Product 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."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14458 in Books
• Published on: 2003-02
• Format: Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 5
• Binding: Audio CD

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

Customer Reviews

Successful Gift
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.

Great American Stories: Ten Unabridged Classics
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."

Wonderful!
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.