Buttered Side Down
Edna Ferber
Read by Xe Sands
"And so," the story writers used to say, "they lived happily ever after."
Um-m-m—maybe. After the glamour had worn off, and the glass slippers were worn out, did the Prince never find Cinderella's manner redolent of the kitchen hearth; and was it never necessary that he remind her to be more careful of her finger-nails and grammar? After Puss in Boots had won wealth and a wife for his young master did not that gentleman often fume with chagrin because the neighbors, perhaps, refused to call on the lady of the former poor miller's son?
It is a great risk to take with one's book-children. These stories make no such promises. They stop just short of the phrase of the old story writers, and end truthfully, thus: And so they lived. E. F. (Summary from the Foreword to "Buttered Side Down") (4 hr 35 min)
Chapters
Foreword | 1:25 | Read by Xe Sands |
The Frog and the Puddle | 17:54 | Read by Xe Sands |
The Man Who Came Back | 26:07 | Read by Xe Sands |
What She Wore | 24:43 | Read by Xe Sands |
A Bush League Hero | 23:59 | Read by Xe Sands |
The Kitchen Side of the Door | 27:07 | Read by Xe Sands |
One of the Old Girls | 23:57 | Read by Xe Sands |
Maymeys from Cuba | 23:40 | Read by Xe Sands |
The Leading Lady | 18:55 | Read by Xe Sands |
That Home-Town Feeling | 23:38 | Read by Xe Sands |
The Homely Heroine | 20:15 | Read by Xe Sands |
Sun Dried | 18:48 | Read by Xe Sands |
Where the Car Turns at 18th | 25:17 | Read by Xe Sands |
Reviews
5th star for reader.
A LibriVox Listener
Great stories, AMAZING reader!
Edna Ferber, my new favorite author
Momma G
Edna Gerber has surpassed Jane Austin as my favorite author. she is so witty and get descriptions just put you THERE like watching three scene in literary HD. I love how Ferber errors in this style that's line we are sitting chatting over tea with friends-speaking to all of us, then leaning over to tell me a secret tidbit. add to it this reader, oh wow! I love her accents (male/female, brogue, drawl, etc) her silky smooth narration honestly make me want to listen and re listen.... Amazing romp!
All the innocent freshness of the heartland, no matter the location or country !
Sandrainia3
How or what can you comment about a book that slowly draws you back into a time of innocence and grants you a better vacation in a few hours than you can find in a week long cruise! Very glad to have stumbled into this author's books and I'll be relistening to many books several times in the future. Many, many more times.
interesting glimpses from 100 years ago
lanternland
Edna Ferber's stories end abruptly! The very last story, though, is different from the others - and I got suckered into joining the navy too, but in my case the consequences weren't so terrible. Miss Ferber had a bad impression of sailors all right. The reader, "Madera", is terrific, a real pro. What a versatile voice she has! I hope she does some more solo readings.
WOW!
TheBookworm
I'm not usually much of a fan of the short story but this beautifully read collection by Edna Ferber has converted me. A very modern writer, Ferber gets to the heart of urban life where transplants from small towns find their dreams and nightmares. I cannot recommend this recording too highly. Madera is surely a professional actress. Her voice characterizations are spot on, sensitive, and variable. Thank you. TheBookworm (Manchester UK)
Ferber fables
harron68
Very well written sketches of the era and there are the hints of other Ferber books ahead. The reader has a beautiful, expressive voice and except for a bit too much "brogue" and clipped phrasing sometimes, does a superior job. Thanx for a great job on a great, forgotten author and her early stories!
Amazing Narration!
Alan H.
These stories are by no means of my favorite genres, but this narrator is simply amazing.
huh??
GonzoRanch
ugh... I listened for a couple hours & was kinda... gagging... couldn't stand any more.