Babette's Feast and Sorrow-Acre

By: Isak Dinesen

Narrated by: Colleen Dewhurst

"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.

Very poor quality of reading

had to give it up halfway through Babette. hollow sound and monotonous reading sucked the life out of the story.

Great stories showing God’s love

Both stories have a theme of self-sacrifice, reminding us of the ultimate example of love and sacrifice when Jesus died for us.

Marred by poor production quality

Two wonderful folk-tale-like stories from the pen of an incredibly talented author. These two stories are superb.

The audio, however, is of extremely poor quality. It isn't anywhere near to the quality of most books sold by Audible. It's a shame as the stories themselves are beautiful.

Brilliant writing, beautifully read

I just LOVE these stories, and think Collen Dewhurst did a magnificent job reading them. Couldn't go to bed because I couldn't stop listening.

Babette's Feast

Excellent book.. surprisingly interesting and a delightful spirit filled ending! Please read this book .. it will lift your spirits!