When a superb actress such as Marian Seldes interprets the stirring words of an author such as Willa Cather, new vistas of understanding open. This special performance, produced by Victoria, features dramatic readings from O'Pioneers!, My Antonia, Lucy Gayheart, and other writings interwoven with biographical notes, and an extraordinary tribute by Truman Capote. This collection includes a review of Henry James' The Tragic Muse, and her essay "Light on Adobe Walls" and gives listeners insight into the private character of writer Willa Cather. 1 cassette.
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Produced under the auspices of Victoria magazine, these cassettes represent recordings of live performances. Actress Marian Seldes gives a one-woman presentation of novelist Willa Cather that features selections from Cather's novels, poems, and essays. Additionally, she reads the short story, "Peter," in its entirety. Julie Harris and Richard Kiley take on the roles of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in an adaptation of two plays by Laurence Housman and extracts from the Queen and the Prince's writings. The third cassette features Rosemary Harris reading from the works of Anglo-Irish writer Elizabeth Bowen. Included are four complete short stories and excerpts from two of Bowen's novels. All three of these titles are excellent in terms of subject matter, performance, and production. The airbox packaging will necessitate repackaging for circulation, and the producers should have included bibliographic inserts, but these recordings remain a priority purchase.?Nann Blaine Hilyard, Fargo P.L., N.D.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Review
"A gentle, easy listen, well read by Seldes. I enjoyed remembering what a broad range of ideas Cather can present in such a narrow geography." -- Feminist Bookstore News September/October 1997
"Distinguished actress Marian Seldes captures the essence of Willa Cather in selections from 'My Antonia,' various letters, and the short story, 'Peter.'" -- B'Nai B'Rith Life, January/February 1997
"Seldes reads superbly and with great depth of feeling. This could be a painless way to introduce young people to one of our greatest American writers." -- Kliatt, September 1996
"Distinguished actress Marian Seldes captures the essence of Willa Cather in selections from 'My Antonia,' various letters, and the short story, 'Peter.'" -- B'Nai B'Rith Life, January/February 1997
"Seldes reads superbly and with great depth of feeling. This could be a painless way to introduce young people to one of our greatest American writers." -- Kliatt, September 1996
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