How does one know, then, which is the final version?

One Hundred Years of Solitude: A Study Guide Brenda K. Marshall Read by F. Murray Abraham; A+ Audio of Time Warner Audio, ISBN 1-57042-112-9; 1 Cassette (67 minutes) $8.00 Written by Brenda K. Marshall PhD, author of Teaching the Post Modern, this cassette is a study guide to García Márquez's most famous work. It includes a cassette and a booklet. The cassette, read by F. Murray Abraham, has the following subjects: 1. Introduction to Magical Realism 2. Detailed Narrative Guide 3. Dramatic Readings from the Text 4. Critical Analysis 5. Music from Ravel's "Rapsodie Espagnole" and "Estrada de Sol" The booklet has the following sections: 1. Character List 2. Scene by Scene Synopsis 3. Glossary of Terms 4. Sample Test and Relevant Questions 5. Study reference for Books, Music, and Film Love and Other Demons Read by Natasha Richardson Random House Audio, ISBN 0-679-44324-X; 4 Cassettes (5 Hours) $25.00. Out of Print. An unabridged reading of the novel by Natasha Richardson, this audio book is now out of print. Reviews or comments are welcome.

--A. Ruch 26 January 2001

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