Lincoln's Prose: Major Works of a Great American Writer (Commuter's Library S.) [Audio Cassette]

Abraham Lincoln (Author), George Vafiadis (Narrator)

Book Description

Series: Commuter's Library S. | Publication Date: April 1995

A selection of Lincoln's best writings. Essays on slavery and progress as well as The Speech at Independence Hall, The Gettysburg Address and The Second Inaugural Address. A nice complement to Lincoln's Letters. Unabridged

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These two collections of Lincoln's writings reveal the inner thoughts and feelings as well as the public side of this much-admired President. In Lincoln's Letters, he writes of personal matters including an account of escaping an unwanted marriage and the depression that plagued him from a young age. Additionally, there are a number of letters to generals and politicians concerning the conduct of the Civil War and other governmental matters. Lincoln's Prose includes "The First Inaugural Address" and "The Gettysburg Address," two of his most powerful and eloquent speeches along with other speeches and essays setting forth his views on slavery, race, and the principles of a democratic nation. These writings of Lincoln remain relevant even at the end of the 20th century, especially his interpretation of the Constitution and the treatment of minorities in a democratic state. Marshal Brooks reads with clarity, although his habit of omitting the "g" at the end of words can be annoying. Recommended for most collections.?Nancy R. Ives, SUNY at Geneseo
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From AudioFile

LINCOLN'S PROSE follows his writing chronologically, starting with an 1848 description of Niagara Falls and ending with the stirring words of his second inaugural address in 1865 (". . . with malice toward none, with charity toward all. . ."). The anthology shows the remarkable evolution of his ideas and convictions during this seventeen-year period. No commentary accompanies the text, so George Vail's reading has particular immediacy. Vail's slight twang ("leadin'" or "claimin'") and understated delivery call attention to Lincoln's humor, modesty and measured, but passionate, judgments. In Vail's presentation Lincoln comes alive as an immensely human person. J.H.L. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Commuters Library (April 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883049520
• ISBN-13: 978-1883049522
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,904,964 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)