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Title: The Message

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Charlize Theron

Format: Unabridged

Length: 9 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-01-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

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Title: The Ring of the King

Subtitle: A Story from Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Alan Rickman

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-26-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 38 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales is an audiobook benefiting children orphaned and impacted by HIV/AIDS in South Africa, featuring Gillian Anderson, Benjamin Bratt, LeVar Burton, Ricardo Chavira, Don Cheadle, Matt Damon, Whoopi Goldberg, Sean Hayes, Hugh Jackman, Samuel L. Jackson, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker, and Alfre Woodard, with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and original music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, directed by Alfre Woodard. The audiobook was a truly international affair, recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Fourteen Minutes of Incredible Fun

Not only is this a wonderful folk tale with a solid moral for children and adults alike, but it's fourteen minutes of the incomparable Alan Rickman, who, as the satirical newspaper The Onion once put it, could strike terror in the heart of an unassuming pizza delivery boy with three little words: "So be it." I know that other narrators (most notably Meryl Streep, of course, as well as Caroline Lee, Finty Williams, Simon Prebble, Kenneth Branagh, and the amazing Santino Fontana) have been said to be so talented that one would gladly pay "to listen to [them] read the phone book," but as I drove home from work tonight listening to this story, I thought, "My god! It's literally true!" and imagined listening with glee as Rickman curled those lips and prosodic contours around a list of names, addresses, and phone numbers.

Another bonus of this recording: the way-cool African folk music, and Alfre Woodard's Afterword. I will almost certainly now purchase the full volume of Mandela's Favorite Folktales...especially if the other narrators of that full volume are even one-tenth as good as Alan Rickman.

A wonderful quick story for adults and children

Would you listen to The Ring of the King again? Why?

I would and have listened to the recording. It is very enjoyable and a quick diversion during a hectic day.

What other book might you compare The Ring of the King to and why?

I could compare it to any folktale type of book.

Which character as performed by Alan Rickman was your favorite?

I am a HUGE fan of Alan Rickman, and I love the way that he narrates books. This story is read well, the different characters have different voices, but they don't sound silly, and I think it's the story itself that really appeals to me, although I have to admit, I bought it first because Mr. Rickman was narrating it.

Any additional comments?

Well worth the buy.

I knew Alan Rickman would make a good reader.

If you could sum up The Ring of the King in three words, what would they be?

I love the idea of becoming aquainted with African folk tales, but I wasn't sure I'd love a whole book's worth, so I am glad I could pick up the stories individually (IF you are certain you will love them then you should buy the book as a whole and save money). This was one of the first tales I bought because I was confident that Alan Rickman would make a great narrator.

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Title: Words As Sweet As Honey from Sankhambi

Subtitle: A Story From Nelson Mandela's Favorite African Folktales

Author: Nelson Mandela (editor)

Narrator: Debra Messing

Format: Unabridged

Length: 7 mins

Language: English

Release date: 06-25-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

Debra Messing, Helen Mirren, Parminder Nagra, Sophie Okonedo, CCH Pounder, Alan Rickman, Jurnee Smollett, Charlize Theron, Blair Underwood, Forest Whitaker and Alfre Woodard with a special message from Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Original Music by South African legends by Johnny Clegg and Vusi Mahlasela, Directed by Alfre Woodard.

The audiobook was a truly international affair recorded in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, London, and Johannesburg. The stories were chosen by the Nobel Laureate himself, from every region of Africa.

Members Reviews:

Excellent, entertaining read-aloud stories

I have been reading these aloud at bedtime to my 8 year old twins and they both love them! Why? They are anything but predictable! I think they have come to expect happy endings or moral lessons, but these stories often have twists that surprise them. Not a lot of illustrations, but the ones they have are lovely and diverse. We have enjoyed looking at the map of Africa marked with flags of where the stories come from. Also have had the opportunity to talk about Nelsen Mandela and his story, which is new to them. Great all around book!

The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of ...

This is a delightful book. The different stories may be best suited for different ages due to the level of inference used. The stories are lively, engaging and many have morals or lessons to be learned.

Great Stories for a Great Cause

I was moved by the fund raising effort support for HIV AIDS orphans in South Africa, familiar and admiring of the story collection released some years ago, I was delighted to listen through the entire collection. The blend of music and voice, brilliantly realized by a host of talented talents "Artists for a New South Africa", brings these stories alive! Libraries (like mine) and individuals will appreciate each and every track in this 3 CD set that is up for Grammy nomination.

Finally!

I've been looking for a with South African tales in it. I live in America so I want my baby to know about her African heritage

Outstanding

Everyone household should have a copy. It is an absolute cultural delight!! There is a reason Nelson Mandela felt these were some of his favorite folktales.

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Titre: Le Masque de la Mort Rouge et autres histoires

Auteur: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrateur: Serge Djen

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 1 hr

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 06-09-09

Éditeur: Des Oreilles Pour Lire

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Résumé de l'éditeur:

"La Mort Rouge avait pendant longtemps dépeuplé la contrée. Jamais peste ne fut si fatale, si horrible. Son avatar, c'était le sang, la rougeur et la hideur du sang. C'étaient des douleurs aiguës, un vertige soudain, et puis un suintement abondant par les pores, et la dissolution de l'être. Des taches pourpres sur le corps, et spécialement sur le visage de la victime, la mettaient au ban de l'humanité, et lui fermaient tout secours et toute sympathie. L'invasion, le résultat de la maladie, tout cela était l'affaire d'une demi-heure."

C'est ici dans la fête, la farce et la mascarade qu'Edgar Allan Poe fait naître ses histoires. Et quand arrive le moment, la plaisanterie devient terriblement macabre. Le comédien Serge Djen se sert de tout son art pour nous conter ces trois histoires extraordinaires.

L'auteur

Né à Boston en 1809,

, orphelin de comédiens pauvres, est recueilli à 3 ans par un riche négociant en tabac. Il connaît une vie instable marquée par la misère, la mort des femmes qu'il aime et l'alcool. "Ma terreur ne vient pas de l'Allemagne, disait-il, mais du fond de mon âme".

Génial maître du fantastique et de l'épouvante, notamment avec ses

, révélé par Baudelaire qui le traduisit, il suscita en France un véritable culte.

"L'inventeur des combinaisons les plus neuves et les plus séduisantes de la logique avec l'imagination, de la mysticité avec le calcul, le psychologue de l'exception, l'ingénieur littéraire" dira de lui Paul Valéry.

Il meurt à Baltimore en 1849.

(P) Des Oreilles Pour Lire, 2008

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Titre: Double assassinat dans la rue Morgue

Auteur: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrateur: Serge Djen

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 1 hr and 32 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 06-09-09

Éditeur: Des Oreilles Pour Lire

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Résumé de l'éditeur:

"Double assassinat des plus singuliers -Ce matin vers trois heures, les habitants du quartier Saint-Roch furent réveillés par une suite de cris effrayants, qui semblaient venir du quatrième étage d'une maison de la rue Morgue, que l'on savait occupée en totalité par une dame l'Espanaye et sa fille, mademoiselle Camille l'Espanaye. Après quelques retards causés pour se faire ouvrir à l'amiable, la grande porte fut forcée avec une pince, et huit ou dix voisins entrèrent, accompagnés de deux gendarmes..."

Malgré les nombreux témoignages et les indices recueillis, la police est déroutée et ne parvient pas à élucider l'enquête. Un homme est incarcéré sans preuve. Seul le chevalier C. Auguste Dupin, un personnage doté d'un esprit d'analyse hors norme, semble capable de pénétrer le mystère. Edgar Allan Poe vient de créer le premier détective de la littérature policière.

L'auteur

Né à Boston en 1809,

, orphelin de comédiens pauvres, est recueilli à 3 ans par un riche négociant en tabac. Il connaît une vie instable marquée par la misère, la mort des femmes qu'il aime et l'alcool. "Ma terreur ne vient pas de l'Allemagne, disait-il, mais du fond de mon âme".

Génial maître du fantastique et de l'épouvante, notamment avec ses

, révélé par Baudelaire qui le traduisit, il suscita en France un véritable culte.

"L'inventeur des combinaisons les plus neuves et les plus séduisantes de la logique avec l'imagination, de la mysticité avec le calcul, le psychologue de l'exception, l'ingénieur littéraire" dira de lui Paul Valéry.

Il meurt à Baltimore en 1849.

(P) & © Des Oreilles Pour Lire, 2009

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Titre: Le Puits et le Pendule

Auteur: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrateur: Serge Djen

Format: Unabridged

Durée: 46 mins

Langue: Français

Date de publication: 06-09-09

Éditeur: Des Oreilles Pour Lire

Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 1 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Résumé de l'éditeur:

"J'étais brisé, - brisé jusqu'à la mort par cette longue agonie ; et, quand enfin ils me délièrent et qu'il me fut permis de m'asseoir, je sentis que mes sens m'abandonnaient. La sentence, - la terrible sentence de mort, - fut la dernière phrase distinctement accentuée qui frappa mes oreilles. Après quoi, le son des voix des inquisiteurs me parut se noyer dans le bourdonnement indéfini d'un rêve. Ce bruit apportait dans mon âme une idée de rotation, - peut-être à cause que dans mon imagination je l'associais avec une roue de moulin. Mais cela ne dura que fort peu de temps ; car tout d'un coup je n'entendis plus rien."

Le comédien Serge Djen nous dévoile tout son talent de lecteur et offre une remarquable interprétation de cette histoire extraordinaire d'Edgar Allan Poe : Le Puits et le Pendule. Avec sa voix mêlant grave et intime, l'univers lugubre et terrifiant, imaginé par l'auteur, prend toute sa dimension.

L'auteur

Né à Boston en 1809,

, orphelin de comédiens pauvres, est recueilli à 3 ans par un riche négociant en tabac. Il connaît une vie instable marquée par la misère, la mort des femmes qu'il aime et l'alcool. "Ma terreur ne vient pas de l'Allemagne, disait-il, mais du fond de mon âme".

Génial maître du fantastique et de l'épouvante, notamment avec ses

, révélé par Baudelaire qui le traduisit, il suscita en France un véritable culte.

"L'inventeur des combinaisons les plus neuves et les plus séduisantes de la logique avec l'imagination, de la mysticité avec le calcul, le psychologue de l'exception, l'ingénieur littéraire" dira de lui Paul Valéry.

Il meurt à Baltimore en 1849.

(P) Des Oreilles Pour Lire, 2005

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Title: Mr Reginald Peacock's Day

Author: Katherine Mansfield

Narrator: Joy Gelardi

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 01-26-09

Publisher: Matrix Digital Publishing

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 3 votes

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

A number of her works, including "Miss Brill", "Prelude", "The Garden Party", "The Doll's House", and later works such as "The Fly", are frequently collected in short-story anthologies. Mansfield also proved ahead of her time in her adoration of Russian playwright and short story writer Anton Chekhov, and incorporated some of his themes and techniques into her writing.

This audiobook is her classic short story 'Mr Reginald Peacock's Day', which was first published in the British literary magazine The New Age in 1917 and later reprinted in Bliss and Other Stories in 1920.

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Title: Anna Karenina

Author: Leo Tolstoy

Narrator: Katrina Rosati Kross

Format: Abridged

Length: 45 mins

Language: English

Release date: 07-24-08

Publisher: Listener's Digest Inc.

Genres: Classics, World Literature

Publisher's Summary:

This Russian classic is perhaps the best book ever written, certainly the best of Leo Tolstoy's work. Anna, a sensuous and rebellious woman, scraps her marriage for a young officer, Count Vronsky, hoping to find love. Its chilling ending assures the reader that this is a book never to be forgotten.

©2007 Listener's Digest Inc; (P)2007 Listener's Digest Inc

Members Reviews:

Good book

I feel I'm not qualified to review this book. I'm just a regular guy, not a literature professor, but maybe my comments will be helpful to some. This book is really good. It's all about the characters. Many times while I was reading I wondered how all of this was going to end. It wasn't like a regular story where there's a pretty clear end goal, like get the bad guy, or solve the mystery. It was more like things are just happening and I wonder what's going to happen next. I thought maybe it's just going to stop abruptly, as if Tolstoy would just suddenly be done writing about all these characters, but it really did have a solid ending to conclude everything. Thinking back on the story I remember many ups and downs and tense moments and light hearted moments, it was very enjoyable and pretty easy to read.

One thing that really amazed me was how well Tolstoy could switch between different characters and settings. Everyone had distinct personalities and the way they were all portrayed was with so much compassion and understanding that as a reader I could really see parts of myself in everyone. There was no one character that I related to more than any other. I was able to relate to every single one of them differently. I believe this is the reason Tolstoy is considered a master.

The pace of the book is a little slow for me because I'm a slow reader, but in retrospect I feel like the pace was actually pretty good and it only felt slow because I had absolutely no idea where the story was going. Every chapter had something new happening and the story just strolled right along. Probably like riding a tractor for 50 miles. You've got plenty of time to look at all the flowers and clouds and barns and animals along the way, it takes forever, but it never stops moving.

It helped a lot to have this book on my kindle because towards the end there was more and more french that was easy to translate with the kindle. The port to the kindle was perfect. I saw no strange spacing or oddly misspelled words.

Overall I recommend giving this book a shot. Don't be discouraged by the length. I realize a reader may feel compelled to read this particular book just so they can say that they did. It's got that trophy book status. I feel like that's a bad thing though. If you find yourself a few hundred pages in and are interested in what's going on, then keep going. If however after a few hundred pages you feel like it's a chore to read, then don't bother, it's not going to suddenly become more interesting after any point in the book. It's very consistent, you can trust this author and the translation, the ending won't let you down, there will be no long lulls. What you get in the beginning is what you get through the entire book, it's very steady and very high quality writing.

A true classic!

I rate this as one if the best fiction books I have ever read, and I am a reader. It was very long, but not tedious.

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Titel: Die Irrfahrten des Odysseus

Autor:: Homer

Erzähler: Joachim Kerzel

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 1 hr and 9 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-20-08

Herausgeber: audio media verlag

Bewertung: 5 von 5 von 1 Stimmen

Kategorien: Classics, World Literature

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Auf Grundlage des deutschen Textes von Gustav Schwab wurde diese Fassung von Stephanie Mende und Dr. Anke Susanne Hoffmann neu für Kinder bearbeitet.

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Titel: Die Schlacht um Troja

Autor:: Homer

Erzähler: Joachim Kerzel

Format: Abridged

Spieldauer: 49 mins

Sprache: Deutsch

Veröffentlichungsdatum: 06-20-08

Herausgeber: audio media verlag

Kategorien: Classics, World Literature

Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers:

Auf Grundlage des deutschen Textes von Gustav Schwab wurde diese Fassung von Stephanie Mende und Dr. Anke Susanne Hoffmann neu für Kinder bearbeitet.