Archive for July, 2009

Short Story: ‘The Luck of Roaring Camp’ by Bret Harte

A child changes the men of a rough mining camp forever. Transcript of radio broadcast: 06 June 2009 Now, the Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Our story today is called, “The Luck of Roaring Camp.” It was written by Bret Harte. Here is Harry Monroe with our story. (MUSIC) STORYTELLER: Roaring Camp was the [...]


Short Story: ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part 2

A young man falls under the influence of a beautiful young woman. Last of two parts. Transcript of radio broadcast: 29 May 2009 Now, the Special English program, AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Today, we complete the story “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Here is Kay Gallant with the second and final part of [...]


Short Story: ‘Rappaccini’s Daughter’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Part 1

A young man falls under the influence of a beautiful young woman. Transcript of radio broadcast: 22 May 2009 Now, the Special English program AMERICAN STORIES. (MUSIC) Our story today is called “Rappaccini’s Daughter.” It was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. We will tell the story in two parts. Here is Kay Gallant with the first [...]