In this rich audiobook about all kinds of performance, narrator Paul Boehmer's slow pacing and palpable understanding of the material fit the author's broad thinking. Boehmer sounds perfectly compatible with Sennett's stature and advanced age (81). Sennett's writing is always broad and moving and, in this case, has particular relevance to the political performances that captivate so many people today. Boehmer's clear enunciation and nuanced phrasing make the sociologist's often stunning insights even more meaningful. With his detailed grasp of history, Sennett shows how clothing, posture, and body gestures can make other people see what we want them to see, even putting them into a near trance. Sennett's compelling perspectives and Boehmer's performance make this a must-hear antidote for this age of alternative facts and malignant showmanship.
Pub Date: Jan. 22, 2024
Duration: 10 hrs
Publisher: Tantor Media
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
Inspiring collections of Angelou reading her poetry. These selections showcase Angelou's smooth, lyrical voice and her warm vitality. Her innate rhythm celebrates her verse and offers the poems to listeners as they should be remembered. Occasionally Angelou comments between the selections, and occasionally she interjects a resonant laugh.
Pub Date: N/A
Duration: N/A
Publisher: Random House Audio
Review Posted Online: Jan. 22, 2026
A brilliant treatise on the relationship between ancient myths and modern comics.
At last, a work that treats comic books as the modern counterparts of Greek and Roman mythology, courtesy of Meineck, a classics professor at New York University. Meineck believes the tales of Spider-Man, Iron Man, the Punisher, and other superheroes are as legitimate and engaging as their fellows in Greek and Roman myths. Sometimes the similarities are surprising, such as between Hercules and the Hulk, who both lose control—with tragic consequences. Listeners will love Meineck's authoritative performance. His work pulls no punches discussing the myths or their modern equivalents.
A brilliant treatise on the relationship between ancient myths and modern comics.Pub Date: Feb. 17, 2026
Duration: 8 hrs
DD ISBN: 9780063382688
Publisher: Harper Audio
Review Posted Online: March 10, 2026
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