"In these selections, an animal plays an important role in the action or plot of the story. The animals in these stories are real or are stand-ins for humans:
Sredni Vashtar by Saki (H. H. Munro)
Kholstomer, The Story of a Horse by Leo Tolstoy
A Dark-Brown Dog by Stephen Crane
Kashtanka by Anton Chekhov
The Cat That Walked By Himself by Rudyard Kipling
The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe
The Fly by Katherine Mansfield
The Boar-Pig by Saki (H. H. Munro)
The Tiger Guest by Pu Songlbying
Jackals and Arabs by Franz Kafka"
"There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.From their pens to your your ears. 01 - 3 Stories - Survival Stories Set in America02 - To Build a Fire by Jack London03 - The Open Boat by Stephen Crane04 - The Great Slave by Zane Grey"
"There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.From their pens to your your ears."
"In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.1 - American Civil War Stories Not by Ambrose Bierce - An Introduction2 - The Locket by Kate Chopin3 - The Brothers by Louisa May Alcott4 - The Namesake by Willa Cather5 - The Veteran by Stephen Crane6 - The Man Without a Country by Edward Everett Hale7 - My Red Cap by Louisa May Alcott8 - Christmas Eve in War Times by Edward Payson Roe9 - The Gray Man by Sarah Orne Jewett"
"Stephen Crane's 'The Red Badge of Courage' is a classic novel of American literature that offers a candid portrayal of the experiences and emotions of a young soldier during the American Civil War. Centered around Henry Fleming, a young and naive Union soldier, the novel delves into his internal struggles with fear, courage, and the harsh realities of warfare. Crane's work stands out for its vivid descriptions and its profound psychological depth, which offers a stark contrast to the romanticized depictions of war. The novel paints a raw, unvarnished picture of the battlefield and the metamorphosis of its protagonist, making it one of the most realistic war novels of its time."
"A searing tale of fear and courage, set during the Civil War, but more powerful today than ever. A young man enlists in the Union Army, but nervously wonders how he will react to the blood, violence, and death of a real battle. When that terrible day arrives, he flees the fighting in terror. But his cowardly behavior gnaws at his conscience, and he searches for redemption for what he has done."
