Babette's Feast and Sorrow-Acre

De: Isak Dinesen

Narrado por: Colleen Dewhurst

"Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist: give me leave to do my utmost." This line from "Babette's Feast" lends itself to both of the stories in this audio collection, which tell of unbreakable human spirit and total commitment to life choices. "Babette's Feast," now an award-winning film, takes a humorous look at a pure-spirited community in which love, lost youth, self-denial, and creative urges contribute to making the right choices. And "Sorrow-Acre," the most anthologized of Isak Dinesen's stories, challenges the most profound choice of all. Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst's warm, sensitive interpretation reveals the subtle beauty of Dinesen's prose.(P)1987 by The Audio Partners Inc.

Marred by poor production quality

Two wonderful folk-tale-like stories from the pen of an incredibly talented author. These two stories are superb.

The audio, however, is of extremely poor quality. It isn't anywhere near to the quality of most books sold by Audible. It's a shame as the stories themselves are beautiful.

Very poor quality of reading

had to give it up halfway through Babette. hollow sound and monotonous reading sucked the life out of the story.

Great stories showing God’s love

Both stories have a theme of self-sacrifice, reminding us of the ultimate example of love and sacrifice when Jesus died for us.

Brilliant writing, beautifully read

I just LOVE these stories, and think Collen Dewhurst did a magnificent job reading them. Couldn't go to bed because I couldn't stop listening.

Babette's Feast

Excellent book.. surprisingly interesting and a delightful spirit filled ending! Please read this book .. it will lift your spirits!

loved it

Wonderful book and perfectly narrated. A classic that is so worth revisiting. Very glad to find it.

Annual listening to this audio gem

Colleen Dewhurst reads Dinesen as no other, steadily, reverently, vibrantly, and for this I listen to her reading of Babette’s Feast every December.

Two touching stories

Both stories touch something deep in the human spirit. Another reviewer thought that the performance was less than satisfactory. Colleen Dewhurst’s slightly gravely voice, in my opinion, fits the pathos of the stories perfectly.

Tragi-Comedy and Serene Tragedy

Two of the great Isak Dinesen's finest stories are graced by the narration of a fine actress. Colleen Dewhurst's smoky voice is particularly suited to Sorrow Acre, the darker tale, and her intelligent interpretation adds nuance to Babette's Feast. Perfection.

Loved it!!!

This was an amazing reading of a timeless classic!! I was skeptical of Colleen Dewhurst doing the reading, as I associate her so much with Anne of Green Gables - but, because of the other great reviews, I gave her a chance and am so glad I did! There is something about hearing her read these beautiful words that made it really come to life. No regrets here! I loved it!