The Last Carousel
By Nelson Algren
Read by Richard Poe , Richard Ferrone , Ramiz Monsef , and Nicol Zanzarella
Unabridged
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3 Formats: CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: MP3 CD
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ISBN: 9781094070377
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ISBN: 9781094070360
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ISBN: 9781094070384
| Runtime: | 19.03 Hours |
| Category: | Fiction/Short Stories |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
The fiction and reportage included in The Last Carousel, one of the final collections published during Nelson Algren’s lifetime, was written on ships and in ports of call around the world, and includes accounts of brothels in Vietnam and Mexico, stories of the boxing ring, and reminiscences of Algren’s beloved Chicago White Sox, among other subjects. In this collection, not just Algren’s intensity but his diversity are revealed and celebrated.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
Author
Author Bio: 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.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Fiction/Short Stories |
| Runtime: | 19.03 |
| Audience: | Adult |
| Language: | English |
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