  Four of America’s Favorite Short Stories by Mark Twain
 Stories of pioneers and goldminers, men
and women living lives of pluck and desperation, tragedy and triumph. Mark
Twain, America’s favorite author, wrote honestly about the people he met, their
foibles and their flaws, and the singular pride that carried them through often
difficult lives. The sometimes funny, occasionally dark, stories collected here,
are highlights of Twain’s great career.
1. The Professor’s Yarn – When
gamblers on a riverboat attempt to swindle a pompous cattleman, they find that
things that aren’t exactly what they seem. Runtime - 13:24
2. The
California Tale – In this heart-breaking tale of devotion, a lonely pioneer
tells a visiting miner of his beautiful wife who will soon return home. Runtime
- 17:03
3. A Dying Man’s Confession – When a man’s family is killed by
rogue soldiers, he spends the rest of his life planning a grisly reckoning.
Runtime - 25:31
4. The Man Who Put Up At Gadsby’s – The hilarious tale of
Mr. Lykins, a haughty teacher looking to secure the position of postmaster, and
the fate of the last man who came to claim what he believed to be his just
rewards. Runtime - 9:29
All four stories performed by Brian Ogden – Over
a short period of time, Brian Ogden has become a favorite of theater audiences
everywhere. Known for his raffish presence and subtle, captivating performances,
Brian has become the critics’ darling of the local theater scene.
Four of America’s Favorite Short Stories by Mark Twain |