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The Texas Stories of Nelson Algren: Edited by Bettina Drew Audiobook
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Publisher Description
O. Henry and National Book Award-winning author Nelson Algren has inspired thousands with his tough, gritty accounts of urban life. Written over the course of four decades, this collection of 12 stories centers around Depression-era Texas. Characterized by small-town strife, political corruption and frontier-style justice, each tale is a testament to the struggles of the working poor. Also among the stories is a retelling of the myth of Bonnie and Clyde.
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"Before he wrote the urban classics associated with him, such as MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM and WALK ON THE WILD SIDE, Algren spent some time as a vagrant in Depression-era Texas. Some interesting stories, including a good take on Bonnie and Clyde, who were much in the news in those days. "
— Jim (4 out of 5 stars)
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" Not my favorite Algren and he is one of my favorites. "
— Jeremy, 10/14/2013 -
" Before he wrote the urban classics associated with him, such as MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM and WALK ON THE WILD SIDE, Algren spent some time as a vagrant in Depression-era Texas. Some interesting stories, including a good take on Bonnie and Clyde, who were much in the news in those days. "
— Jim, 9/2/2010
About Nelson Algren
Nelson Algren (1909–1981), now considered one of America’s finest novelists, was born in Detroit and lived most of his life in Chicago. His jobs included migrant worker, journalist, and medical worker. He is the author of five novels, including The Man with the Golden Arm, which was the winner of the first National Book Award.
About Henry Strozier
Henry Strozier is an actor with a forty-year career in numerous movies and television series. Also a voice-over artist, he has worked extensively in video games and audiobook narration, earning several AudioFile Earphones Awards.