Essential Welty

Powerhouse and Petrified Man

By: Eudora Welty

Narrated by: Eudora Welty

In 1956, Caedmon had the great fortune to record Eudora Welty reading some of her finest stories. In her sweetly vibrant Mississippi drawl, Ms. Welty deftly draws the listener in to the uproariously multilayered ""Why I Live at the P.O.,"" the spontaneous ""Powerhouse"" and the insightful voice of women's truths in ""Petrified Man."" Ms. Welty's reading brings immediacy and resonance to these wonderful tales.

The Divine Ms. Welty

As a Southerner, it is so wonderful to hear Ms Welty read her Fabulous words in a Southern dialect that sadly is fading from our culture. I am still amazed at the way she perfectly captures the heart of people who made their home in the South. This is a treasure.

Listen to Miss Welty in her own voice

Listening to Eudora Welty tell her quiet tales of the south is a rare treat. Her small stories kick into your psyche and leave you yearning for more...

Delicious - I wanted more!

Ms. Welty's reading of her short stories is mesmerizing. I felt as though I were watching a play, or acting as an anthropologist looking into a world I'd never witnessed. She vividly takes you to a time and place with sparely written but richly inhabited characters. Deeply funny, moving, and very short. Highly recommended.

Delightful

For this audiobook, Eudora Welty reads three of her classic stories: Why I Live at the P.O., Powerhouse, and The Petrified Man. It was delightful to hear Ms. Welty’s voice, and the reading highlights her wonderful ear for language and dialogue as well as a mischievous sense of humor. The first story was read at a faster pace than the others, but I think the speed fits the personality of the story’s narrator. I believe this audiobook was based on an old LP recording which explains why it isn’t longer—I wish it was....

Lovely Stories

I have been a fan of Eudora Welty's for as long as I can remember, and I was quite excited about the prospect of hearing her reading her own exquisite short stories. It was wonderful to hear her voice, but the dear lady spoke so fast that it's very difficult to understand. Still,if you're a Welty fan, it's well worth a download. Enjoy.