Great American Stories: Ten Unabridged Classics [Audiobook, CD, Unabridged] [Audio CD]

Stephen Crane (Author), Ambrose Bierce (Author), Jack London (Author), Mark Twain (Editor), Patrick Fraley (Narrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 6, 2003

These ten classic stories from four of America's greatest authors of the 19th and early 20th century were selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic oral qualities. The stories include Mark Twain’s "The One-Million Pound Bank Note," "A Visit to Niagara," and "A Mysterious Visit;" Stephen Crane’s "The Blue Hotel;" Ambrose Bierce’s "The Eyes of the Panther;" and Jack London’s "The Love of Life" and "To Build a Fire."

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Each of the excellent semi-voiced narrations conveys just the right tone and feeling for each of the ten stories." -- Kliatt, July 1995

"Short and captivating, this production is a good taste of some of America’s best authors." -- Sunday Patriot-News, April 3, 2003

"The oral qualities of these ten stories go virtually unmatched in the canon of American literature." -- Cosmik Debris, March 2003

"These gentlemen masterfully portray the words of their authors." -- VOYA, February 2004

"This is a solid production, reminding listeners of the power and beauty in the classic works of these authors." -- AudioFile, unknown date

About the Author

Patrick Fraley, a leading character voice actor in Hollywood, is also the author/producer of Read It Again! How to Read Aloud to Kids and Creating Character Voices (published by The Audio Partners). --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: BBC Audiobooks America; Unabridged edition (February 6, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572703032
• ISBN-13: 978-1572703032
• Product Dimensions: 5.9 x 5.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #75,332 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #1 in Books > Books on CD > Authors, A-Z > ( T ) > Twain, Mark
  • #8 in Books > Books on CD > Literature & Fiction > Short Stories
  • #16 in Books > Books on CD > Literature & Fiction > Classics

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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Successful Gift, December 12, 2006

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D. Dwyer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Great American Stories: Ten Unabridged Classics (Audio CD)

I purchased this for my father along with a selection of other audio books. He reported that he liked this one the best. Apparently the selection of stories was excellent, and the reading was clear and expressive.

45 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, May 12, 2007

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This review is from: Great American Stories: Ten Unabridged Classics (Audio CD)

I bought this and a few other books on CD for my husband who has a bit of dislexia (sp?) and has trouble reading. He was so engrossed in the stories that if he were near the end of one, he would sit in the driveway and listen until it was done. So then, by proxy, I know all of the stories and it seems like a wonderful 'read'. This is a perfect gift for someone who enjoys fine adventure literature by fine authors.

184 of 213 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great American Stories: Ten Unabridged Classics, November 16, 2005

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Book Description
These ten classic stories from four of America's greatest authors of the 19th and early 20th century were selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic oral qualities. The stories include Mark Twain's "The One-Million Pound Bank Note," "A Visit to Niagara," and "A Mysterious Visit;" Stephen Crane's "The Blue Hotel;" Ambrose Bierce's "The Eyes of the Panther;" and Jack London's "The Love of Life" and "To Build a Fire."