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Selected Shorts: Timeless Classics (Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story) [Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

James Thurber (Author), Edith Wharton (Author), Jack Thurber (Author), Richard Connell (Author), D. H. Lawrence (Author), Raymond Carver (Author), Symphony Space (Author)
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Selected Shorts: A Celebration of the Short Story April 1, 2006

Finalist in AudioFile Magazine's 2007 Audie Awards in the category "Audiobook Adapted from Another Medium"

This three-CD compilation features some of the best short stories from National Public Radio's Selected Shorts, an award-winning series of classic and contemporary short fiction read by distinguished stage and screen actors and recorded live at the Peter Norton Symphony Space in New York City. More than three hours of recordings in each collection capture the intimacy of live performance, with stories that are alternately exciting, poignant, and funny, making this the perfect accompaniment to any number of daily activities—driving, cooking, exercising, relaxing, or intently listening.

Timeless Classics includes, among others, James Thurber's "The Night the Ghost Got In," read by Isaiah Sheffer; Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever," read by Maria Tucci; Jack London's "Make Westing," read by Steven Gilborn; D. H. Lawrence's "The Rocking Horse Winner," read by John Shea; Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery," read by Marian Seldes; Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game," read by Charles Keating; and Raymond Carver's "Cathedral," read by James Naughton.


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"Selected Shorts is one of the best evenings at the theatre."  —David Sedaris


"Symphony Space is the angel of the short story."  —Grace Paley


"Some of the more intelligent short stories in audiobook land are on the yearly release of Selected Shorts."  —Rochelle O'Gorman, syndicated audio columnist


"What makes these retellings fresh is the dynamic of the live audience, with the murmurs and, at times, laughter."  —AudioFile Magazine

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TIMELESS CLASSICS features a few famous short stories--such as Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery"--and a couple of less familiar ones--such as Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever" and Jack London's "Make Westing." What makes these retellings fresh is the dynamic of the live audience, with the murmurs and, at times, laughter of the crowd helping to direct readers. This gives the narrators extra energy for tour-de-force performances, whether comic, such as Isaiah Sheffer's reading of James Thurber's "The Night the Ghost Got In"; dramatic, such as Charles Keating's reading of Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game"; or personal, such as James Naughton's reading of Raymond Carver's "Cathedral." This production could have listeners gasping along with the Symphony Space audience. J.A.S. 2007 Audies Award Finalist © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Product Details

  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: Symphony Space (April 1, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0971921830
  • ISBN-13: 978-0971921832
  • Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 4.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #758,869 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Symphony Space is a performing arts center based in New York City that fosters artistically and culturally diverse performing arts, literary, and film programs that bring artists and audiences together in an atmosphere of exploration and intimacy. This organization reaches audiences throughout New York City, the wider metropolitan area, and--through distribution of programs via media such as radio, recordings, podcasts, and touring--the nation.


Spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers take on a new life when they are performed by stars of the stage and screen. Whether we present stories around a lively theme, the favorite works of a guest author or a special collaboration with a museum or publication, each Selected Shorts event is a unique night of literature in performance. Hosted by Isaiah Sheffer.

Website-www.selectedshorts.org

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Read, March 24, 2010
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These are some of the true classics, each is unparalleled in its unique appeal. What's more is that here stories such as Raymond Carver's Cathedral and Shirley Jackson's The Lottery come to life even more through the expert readings of narrators. Cathedral was especially fun to listen to, given the spirited reading, and, despite the fact I'd read all these stories, I felt reintroduced to them.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Selected Shorts: Timeless Classics (Selected Shorts series), January 3, 2007
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So much fun! Great for a few minutes or hours.
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