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Preface

Read by Shriya


Various


In A Christmas Hamper: Full of Pictures and Tales

This book contains stories, tales, and pictures from Christmas for little folks! - Summary by Shriya (spatel2)

France

Read by Bruce Kachuk


Various


In Poems of the Great War

At a time when the need for courage and tenacity of the British people was at its peak, these poems published at the outset of the First Wor…

Prologue and Epilogue to a Play

Read by Arthur Krolman


Jonathan Swift


In The Poems of Jonathan Swift, Volume Two

He lived simply, loved his walks and craved the company of fellow poetical wits as they craved his company in return. With his pal Dr. Sheri…

The History Lesson by Anonymous

Read by Tomas Peter


Various


In The World's Best Poetry, Volume 1: Home and Friendship (Part 1)

The first of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection, the first of two parts, inclu…

Preface, Contents and Letter from Thomas Hood

Read by Phil Benson


Various


In Athenaeum Souvenir

The Manchester Athenaeum was founded in 1837 as a society for the "advancement and diffusion of knowledge". This short collection …

Introduction and Preface

Read by Chuck Williamson


Rudolph Valentino


In Day Dreams

Published in 1923, Day Dreams is a collection of poems written by Hollywood screen icon Rudolph Valentino. Authored during Valentino’s court…

After These Days

Read by Newgatenovelist


Marion Strobel


In Selected Poems

Marion Strobel was a poet, an author of fiction and an associate editor of Poetry. These poems were published from 1919 to 1926 in Poetry, O…

Preface

Read by Larry Wilson


James W. Whilt


In Rhymes of the Rockies

The author worked as a dude wrangler Glacier National Park and lived on his ranch near Eureka, Monatana. This is the first book of his poem…

Music

Read by Stunning


Walter De La Mare


In Motley, and Other Poems

From English poet Walter De la Mare comes an early collection of poems reflecting on loss, mortality, and universal questions. - Summary by …

Preface

Read by Krista Zaleski


Charles Harwood Greene


In Random Readings In Racy Rhyme: A Repast For The Recluse, A Refreshment For The Railway Reader

An ecclectic collection of poems by Charles Harwood Greene. A little humor, a little dry wit, and sometimes an unexpected twist. Works inclu…

Introduction

Read by Anne O'Donoghue


Laura Rountree Smith


In Story Time Tales

A collection of short stories for children, written by Laura Rountree Smith. - Summary by Anne O'Donoghue

The Answer By Harry Stillwell Edwards (Second Prize)

Read by Laurie Banza


Various


In Short Stories From Life

Life Magazine held a short story contest. Stories must be no more than 1500 words. Authors were paid for the number of words under that maxi…

The Source of Modern Progress - Edwin Hubbell Chapin

Read by Adrianher


Various


In The World's Best Orations, Volume 3

Who does not delight in oratory? How we gather to hear even an ordinary speaker! How often is a jury swayed and controlled by the appeals of…

The Modern House That Jack Built by Anonymous

Read by Foon


Various


In The World's Best Poetry, Volume 9: Tragedy and Humor (Part 2)

The ninth of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection, the second of two parts, incl…

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