The Marne: a tale of the war
Gelesen von Elizabeth Klett
Edith Wharton
(4,625 Sterne; 40 Bewertungen)
American writer Edith Wharton is known for her novels of manners set in old New York; yet much of her adult life was spent in France. She lived in Paris throughout World War I and was heavily involved in refugee work. Her 1918 novella The Marne dramatizes the events of the war as seen through the eyes of 15-year-old Troy Belknap, an American boy who longs to join up and save his beloved France. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) (1 hr 56 min)
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Good Story
Bruce G
(5 Sterne)
The is a really good story centered around a Americans lad in France , and timely with the 100 year anniversary of WW I , I enjoyed, it was very well read. Thank you for such a good reading of the story
(5 Sterne)
Great story to go along with Wharton's non-fiction writing about the war. I think Elizabeth Klett is at her best reading Edith Wharton.
Book Guru
(4 Sterne)
A charming tale, despite it's bleak backdrop of war! Edith Wharton is always a sure bet for a good yarn.
Wonderful reading!!
(5 Sterne)
Elisabeth Klett does a beautiful job of making You feel as if You know the characters!
Lisa Chicola
(5 Sterne)
Fabulous story as always from Ms. Wharton, and great ending! Very well read!