Shoes and Stockings: A Collection of Short Stories


Read by Carolyn Frances

(4.5 stars; 69 reviews)

Shoes and Stockings is a captivating collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott, exploring the intricate dance between societal expectations and personal desires. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, these tales delve into themes of love, modesty, and the complexities of youth.

Through a blend of humor and poignancy, Alcott presents characters navigating the challenges of their time, from the frivolities of fashion to the deeper struggles of the heart. Each story offers a glimpse into the lives of young women as they confront the norms of their society, making choices that reflect their individuality.

This collection not only showcases Alcott's signature wit and insight but also highlights her ability to capture the essence of her characters' journeys. With a mix of laughter and reflection, Shoes and Stockings invites listeners to engage with the timeless dilemmas of growing up and finding one's place in the world.

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A Modern Cinderella: Or, The Little Old Shoe - How It Was Lost 34:37 Read by Carolyn Frances
A Modern Cinderella: Or, The Little Old Shoe - How It Was Found 47:53 Read by Carolyn Frances
Aunt Kipp - Part I 15:57 Read by Carolyn Frances
Aunt Kipp - Part II 22:55 Read by Carolyn Frances
Aunt Kipp - Part III 20:10 Read by Carolyn Frances
Kitty's Class Day 40:42 Read by Carolyn Frances
A Country Christmas - Part I 16:40 Read by Carolyn Frances
A Country Christmas - Part II 24:43 Read by Carolyn Frances
A Country Christmas - Part III 21:13 Read by Carolyn Frances
A Country Christmas - Part IV 20:16 Read by Carolyn Frances
My Red Cap - Part I 10:22 Read by Carolyn Frances
My Red Cap - Part II 11:55 Read by Carolyn Frances
My Red Cap - Part III 9:47 Read by Carolyn Frances
My Red Cap - Part IV 11:11 Read by Carolyn Frances
Nelly's Hospital 40:50 Read by Carolyn Frances
Scarlet Stockings - How They Came Into Lennox's Life 17:22 Read by Carolyn Frances
Scarlet Stockings - Where They Led Him 28:16 Read by Carolyn Frances
Scarlet Stockings - What Became of Them 18:04 Read by Carolyn Frances

Reviews

Not award-winning


(4 stars)

The problem with writing an American Classic like "Little Women" is that your readers will have unreasonable expectations. LM Alcott wrote for her living, and she had no appetite for starving in an attic, so she sold what she wrote and moved forward. There's nothing wrong with these stories, they're just not her best. 1: A Modern Cinderella suffers from an excess of sugary metaphor, poetical descriptions, and practically perfect people. 2: Aunt Kipp; thank goodness for her astringent personality after the first story! 3, 4: Country folk vs city folk... 5: My Red Cap, I think the most interesting story. A Civil War nurse and a veteran have several encounters over the years. The plot and characters are well developed. 6: Nellie's Hospital is the only children's story in this collection. A little girl hopes to be a 'Sanitary Commission' nurse when she grows up, and practices with the local bugs, birds and mice. Worth reading. 7: Red Stockings; a Civil War story dealing with the ethical

Shoes and Stockings


(5 stars)

A nice collection of Louisa May Alcott stories, they will make you laugh and cry! My favorites are Kitty's Class Day and Aunt Kipp. Also, Carolyn does an awesome job reading A Country Christmas, especially in part 2.

Precious Timeless Tales


(5 stars)

Precious Timeless Tales of love, childhood, War and home life to warm your heart on a cold night. The reader had a nice voice and did a consistent job even if she did misspronounce a few words throughout.

A Charming Wardrobe


(5 stars)

Stories adorned with the quaint, courageous, comely and guiless accessories which Ms.Alcott so deftly uses to exalt the homespun everyday wardrobe of life, transforming them into beautiful raiments.

wonderful


(4.5 stars)

I loved this! The reader was very good,and all the stories well thought out and put together. True Alcott!

Nice stories, but not as delightful as I had hoped.


(5 stars)

Delightful!

a brilliant collection of lovely stories, superbly read!!


(5 stars)


(4.5 stars)

It’s sweet, but they’re all very predictable