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Babette's Feast and Sorrow-Acre

Written by: Isak Dinesen
Narrated by: Colleen Dewhurst
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 "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. Anthologies & Short Stories Witty
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More than a Food Story

The first of this audio book’s featured stories, Babette’s Feast, is a truly Eucharistic story. It is replete with Catholic thought & imagery. Many see the story as being simply a “Food Story,” in praise of the culinary arts of France. After listening to the story, I can only agree that it is a story about food. Apparently, Dinesen had an active interest in Catholic sacramentality at the time of the novella’s writing. It seems likely that this interest greatly influenced her story.

Both stories, Babette’s Feast & Sorrow Acre, are quite short but very entertaining.

The narration well suited both stories & was performed excellently . The overall production was flawless. I recommend this audio book.

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