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A veritable library of listening in this splendid collection of American Short Stories! This boxed set includes all stories from Volumes 1, 2 and 3.

In the American Civil War that began in 1861 the War was seemingly fought to end Slavery. A War for Good. The result a win for the good guys but a society that still bears fractures from this seminal period. The stories in this volume show the true scars that are endured as a riven Nations authors try to explain and reconcile.

Stephen Crane's The Red Badge of Courage is a powerful exploration of the psychological and emotional toll of war. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the novel follows the journey of Henry Fleming, a young and inexperienced soldier eager to prove his courage on the battlefield. Faced with the harsh realities of war, Henry grapples with fear, doubt, and the complexities of heroism. As Henry confronts the chaos and brutality of battle, he undergoes a profound internal struggle, questioning his own motives and struggling to reconcile his romanticized notions of warfare with the harsh truths he encounters.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!From the celebrated author of the Red Badge of Courage comes this final collection of stories released in Crane's lifetime. These stories often dwell upon how a single moment can cause life to comes crashing down around someone, how one decision can shape an entire community's perception, how one statement can affect the lives of everyone around them. From commentaries on human nature such as the title story's touching and tragic tale of a doctor who risks his family being ostracized in town for harboring a man who was hideously ...

During the American Civil War, a young Union Army private named Henry Fleming envisions that his first battle will be like a great Homerian epic. Swollen with pride and the admiration of his entire hometown, he embarks on his great military adventure with confidence. However, when the bullets first start flying and the artillery shells first start exploding, he immediately flees the battle in total cowardice.

Art and life. Each the mirror of the other. This then is the classic definition of what ‘Realism’ as a writing form really is. Some might call it a fancy term for the mundane day to day pursuits but in the hands of an author it comes alive. We are drawn into characters and landscapes that we can empathize with, we can, metaphorically speaking, help shoulder their burden, be on the long trail with them whatever the landscapes, the hurdles, incidents and other people may place in their literary way.

Our ‘fight of flight’ response is something hardwired into the primitive part of our brain. Our need to survive, to outlive whatever danger poses, that immediate threat to our lives is little short of a marvel. Everything else is abandoned in order to survive. Whilst in modern times that ability has been somewhat modified and ‘reasoned’ away to an extent, in past years it’s what usually kept you alive. In this volume people struggle valiantly to survive and to exist no matter the extent of the threat they face.

When we read or listen, words can have a transforming effect. Our mood can alter in the space of a few sentences from joy to sadness. And not just our mood. These words can affect us physically, they can engage our emotions and even in their sadness bring a lump to our throat and tears to our eyes. Sometimes the relief can be palpable. Our authors, from Anton Chekhov, Stephen Crane, Willa Cather, Katherine Mansfield and a wealth of others, are well aware of what their talents will evoke. Genius has many names.

Explore the gritty realities of urban life and the harsh social dynamics that shape individuals in challenging environments. This collection delves into the complexities of societal pressures, poverty, and the struggle for dignity amidst adversity. Each episode offers a new full-length audiobook, showcasing a variety of narratives that span different eras and viewpoints, from the struggles of city dwellers to the resilience of those on society's fringes. This podcast provides listeners with an opportunity to gain insight into the human condition, fostering curiosity and understanding through ...

A compilation of popular short stories from American literature narrated by professional voice actor Jake Phillips.

There comes a time in the course of battle when a participant casts his fate to the gods of war, and carries on without question, the task at hand. Living, dying, right or wrong, can be contemplated later. The spirit of the bayonet takes over and carries the youth through the crucible of battle to emerge a short time later several ages older. Stephen Crane's classic novel gives us a glimpse into the mind of a young soldier as he passes through the experience he will never be able to forget, and possibly awaken him from his slumber in a sweat and panic for years to come.

After battling the tempestuous sea, four men in a boat finally spy land. But will the process of getting to the land be their undoing? Based upon Crane’s experience of surviving a shipwreck when traveling to Cuba, The Open Boat is an excellent example of literary Naturalism. H.G. Wells considered it “the crown of all [Crane’s] work”.

Stephen Crane was born 1st November, 1871 in Newark, New Jersey and was the eighth surviving child out of fourteen. Incredibly he began writing at the age of four and was published several times by the age of sixteen.

Sich am Lagerfeuer Geschichten erzählen - so war das damals im Wilden Westen. Aber diese schöne Erzähltradition hat beileibe nicht nur in den USA stattgefunden, auch wenn die vorliegende Sammlung von Kurzgeschichten sämtlich von dort stammt! Mit dabei: "Wie man ein Feuer macht" (J. London), "Die Maske des roten Todes" (E. A. Poe), "Die Eine Million Pfundnote" (M. Twain), "Rip van Winkle" (W. Irving), "David Swan" (N. Hawthorne), "Die Braut kommt nach Yellow Sky" (S. Crane), "Der seltsame Fall des Benjamin Button" (F. S. Fitzgerald).

Explore the psychological turmoil and the harsh realities of warfare as suggested by this evocative title. The narrative delves into the internal conflict and the quest for bravery amidst the chaos and fear of battle, touching on themes of courage, identity, and the human condition. This podcast offers a rotating collection of full-length audiobooks, each week presenting a different work that shares these poignant themes. Listeners can experience a broad range of perspectives, time periods, and narrative styles, gaining insight and understanding from each unique story. Tune in for a chance to ...

"El bote a la deriva" ("The Open Boat"). Originalmente publicado en Scribner’s Magazine, 21 de mayo 1894.

Scratchy Wilson will have his day. When word gets around that Sheriff Jack Potter is arriving on the afternoon train with his bride, Scratchy intends to raise all kinds of hell. Published in 1898, Crane’s story was indicative of the growing sentiment for the American West. B.J. Harrison’s authentic and textured narration brings a greater depth to this American classic.

"A volte guardava i feriti con invidia, pensando che chi aveva il corpo lacerato fosse particolarmente felice. Avrebbe voluto anche lui avere una ferita, il segno rosso del coraggio". Il classico americano sulla guerra e la paura, la vigliaccheria e il riscatto. "Perciò il suo libro è breve: nemmeno duecento pagine. Le gemme sono piccole" (Joseph Conrad). "È un libro in cui ogni paragrafo è essenziale" (Paul Auster). "Il freddo lasciò la terra con riluttanza, e la nebbia, diradandosi, rivelò un esercito accampato sulle colline".

There comes a time in the course of a battle when a soldier leaves his fate in the hands of the Gods of war. He carries on with the battle at hand, the only way he knows how - fight now, think later. Stephen Cranes’ classic novel ‘The Red Badge of Courage’ offers us an insight into the mind of a young soldier. As he delves into the black depths of both PTSD and trauma, Cranes’ striking descriptions and masterful prose make this captivating novel unmissable for fans of Jack London, John Steinbeck, and Edith Wharton.

La roja insignia del valor es uno de los más importantes exponentes de la literatura bélica. Un clásico de la literatura norteamericana disponible ahora en audiolibro. Un joven soldado se alista voluntariamente en el ejército de la Unión para combatir en la Guerra Civil Americana. Tiene sed...