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Essential Welty: Powerhouse and Petrified Man
Written by Eudora Welty
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In 1956, Caedmon had the great fortune to record Eudora Welty reading some of her finest stories. In her sweetly vibrant Mississippi drawl, Ms. Welty deftly draws the listener in to the uproariously multilayered ""Why I Live at the P.O.,"" the spontaneous ""Powerhouse"" and the insightful voice of women's truths in ""Petrified Man."" Ms. Welty's reading brings immediacy and resonance to these wonderful tales.
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Eudora Welty
Eudora Welty (1909–2001), one of the most important and beloved writers of the 20th century and master of the short story form, was born and lived most of her life in Jackson, Mississippi. The author of multiple essays, novellas, and novels, including The Optimist’s Daughter and Delta Wedding. She received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Order of the South, the National Book Award, and the Pulitzer Prize, among many other literary awards. She was also the first living author to have her works published by the Library of America.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Fun to hear Welty read her own work, though these aren’t my favorite stories of hers.