Wilde: The Novel
The author's principal work of original narrative fiction.
Author guide
Stefan Rudnicki Books in Order
Stefan Rudnicki was born in Krakow, Poland, and later lived in Stockholm, Montreal, New York, and Los Angeles. Educated principally at Columbia University and the Yale School of Drama, he has worked as an actor, director, producer, playwright, photographer, and film and video director. He is especially known for his extensive audiobook narration and production, including award-winning work, as well as for books on acting, literary anthologies, a novelization, and nonfiction.
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The Actor's Book of Classical Monologues
A representative and influential performing-arts collection.
Outside the series
Bibliography by category
Novels (3)
- Wilde: The Novel
novel · 1997
- Confucius in the Boardroom: Ancient Wisdom, Modern Lessons for Business
nonfiction · 1998
Edited works (2)
- Fantastic Imaginings: An Anthology of Visionary Literature
anthology · 2003
- Casting the Runes & Other Classic Stories of the Supernatural
anthology · 2019
Other (5)
- Classical Monologues: Shakespeare and Friends
collection · 1980
- The Actor's Book of Classical Monologues
collection · 1988
- The Actor's Book of Monologues for Women from Non-Dramatic Sources
collection · 1991
More than 200 selections from the prose and verse of Margaret Atwood, Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Emily Dickinson, Isadora Duncan, Anais Nin, Christini Rosetti, Sappho, and others.
- The Actor's Book of Classical Scenes
collection · 1992
- A Valentine: A Bouquet of Music, Letters, and Poetry for Lovers
collection · 1997
Frequently asked questions about Stefan Rudnicki
Who is Stefan Rudnicki?
Stefan Rudnicki is a Polish-born actor, director, producer, and award-winning audiobook narrator and producer. He is also known for his work as a stage actor and director.
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Where was Stefan Rudnicki born and educated?
He was born in Krakow, Poland. He studied at Columbia University and completed an MFA at Yale School of Drama in 1969.
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What did Stefan Rudnicki do before becoming an audiobook narrator?
Before focusing on audiobooks, Rudnicki worked in theater and film and taught at several universities. He also chaired the theater, film, and dance department at Long Island University’s C.W. Post campus.
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What influenced Stefan Rudnicki’s narration style?
His narration draws on his theater training, multilingual childhood, and wide experience with literary and genre material. He has described himself primarily as a storyteller, emphasizing a direct rapport among the story, author, and listener.
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What awards has Stefan Rudnicki won, and what is his audiobook legacy?
Rudnicki has won two Grammy Awards and has received multiple Audie Awards, AudioFile Earphones Awards, a Bram Stoker Award, and a Ray Bradbury Award. AudioFile named him a Golden Voice in 2008, recognizing a career spanning narration, production, and direction across hundreds of audiobooks.
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