NOT go so well. Revenge comes from beyond the grave to a scientist with scant regard for all things supernatural. The mysterious cats of a small town may offer MORE than meets the eye. A crazed murderer relates a classic macabre tale. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Tales of Horror for Halloween Subtitle: Annotated Masterworks by Poe, Lovecraft, and Others Author: H. P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ambrose Bierce, Jerome K. Jerome Narrator: Daniel H. Vimont Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-21-13 Publisher: Daniel H. Vimont Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Classic horror stories from the 19th and early 20th centuries - annotated for modern listeners. This collection of stories and poems was originally selected with oral readability in mind, making this audiobook a sure-fire hit for listening to around the campfire at night, or to play for students - or for friends and family at Halloween get-togethers. For horror fans of all ages, these stories are guaranteed to intrigue, delight, and frighten! Give them a try, and don't be surprised if a few of them make their way onto YOUR list of all-time personal horror favorites! Included in this collection: A loner living in the backwoods has a monstrous encounter that does NOT go so well. Revenge comes from beyond the grave to a scientist with scant regard for all things supernatural. The mysterious cats of a small town may offer MORE than meets the eye. A crazed murderer relates a classic macabre tale. Members Reviews: Wonderfully Frightful! Where does Classic Tales of Horror for Halloween rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? I've only listened to a handful of Audiobooks over the years, and this one ranks at the top. Who was your favorite character and why? The narrator in the Tell-Tale Heart, because this has always been a favorite story, and his character is performed exactly as I've always imagined. What does Daniel H. Vimont bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Daniel Vimont's voice and delivery is one of eerie calm, which settles the listener into a relaxed and receptive state. However, beneath that calm is an almost sardonic joy in presenting the horrors of these classic tales, and Daniel uses this as a tool to transfix the listener. When just reading the book, one generally does not experience that kind of almost playful vocal performance in one's mind, especially in a horror story, which is very refreshing. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? No. As a collection of short, atmospheric terror-tales, I found very entertaining and effective to listen to them over a period of days, during my evening commute from work as it was getting dark. Well-Done Classic Horror Perfect for the Fall season! Superb narration. I was looking for something short, and classic, for the Halloween season, and found these wonderfully narrated classics by Poe, Lovecraft, Jerome and Bierce. I highly recommend if you're an enthusiast of Classic Horror short stories. Hated the Narration I found the narration to be horrible on this audiobook, and couldn't turn it off fast enough. Buyer beware! Dreadful job narrating! This narrator was PERFECTLY suited to narrate the 'Tell tale heart' but that's the only story in this book he should have narrated. The rest were laughable, and not in a good way. Classic stories, well read. Great stories from some of the classics in the genre. The reader does a great job portraying the anxiety of the characters especially in the Tell-tale Heart. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Drag-Harlan-Audiobook/B072JKKNWN Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Drag' Harlan Author: Charles Alden Seltzer, Raging Bull Publishing Narrator: George Utley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Harlan establishes himself as the protector of Barbara Morgan and deals out punishment to the girl's enemies through the lightning flash of drawn guns. First published in 1921, this new Raging Bull Edition contains the original text as well as background articles including: biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Alden Seltzer) Mon, 05 Jun 2017 01:06:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Drag-Harlan-Audiobook/B072JKKNWN thebookvoice.com 06:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Drag' Harlan Author: Charles Alden Seltzer, Raging Bull Publishing Narrator: George Utley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Harlan establishes himself as the protector of Barbara Morgan and deals out punishment to the girl's enemies through the lightning flash of drawn guns. First published in 1921, this new Raging Bull Edition contains the original text as well as background articles including: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Drag' Harlan Author: Charles Alden Seltzer, Raging Bull Publishing Narrator: George Utley Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 06-05-17 Publisher: Raging Bull Publishing Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Harlan establishes himself as the protector of Barbara Morgan and deals out punishment to the girl's enemies through the lightning flash of drawn guns. First published in 1921, this new Raging Bull Edition contains the original text as well as background articles including: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Annie-and-Willies-Prayer-Audiobook/B017O317ZM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Annie and Willie's Prayer Author: Sophia P. Snow Narrator: Willow J. Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Annie and Willie's Prayer was written by Sophia P. Snow in 1884 and has since become a family tradition for many. It's a heartwarming story of how two children help teach their father the true meaning of Christmas. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sophia P. Snow) Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:31:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Annie-and-Willies-Prayer-Audiobook/B017O317ZM thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Annie and Willie's Prayer Author: Sophia P. Snow Narrator: Willow J. Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Annie and Willie's Prayer was written by Sophia P. Snow in 1884 and has since become a family tradition for many. It's a heartwarming story of how two children help teach their father the true meaning of Christmas. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Annie and Willie's Prayer Author: Sophia P. Snow Narrator: Willow J. Scott Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-09-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 35 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Annie and Willie's Prayer was written by Sophia P. Snow in 1884 and has since become a family tradition for many. It's a heartwarming story of how two children help teach their father the true meaning of Christmas. Members Reviews: An Early Christmas Present When I saw this title pop up I was so excited. I was almost afraid to hope that it would be the story I remembered from my childhood but it was, and it was absolutely perfect. Thank you so much! Beautiful classic! Would you consider the audio edition of Annie and Willie's Prayer to be better than the print version? Yes! Hearing the character voices, especially the children, brings the story to life What other book might you compare Annie and Willie's Prayer to and why? Twas the Night Before Christmas. Both are Christmas prayers, but this one adds spiritual and emotional elements, which is wonderful Which character as performed by Willow J. Scott was your favorite? Willie! Sweet little voice Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? yes Any additional comments? Beautiful...a favorite for years to come Short and Sweet Christmas Tale This is told in the format or twist on The Night Before Christmas. The father of Willie and Danny has been harsh, he's told him them that there is no Santa Claus. Willie and Annie have trust and have faith and they pray for the things they hope Santa will bring. This is a quick little story, less than 10 minutes, that brings out one side of Christmas. I don't feel I can share anymore without spoiling this very short story. Willow J. Scott's narration was very good. There is barely anything here to review, but it is a clever little story. Please judge accordingly. *I received this in exchange for my review. I enjoy leaving reviews, as I know that I read them the reviews of others before I purchase a book. If you found my review helpful in your decision about this book, would you please select yes directly below this paragraph? Thank you so much. Please consider "following me" here on Audible.com. I purchased a lot of books by authors that I am faithful to. I also have the opportunity to review books in all genres, many that I would not pick up on my own. I have been pleasantly surprised by new authors and narrators. Thanks. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Nathaniel-Hawthorne-The-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B006GTWZZ2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Short Stories Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Vincent Marzello Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in the city of Salem, Massachusetts. His father, a sea captain, died when Nathaniel was 4 and Nathaniel, always a shy child, spent his early years with his Mother and two sisters. Hit on the leg by a ball, doctors could finds nothing wrong, but he went lame and was bedridden for a year. He entered Bowdoin College in 1821, and graduated in 1825. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, the novel Fanshawe, in 1828. He continued to publish in various periodicals, which he collected in 1837 as Twice-Told Tales. The next year, he became engaged to Sophia Peabody, eventually marrying her in 1842. His defining work, The Scarlet Letter, was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. The majority of his works centre on New England and have a Puritan inspiration and outlook, with their inherent evil and sin of humanity. A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before their return in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, leaving behind his wife and their three children. This volume centres on his short stories, which are beautifully crafted pieces layered with characters ill at ease with their path through life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathaniel Hawthorne) Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:20:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Nathaniel-Hawthorne-The-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B006GTWZZ2 thebookvoice.com 02:30:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Short Stories Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Vincent Marzello Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in the city of Salem, Massachusetts. His father, a sea captain, died when Nathaniel was 4 and Nathaniel, always a shy child, spent his early years with his Mother and two sisters. Hit on the leg by a ball, doctors could finds nothing wrong, but he went lame and was bedridden for a year. He entered Bowdoin College in 1821, and graduated in 1825. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, the novel Fanshawe, in 1828. He continued to publish in various periodicals, which he collected in 1837 as Twice-Told Tales. The next year, he became engaged to Sophia Peabody, eventually marrying her in 1842. His defining work, The Scarlet Letter, was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. The majority of his works centre on New England and have a Puritan inspiration and outlook, with their inherent evil and sin of humanity. A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before their return in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, leaving behind his wife and their three children. This volume centres on his short stories, which are beautifully crafted pieces layered with characters ill at ease with their path through life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Short Stories Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: Vincent Marzello Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 30 mins Language: English Release date: 12-02-11 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 2 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Nathaniel Hawthorne was born in 1804 in the city of Salem, Massachusetts. His father, a sea captain, died when Nathaniel was 4 and Nathaniel, always a shy child, spent his early years with his Mother and two sisters. Hit on the leg by a ball, doctors could finds nothing wrong, but he went lame and was bedridden for a year. He entered Bowdoin College in 1821, and graduated in 1825. Hawthorne anonymously published his first work, the novel Fanshawe, in 1828. He continued to publish in various periodicals, which he collected in 1837 as Twice-Told Tales. The next year, he became engaged to Sophia Peabody, eventually marrying her in 1842. His defining work, The Scarlet Letter, was published in 1850, followed by a succession of other novels. The majority of his works centre on New England and have a Puritan inspiration and outlook, with their inherent evil and sin of humanity. A political appointment took Hawthorne and family to Europe before their return in 1860. Hawthorne died on May 19, 1864, leaving behind his wife and their three children. This volume centres on his short stories, which are beautifully crafted pieces layered with characters ill at ease with their path through life. Members Reviews: disappointed What would have made Nathaniel Hawthorne: The Short Stories better? The stories are great but the audio skips in several places. Who was your favorite character and why? Reading was good Any additional comments? the cover shows Roger Malvin's Burial it is not on the library entry purchased. The Minister's Veil, Young and Goodman Brown are on the download but not listed on the cover. VERY DISAPPOINTED There is also no introduction or title for each of the short stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Fall-of-the-House-of-Usher-Audiobook/B002V1LTL0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall of the House of Usher Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When it comes to short stories, Edgar Allan Poe is considered by many to be the master of terror and the macabre. This is one of his most famous stories. A man visits a friend but finds something very strange is going on with him - and his house. © and (P)1984 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Iconic macabre author Edgar Allan Poe first published "The Fall of the House of Usher" in 1839. This unsettling 20-minute short story begins when the unnamed narrator receives a letter from his friend Roderick Usher, who claims a mysterious illness is crippling him. From Usher's crumbling castle to his unnamed disease and the burial of his sister, each carefully placed detail builds a sense of doom and leads to the work's shocking ending. Jack Benson's voice proves perfect for this audiobook. With restrained pacing, Benson builds suspense until, employing a galloping speed, he supports the ending's intensity. With delightful ease, he shifts voices from the unnamed narrator to nervous Usher. Overall, Benson's performance makes Poe's gothic story utterly haunting. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Wed, 16 May 2007 11:16:28 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Fall-of-the-House-of-Usher-Audiobook/B002V1LTL0 thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall of the House of Usher Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When it comes to short stories, Edgar Allan Poe is considered by many to be the master of terror and the macabre. This is one of his most famous stories. A man visits a friend but finds something very strange is going on with him - and his house. © and (P)1984 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Iconic macabre author Edgar Allan Poe first published "The Fall of the House of Usher" in 1839. This unsettling 20-minute short story begins when the unnamed narrator receives a letter from his friend Roderick Usher, who claims a mysterious illness is crippling him. From Usher's crumbling castle to his unnamed disease and the burial of his sister, each carefully placed detail builds a sense of doom and leads to the work's shocking ending. Jack Benson's voice proves perfect for this audiobook. With restrained pacing, Benson builds suspense until, employing a galloping speed, he supports the ending's intensity. With delightful ease, he shifts voices from the unnamed narrator to nervous Usher. Overall, Benson's performance makes Poe's gothic story utterly haunting. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Fall of the House of Usher Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Jack Benson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 05-16-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 25 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: When it comes to short stories, Edgar Allan Poe is considered by many to be the master of terror and the macabre. This is one of his most famous stories. A man visits a friend but finds something very strange is going on with him - and his house. © and (P)1984 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Iconic macabre author Edgar Allan Poe first published "The Fall of the House of Usher" in 1839. This unsettling 20-minute short story begins when the unnamed narrator receives a letter from his friend Roderick Usher, who claims a mysterious illness is crippling him. From Usher's crumbling castle to his unnamed disease and the burial of his sister, each carefully placed detail builds a sense of doom and leads to the work's shocking ending. Jack Benson's voice proves perfect for this audiobook. With restrained pacing, Benson builds suspense until, employing a galloping speed, he supports the ending's intensity. With delightful ease, he shifts voices from the unnamed narrator to nervous Usher. Overall, Benson's performance makes Poe's gothic story utterly haunting. Members Reviews: Very well done. Very well done reading of Poe's classic story. Read the Reviews! This is NOT the entire story! What disappointed you about The Fall of the House of Usher? False advertising! I am usually pleased with the products I get from Audible. However, this is listed as UNABRIDGED. It is clearly abridged, only giving the beginning and ending sentences of many paragraphs. Yes, this version is inexpensive. Yes, it takes the narrator half as long to read the story. The reason has nothing to do with the narrator being expedient. The reason is that the narrator is not reading the story in its entirety. Would you ever listen to anything by Edgar Allan Poe again? Poe, yes. This version, no. It was a waste of my money. How could the performance have been better? The main improvement would be to re-categorize this title as abridged rather than mislead the customer. What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Frustration. I am going to use this version for the moment because I have wasted the time I would have spent listening to the entire story (approx. 45 as compared to this version, which is about half as long) to determine that it is indeed abridged and to write this poor review. Later, I will return to the listings to look for a truly unabridged version of the story and spend a few more of my hard earned dollars to download another version. Any additional comments? I have found Audible a reliable place to purchase audio books in the past, and I have been pleased with most of my purchases up until this one. I was very disappointed to find this version incorrectly labeled. I am going to contact Audible and voice my displeasure. NOT UNABRIDGED What disappointed you about The Fall of the House of Usher? I purchased this for my class, but discovered I'd wasted my money when it turned out to be abridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Burglars-Christmas-Audiobook/B01AC5GG82 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burglar's Christmas Author: Willa Cather Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A beautiful Christmas story of love, forgiveness and uneasy life. Set in Chicago on a bitterly cold Christmas night. William considers stealing both to satisfy his hunger and to find excitement in his dull life, but when a woman drops a parcel, he gives it to her instead of running off with it. He feels as if he is a failed thief, in the same manner as he has failed at everything - college, journalism, real estate, performing. He then walks into a house in an attempt to steal jewellery, and his own mother finds him there. Read in English, unabridged. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Willa Cather) Mon, 11 Jan 2016 23:52:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Burglars-Christmas-Audiobook/B01AC5GG82 thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burglar's Christmas Author: Willa Cather Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A beautiful Christmas story of love, forgiveness and uneasy life. Set in Chicago on a bitterly cold Christmas night. William considers stealing both to satisfy his hunger and to find excitement in his dull life, but when a woman drops a parcel, he gives it to her instead of running off with it. He feels as if he is a failed thief, in the same manner as he has failed at everything - college, journalism, real estate, performing. He then walks into a house in an attempt to steal jewellery, and his own mother finds him there. Read in English, unabridged. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Burglar's Christmas Author: Willa Cather Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A beautiful Christmas story of love, forgiveness and uneasy life. Set in Chicago on a bitterly cold Christmas night. William considers stealing both to satisfy his hunger and to find excitement in his dull life, but when a woman drops a parcel, he gives it to her instead of running off with it. He feels as if he is a failed thief, in the same manner as he has failed at everything - college, journalism, real estate, performing. He then walks into a house in an attempt to steal jewellery, and his own mother finds him there. Read in English, unabridged. Members Reviews: Reasonably good story...ending a bit trite... This short story is worth a read, but it rings a bit of all those preacherâs stories I heard as a kid that turned out with serendipities too unlikely to be true. The quality of the story is served up in service of the moral, but that moral isnât bad. Book review Too short! Hard to get into the depth of the story! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Darwinian-Pool-Room-Audiobook/B00K58XLO4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darwinian Pool Room Author: Isaac Asimov Narrator: John W. Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Four co-workers raise some very interesting questions over lunch regarding Creationism and Evolution. This short Asimmov short story may leave you wondering. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Isaac Asimov) Wed, 07 May 2014 06:31:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Darwinian-Pool-Room-Audiobook/B00K58XLO4 thebookvoice.com 00:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darwinian Pool Room Author: Isaac Asimov Narrator: John W. Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Four co-workers raise some very interesting questions over lunch regarding Creationism and Evolution. This short Asimmov short story may leave you wondering. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Darwinian Pool Room Author: Isaac Asimov Narrator: John W. Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-07-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Four co-workers raise some very interesting questions over lunch regarding Creationism and Evolution. This short Asimmov short story may leave you wondering. Members Reviews: An Interesting Conversation About The Universe Any additional comments? Sometimes, I find myself unsatisfied with Asimov's short stories, but this one was pretty damn good. This story is simply a conversation between scientist coworkers about life, the universe, its origins, and our place within these constructs. Asimov goes above and beyond the average sci/fi author with his vast knowledge of everything scientific and philosophical. I actually had to listen to this short, 17-minute story twice before I fully grasped all of the ideas put forward entirely. Despite it being very heavy on the scientific language used, this is still a great little listen. Definitely worth the 4 or 5 bucks or whatever I paid for it. No regrets. 7.75 / 10.00 https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Miggles-Audiobook/B077ZFHYS7 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miggles Author: Francis Bret Harte Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Francis Bret Harte (1839-1902) was an American short story writer and poet, best remembered for his short stories set against the background of the California gold rush. He himself set off at the age of 15 to become a gold miner and absorbed the rough atmosphere of the mining camps, which he used as a setting against which the interplay of human emotions stands out poignantly. 'Miggles' is an outstanding example of his humorously tender style which made his stories so popular. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Francis Bret Harte) Fri, 08 Dec 2017 04:48:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Miggles-Audiobook/B077ZFHYS7 thebookvoice.com 00:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miggles Author: Francis Bret Harte Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Francis Bret Harte (1839-1902) was an American short story writer and poet, best remembered for his short stories set against the background of the California gold rush. He himself set off at the age of 15 to become a gold miner and absorbed the rough atmosphere of the mining camps, which he used as a setting against which the interplay of human emotions stands out poignantly. 'Miggles' is an outstanding example of his humorously tender style which made his stories so popular. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Miggles Author: Francis Bret Harte Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 28 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Francis Bret Harte (1839-1902) was an American short story writer and poet, best remembered for his short stories set against the background of the California gold rush. He himself set off at the age of 15 to become a gold miner and absorbed the rough atmosphere of the mining camps, which he used as a setting against which the interplay of human emotions stands out poignantly. 'Miggles' is an outstanding example of his humorously tender style which made his stories so popular. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Enchanted-Bluff-Audiobook/B00HX29RWA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Enchanted Bluff Author: Willa Cather Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: On the banks of a Nebraska river several boys hear a story that causes them to plan a great adventure for their future. They could never quite get past a plan to find the Enchanted Bluff, but life has a way of stealing dreams from childish minds. A beautiful story of the hope of childhood in a time a few shades less complicated. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Willa Cather) Tue, 21 Jan 2014 22:24:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Enchanted-Bluff-Audiobook/B00HX29RWA thebookvoice.com 00:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Enchanted Bluff Author: Willa Cather Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: On the banks of a Nebraska river several boys hear a story that causes them to plan a great adventure for their future. They could never quite get past a plan to find the Enchanted Bluff, but life has a way of stealing dreams from childish minds. A beautiful story of the hope of childhood in a time a few shades less complicated. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Enchanted Bluff Author: Willa Cather Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 20 mins Language: English Release date: 01-21-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: On the banks of a Nebraska river several boys hear a story that causes them to plan a great adventure for their future. They could never quite get past a plan to find the Enchanted Bluff, but life has a way of stealing dreams from childish minds. A beautiful story of the hope of childhood in a time a few shades less complicated. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Two-Tales-from-Stephen-Crane-The-Open-Boat-and-an-Episode-of-War-Audiobook/B004LBOTQU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Tales from Stephen Crane: The Open Boat and an Episode of War Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Richard Rohan, Christopher Graybill Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Stephen Crane was an American novelist, poet, and journalist. Crane is noted for his early employment of naturalism, a literary style in which characters face realistically portrayed and often bleak circumstances, but Crane added impressionistic imagery and biblical symbolism to the austere realism. Here are two of his most famous stories: "The Open Boat", and "An Episode of War", Richard Rohan is a stage and film actor, as well as an award-winning narrator. He has recorded over 100 audiobooks and has received critical acclaim for many of his performances. Christopher Graybill has performed numerous audiobooks, ranging from classic Westerns to science fiction, as well as hundreds of commericals and corporate audio narrations. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Crane) Fri, 28 Jan 2011 02:19:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Two-Tales-from-Stephen-Crane-The-Open-Boat-and-an-Episode-of-War-Audiobook/B004LBOTQU thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Tales from Stephen Crane: The Open Boat and an Episode of War Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Richard Rohan, Christopher Graybill Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Stephen Crane was an American novelist, poet, and journalist. Crane is noted for his early employment of naturalism, a literary style in which characters face realistically portrayed and often bleak circumstances, but Crane added impressionistic imagery and biblical symbolism to the austere realism. Here are two of his most famous stories: "The Open Boat", and "An Episode of War", Richard Rohan is a stage and film actor, as well as an award-winning narrator. He has recorded over 100 audiobooks and has received critical acclaim for many of his performances. Christopher Graybill has performed numerous audiobooks, ranging from classic Westerns to science fiction, as well as hundreds of commericals and corporate audio narrations. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Two Tales from Stephen Crane: The Open Boat and an Episode of War Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: Richard Rohan, Christopher Graybill Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 01-28-11 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Stephen Crane was an American novelist, poet, and journalist. Crane is noted for his early employment of naturalism, a literary style in which characters face realistically portrayed and often bleak circumstances, but Crane added impressionistic imagery and biblical symbolism to the austere realism. Here are two of his most famous stories: "The Open Boat", and "An Episode of War", Richard Rohan is a stage and film actor, as well as an award-winning narrator. He has recorded over 100 audiobooks and has received critical acclaim for many of his performances. Christopher Graybill has performed numerous audiobooks, ranging from classic Westerns to science fiction, as well as hundreds of commericals and corporate audio narrations. Members Reviews: Das Boot à la Crane The Open Boat is viewed by many as Stephen Crane's finest work -- better than Red Badge of Courage. It presents a theme which depicts nature struggling against man but ends where nature is depicted as indifferent to man's fate -- a short work that encapsulates the naturalism of the literary period. Audible offers three of Crane's best short stories, including Open Boat, in a different offering narrated by Deaver Brown. It is a good introduction to Crane's short stories; and Brown offers some excellent insights into Crane and his work, but his narration is too folksy and amateurish for my personal taste. The deep mellifluous voice of Richard Rohan in this recording provides a more satisfying audio experience of the work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-Soldiers-from-The-Collected-Works-of-Ambrose-Bierce-Volume-2-Audiobook/B008N27HV2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Soldiers from 'The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 2' Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "And this was, O so long ago! How they come back to me - dimly and brokenly, but with what a magic spell - those years of youth when I was soldiering! Again I hear the far warble of blown bugles. Again I see the tall, blue smoke of camp-fires ascending from the dim valleys of Wonderland." (Ambrose Bierce, "What I Saw at Shiloh") Here, a collection of 15 short stories by Ambrose Bierce. Bierce's participation in the Battle of Shiloh forever shaped his writing and his life. The short stories in this audiobook, although fiction, are - for the most part - based on some fact. They stand as a testament to the horror of the American Civil War. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ambrose Bierce) Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:39:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Tales-of-Soldiers-from-The-Collected-Works-of-Ambrose-Bierce-Volume-2-Audiobook/B008N27HV2 thebookvoice.com 04:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Soldiers from 'The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 2' Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "And this was, O so long ago! How they come back to me - dimly and brokenly, but with what a magic spell - those years of youth when I was soldiering! Again I hear the far warble of blown bugles. Again I see the tall, blue smoke of camp-fires ascending from the dim valleys of Wonderland." (Ambrose Bierce, "What I Saw at Shiloh") Here, a collection of 15 short stories by Ambrose Bierce. Bierce's participation in the Battle of Shiloh forever shaped his writing and his life. The short stories in this audiobook, although fiction, are - for the most part - based on some fact. They stand as a testament to the horror of the American Civil War. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales of Soldiers from 'The Collected Works of Ambrose Bierce, Volume 2' Author: Ambrose Bierce Narrator: John Michaels Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-20-12 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "And this was, O so long ago! How they come back to me - dimly and brokenly, but with what a magic spell - those years of youth when I was soldiering! Again I hear the far warble of blown bugles. Again I see the tall, blue smoke of camp-fires ascending from the dim valleys of Wonderland." (Ambrose Bierce, "What I Saw at Shiloh") Here, a collection of 15 short stories by Ambrose Bierce. Bierce's participation in the Battle of Shiloh forever shaped his writing and his life. The short stories in this audiobook, although fiction, are - for the most part - based on some fact. They stand as a testament to the horror of the American Civil War. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-ABC-Short-Story-Collection-Audiobook/B007A4BNZA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The ABC Short Story Collection Author: Herman Melville, H.G. Wells, Stephen Crane, Edith Wharton, Virginia Woolf, Sarah Orne Jewett Narrator: Grover Gardner, Richard Brown, Michael Russotto, Flo Gibson, Kimberley Schraf, Mary Woods Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-12 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The selections in this collection include classic short stories "Bartelby the Scrivener" by Herman Melville, "The Truth About Pyecraft" by H. G. Wells, "The Angel Child" by Stephen Crane, "A Journey" by Edith Wharton, "Phyllis and Rosamond" by Vriginia Woolf, and "The Flight of Betsey Lane" by Sarah Orne Jewett. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Herman Melville) Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:46:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-ABC-Short-Story-Collection-Audiobook/B007A4BNZA thebookvoice.com 03:58:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The ABC Short Story Collection Author: Herman Melville, H.G. Wells, Stephen Crane, Edith Wharton, Virginia Woolf, Sarah Orne Jewett Narrator: Grover Gardner, Richard Brown, Michael Russotto, Flo Gibson, Kimberley Schraf, Mary Woods Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-12 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The selections in this collection include classic short stories "Bartelby the Scrivener" by Herman Melville, "The Truth About Pyecraft" by H. G. Wells, "The Angel Child" by Stephen Crane, "A Journey" by Edith Wharton, "Phyllis and Rosamond" by Vriginia Woolf, and "The Flight of Betsey Lane" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The ABC Short Story Collection Author: Herman Melville, H.G. Wells, Stephen Crane, Edith Wharton, Virginia Woolf, Sarah Orne Jewett Narrator: Grover Gardner, Richard Brown, Michael Russotto, Flo Gibson, Kimberley Schraf, Mary Woods Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-12 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The selections in this collection include classic short stories "Bartelby the Scrivener" by Herman Melville, "The Truth About Pyecraft" by H. G. Wells, "The Angel Child" by Stephen Crane, "A Journey" by Edith Wharton, "Phyllis and Rosamond" by Vriginia Woolf, and "The Flight of Betsey Lane" by Sarah Orne Jewett. Members Reviews: Classic short stories What did you love best about The ABC Short Story Collection? All the stories are entertaining Which scene was your favorite? The end of the truth about pyrcrafte Who was the most memorable character of The ABC Short Story Collection and why? Bartleby as to the answer of why? Well I prefer not to Any additional comments? I'm trying that method at my work trying to drive my bosses away 3 Good stories and 3 not-so-good stories Is there anything you would change about this book? Herman Melville , H.G. Wells , Stephen Crane. These stories were the ones I liked https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Best-of-Womens-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GTG8W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Best of Women's Short Stories Author: William J. Locke, Edith Wharton, more Narrator: Harriet Walter Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This selection of stories explores the many experiences and complexities of womanhood; sometimes joyful, sometimes sad. This collection includes "Ladies in Lavender" by William J. Locke, the inspiration for the film of the same name starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith; "Atrophy" by Edith Wharton; "Some Ways of Love" by Charlotte Mew; "Marriage a la Mode" by Katherine Mansfield; "Right At Last" by Elizabeth Gaskell; "The Sailor Uncle" by Mary Ann Lamb; "Her Last Appearance" by Mary Braddon; and "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilmore. © and (P)2004 CSA Telltapes Ltd biacuaduc@gmail.com (William J. Locke) Mon, 13 Jun 2005 02:32:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Best-of-Womens-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GTG8W thebookvoice.com 04:42:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Best of Women's Short Stories Author: William J. Locke, Edith Wharton, more Narrator: Harriet Walter Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This selection of stories explores the many experiences and complexities of womanhood; sometimes joyful, sometimes sad. This collection includes "Ladies in Lavender" by William J. Locke, the inspiration for the film of the same name starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith; "Atrophy" by Edith Wharton; "Some Ways of Love" by Charlotte Mew; "Marriage a la Mode" by Katherine Mansfield; "Right At Last" by Elizabeth Gaskell; "The Sailor Uncle" by Mary Ann Lamb; "Her Last Appearance" by Mary Braddon; and "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilmore. © and (P)2004 CSA Telltapes Ltd Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Best of Women's Short Stories Author: William J. Locke, Edith Wharton, more Narrator: Harriet Walter Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 42 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-05 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This selection of stories explores the many experiences and complexities of womanhood; sometimes joyful, sometimes sad. This collection includes "Ladies in Lavender" by William J. Locke, the inspiration for the film of the same name starring Judi Dench and Maggie Smith; "Atrophy" by Edith Wharton; "Some Ways of Love" by Charlotte Mew; "Marriage a la Mode" by Katherine Mansfield; "Right At Last" by Elizabeth Gaskell; "The Sailor Uncle" by Mary Ann Lamb; "Her Last Appearance" by Mary Braddon; and "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilmore. © and (P)2004 CSA Telltapes Ltd Members Reviews: Great stories- pity about the layout Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This would have been a pleasure to listen to except that there are no chapters inserted so it is therefore impossible to listen to any individual story. They run from one to the next without a break.Harriet Walter is a good reader but by the end I was totally confused about which story was which. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/One-Mans-Initiation-1917-Audiobook/B0032995LG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Man's Initiation: 1917 Author: John Dos Passos Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Springing from the author's first-hand experience as an ambulance driver and Red Cross worker during World War I, this autobiographical first novel is noteworthy for its vivid and colorful evocation of France at that time and for its passionate indictment of war. The author's disillusionment with war for a time turned him toward socialism and against capitalism. Ultimately, after being labeled "pro-German" and "pacifist", the author concluded that the quasi-religion of Marxism turned loose more brutal aggression than "poor old Capitalism ever dreamed of". Editorial Reviews: Much like the fictional protagonist of One Man's Initiation: 1917, John Dos Passos volunteered after college as an ambulance driver in France during World War I. This novella - Dos Passos' first published work - reshapes those autobiographical experiences into a stirring portrayal of the horrors of war. Jeff Woodman, an AudioFile Best Voice winner, performs every aspect of the audiobook with appropriate energy, whether he's singing patriotic songs like a guileless soldier or voicing the diversely accented young men who encounter dehumanizing destruction for the first time and wind up disillusioned, or, like Dos Passos himself did, politicized. The discontinuous literary style reflects the innate disorder of war. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Dos Passos) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:43:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/One-Mans-Initiation-1917-Audiobook/B0032995LG thebookvoice.com 03:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Man's Initiation: 1917 Author: John Dos Passos Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Springing from the author's first-hand experience as an ambulance driver and Red Cross worker during World War I, this autobiographical first novel is noteworthy for its vivid and colorful evocation of France at that time and for its passionate indictment of war. The author's disillusionment with war for a time turned him toward socialism and against capitalism. Ultimately, after being labeled "pro-German" and "pacifist", the author concluded that the quasi-religion of Marxism turned loose more brutal aggression than "poor old Capitalism ever dreamed of". Editorial Reviews: Much like the fictional protagonist of One Man's Initiation: 1917, John Dos Passos volunteered after college as an ambulance driver in France during World War I. This novella - Dos Passos' first published work - reshapes those autobiographical experiences into a stirring portrayal of the horrors of war. Jeff Woodman, an AudioFile Best Voice winner, performs every aspect of the audiobook with appropriate energy, whether he's singing patriotic songs like a guileless soldier or voicing the diversely accented young men who encounter dehumanizing destruction for the first time and wind up disillusioned, or, like Dos Passos himself did, politicized. The discontinuous literary style reflects the innate disorder of war. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Man's Initiation: 1917 Author: John Dos Passos Narrator: Jeff Woodman Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Springing from the author's first-hand experience as an ambulance driver and Red Cross worker during World War I, this autobiographical first novel is noteworthy for its vivid and colorful evocation of France at that time and for its passionate indictment of war. The author's disillusionment with war for a time turned him toward socialism and against capitalism. Ultimately, after being labeled "pro-German" and "pacifist", the author concluded that the quasi-religion of Marxism turned loose more brutal aggression than "poor old Capitalism ever dreamed of". Editorial Reviews: Much like the fictional protagonist of One Man's Initiation: 1917, John Dos Passos volunteered after college as an ambulance driver in France during World War I. This novella - Dos Passos' first published work - reshapes those autobiographical experiences into a stirring portrayal of the horrors of war. Jeff Woodman, an AudioFile Best Voice winner, performs every aspect of the audiobook with appropriate energy, whether he's singing patriotic songs like a guileless soldier or voicing the diversely accented young men who encounter dehumanizing destruction for the first time and wind up disillusioned, or, like Dos Passos himself did, politicized. The discontinuous literary style reflects the innate disorder of war. Members Reviews: One Man's reaction to One Man's Initiation This anti-war novel complements All Quiet On The Western Front. John Dos Passos drew upon his own experiences as a volunteer amublance driver in France to write this novel. Perhaps more than any other author I ever read, he succeeded in bringing to life the conditions many front line soldiers faced during WW I. His description of the sounds made by the endless firing of artillery shells captured my imagination. At the conclusion of the novel, he uses an unlikely group of front-line soldiers to articulate his view of society and the future. It strained my credulity. I hope to read more novels by Dos Passos to see whether he continued to support his preference for socialism, attributing capitalistic greed as the basis for war. Hemingways thrall... To read this is to see at once how much is owed by Ernest Hemingway to this particular novel and this wonderful novelist. This novel represents a fully fleshed out narrative that is an interesting alternative to the War Poets and illustrates the boisterousness, naivety and wrong-headedness with which a generation of young Americans went into the First World War and the scars that they carried out of the conflict and bombardment of their cultural sensitivities. The vignettes dealing with the death and mauling of men and animals are arresting. The unrestrained call to Socialism is revelatory. The rite of passage links 19th Century American literature to the exciting and frightening dawn of a wonderful and transformative century for that country. Where did it all go wrong? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-carta-robada-The-Purloined-Letter-Audiobook/B00804KK9Y Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: La carta robada [The Purloined Letter] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Gonzalo Madurga Formato: Unabridged Duración: 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-04-12 Editor: Coral Communications Group, LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: The Purloined Letter is an Edgar Allan Poe classic: The Paris chief of police knows the thief, but he is still in a dither: Poe's explanation keeps the reader enthralled. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "Listening to this audiobook is like eating a piece of candy. Detective Auguste Dupin uses his powers of ratiocination to solve a mystery of robbery and blackmail. Gonzalo Madurga's clear voice and proper accent contribute to the creation of 19h century Paris while also directing readers/listeners through the steps of deduction followed by this remarkable detective." (AudioFile) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Fri, 04 May 2012 20:53:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-carta-robada-The-Purloined-Letter-Audiobook/B00804KK9Y thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: La carta robada [The Purloined Letter] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Gonzalo Madurga Formato: Unabridged Duración: 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-04-12 Editor: Coral Communications Group, LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: The Purloined Letter is an Edgar Allan Poe classic: The Paris chief of police knows the thief, but he is still in a dither: Poe's explanation keeps the reader enthralled. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "Listening to this audiobook is like eating a piece of candy. Detective Auguste Dupin uses his powers of ratiocination to solve a mystery of robbery and blackmail. Gonzalo Madurga's clear voice and proper accent contribute to the creation of 19h century Paris while also directing readers/listeners through the steps of deduction followed by this remarkable detective." (AudioFile) Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: La carta robada [The Purloined Letter] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Gonzalo Madurga Formato: Unabridged Duración: 54 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-04-12 Editor: Coral Communications Group, LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: The Purloined Letter is an Edgar Allan Poe classic: The Paris chief of police knows the thief, but he is still in a dither: Poe's explanation keeps the reader enthralled. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "Listening to this audiobook is like eating a piece of candy. Detective Auguste Dupin uses his powers of ratiocination to solve a mystery of robbery and blackmail. Gonzalo Madurga's clear voice and proper accent contribute to the creation of 19h century Paris while also directing readers/listeners through the steps of deduction followed by this remarkable detective." (AudioFile) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Pupil-Audiobook/B0076MAO9W Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pupil Author: Henry James Narrator: Donna Barkman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-12 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Pupil is an excellent tale from James' middle period. Pemberton, a young American with an Oxford education and but little money, takes a job tutoring Morgan Moreen, the 12-year old son of an American couple living in Europe in a style above their income. The family of the pupil is both comic and unfortunate, and the child himself is vividly drawn. The pupil's parents waffle about paying Pemberton the salary to which they'd agreed in their view, he should be satisfied by his life with them, and by the joy of tutoring young Morgan? Alternately charmed and put off by the family, Pemberton is left to choose between his attachment to his young pupil and his need to make a living. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry James) Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:45:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Pupil-Audiobook/B0076MAO9W thebookvoice.com 01:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pupil Author: Henry James Narrator: Donna Barkman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-12 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Pupil is an excellent tale from James' middle period. Pemberton, a young American with an Oxford education and but little money, takes a job tutoring Morgan Moreen, the 12-year old son of an American couple living in Europe in a style above their income. The family of the pupil is both comic and unfortunate, and the child himself is vividly drawn. The pupil's parents waffle about paying Pemberton the salary to which they'd agreed in their view, he should be satisfied by his life with them, and by the joy of tutoring young Morgan? Alternately charmed and put off by the family, Pemberton is left to choose between his attachment to his young pupil and his need to make a living. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pupil Author: Henry James Narrator: Donna Barkman Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 02-07-12 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The Pupil is an excellent tale from James' middle period. Pemberton, a young American with an Oxford education and but little money, takes a job tutoring Morgan Moreen, the 12-year old son of an American couple living in Europe in a style above their income. The family of the pupil is both comic and unfortunate, and the child himself is vividly drawn. The pupil's parents waffle about paying Pemberton the salary to which they'd agreed in their view, he should be satisfied by his life with them, and by the joy of tutoring young Morgan? Alternately charmed and put off by the family, Pemberton is left to choose between his attachment to his young pupil and his need to make a living. Members Reviews: Too "read" too quickly... A little rushed? A little less interpreted than I'm used to... Wonderful mastery of the language, style, character psychology, overall "finesse" and exquisite weaving of a suspenseful hidden reality behind the façade of "normal" of bourgeois life... Henry James is always a notch above most else. ;) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Mirror-of-Cagliostro-Audiobook/B01DTHSGB0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mirror of Cagliostro Author: Robert Arthur Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti takes us into The Mirror of Calgiostro, where evil has resided for over 300 years. A beautiful woman from the 18th century - not dead, yet not alive - lures the spirit of Harry Langham, a 20th-century man, into the mirror with her stunning beauty. This allows Cagliostro, an evil and ancient sorcerer, to inhabit Harry's body. Calgiostro is a serial killer who practices his sick hobby until he is nearly caught and then goes back to the mirror, releasing the soul he was holding in the mirror to the soul's body, to face the consequences of Calgiostro's actions. Oh, and the horrified soul in the mirror is aware of everything the evil Calgiostro does, even to the point of seducing Harry's fiancé. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Arthur) Tue, 05 Apr 2016 02:14:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Mirror-of-Cagliostro-Audiobook/B01DTHSGB0 thebookvoice.com 01:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mirror of Cagliostro Author: Robert Arthur Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti takes us into The Mirror of Calgiostro, where evil has resided for over 300 years. A beautiful woman from the 18th century - not dead, yet not alive - lures the spirit of Harry Langham, a 20th-century man, into the mirror with her stunning beauty. This allows Cagliostro, an evil and ancient sorcerer, to inhabit Harry's body. Calgiostro is a serial killer who practices his sick hobby until he is nearly caught and then goes back to the mirror, releasing the soul he was holding in the mirror to the soul's body, to face the consequences of Calgiostro's actions. Oh, and the horrified soul in the mirror is aware of everything the evil Calgiostro does, even to the point of seducing Harry's fiancé. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mirror of Cagliostro Author: Robert Arthur Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-05-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti takes us into The Mirror of Calgiostro, where evil has resided for over 300 years. A beautiful woman from the 18th century - not dead, yet not alive - lures the spirit of Harry Langham, a 20th-century man, into the mirror with her stunning beauty. This allows Cagliostro, an evil and ancient sorcerer, to inhabit Harry's body. Calgiostro is a serial killer who practices his sick hobby until he is nearly caught and then goes back to the mirror, releasing the soul he was holding in the mirror to the soul's body, to face the consequences of Calgiostro's actions. Oh, and the horrified soul in the mirror is aware of everything the evil Calgiostro does, even to the point of seducing Harry's fiancé. Members Reviews: Ripoff! I should have followed my own advice in my review of "The Scarlet Plague." I like Robert Arthur, and I was hoping this was a collection. Nope--just one story of 29 pages of text. With P/H and taxes $6.95 ballooned to $11.88, definitely not worth it. The June 1963 issue of Fantastic where it first appeared in print has some nicely atmospheric illustrations, which this printing needed but doesn't have. An excellent adaptation of it was aired in 1961 on "Thriller" as "The Prisoner in the Mirror." Save your money and give Fantasy and Horror Classics a good scrutiny before ordering. Do notice that the site's homepage doesn't cite prices. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Double-Barreled-Detective-Story-Audiobook/B002V8H75U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Double-Barreled Detective Story Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Thomas Becker Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Mark Twain is at his irreverent best with this hilarious parody of the 19th-century mystery. The tale begins with the murder of Flint Buckner and a heinous crime against a young woman. A man with special gifts - no less a personage than Sherlock Holmes! - enters the scene to solve the mystery and avenge the lady. He matches wits with an improbable villain, Archy Stillman, while Ham Sandwich and Wells Fargo look on, and almost gets himself lynched in the process. Critic Reviews: "Detective Story is a twisting, funny tale." (Library Journal) "Mark Twain deserves to be heard aloud.... Becker does him justice with his professional and hilarious performances." (The Society for Performance Literature) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 09:48:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Double-Barreled-Detective-Story-Audiobook/B002V8H75U thebookvoice.com 02:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Double-Barreled Detective Story Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Thomas Becker Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Mark Twain is at his irreverent best with this hilarious parody of the 19th-century mystery. The tale begins with the murder of Flint Buckner and a heinous crime against a young woman. A man with special gifts - no less a personage than Sherlock Holmes! - enters the scene to solve the mystery and avenge the lady. He matches wits with an improbable villain, Archy Stillman, while Ham Sandwich and Wells Fargo look on, and almost gets himself lynched in the process. Critic Reviews: "Detective Story is a twisting, funny tale." (Library Journal) "Mark Twain deserves to be heard aloud.... Becker does him justice with his professional and hilarious performances." (The Society for Performance Literature) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Double-Barreled Detective Story Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Thomas Becker Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Mark Twain is at his irreverent best with this hilarious parody of the 19th-century mystery. The tale begins with the murder of Flint Buckner and a heinous crime against a young woman. A man with special gifts - no less a personage than Sherlock Holmes! - enters the scene to solve the mystery and avenge the lady. He matches wits with an improbable villain, Archy Stillman, while Ham Sandwich and Wells Fargo look on, and almost gets himself lynched in the process. Critic Reviews: "Detective Story is a twisting, funny tale." (Library Journal) "Mark Twain deserves to be heard aloud.... Becker does him justice with his professional and hilarious performances." (The Society for Performance Literature) Members Reviews: Misunderstood Brilliance I have read the many reviews of this story that include terms like "flashes of brilliance" and "dreary" and "words for money"; these have obviously been written by those who were taken in by the story, just as Twain planned. In fact, the opening paragraph of Chapter 4 was written specifically to expose anyone missing the point of Twain's terrifically funny send-up of detective stories that gets funnier as it flows forward, taking on everything from Southern tradition to deus ex machina to Sherlock Holmes. At least one annotated version includes the explanation; most do not. I laugh as hard at the serious criticism of "Double-barreled" by pontificating literateurs as I do at the story itself; it is NOT "dark and evil" as they mis-apprehend, but a joyous romp from start to finish -- a truly great writer making fun of them, and they (as he fully expected) do not get the joke. Twain on Automatic Pilot Twain could always come up with a good yarn, and this is as good as any, so far as plot is concerned. But this send-up of the Sherlock Holmes genre never really gets off the ground. A send-up should be funny. But there is too much in the plot that is evil and dark, so Holmes' appearance -- and his incorrect solution -- become merely annoying. The reader on the tape version does what he can to keep things moving along, but he cannot stifle the inevitable feeling in the listener that this is Twain churning out words for money. Still, it IS Twain after all, and so it does have its moments. Just not enough of them. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Three-Soldiers-Audiobook/B0031YECGU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Soldiers Author: John Dos Passos Narrator: Peter Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A deft chronicler of the American experience, John Dos Passos has taken his place alongside contemporaries Ernest Hemmingway and William Faulkner. In Three Soldiers, he introduces listeners to a Harvard aesthete who joins the Army out of idealism, and his two buddies. One by one, their illusions crumble under the tyranny, red tape, and boredom of the military. The soldiers' reactions range from bitterness to rage, and - for one - murder in this vivid portrayal of human spirit caught in the grip of war. Editorial Reviews: Master storyteller Dos Passos bypasses convention. He doesnt linger on the glamorous machismo of military officers, or the gory violence encountered by innocents. Dos Passos writes an anti-war novel by focusing on the ignored aspects of military life. The military is a machine, it requires coordinated action and obedience from all those within it in order to function. The military is also an institution plagued by mind-numbing bureaucracy. The men trapped within the machinery fall victim to physical and administrative drudgery. The self diminishes, and the beauty of the world becomes a gesture of irony. Narrator Peter Larkins brisk, neutral tone matches the dispassionate yet highly visceral text. Larkins romance-free delivery articulates the vivid details that underscore the stagnation and misery of military life. biacuaduc@gmail.com (John Dos Passos) Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:26:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Three-Soldiers-Audiobook/B0031YECGU thebookvoice.com 13:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Soldiers Author: John Dos Passos Narrator: Peter Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A deft chronicler of the American experience, John Dos Passos has taken his place alongside contemporaries Ernest Hemmingway and William Faulkner. In Three Soldiers, he introduces listeners to a Harvard aesthete who joins the Army out of idealism, and his two buddies. One by one, their illusions crumble under the tyranny, red tape, and boredom of the military. The soldiers' reactions range from bitterness to rage, and - for one - murder in this vivid portrayal of human spirit caught in the grip of war. Editorial Reviews: Master storyteller Dos Passos bypasses convention. He doesnt linger on the glamorous machismo of military officers, or the gory violence encountered by innocents. Dos Passos writes an anti-war novel by focusing on the ignored aspects of military life. The military is a machine, it requires coordinated action and obedience from all those within it in order to function. The military is also an institution plagued by mind-numbing bureaucracy. The men trapped within the machinery fall victim to physical and administrative drudgery. The self diminishes, and the beauty of the world becomes a gesture of irony. Narrator Peter Larkins brisk, neutral tone matches the dispassionate yet highly visceral text. Larkins romance-free delivery articulates the vivid details that underscore the stagnation and misery of military life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Soldiers Author: John Dos Passos Narrator: Peter Larkin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 12-29-09 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A deft chronicler of the American experience, John Dos Passos has taken his place alongside contemporaries Ernest Hemmingway and William Faulkner. In Three Soldiers, he introduces listeners to a Harvard aesthete who joins the Army out of idealism, and his two buddies. One by one, their illusions crumble under the tyranny, red tape, and boredom of the military. The soldiers' reactions range from bitterness to rage, and - for one - murder in this vivid portrayal of human spirit caught in the grip of war. Editorial Reviews: Master storyteller Dos Passos bypasses convention. He doesnt linger on the glamorous machismo of military officers, or the gory violence encountered by innocents. Dos Passos writes an anti-war novel by focusing on the ignored aspects of military life. The military is a machine, it requires coordinated action and obedience from all those within it in order to function. The military is also an institution plagued by mind-numbing bureaucracy. The men trapped within the machinery fall victim to physical and administrative drudgery. The self diminishes, and the beauty of the world becomes a gesture of irony. Narrator Peter Larkins brisk, neutral tone matches the dispassionate yet highly visceral text. Larkins romance-free delivery articulates the vivid details that underscore the stagnation and misery of military life. Members Reviews: A novel about right after the Great War John Dos Passos is a great novelist, one of the great American novelists of the early 20th century. But this is not a great novel. It lacks a dramatic structure that can keep the reader going and the dialogue is weak. Though it is about "Three Soldiers" it almost reads like three short stores and there is very little about battle. Still, it is an authentic novel of the post World War 1 generation and the issues that he addresses -- loneliness, emptiness, conflicted patriotism, despair -- are deeply felt. Dos Passos wants the world to know what a dehumanizing institution that military was and how it killed more than those lost in combat. But this is such a focus of the book that the story loses nuance. What I love about the book are the physical descriptions of Paris and the French countryside. You can see the talent emerging in this early work and the passions at work in the "lost generation." That emotion, that honestly, is what makes it an interesting read. Four Stars A worthwhile read by one of the authors of that generation. The sadness of war. Not so much Long winded. Same story could have been told on half the paper with the same effect. Found it on the dull side Five Stars great read Enlightening & the psychological side of war I found this novel about the world war 1 soldiers interesting especially written by someone that was in Europe & serving at the time. A young mans thoughts about war. Great writer. No typos that I can recall. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Christmas-Turkey-Audiobook/B076HS2KSP Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Turkey Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Christmas Turkey", a poor family works hard to figure out how they can celebrate Christmas. When the father is unable to provide a turkey, the children venture out into the world, working to earn enough money to pool their resources and purchase one for the Christmas table. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louisa May Alcott) Wed, 18 Oct 2017 15:13:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Christmas-Turkey-Audiobook/B076HS2KSP thebookvoice.com 00:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Turkey Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Christmas Turkey", a poor family works hard to figure out how they can celebrate Christmas. When the father is unable to provide a turkey, the children venture out into the world, working to earn enough money to pool their resources and purchase one for the Christmas table. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Christmas Turkey Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Susie Berneis Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-17 Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: In "A Christmas Turkey", a poor family works hard to figure out how they can celebrate Christmas. When the father is unable to provide a turkey, the children venture out into the world, working to earn enough money to pool their resources and purchase one for the Christmas table. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-King-in-Yellow-Audiobook/B00J0HUXG0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King in Yellow Author: Robert W. Chambers Narrator: Mark Turetsky Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Skillfully narrated by voice actor Mark Turetsky, The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is a classic in the field of the supernatural. The series of 10 short stories is named after a fictional play of the same name which induces madness in the minds of those that read it. The Yellow King and Carcosa were often alluded to in a popular TV series True Detective, where evil and madness are often a theme. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert W. Chambers) Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:53:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-King-in-Yellow-Audiobook/B00J0HUXG0 thebookvoice.com 07:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King in Yellow Author: Robert W. Chambers Narrator: Mark Turetsky Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Skillfully narrated by voice actor Mark Turetsky, The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is a classic in the field of the supernatural. The series of 10 short stories is named after a fictional play of the same name which induces madness in the minds of those that read it. The Yellow King and Carcosa were often alluded to in a popular TV series True Detective, where evil and madness are often a theme. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The King in Yellow Author: Robert W. Chambers Narrator: Mark Turetsky Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Skillfully narrated by voice actor Mark Turetsky, The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers is a classic in the field of the supernatural. The series of 10 short stories is named after a fictional play of the same name which induces madness in the minds of those that read it. The Yellow King and Carcosa were often alluded to in a popular TV series True Detective, where evil and madness are often a theme. Members Reviews: Some stories are fun. The stories about the King in Yellow are very good, but most of the others are a bit dull. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Special-Providence-Audiobook/B0049OUTAY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Special Providence Author: Richard Yates Narrator: Jeff Woodman, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Prentice has spent all his life attempting to escape his mother's stifling presence. His mother, Alice, for her part, struggles with her own demons as she attempts to realize her dreams of prosperity and success as a sculptor. As Robert goes off to fight in Europe, hoping to become his own man, Richard Yates portrays a soldier in the depths of war striving to live up to his heroic ideals. With haunting clarity, Yates crafts an unforgettable portrait of two people who cannot help but hope for more, even as life challenges them both. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Richard Yates' book, you'll also receive an exclusive Jim Atlas interview. This interview where James Atlas interviews Blake Bailey about the life and work of Richard Yates begins as soon as the audiobook ends. Editorial Reviews: Richard Yatess 1969 novel A Special Providence gets a contemporary update in this version, part of Audibles Modern Vanguard Series, with narration by Suzanne Toren and Jeff Woodman. Yates, who may be best known for his first novel, Revolutionary Road, and the Leo-and-Kate film version it spawned, looks at a very different kind of male-female relationship in Providence: here, he highlights the connection between a mother and son before, during, and after WWII. The mother is Alice Prentice, a single parent and aspiring artist who believes the world holds more for her than financial struggles and unreliable men; her son, Robert, is a solider struggling to survive the fighting in Europe. As the story shifts back and forth between the characters and to and from different times in their lives, Woodman anchors the story with an understated narration thats rich and emotional. From Roberts facing the front lines of battle to his navigating a conflict with the other enlisted men, Woodman brings a realistic mix of ambition, fear, and youth to the character. Toren chimes in on the womens voices primarily Alice, but also her friends and her sister and brings the right mix of real confidence and false bravado to luckless Alice, whether shes trying to start her own art school or convince herself that Robert will come home. Much of A Special Providence is reportedly based on Yates own life Roberts war time mimics Yates service, and Alice Prentice is said to be a thinly-disguised take on Yates own mother, Ruth and the sincere narration combined with Yates honest prose makes this an essential listen for fans of the author. Critic Reviews: "Soft-spoken in his prose and terrifyingly accurate in his dialogue, Yates renders his characters with such authenticity that you hardly realize what he's done." (The Boston Globe) "One of America's best-kept secrets.... Keenly insightful, brutally honest...delivering a swift kick to the heart." (The Denver Post) "Yates writes powerfully and enters completely and effortlessly into the lives of his characters." (The New York Times Book Review) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard Yates) Fri, 29 Oct 2010 06:12:43 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Special-Providence-Audiobook/B0049OUTAY thebookvoice.com 10:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Special Providence Author: Richard Yates Narrator: Jeff Woodman, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Prentice has spent all his life attempting to escape his mother's stifling presence. His mother, Alice, for her part, struggles with her own demons as she attempts to realize her dreams of prosperity and success as a sculptor. As Robert goes off to fight in Europe, hoping to become his own man, Richard Yates portrays a soldier in the depths of war striving to live up to his heroic ideals. With haunting clarity, Yates crafts an unforgettable portrait of two people who cannot help but hope for more, even as life challenges them both. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Richard Yates' book, you'll also receive an exclusive Jim Atlas interview. This interview where James Atlas interviews Blake Bailey about the life and work of Richard Yates begins as soon as the audiobook ends. Editorial Reviews: Richard Yatess 1969 novel A Special Providence gets a contemporary update in this version, part of Audibles Modern Vanguard Series, with narration by Suzanne Toren and Jeff Woodman. Yates, who may be best known for his first novel, Revolutionary Road, and the Leo-and-Kate film version it spawned, looks at a very different kind of male-female relationship in Providence: here, he highlights the connection between a mother and son before, during, and after WWII. The mother is Alice Prentice, a single parent and aspiring artist who believes the world holds more for her than financial struggles and unreliable men; her son, Robert, is a solider struggling to survive the fighting in Europe. As the story shifts back and forth between the characters and to and from different times in their lives, Woodman anchors the story with an understated narration thats rich and emotional. From Roberts facing the front lines of battle to his navigating a conflict with the other enlisted men, Woodman brings a realistic mix of ambition, fear, and youth to the character. Toren chimes in on the womens voices primarily Alice, but also her friends and her sister and brings the right mix of real confidence and false bravado to luckless Alice, whether shes trying to start her own art school or convince herself that Robert will come home. Much of A Special Providence is reportedly based on Yates own life Roberts war time mimics Yates service, and Alice Prentice is said to be a thinly-disguised take on Yates own mother, Ruth and the sincere narration combined with Yates honest prose makes this an essential listen for fans of the author. Critic Reviews: "Soft-spoken in his prose and terrifyingly accurate in his dialogue, Yates renders his characters with such authenticity that you hardly realize what he's done." (The Boston Globe) "One of America's best-kept secrets.... Keenly insightful, brutally honest...delivering a swift kick to the heart." (The Denver Post) "Yates writes powerfully and enters completely and effortlessly into the lives of his characters." (The New York Times Book Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Special Providence Author: Richard Yates Narrator: Jeff Woodman, Suzanne Toren Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Prentice has spent all his life attempting to escape his mother's stifling presence. His mother, Alice, for her part, struggles with her own demons as she attempts to realize her dreams of prosperity and success as a sculptor. As Robert goes off to fight in Europe, hoping to become his own man, Richard Yates portrays a soldier in the depths of war striving to live up to his heroic ideals. With haunting clarity, Yates crafts an unforgettable portrait of two people who cannot help but hope for more, even as life challenges them both. As an added bonus, when you purchase our Audible Modern Vanguard production of Richard Yates' book, you'll also receive an exclusive Jim Atlas interview. This interview where James Atlas interviews Blake Bailey about the life and work of Richard Yates begins as soon as the audiobook ends. Editorial Reviews: Richard Yatess 1969 novel A Special Providence gets a contemporary update in this version, part of Audibles Modern Vanguard Series, with narration by Suzanne Toren and Jeff Woodman. Yates, who may be best known for his first novel, Revolutionary Road, and the Leo-and-Kate film version it spawned, looks at a very different kind of male-female relationship in Providence: here, he highlights the connection between a mother and son before, during, and after WWII. The mother is Alice Prentice, a single parent and aspiring artist who believes the world holds more for her than financial struggles and unreliable men; her son, Robert, is a solider struggling to survive the fighting in Europe. As the story shifts back and forth between the characters and to and from different times in their lives, Woodman anchors the story with an understated narration thats rich and emotional. From Roberts facing the front lines of battle to his navigating a conflict with the other enlisted men, Woodman brings a realistic mix of ambition, fear, and youth to the character. Toren chimes in on the womens voices primarily Alice, but also her friends and her sister and brings the right mix of real confidence and false bravado to luckless Alice, whether shes trying to start her own art school or convince herself that Robert will come home. Much of A Special Providence is reportedly based on Yates own life Roberts war time mimics Yates service, and Alice Prentice is said to be a thinly-disguised take on Yates own mother, Ruth and the sincere narration combined with Yates honest prose makes this an essential listen for fans of the author. Critic Reviews: "Soft-spoken in his prose and terrifyingly accurate in his dialogue, Yates renders his characters with such authenticity that you hardly realize what he's done." (The Boston Globe) "One of America's best-kept secrets.... Keenly insightful, brutally honest...delivering a swift kick to the heart." (The Denver Post) "Yates writes powerfully and enters completely and effortlessly into the lives of his characters." (The New York Times Book Review) Members Reviews: A Special Providence Fantastic ! Another masterpiece by Richard Yates, He's a genius.I love his characters all so real.Beautiful storyteller. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Best-of-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Audiobook/B004H2OWHY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best of Edgar Allan Poe Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The name Edgar Allan Poe conjures up thoughts of hearts beating long after their owners are dead, of disease and plague amid wealth, and of love that extends beyond the grave. The richness of Poe's writing, however, includes much more than horror, loss, and death. Poe's stories teem with irony and black humor, in addition to plot twists and surprise endings. Living by their own rules and charged with passion, Poe's characters are instantly recognizable---even though we may be appalled by their actions, we understand their motivations. This collection contains eleven of Poe's best stories. They are "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Premature Burial," "Ligeia," "The Black Cat," "The Oval Portrait," "Berenice," "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar," and "The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether." biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Thu, 23 Dec 2010 06:50:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Best-of-Edgar-Allan-Poe-Audiobook/B004H2OWHY thebookvoice.com 05:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best of Edgar Allan Poe Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The name Edgar Allan Poe conjures up thoughts of hearts beating long after their owners are dead, of disease and plague amid wealth, and of love that extends beyond the grave. The richness of Poe's writing, however, includes much more than horror, loss, and death. Poe's stories teem with irony and black humor, in addition to plot twists and surprise endings. Living by their own rules and charged with passion, Poe's characters are instantly recognizable---even though we may be appalled by their actions, we understand their motivations. This collection contains eleven of Poe's best stories. They are "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Premature Burial," "Ligeia," "The Black Cat," "The Oval Portrait," "Berenice," "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar," and "The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Best of Edgar Allan Poe Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Todd McLaren Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 12-23-10 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: The name Edgar Allan Poe conjures up thoughts of hearts beating long after their owners are dead, of disease and plague amid wealth, and of love that extends beyond the grave. The richness of Poe's writing, however, includes much more than horror, loss, and death. Poe's stories teem with irony and black humor, in addition to plot twists and surprise endings. Living by their own rules and charged with passion, Poe's characters are instantly recognizable---even though we may be appalled by their actions, we understand their motivations. This collection contains eleven of Poe's best stories. They are "The Fall of the House of Usher," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Cask of Amontillado," "The Premature Burial," "Ligeia," "The Black Cat," "The Oval Portrait," "Berenice," "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar," and "The System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. Fether." Members Reviews: Five Stars Best. cds I bought this for my granddaughter and she was please as it is in perfect condition and has stories on it that she wanted. I was ok... the guy read a little fast though. When he read the poetry, it seemed he was reading so fast that - before I could think about what he was saying he said something else. You should get this if you're not really interested in the entertainment value over just listening to some Poe and visualising his stories. It's "generic," yet good listening. Best, still the best Edgar Allan Poe is the Nietzsche of literature world I loved it! I had to read it for class. But, I really enjoyed it https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Strange-Tales-Audiobook/B01I47VE6E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Tales Author: E. Nesbit, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of 17 classic tales of the macabre and supernatural by some of the best known writers in these genres. biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. Nesbit) Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:00:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Strange-Tales-Audiobook/B01I47VE6E thebookvoice.com 07:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Tales Author: E. Nesbit, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of 17 classic tales of the macabre and supernatural by some of the best known writers in these genres. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Strange Tales Author: E. Nesbit, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of 17 classic tales of the macabre and supernatural by some of the best known writers in these genres. Members Reviews: Brilliant narration The last thing I need is another collection of short stories, but when I heard Roy Macready's voice, I couldn't resist him. He is a wonderful narrator and while some of the stories leave something to be desired, his performance does not. I'd read most of these before, but some were new, such as "The Tale of a Scorpion." (The scorpion in question is not the stinging kind, nor a member of the intriguing eighth sign of the zodiac, but a reviled Englishman of Gibraltar). Some of my old favorites are here. "The Angel of the Odd" shows Poe's humor at its twisted best. An impish figure bearing quantities of Kirschwasser convinces the author that events unimaginable and improbable not only occur, but are watched over by a genius of their own. And in "The Sphynx," we learn that entomology and horror are but matters of perspective. "The Music on the Hill," while breathtakingly brief, shows Saki's talents to great effect, combining as it does social satire, the supernatural, and a pervading sense of unease. E.F. Benson's "The Cat," is a good one, too. An artist of mediocre talents suddenly shows brilliance after he is thrown over by the woman he loves, a femme fatale of feline qualities. (I picture Sarah Alexander in this role). But getting over her turns out to be a bit more difficult than he imagined. For me, Braddon and Nesbitt write with a bit too much treacle and melodrama, and have not really stood the test of time. I prefer Collins and RLS as novelists, not short story writers. On the other hand, Poe, Conan Doyle, James, and Saki are always superb. At their weakest, they are still wonderful. But that's just my opinion. See what you think. (Mr. Macready, please bring us all the Benson ghost stories and a full collection of Poe's humorous tales!) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Dulce-Domum-Gift-of-the-Magi-Christmas-Morning-Audiobook/B002V1AB8M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dulce Domum, Gift of the Magi, Christmas Morning Author: Kenneth Grahame, Francis Church, O. Henry Narrator: Susie Berneis, Robert Bethune, Amy Caldwell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-07 Publisher: Freshwater Seas Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "Dulce Domum" from The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame Rat and Mole find Christmas in Mole's old home, and deepen their friendship along the way. Grahame's characters are sweet and sad, and happy in the end just in having what they have and being what they are. "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus" from The New York Sun, by Francis P. Church Another absolute classic; it's really about what happens when a cynical old newspaperman encounters the need for Christmas in an innocent question from a young girl's heart. "Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry It's one of the most famous Christmas stories ever, and rightly so. As O. Henry himself put it, "I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts, these two were the wisest." "The Night Before Christmas, by Clement Clarke Moore "The Night Before Christmas" (which really isn't that; it's real title is "A Visit From St. Nicholas") is another classic no Christmas anthology could do without. Mom and Dad wake up when they hear the reindeer coming and can hardly believe their eyes! "Christmas Morning" from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott At Christmastime, Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth learn to share their Christmas joys and fun with others, and along the way, have a wonderful time doing it. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kenneth Grahame) Wed, 19 Dec 2007 15:30:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Dulce-Domum-Gift-of-the-Magi-Christmas-Morning-Audiobook/B002V1AB8M thebookvoice.com 01:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dulce Domum, Gift of the Magi, Christmas Morning Author: Kenneth Grahame, Francis Church, O. Henry Narrator: Susie Berneis, Robert Bethune, Amy Caldwell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-07 Publisher: Freshwater Seas Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "Dulce Domum" from The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame Rat and Mole find Christmas in Mole's old home, and deepen their friendship along the way. Grahame's characters are sweet and sad, and happy in the end just in having what they have and being what they are. "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus" from The New York Sun, by Francis P. Church Another absolute classic; it's really about what happens when a cynical old newspaperman encounters the need for Christmas in an innocent question from a young girl's heart. "Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry It's one of the most famous Christmas stories ever, and rightly so. As O. Henry himself put it, "I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts, these two were the wisest." "The Night Before Christmas, by Clement Clarke Moore "The Night Before Christmas" (which really isn't that; it's real title is "A Visit From St. Nicholas") is another classic no Christmas anthology could do without. Mom and Dad wake up when they hear the reindeer coming and can hardly believe their eyes! "Christmas Morning" from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott At Christmastime, Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth learn to share their Christmas joys and fun with others, and along the way, have a wonderful time doing it. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dulce Domum, Gift of the Magi, Christmas Morning Author: Kenneth Grahame, Francis Church, O. Henry Narrator: Susie Berneis, Robert Bethune, Amy Caldwell Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-07 Publisher: Freshwater Seas Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "Dulce Domum" from The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame Rat and Mole find Christmas in Mole's old home, and deepen their friendship along the way. Grahame's characters are sweet and sad, and happy in the end just in having what they have and being what they are. "Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus" from The New York Sun, by Francis P. Church Another absolute classic; it's really about what happens when a cynical old newspaperman encounters the need for Christmas in an innocent question from a young girl's heart. "Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry It's one of the most famous Christmas stories ever, and rightly so. As O. Henry himself put it, "I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each other the greatest treasures of their house. But in a last word to the wise of these days let it be said that of all who give gifts, these two were the wisest." "The Night Before Christmas, by Clement Clarke Moore "The Night Before Christmas" (which really isn't that; it's real title is "A Visit From St. Nicholas") is another classic no Christmas anthology could do without. Mom and Dad wake up when they hear the reindeer coming and can hardly believe their eyes! "Christmas Morning" from Little Women by Louisa May Alcott At Christmastime, Meg, Jo, Amy, and Beth learn to share their Christmas joys and fun with others, and along the way, have a wonderful time doing it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Dogs-Tale-Audiobook/B002UZN2L2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dog's Tale Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Lyssa Browne Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-09 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "A Dog's Tale" is a short story, written by Mark Twain, told from the standpoint of a loyal household pet. It first appeared in the December 1903 issue of Harper's magazine. In January of the following year it was extracted into a stand-alone pamphlet published for the National Anti-Vivisection Society. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist, satirist, lecturer, and writer. ©2009 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.; (P)2009 Listen & Live Audio, Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 22:28:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Dogs-Tale-Audiobook/B002UZN2L2 thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dog's Tale Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Lyssa Browne Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-09 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "A Dog's Tale" is a short story, written by Mark Twain, told from the standpoint of a loyal household pet. It first appeared in the December 1903 issue of Harper's magazine. In January of the following year it was extracted into a stand-alone pamphlet published for the National Anti-Vivisection Society. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist, satirist, lecturer, and writer. ©2009 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.; (P)2009 Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Dog's Tale Author: Mark Twain Narrator: Lyssa Browne Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-04-09 Publisher: Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: "A Dog's Tale" is a short story, written by Mark Twain, told from the standpoint of a loyal household pet. It first appeared in the December 1903 issue of Harper's magazine. In January of the following year it was extracted into a stand-alone pamphlet published for the National Anti-Vivisection Society. Samuel Langhorne Clemens (November 30, 1835 - April 21, 1910), better known by the pen name Mark Twain, was an American humorist, satirist, lecturer, and writer. ©2009 Listen & Live Audio, Inc.; (P)2009 Listen & Live Audio, Inc. Members Reviews: Heartbreaking I began this story right after finishingThe Adventures of Tom Sawyerand was expecting a lighthearted tale featuring a dog. That is not what this story is and I wish I hadn't read it right before going to bed. What this dog goes through is heartbreaking and you should know that before you read it. Mark Twain does a great job of presenting this anti-vivisection tale and even more depressing when you realize that it has been 102 years since his death and we are still using dogs for research. Don't not read it, but do be aware of what you are in for when you begin this story story. Short but Full of Emotion! I wasn't expecting much from such a short length book. It proves what I've believed for a number of years now--it's us humans that can be the "animals" and savages! It tugged at my heart strings... Hand to Mark Twain to write the truth of life in a story-telling form and make me wonder even more about human nature. he was a pretty dark guy sometimes Twain pulls you in with his unmatched wit and humor, but underneath that, he was a pretty dark guy sometimes. This is not a pretty story for little kids. It's about us and how we treat animals. Strange and sad... ...but thought-provoking. I couldn't get this short story out of my mind for a few days. Not only upset by the dog's tale, but also immersed in wondering why Mark Twain wrote this story in this style. 'Unsettling' would be my one-word summation of this book. Four Stars Would have loved more to this story! Train is a great writer! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Selected-Shorts-POE-Audiobook/B009GJV0DW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected Shorts: POE! Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Terrance Mann, René Auberjonois, Fionnula Flanagan, Isaiah Sheffer, Harris Yulin, David Margulies, Stephen Lang Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-12 Publisher: Symphony Space Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Poe! is a deliciously gripping sampling of the mad imagination of 19th century gothic master of horror and suspense, murder and mayhem, Edgar Allan Poe. The creepy, breathtaking, and soulful classic tales include: The Masque of the Red Death, the terrifying and ironic story of a nobleman who attempts to seal himself and his friends away from a terrible plague raging outside, performed by Fionnula Flanagan (Transamerica); The Pit and the Pendulum, a hair-raising first-person account of a man in a torture chamber during the Spanish Inquisition, performed to a fare-thee-well by Stephen Lang (Avatar); The Black Cat, in which a mans dead pet comes back to haunt him, performed by Tony winner Rene Auberjonois (Boston Legal). Plus there are dreamy, mesmerizing, and haunting readings of Poes wonderfully-atmospheric best-loved poems, The Bells, The Raven, and Annabel Lee. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Mon, 01 Oct 2012 05:03:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Selected-Shorts-POE-Audiobook/B009GJV0DW thebookvoice.com 02:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected Shorts: POE! Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Terrance Mann, René Auberjonois, Fionnula Flanagan, Isaiah Sheffer, Harris Yulin, David Margulies, Stephen Lang Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-12 Publisher: Symphony Space Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Poe! is a deliciously gripping sampling of the mad imagination of 19th century gothic master of horror and suspense, murder and mayhem, Edgar Allan Poe. The creepy, breathtaking, and soulful classic tales include: The Masque of the Red Death, the terrifying and ironic story of a nobleman who attempts to seal himself and his friends away from a terrible plague raging outside, performed by Fionnula Flanagan (Transamerica); The Pit and the Pendulum, a hair-raising first-person account of a man in a torture chamber during the Spanish Inquisition, performed to a fare-thee-well by Stephen Lang (Avatar); The Black Cat, in which a mans dead pet comes back to haunt him, performed by Tony winner Rene Auberjonois (Boston Legal). Plus there are dreamy, mesmerizing, and haunting readings of Poes wonderfully-atmospheric best-loved poems, The Bells, The Raven, and Annabel Lee. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Selected Shorts: POE! Author: Edgar Allan Poe Narrator: Terrance Mann, René Auberjonois, Fionnula Flanagan, Isaiah Sheffer, Harris Yulin, David Margulies, Stephen Lang Format: Original Recording Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 10-01-12 Publisher: Symphony Space Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Poe! is a deliciously gripping sampling of the mad imagination of 19th century gothic master of horror and suspense, murder and mayhem, Edgar Allan Poe. The creepy, breathtaking, and soulful classic tales include: The Masque of the Red Death, the terrifying and ironic story of a nobleman who attempts to seal himself and his friends away from a terrible plague raging outside, performed by Fionnula Flanagan (Transamerica); The Pit and the Pendulum, a hair-raising first-person account of a man in a torture chamber during the Spanish Inquisition, performed to a fare-thee-well by Stephen Lang (Avatar); The Black Cat, in which a mans dead pet comes back to haunt him, performed by Tony winner Rene Auberjonois (Boston Legal). Plus there are dreamy, mesmerizing, and haunting readings of Poes wonderfully-atmospheric best-loved poems, The Bells, The Raven, and Annabel Lee. Members Reviews: I loved I have all of these stories in book form but but hearing them read was a complete delight.Especialy the ones read by Rene Auberjonios. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Veteran-Audiobook/B00GSE4A5S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Veteran Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th and 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 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 humor is to the fore in "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and O. Henry's sharp observations make his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection! Editorial Reviews: It is difficult to believe that there isn't a full cast of actors behind this excellent performance of Stephen Crane's story set in the wake of the Civil War. Narrator and recipient of an AudioFile's Earphones Award William Roberts individualizes the characters in this story so fully that his performance feels as real as a documentary. As main character Old Henry eloquently recounts how he ran away from his first battle in fear, listeners will sympathize with rather than judge his cowardice. When Old Henry finds the courage to save the animals stuck in a burning barn, listeners will feel a complex gamut of emotions, especially at the story's moving end. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Crane) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 12:21:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Veteran-Audiobook/B00GSE4A5S thebookvoice.com 00:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Veteran Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th and 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 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 humor is to the fore in "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and O. Henry's sharp observations make his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection! Editorial Reviews: It is difficult to believe that there isn't a full cast of actors behind this excellent performance of Stephen Crane's story set in the wake of the Civil War. Narrator and recipient of an AudioFile's Earphones Award William Roberts individualizes the characters in this story so fully that his performance feels as real as a documentary. As main character Old Henry eloquently recounts how he ran away from his first battle in fear, listeners will sympathize with rather than judge his cowardice. When Old Henry finds the courage to save the animals stuck in a burning barn, listeners will feel a complex gamut of emotions, especially at the story's moving end. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Veteran Author: Stephen Crane Narrator: William Roberts Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Classic American Short Stories collection. Five great American short story writers, dating from the turn of the 19th and 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 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 humor is to the fore in "The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," and O. Henry's sharp observations make his neat tales a joy to listen to. An attractive and accessible collection! Editorial Reviews: It is difficult to believe that there isn't a full cast of actors behind this excellent performance of Stephen Crane's story set in the wake of the Civil War. Narrator and recipient of an AudioFile's Earphones Award William Roberts individualizes the characters in this story so fully that his performance feels as real as a documentary. As main character Old Henry eloquently recounts how he ran away from his first battle in fear, listeners will sympathize with rather than judge his cowardice. When Old Henry finds the courage to save the animals stuck in a burning barn, listeners will feel a complex gamut of emotions, especially at the story's moving end. Members Reviews: Good price and fast delivery Interesting selection from Barnes and Noble. Good price and fast delivery. Thank you. Wonderful stories, melodramatic readings; nearly unlistenable It is almost a crime to subject classic short stories such as these to this kind of audio treatment. Each is introduced with cheap sound effects or maudlin music. The reader is hopelessly overdramatic, mispronounces words like "coquettry" and cheapens the narrative with dripping emotion and weird rhetorical lifts in his voice. Worst of all is the dialogue which, as if in a radio play, is read by a variety of voices, women for female characters, men for male. Accents are over-wrought, turning the dialogue of masters like Twain and Fitzgerald into caricature. These great stories should be read and, if they must be read aloud, done with respect rather than fear that listeners might be bored without cheap theatrics. Excellent Readings These are very good readings of some good stories. Particularly impressive is Bierce's classic "Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge." This story holds up well on re-reading. On one level it's a cool "Twilight Zone" kind of story: man has out of body experience as he's about to be hanged. But on a deeper level, the story is about the interplay of mind and matter and about how to face death. The O Henry pieces are all amusing, but his stories are a bit superficial and contrived, and I'm not sure they really deserve to dominate this collection. Nor are the Crane and London pieces their best. But these are good stories, and the readers are excellent. Five Stars Beautiful and loved. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ben-Hur-Audiobook/B002V5IRSE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ben Hur Author: Lew Wallace Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-03 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Ben-Hur could be said to be the first American blockbuster. When it was published in 1880, it sold over two million copies and was translated into numerous languages. It combines all the best elements of popular classic, epic, and action stories against a background of authoritative historical detail. The pace and immediacy of Ben-Hur was the basis of its appeal to filmmakers - Charlton Heston's portrayal of the title role became one of the classics of the cinema. Wallace's original novel has been largely forgotten now, but as this reading shows, the story, together with the sweeping rhythm of the writer's prose, make it ideally suited to audio. ©(P)1988 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Ben-Hur is one of the most influential Christian novels and was written some 79 years before the famous chariot-racing Charlton Heston film. Narrator Jim Killavey unfolds with easy grace the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince falsely imprisoned by his onetime childhood friend, Messala, a Roman officer. Ben-Hur survives a long and brutal stay as a slave in the galleys and returns to Jerusalem, vowing revenge on the man who destroyed him. But the developing events of a local man named Jesus lead Ben-Hur to rethink everything he thought he knew about right, wrong, justice, and forgiveness. If youve enjoyed the movie but have never enjoyed the audiobook, nows the time to give yourself that gift. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lew Wallace) Fri, 20 Jun 2003 21:53:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ben-Hur-Audiobook/B002V5IRSE thebookvoice.com 22:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ben Hur Author: Lew Wallace Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-03 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Ben-Hur could be said to be the first American blockbuster. When it was published in 1880, it sold over two million copies and was translated into numerous languages. It combines all the best elements of popular classic, epic, and action stories against a background of authoritative historical detail. The pace and immediacy of Ben-Hur was the basis of its appeal to filmmakers - Charlton Heston's portrayal of the title role became one of the classics of the cinema. Wallace's original novel has been largely forgotten now, but as this reading shows, the story, together with the sweeping rhythm of the writer's prose, make it ideally suited to audio. ©(P)1988 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Ben-Hur is one of the most influential Christian novels and was written some 79 years before the famous chariot-racing Charlton Heston film. Narrator Jim Killavey unfolds with easy grace the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince falsely imprisoned by his onetime childhood friend, Messala, a Roman officer. Ben-Hur survives a long and brutal stay as a slave in the galleys and returns to Jerusalem, vowing revenge on the man who destroyed him. But the developing events of a local man named Jesus lead Ben-Hur to rethink everything he thought he knew about right, wrong, justice, and forgiveness. If youve enjoyed the movie but have never enjoyed the audiobook, nows the time to give yourself that gift. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ben Hur Author: Lew Wallace Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 06-20-03 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 104 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Ben-Hur could be said to be the first American blockbuster. When it was published in 1880, it sold over two million copies and was translated into numerous languages. It combines all the best elements of popular classic, epic, and action stories against a background of authoritative historical detail. The pace and immediacy of Ben-Hur was the basis of its appeal to filmmakers - Charlton Heston's portrayal of the title role became one of the classics of the cinema. Wallace's original novel has been largely forgotten now, but as this reading shows, the story, together with the sweeping rhythm of the writer's prose, make it ideally suited to audio. ©(P)1988 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Ben-Hur is one of the most influential Christian novels and was written some 79 years before the famous chariot-racing Charlton Heston film. Narrator Jim Killavey unfolds with easy grace the epic story of Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish prince falsely imprisoned by his onetime childhood friend, Messala, a Roman officer. Ben-Hur survives a long and brutal stay as a slave in the galleys and returns to Jerusalem, vowing revenge on the man who destroyed him. But the developing events of a local man named Jesus lead Ben-Hur to rethink everything he thought he knew about right, wrong, justice, and forgiveness. If youve enjoyed the movie but have never enjoyed the audiobook, nows the time to give yourself that gift. Members Reviews: Use the sample I always listen to the sample reading before downloading the book. I don't want any big surprises. I've come across some "big name" readers who, for one reason or another did not sound very good - so I didn't get those books. Try before you buy! In the case of Ben Hur, ok, I'm from New England, so the slight Yankee accent was rather comforting. And, accent or not, I thought the reading itself was very well done and the book quite inspiring. A big "thumbs up" from me. Story Transcends Narration Indeed, it is true that the narrator has a Bostonian accent, and that his narration is not the best out there. At first I found it mildly annoying. Once the story got rolling, however, I no longer cared about the accent or the delivery of the narration, for the the story and the characters in this incredible book transcend any lack of excellence in narration. This is a book for the ages, a magnificently written, sweeping tale of friendship, love, pain, revenge, and redemption. Lew Wallace's writing is equal to that of the greatest literary figures in history, and his storytelling is subordinate to none. If you have but one audiobook to hear in the next year, let this be the one. You will not regret it. Additionally, I should mention that while the movie "Ben Hur" was without a doubt one of the greatest ever made, the book, as is usually the case, is far better than the film. There is a ton of material in the book that is not in the film, probably for many reasons, that makes the book a much more rewarding experience than the film. An Enduring Classic... If you liked THE ROBE, this is another great book for you. If you are jaded on the "modern" vulgarity and a lot of just plain bad writing, here is a novelized history elegant and well-written. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Winesburg-Ohio-Audiobook/B002UZL50M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winesburg, Ohio Author: Sherwood Anderson Narrator: full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-11-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: With Winesburg, Ohio, Sherwood Anderson charted a new direction in American fiction, evoking with lyrical simplicity quiet moments of epiphany in the lives of ordinary men and women. Critic Reviews: "When he calls himself a 'poor scribbler' don't believe him. He is not a poor scribbler...he is a very great writer." (Ernest Hemingway) biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sherwood Anderson) Tue, 11 Oct 2005 17:43:51 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Winesburg-Ohio-Audiobook/B002UZL50M thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winesburg, Ohio Author: Sherwood Anderson Narrator: full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-11-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: With Winesburg, Ohio, Sherwood Anderson charted a new direction in American fiction, evoking with lyrical simplicity quiet moments of epiphany in the lives of ordinary men and women. Critic Reviews: "When he calls himself a 'poor scribbler' don't believe him. He is not a poor scribbler...he is a very great writer." (Ernest Hemingway) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Winesburg, Ohio Author: Sherwood Anderson Narrator: full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-11-05 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: With Winesburg, Ohio, Sherwood Anderson charted a new direction in American fiction, evoking with lyrical simplicity quiet moments of epiphany in the lives of ordinary men and women. Critic Reviews: "When he calls himself a 'poor scribbler' don't believe him. He is not a poor scribbler...he is a very great writer." (Ernest Hemingway) Members Reviews: Do not buy this audiobook The narration of this book is wretched. Just listening to the voices of the narrators makes me sick. It is truly horrible to listen to, whether or not you're trying to study the book. landmark book, mediocre readers Agree with reviewer below who lambastes the narrators. Especially bad is the male voice doing the introduction and several subsequent sections. He doesn't know if he's Irish or South Carolinian or from Down East Maine, forget about Ohio. A mishmash of summer stock readers overall. This book deserves better. Hated it I hated it. It basically is trashing people in the middle of the country. And I love classics usually. The first few stories are great but becomes stranger and oddly less interesting towards the end of the book. I guess even though the writing was fine I just cared less about the characters. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/More-Strange-Tales-Audiobook/B01KIGHYT0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Strange Tales Author: E. Nesbit, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, M. R. James, Saki, Hugh Walpole, E. F. Benson, F. Marion Crawford, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Another collection of 16 classic tales of the macabre and supernatural by some of the best-known writers in these genres. E.Nesbit - "John Charrington's Wedding" Edgar Allan Poe - "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" Arthur Conan Doyle - "The Leather Funnel" and "The Horror of the Heights" M.R. James - "Lost Hearts" and "A Warning to the Curious" Saki - "Sredni Vashtar" and "Gabriel Ernest" Hugh Walpole - "The Tarn" and "The Tiger" E.F. Benson - "Naboth's Vineyard" and "Mrs Amworth" F. Marion Crawford - "For the Blood is the Life" and "The Doll Ghost" Ambrose Bierce - "The Moonlit Road" biacuaduc@gmail.com (E. Nesbit) Wed, 17 Aug 2016 02:24:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/More-Strange-Tales-Audiobook/B01KIGHYT0 thebookvoice.com 07:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Strange Tales Author: E. Nesbit, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, M. R. James, Saki, Hugh Walpole, E. F. Benson, F. Marion Crawford, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Another collection of 16 classic tales of the macabre and supernatural by some of the best-known writers in these genres. E.Nesbit - "John Charrington's Wedding" Edgar Allan Poe - "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" Arthur Conan Doyle - "The Leather Funnel" and "The Horror of the Heights" M.R. James - "Lost Hearts" and "A Warning to the Curious" Saki - "Sredni Vashtar" and "Gabriel Ernest" Hugh Walpole - "The Tarn" and "The Tiger" E.F. Benson - "Naboth's Vineyard" and "Mrs Amworth" F. Marion Crawford - "For the Blood is the Life" and "The Doll Ghost" Ambrose Bierce - "The Moonlit Road" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: More Strange Tales Author: E. Nesbit, Edgar Allan Poe, Arthur Conan Doyle, M. R. James, Saki, Hugh Walpole, E. F. Benson, F. Marion Crawford, Ambrose Bierce Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 08-17-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Another collection of 16 classic tales of the macabre and supernatural by some of the best-known writers in these genres. E.Nesbit - "John Charrington's Wedding" Edgar Allan Poe - "The Black Cat" and "The Tell-Tale Heart" Arthur Conan Doyle - "The Leather Funnel" and "The Horror of the Heights" M.R. James - "Lost Hearts" and "A Warning to the Curious" Saki - "Sredni Vashtar" and "Gabriel Ernest" Hugh Walpole - "The Tarn" and "The Tiger" E.F. Benson - "Naboth's Vineyard" and "Mrs Amworth" F. Marion Crawford - "For the Blood is the Life" and "The Doll Ghost" Ambrose Bierce - "The Moonlit Road" Members Reviews: An interesting selection and great narrator Roy Macready has a way with the classics: just listen to the sample and you'll hear what I mean. As with the first collection, there are a couple of disappointing stories which have not stood the test of time, but most are good-to-excellent. (Also, Saki's "Sredni Vashtar" is repeated, which must be an oversight). I loved hearing more Benson, especially the two here! In the quiet village of Maxley, Sussex, precious little happens to disturb the peace until the arrival of "Mrs. Amsworth," who has very particular dietary requirements. In "Naboth's Vineyard," a barrister used to getting what he wants goes a bit too far in securing a coveted piece of real estate. "The Tiger" by Hugh Walpole, is bizarre and unsettling. A diminutive, nervous man dreams of a jungle, and afterward, is caught up in a descent into what appears to be madness. Walpole was an unusual writer, and his stories often touch on themes of alienation, estrangement, and isolation. His other story here, "The Tarn," is very different. Mediocre writer Fenwick secretly despises successful novelist and visitor Fostor. (There is a touch of "The Cask of Amontillado" here, but without its subtlety). When the two make a visit to see a favorite spot in nature, Fenwick comes to regret his decision. "The Doll's Ghost" is a sad story, quite sentimental and perhaps suited to the genre of "instructive" Victorian-style stories for older children. Nina, a broken doll, is repaired in a German-run doll hospital, but returning her to her owner is problematic. "Gabriel-Ernest" is unique among vampires, and he's a being only Saki could create! Overall, good, with exceptional narration. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Los-crimenes-de-la-calle-Morgue-y-otros-relatos-The-Murders-in-the-Rue-Morgue-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B004FKE9OO Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: Los crímenes de la calle Morgue y otros relatos [The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Stories] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Teresa Ramírez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-08-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Se produce el bárbaro asesinato de dos mujeres, madre e hija, en un apartamento de una populosa calle de París. Las primeras investigaciones no dan resultado alguno, evidenciándose la impotencia de la policía para esclarecer los hechos. Finalmente se hace cargo del asunto un detective aficionado, M. Dupin, que tras una intensa y brillante investigación, ofrece una explicación extraordinaria. El audiolibro incluye los relatos El pozo y el péndulo y El tonel de amontillado" de Edgar Allan Poe. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) Wed, 08 Dec 2010 07:60:21 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Los-crimenes-de-la-calle-Morgue-y-otros-relatos-The-Murders-in-the-Rue-Morgue-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B004FKE9OO thebookvoice.com 02:43:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: Los crímenes de la calle Morgue y otros relatos [The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Stories] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Teresa Ramírez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-08-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Se produce el bárbaro asesinato de dos mujeres, madre e hija, en un apartamento de una populosa calle de París. Las primeras investigaciones no dan resultado alguno, evidenciándose la impotencia de la policía para esclarecer los hechos. Finalmente se hace cargo del asunto un detective aficionado, M. Dupin, que tras una intensa y brillante investigación, ofrece una explicación extraordinaria. El audiolibro incluye los relatos El pozo y el péndulo y El tonel de amontillado" de Edgar Allan Poe. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> Título: Los crímenes de la calle Morgue y otros relatos [The Murders in the Rue Morgue and Other Stories] Autor: Edgar Allan Poe Narrador: Teresa Ramírez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 43 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-08-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, American Literature Resumen del editor: Se produce el bárbaro asesinato de dos mujeres, madre e hija, en un apartamento de una populosa calle de París. Las primeras investigaciones no dan resultado alguno, evidenciándose la impotencia de la policía para esclarecer los hechos. Finalmente se hace cargo del asunto un detective aficionado, M. Dupin, que tras una intensa y brillante investigación, ofrece una explicación extraordinaria. El audiolibro incluye los relatos El pozo y el péndulo y El tonel de amontillado" de Edgar Allan Poe. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Turn-of-the-Screw-Audiobook/B002V5D5OU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turn of the Screw Author: Henry James Narrator: Anne Flosnik Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: To all immediate appearances, The Turn of the Screw is a ghost story. But are appearances what they seem? A subtle, self-conscious exploration of the haunted house of Victorian culture, filled with echoes of sexual and social unease, The Turn of the Screw is probably the most famous and eerily equivocal of all ghostly tales. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry James) Wed, 07 Jan 2009 18:54:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Turn-of-the-Screw-Audiobook/B002V5D5OU thebookvoice.com 04:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turn of the Screw Author: Henry James Narrator: Anne Flosnik Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: To all immediate appearances, The Turn of the Screw is a ghost story. But are appearances what they seem? A subtle, self-conscious exploration of the haunted house of Victorian culture, filled with echoes of sexual and social unease, The Turn of the Screw is probably the most famous and eerily equivocal of all ghostly tales. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turn of the Screw Author: Henry James Narrator: Anne Flosnik Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: To all immediate appearances, The Turn of the Screw is a ghost story. But are appearances what they seem? A subtle, self-conscious exploration of the haunted house of Victorian culture, filled with echoes of sexual and social unease, The Turn of the Screw is probably the most famous and eerily equivocal of all ghostly tales. Members Reviews: Caution! This audiobook plays fine for about the first 1 hour and 35 minutes. The producers of this audiobook have then sneakily chosen a half hour section of the audiobook and replayed it back to back across the audiobooks duration - so it simply looks like an unabridged reading of the story. i will be requesting a refund for this item, because I think that that the product description is false. I will also suggest that Audible removes this book from sale immediately. This book was okay but.... It took me a little while to get into it with interest. I may recommend it but to strongly as the ending killed it for me. Couldn't even finish.... I started this book with high hopes of a good 'scary' story. But the narrator was terribly hard to follow and I just could not get into the book, I gave it 2 hours and just coulnd't do it any more. Almost seemed like the author sat with the thesaurus instead of just eloquently writing the story. Don't bother with this one... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Accordion-Crimes-Audiobook/B002V0JRDI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Accordion Crimes Author: Annie Proulx Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Accordion Crimes opens in 1890 in Sicily as an accordion maker completes his finest instrument and dreams of owning a music store in America. He and his eleven-year-old son, carrying little more than the accordion, voyage to the teeming, violent port of New Orleans. Within a year, the accordion maker is murdered by an anti-Italian lynching mob, but his instrument carries Proulx's story as it falls into the hands of various immigrants who carry it from Iowa to Texas, from Maine to Louisiana, looking for a decent life. The music is their last link with the past, a voice for their fantasies, sorrows, and exuberance, but it too, is forced to change. Proulx's heartbreaking characters and daring storytelling which unite the sections of Accordion Crimes, make it a stunning novel, exhilarating in its scope and originality. ©1996 E. Annie Proulx, All Rights Reserved; (P)1996 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved; AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Annie Proulx) Fri, 14 Apr 2000 06:43:31 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Accordion-Crimes-Audiobook/B002V0JRDI thebookvoice.com 05:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Accordion Crimes Author: Annie Proulx Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Accordion Crimes opens in 1890 in Sicily as an accordion maker completes his finest instrument and dreams of owning a music store in America. He and his eleven-year-old son, carrying little more than the accordion, voyage to the teeming, violent port of New Orleans. Within a year, the accordion maker is murdered by an anti-Italian lynching mob, but his instrument carries Proulx's story as it falls into the hands of various immigrants who carry it from Iowa to Texas, from Maine to Louisiana, looking for a decent life. The music is their last link with the past, a voice for their fantasies, sorrows, and exuberance, but it too, is forced to change. Proulx's heartbreaking characters and daring storytelling which unite the sections of Accordion Crimes, make it a stunning novel, exhilarating in its scope and originality. ©1996 E. Annie Proulx, All Rights Reserved; (P)1996 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved; AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Accordion Crimes Author: Annie Proulx Narrator: Edward Herrmann Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 04-14-00 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 57 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Accordion Crimes opens in 1890 in Sicily as an accordion maker completes his finest instrument and dreams of owning a music store in America. He and his eleven-year-old son, carrying little more than the accordion, voyage to the teeming, violent port of New Orleans. Within a year, the accordion maker is murdered by an anti-Italian lynching mob, but his instrument carries Proulx's story as it falls into the hands of various immigrants who carry it from Iowa to Texas, from Maine to Louisiana, looking for a decent life. The music is their last link with the past, a voice for their fantasies, sorrows, and exuberance, but it too, is forced to change. Proulx's heartbreaking characters and daring storytelling which unite the sections of Accordion Crimes, make it a stunning novel, exhilarating in its scope and originality. ©1996 E. Annie Proulx, All Rights Reserved; (P)1996 Simon & Schuster Inc., All Rights Reserved; AUDIOWORKS Is an Imprint of Simon & Schuster Audio Division, Simon & Schuster Inc. Members Reviews: Deeply depressing I wanted to like this book, I loved The Shipping News, but everytime a new character was introduced you just knew that sooner or later they would die a horrible death, or suffer agonies of defeat. The story was unrelenting. You came to dread meeting each new accordian owner, no matter how clever the introduction into the narrative by the author. On the plus side, I have never read/heard a more vivid and lyrical description of death by spider bite. Herrman is an excellent narrator accordion crimes As always, Annie Proulx has created memorable, quirky characters in Accordion Crimes. Her sense of the absudity and randomness of life is right on the mark! The reader does an excellent job of portraying a large series of characters. A real treat! Great listen! An excellent webbed story paralleling the history trail of an inanimate object. The tale weaves and connects characters and lives in a most intriguing way. Very enjoyable! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/White-Fang-Audiobook/B075XYWWJF Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: White Fang Author: Jack London Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A wild wolf cub is born into the frozen north and learns the hard reality of living by tooth and claw. Discovering prey and being prey are his first hard lessons, with many more to follow. White Fang is a hard-hitting adventure that follows the life of a semidomesticated wolf cub that survives birth in the wild and then the delights and horrors of human domination. By turns ferocious, exciting, adventurous, horrifying, and heartwarming, this classic animal adventure will keep you listening. FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of the Jack London classic. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) Wed, 27 Sep 2017 02:52:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/White-Fang-Audiobook/B075XYWWJF thebookvoice.com 07:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: White Fang Author: Jack London Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A wild wolf cub is born into the frozen north and learns the hard reality of living by tooth and claw. Discovering prey and being prey are his first hard lessons, with many more to follow. White Fang is a hard-hitting adventure that follows the life of a semidomesticated wolf cub that survives birth in the wild and then the delights and horrors of human domination. By turns ferocious, exciting, adventurous, horrifying, and heartwarming, this classic animal adventure will keep you listening. FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of the Jack London classic. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: White Fang Author: Jack London Narrator: Felbrigg Napoleon Herriot Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 09-27-17 Publisher: FNH Audio Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: A wild wolf cub is born into the frozen north and learns the hard reality of living by tooth and claw. Discovering prey and being prey are his first hard lessons, with many more to follow. White Fang is a hard-hitting adventure that follows the life of a semidomesticated wolf cub that survives birth in the wild and then the delights and horrors of human domination. By turns ferocious, exciting, adventurous, horrifying, and heartwarming, this classic animal adventure will keep you listening. FNH Audio presents an unabridged reading of the Jack London classic. Members Reviews: He loves reading the Great Illustrated Classics so I am sure he will also ... I shipped this book to my grandson for Christmas. It was on his Christmas list. He loves reading the Great Illustrated Classics so I am sure he will also enjoy this one. classic! One for the ages! I wish I was the person to choose which books our children read before they embark into life. This would definitely be on my list of must reads! White Fang -Review White Fang is a great read for anyone who understands the time period and environment the store is taking place in. The violence and cruelty is what makes the story real. Time to catch up on your high school required reading. This book is an old classic. The audible narration is great. I am unsure if a movie has been released, but it certainly cant be half as good as the book. But what move is? White Fang An epic book of fear, learning, and being inside a wild animals head in his battle between hatred, fear and respect of humans. He finally comes to a peace within but not without enormous struggles of self and soul. A wonderful read! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Six-Short-Stories-by-Edith-Wharton-Audiobook/B017DLOWMA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Six Short Stories by Edith Wharton Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and short story writer. She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, 1928 and 1930. Among her most popular and terrifying tales are the many masterly ghost stories which she wrote in her early career. This selection presents six of her best tales: "Afterward", "The Eyes", "The Debt", "Kerfol", "Miss Mary Pask" and "Pomegranate Seed". biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edith Wharton) Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:34:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Six-Short-Stories-by-Edith-Wharton-Audiobook/B017DLOWMA thebookvoice.com 05:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Six Short Stories by Edith Wharton Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and short story writer. She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, 1928 and 1930. Among her most popular and terrifying tales are the many masterly ghost stories which she wrote in her early career. This selection presents six of her best tales: "Afterward", "The Eyes", "The Debt", "Kerfol", "Miss Mary Pask" and "Pomegranate Seed". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Six Short Stories by Edith Wharton Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 11-02-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist and short story writer. She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, 1928 and 1930. Among her most popular and terrifying tales are the many masterly ghost stories which she wrote in her early career. This selection presents six of her best tales: "Afterward", "The Eyes", "The Debt", "Kerfol", "Miss Mary Pask" and "Pomegranate Seed". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Whisper-in-the-Dark-Audiobook/B00QZS8F7Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Whisper in the Dark Subtitle: Turbulent Tales from Louisa May Alcott Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Cassandra Campbell, Gabrielle de Cuir, Susan Hanfield, Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Skyboat Media, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: From the author of Little Women comes a collection of gothic, romantic, and spellbinding tales guaranteed to surprise and delight. This collection represents the best of Alcott's adult oeuvre. The stories in this volume display dramatic intensity and thrilling, suspenseful plots that show Alcott to be a complex and passionate writer. Listeners will discover within this maelstrom of murder, deceit, obsessive desire, treachery, duplicity, and betrayal that love and honor can still conquer all. The book takes its title from the tale "A Whisper in the Dark", arguably Alcott's gothic masterpiece, a story of imperiled innocence. Also featured are "The Abbot's Ghost", one of Alcott's few supernatural thrillers; "Perilous Play", a sensationalist story in which she suggests that with the appropriate stimulation - in this case hashish - even the innocent reveal a dark side; and "V. V.; or Plots and Counterplots", which introduces the mysterious Virginie Varens, the darkest heroine in all her work. biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louisa May Alcott) Tue, 16 Dec 2014 09:60:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Whisper-in-the-Dark-Audiobook/B00QZS8F7Q thebookvoice.com 10:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Whisper in the Dark Subtitle: Turbulent Tales from Louisa May Alcott Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Cassandra Campbell, Gabrielle de Cuir, Susan Hanfield, Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Skyboat Media, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: From the author of Little Women comes a collection of gothic, romantic, and spellbinding tales guaranteed to surprise and delight. This collection represents the best of Alcott's adult oeuvre. The stories in this volume display dramatic intensity and thrilling, suspenseful plots that show Alcott to be a complex and passionate writer. Listeners will discover within this maelstrom of murder, deceit, obsessive desire, treachery, duplicity, and betrayal that love and honor can still conquer all. The book takes its title from the tale "A Whisper in the Dark", arguably Alcott's gothic masterpiece, a story of imperiled innocence. Also featured are "The Abbot's Ghost", one of Alcott's few supernatural thrillers; "Perilous Play", a sensationalist story in which she suggests that with the appropriate stimulation - in this case hashish - even the innocent reveal a dark side; and "V. V.; or Plots and Counterplots", which introduces the mysterious Virginie Varens, the darkest heroine in all her work. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/689/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Whisper in the Dark Subtitle: Turbulent Tales from Louisa May Alcott Author: Louisa May Alcott Narrator: Cassandra Campbell, Gabrielle de Cuir, Susan Hanfield, Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-14 Publisher: Skyboat Media, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, American Literature Publisher's Summary: From the author of Little Women comes a collection of gothic, romantic, and spellbinding tales guaranteed to surprise and delight. This collection represents the best of Alcott's adult oeuvre. The stories in this volume display dramatic intensity and thrilling, suspenseful plots that show Alcott to be a complex and passionate writer. Listeners will discover within this maelstrom of murder, deceit, obsessive desire, treachery, duplicity, and betrayal that love and honor can still conquer all. The book takes its title from the tale "A Whisper in the Dark", arguably Alcott's gothic masterpiece, a story of imperiled innocence. Also featured are "The Abbot's Ghost", one of Alcott's few supernatural thrillers; "Perilous Play", a sensationalist story in which she suggests that with the appropriate stimulation - in this case hashish - even the innocent reveal a dark side; and "V. V.; or Plots and Counterplots", which introduces the mysterious Virginie Varens, the darkest heroine in all her work.