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"The Pace of Youth," is a journey through a vivid historical landscape by acclaimed author Stephen Crane. The audiobook narrated by storyteller Mike Vendetti explores the tender yet tumultuous journey of young love. This captivating short story captures the essence of a young couple as they navigate the complexities of romance amidst the pressures of an older generation.

"A Detail" by Stephen Crane is indeed a poignant exploration of aging and the vulnerability that comes with it. In this very short story, Crane captures the essence of human fragility through a brief moment that reflects on life's deeper truths.

Set against the backdrop of a bustling New York City courtroom in the late 19th century, this audiobook invites listeners to witness a dramatic unfolding of human emotion. As the case progresses, we delve into the lives being irrevocably altered by the legal machinations around them, while the indifferent audience treats the proceedings as mere spectacle. Crane's narrative masterfully contrasts the gravity of personal loss with the callousness of public entertainment, compelling listeners to reflect on the true nature of grief and the human experience.

In "A Great Mistake," Stephen Crane weaves a captivating short story set against the vibrant backdrop of old New York City. Narrated by Mike Vendetti, this audiobook brings to life the hustle and bustle of the streets as an unsuspecting Italian produce vendor tends to his colorful wares. The story delves into the innocent world of a child who becomes mesmerized by the vendor's bountiful display. With a heart full of wonder and mischief, the child hatches a plan to stealthily snatch one of the beautiful fruits from the cart while the vendor appears to doze.

Immerse yourself in the evocative world of the 19th century with "An Ominous Baby," a compelling short story by the celebrated author Stephen Crane. Narrated by Mike Vendetti, this short audiobook transports listeners to a time and place fraught with stark social contrasts. Join a curious street urchin on an adventure in a higher-class district, where the echoes of privilege clash with the whispers of poverty.

"The Duel That Was Not Fought," a captivating short story by Stephen Crane, now available as an audiobook narrated by the talented Mike Vendetti! Meet Patsy Tulligan, a man whose courage is as vast as the sky and whose fighting spirit never wavers, even after facing defeat. When a night out with friends leads to an unexpected duel challenge with a skilled swordsman, will Patsy stand his ground or back down?

Experience the haunting beauty of survival and despair in "The Men in the Storm," a poignant short story by Stephen Crane, expertly narrated by Mike Vendetti. Set against the wintry backdrop of late 1800s New York City, this audiobook immerses you in a snowstorm that highlights the stark contrasts of urban life—and the realities faced by those on the margins of society.

This audiobook invites listeners into the bleak yet vibrant world inhabited by a young man--a homeless drifter navigating the harsh realities of urban life. Through vivid imagery and poignant narrative, Crane captures a raw day in the life of this young bum, exploring themes of despair and fleeting hope against the backdrop of a bustling city struggling with its own complexities.

In "The Auction" by Stephen Crane, brought to life by Mike Vendetti, we are transported to a public auction featuring the possessions of a former sailor named Ferguson. Tired of life at sea, Ferguson meets a woman who symbolizes everything he wishes to embrace away from the ocean's call. They marry and begin building their life together on dry land. During his time at sea, Ferguson had a pet parrot that traveled with him, and his wife soon became enamored with the lively bird, making it a beloved member of their home.

Stephen Crane's first novel, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets has been called "the first dark flower of American Naturalism" for its distinctive elements of naturalistic fiction. The chief character, Maggie, descends into prostitution after being led astray by her lover. Rather than focusing on those that make up the very rich or middle class, the novel highlights the deplorable living conditions of the working class during the so-called Gilded Age in New York's Bowery.View our full collection of podcasts & audiobooks at: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/...

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

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.

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.

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.

The Definitive War Novels Collection is a collection of 8 works that all centre around the destruction of war, and span out to encompass themes from family to love and beyond. Read by esteemed cast of award-winning narrators, included here are novels and epics from George Orwell; Ernest Hemingway; Leo Tolstoy; Homer; Rebecca West; and many more.

Sadness can be about so many things from places to people, from thoughts to actions. Our classic authors including Arnold Bennett, James Joyce, Willa Cather, Joseph Conrad, Ivan Turgenev and many others use their pens and stories to demonstrate the many ways this feeling can take a hold of lives and its consequences.

The American literary tradition has, in a far shorter span of time than others throughout history, achieved a glowing and glittering reputation. From its transatlantic roots it has absorbed the sons and daughters of other cultures, other lands and made them part of her own. Within this melting pot of styles, genres and wordplay one fact stands out: In the American short story, literary tradition has a strong, vibrant and almost inclusive history, if you know where to look.

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. His poems, predominantly short and abstract, display another facet of his talent which questions, advises and presents his audience with much to contemplate. Some are difficult to engage with but with the effort comes the reward.

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.

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.