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The Lost Generation

American Writers in Paris in the 1920s

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The Lost Generation

By: Professor Michael Shelden
Narrated by: Professor Michael Shelden
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The Lost Generation from Professor Michael Shelden evokes one of the most creative periods in American literature. Paris of the 1920s served as a base for such authors as F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Ezra Pound, and Gertrude Stein. In these lectures, Professor Shelden details and provides fresh insight into the unending allure of the Lost Generation - and of the literary output that exerts a continuing influence nearly a century later.

©2011 Michael Shelden (P)2012 Recorded Books Classics
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I loved this podcast and the insights we were given. Including the kind, calm voice of the narrator with the understanding he offers.

One of my favorite podcasts

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I was looking for a book on this specific subject as I’ve been revisiting Hemingway and Fitzgerald novels I read in my teens. The author of these lectures is a fantastically persuasive narrator, utterly convincing throughout. You feel you could reach out and touch the characters, their portrayal is so nuanced and respectful. So many stories, psychological insights, plus he seems to really love his subject. Fascinating.

An incredible story

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This is a very worthwhile read for those interested in this era and the great novels of the time. Unfortunately, the narrator is so awful - pauses after every other word and is not very engaging. I imagine the print copy is a more pleasant experience.

Interesting read, hideous narration

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