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Fifty Famous Stories Retold
Written by James Baldwin
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Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin is a collection of short stories that give a snapshot into the life of a legendary hero or an event in history. Hear how Alexander the Great tamed Bucephalus, the kindness of Doctor Goldsmith, William Tell, George Washington and his hatchet, King Alfred as well as many other interesting tales. (Summary by Laura Caldwell)
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James Baldwin
James Baldwin (1924–87) was a writer and civil rights activist. Among his best-known works are the novel Giovanni’s Room, the essay collection Notes of a Native Son, and the polemic The Fire Next Time.
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Reviews for Fifty Famous Stories Retold
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Good listening! I hope the newer books open up again soon
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Read well by the arrator
Simple sometimes powerful stories
Very pithy