CLASSIC WOMEN'S SHORT STORIES

Six stories by female authors: Holtby, Nesbitt, Woolf, Mansfield, Wharton and Gaskell. The stories are a mix of the familiar and the new, and Harriet Walter's reading brings a sense of discovery to all. The stories have diverse themes, but all demonstrate strong feminist undertones. From the ironical and cynical "Bliss," to the tragedy of "The Half Brothers," a range of human feelings is explored. Walter's gentle dramatization of the characters brings the stories to life and enables the listener to appreciate their many nuances. E.L.C. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: FEB 96]