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Maggie, a Girl of the Streets and Other New York Writings (Modern Library Classics)

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Stephen Crane is one of the most underrated turn-of-the-century American writers. This collection isn't a bad introduction to his work, but keep in mind that it doesn't include some of Crane's best short stories, such as "The Open Boat", "The Monster," and "The Blue Hotel." I'd recommend this collection to the Crane veteran, as it contains some of his lesser-known but equally important sketches and short stories.

These stories are tough for the modern reader. They unfold at a slower pace, and the dated vocabulary might be distracting in print. It's the amazing performance of Dick Hill that breathes life into the stories on this recording. He has carefully analyzed each one and fills the simple, sometimes repetitive dialogue with emotions that the first time reader would probably overlook. His voice is so flexible that you often forget there is only one reader. I have two of these stories on other recorded books, but I believe his interpretation is most true to the author's intentions and certainly the most entertaining.

Bravo and thank you Dick Hill!