Episodes
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Ep. 3 - "The Angel of the Lord"
Monday Feb 01, 2021
Monday Feb 01, 2021
In the first Uncle Abner story ever published, young nephew Martin is alone on a dangerous mission to deliver a huge bundle of cash for his father’s cattle transactions—and someone else might know he has the money.
Dr. Suzanne Bray, professor of British literature and culture at Lille Catholic University in France, talks about how Uncle Abner might be modeled on the Old Testament prophets of the Bible.
This audio production contains the full text of Melville Davisson Post's story, "The Angel of the Lord" from the collection Uncle Abner: Master of Mysteries. A copy of the book can be obtained from West Virginia University Press.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Ep. 2 - "An Act of God"
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
When a disreputable trader is killed in broad daylight at the county fair, it is quickly declared an accident—but Abner knows something more lies beneath.
After the story, distinguished Romani scholar Dr. Ian Hancock, shines a light on “Gypsy” stereotypes in literature and film, and talks about the realities of Romani cultural experience.
This audio production contains the full text of Melville Davisson Post's story, "An Act of God" from the collection Uncle Abner: Master of Mysteries. A copy of the book can be obtained from West Virginia University Press.
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Ep. 1 - "The House of the Dead Man"
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Sunday Jan 31, 2021
Abner and his nephew Martin are tending to their cattle, when they notice tracks that lead to a bigger mystery.
Council Program Officer Kyle Warmack shares biographical information on the elusive Melville Davisson Post and his most successful literary creation, Uncle Abner.
This audio production contains the full text of Melville Davisson Post's story, "The House of the Dead Man" from the collection Uncle Abner: Master of Mysteries. A copy of the book can be obtained from West Virginia University Press.