- Audio Cassette
- Publisher: Lend a Hand Society (May 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1892077000
- ISBN-13: 978-1892077004
- Product Dimensions: 22.1 x 12.7 x 3 cm
- Shipping Weight: 113 g
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From School Library Journal
Gr 5 Up-Charming and simple, these verbatim readings of 17 tales by O. Henry are guaranteed to entertain listeners. Among the stories are "The Furnished Room," "The Caballero's Way," "October and June," ""The Snow Man," "An Unfinished Story," "Strictly Business." Styled more like reader's theater, these are definitely not dramatizations. The stories are read by a narrator with character voices added by other actors only when appropriate. There are no sound effects. The recording is clear, and the expressive voices of the actors bring the tales to life. While most readers know O. Henry through "The Gift of the Magi," they may be unaware of the racial slurs that his characters occasionally use. The language feels correct for the period and locale of these characters, but may offend some listeners. O. Henry's stories still hold up and bring pleasure to readers/listeners. These wonderful readings are a perfect way to introduce readers (and especially non-readers) to the author. The beginning of the first tape includes a brief introduction to the life of William Sidney Porter (O. Henry). Most listeners will find it at least as intriguing as one of his tales.-Herman Sutter, St. Pius X High School, Houston, TX
Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
The 17 stories included here are the first in a projected series of (to quote the volume's subtitle) "verbatim dramatizations of 101 familiar and unfamiliar stories." Don't expect drama?these are simply different voices reading a character's lines, completely in harmony with the stories themselves, capped by well-chosen musical interludes. Mocking all levels of society, most of these tales are concerned with the disguises people use (just as the writer himself did). O. Henry, the quick-change artist, has an uncanny way of setting off for one place, then ending up somewhere else. His amazing eye for the minutest detail, especially faces and body movements, can draw almost any listener in. Tape 1 opens with a brief bio; Tape 5 includes "The Dream," O. Henry's final, unfinished story. His tricky endings are as predictable now as they were 30 or 40 years ago, yet this reviewer came away smiling; these stories are just plain fun. An important purchase for most libraries.?Rochelle Ratner, formerly with "Soho Weekly News," New York
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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wonderful adaptation, Oct 23 1999
By Hsieh ker-lian - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Audio Drama 101 Volume I: O'Henry (Audio Cassette)
Not to be outshined by the bbc, this audiodrama collection gives O Henry's short stories a first- rate treatment. And best of all, they are faithful to the original stories.
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Fantastic Story!, May 6 2000
By Tseng Tsai-Hsu - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Audio Drama 101 Volume I: O'Henry (Audio Cassette)
In my opinion,the most splendid part of the story is the description of the room. It is so detailed that as if it were at my sight. The ending is unexpectedly and satirically. When it comes to the audiotape, the voice of the housekeeper is furry, her British tone was very suitable for the character. I appreciate the classic very much!
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It's a good story, a good love story!, April 21 2000
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Audio Drama 101 Volume I: O'Henry (Audio Cassette)
I have one chance to listen to a part of this story,"The Furnished Room",in my class.Telling the truth,I feel that it is not easy to read because of some recondite words. However, on the other side, with the detailed description and the radio reading, it makes me go through the situation personally. Esepecially the surprised ending, it also touched me much and I shut myself in a world of fancy for a long time. I think that it's a good story, a good love story. As a whole, I like the story very much!
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