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Selected Shorts: Timeless Classics, Vol. 19 by James Thurber β€” book cover

Selected Shorts: Timeless Classics, Vol. 19

by James Thurber, Edith Wharton, Shirley Jackson
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Synopsis

This 2007 Audie Award finalist features more than three hours of some of the greatest shorts stories of all time.

James Thurber's The Night the Ghost Got In read by Isaiah Sheffer

Comic Mayhem is unleashed when a family hears a ghost in the night - and calls in the police.

Edith Wharton's Roman Fever read by Maria Tucci

Two women reflect on romance and intrigue, long ago in Rome.

Jack London's Make Westing read by Steven Gilborn

Danger, adventure, corruption and secrecy dog a ship as it rounds Cape Horn.

D.H. Lawrence's The Rocking Horse Winner read by John Shea

A dark fable of a magical toy helping a little boy cope with family troubles.

Shirley Jackson's The Lottery read by Marian Seldes

In Jackson's classic nightmare of society and sacrifice, someone will be the chosen one.

Richard Connell's The Most Dangerous Game read by Charles Keating

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Book Details

Published
April 1, 2006
Publisher
Symphony Space
Format
Compact Disc
ISBN
9780971921832

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