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Kate Chopin's brilliant short story about an hour in the life of a young wife. When news arrives that Louise's husband has been killed in a railroad accident, her family and friends are careful to break it to her gently, knowing that she has a heart condition. Louise locks herself in her room for an hour, during which she realizes that this bereavement is the start of a new life of freedom and independence. But a much greater shock awaits her when she leaves her room and goes downstairs....

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American author Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" was written in April of 1894 and originally published in Vogue in December of that year. The title refers to the time elapsed between the moments at which the protagonist, Louise Mallard, hears that her husband is dead, then discovers that he is alive after all. The short story is a mainstay of feminist literary study.

Kate Chopin was an American author of short stories and novels, mostly with a Louisiana Creole background. Today she is now considered a forerunner of the feminist authors of the 20th century. This powerful story concerns a wife who learns that her overbearing husband has been killed. The short period of mourning turns to the hope of her new freedom - but then comes the very unexpected climax.

Kate Chopin is a widely considered the forerunner to the feminist authors of the twentieth century. Focusing on themes of race and gender, her short stories largely center on life in rural Louisiana. In "The Story of an Hour," Louise Mallard has just learned that her husband is dead - believed to have died during a train accident. Her family fears that the news will kill Louise, who suffers from a weak heart.

Lance Denison is doing everything in his power to ignore Valentine’s Day. He hates the holiday and is ready for February 14th to be over. When his best friend offers him an all inclusive three-night stay at his inn to celebrate UnValentine’s Day, Lance has to admit, he’s curious. The week has a few rules: no romance, no flowers, no chocolates, and no mush whatsoever. Sounds like a good week to him. When a bite-sized woman runs into him at check-in, Lance doesn’t know what to do with the little tornado. He can’t tell if she’s rude or funny, but he does know one thing—he wants ...

Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages from the Bible. This audio covers creation and moves down through Biblical History to the time of Moses and the Israelites escape from Egypt.

Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages from the Bible. This volume covers the stories of Daniel, Jesus' birth and His ministry.

From Daphne du Maurier, “a writer of fearless originality” (The Guardian), comes a collection of her thirteen most mesmerizing tales—including iconic stories such as “The Birds” and “Don’t Look Now”—with an introduction by Stephen King. Daphne du Maurier is best known for...

Two exciting stories about Olympic champions, two miracle stories illustrating God's providence, and two true-to-life stories about boys who make a difference in their corners of the world!

Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages from the Bible. This album covers Israel's travels in the desert and moves down through Biblical History to the Saul and David.

The Story of a Soul is the autobiography of Thérèse of Lisieux. It was first published on September 30, 1898, a year to the day after her death from tuberculosis at the age of 24, on September 30, 1897. The book was a single volume formed from three distinct manuscripts - manuscripts of different length, written at different times, addressed to different people, and differing from one another in character. The work of unifying these disparate manuscripts was carried out by Pauline, the sister of Thérèse.

Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages from the Bible. This title covers David's reign as Israel's king and move down through Biblical History to the time of Queen Esther.

Dramatized audio stories, for children of all ages, taken from history. Through this album you will learn about Columbus, the pilgrims, Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright brothers and many other characters of history.

Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages. Through these stories, children will learn lessons about honesty, discipline, obedience, making friends and many other noble characteristics.

Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages from the Bible. This album continues with Jesus ministry, His death and resurrection, and the beginning of the early Christian church.

Dramatized audio stories, for children of all ages, taken from history. Through this audio you will learn about Albert Schweitzer, George Muller, Florence Nightingale Clara Barton, Louis Pasteur and many other characters of history.

Dramatized audio stories for children of all ages. Through these stories, children will learn lessons about honesty, discipline, obedience, making friends and many other noble characteristics.

In those midnight hours when sleep won’t come but fatigue lingers, ancient quests and fantastical domains beckon you toward blissful escape. These tales don’t silence your thoughts, they cradle them just enough to guide you from restlessness to calm. Made for the sensitive, curious adult, they meet the part of you still lit up at midnight — then lead it gently toward sleep.

Dramatized audio stories about role models that will inspire and teach important values so necessary in the development of good character traits for today's youth.