This fresh production of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's classic short stories featuring strong and enterprising women pairs perfectly with the vocal talents of Laurel Lefkow. Lefkow lends emotional nuance to their pragmatism, courage, and desire as they transcend stifling societal expectations in stories like "The Widow's Might," "Bee Wise," and "An Elopement." "The Yellow Wallpaper," Gilman's best-known story, is the collection's standout, both in terms of its insightful foray into a postpartum emotional experience and Lefkow's masterful performance. Her voice gradually takes on a bright, fevered intensity as the story builds throughout the woman's isolated confinement inside the titular room of a country house. Listeners experience in the first-person the woman's smooth, unnerving breakdown. Lefkow's subtle shifts in tone and pacing throughout create an unforgettable experience. J.R.T. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JANUARY 2025]
Trade Ed. Naxos AudioBooks 2024
DD ISBN 978-1-78198-529-8 $19.50
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