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Tony's Wife
Read by Bellona Times
Alice Dunbar and Alice Dunbar Nelson
In Short Story Collection Vol. 055
LibriVox’s Short Story Collection 055: a collection of 20 short works of fiction in the public domain read by a group of LibriVox members, i…
The Lincolnshire Poacher
Read by Larry Wilson
Various
In Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the Peasantry of England
This traditional, and, for the most part, unprinted literature,—cherished in remote villages, resisting everywhere the invasion of modern na…
Bay Combe
Read by Algy Pug
G. K. Chesterton
In Poems
Originally published in 1916, this book of poetry by G.K. Chesterton includes 59 poems on a variety of subjects. Included in this are war po…
Chapters 06, 07
Read by Adrian Praetzellis
E. Phillips Oppenheim
In The Curious Quest
A sweet, simple tale of how friendship and honesty triumph over money. The protagonist’s pun of a name—Ernest Bliss—foreshadows the plot in …
Version 8
Read by Kim Stich
Alexander Pope
In Epigram, engraved on the Collar of a Dog
LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Epigram by Alexander Pope. This was the Weekly Poetry project for August 8th, 2010.
Chapter XIV
Read by Phil Chenevert
E. E. “Doc” Smith
In The Skylark of Valeron
The Skylark of Valeron is the third volume in the classic Skylark trilogy by E.E. ‘Doc’ Smith. DuQuesne has survived to become Master of t…
The Passing of Marcus O’Brien
Read by docdlmartin
Jack London
In Lost Face (and Other Stories)
Seven stories by Jack London, set in the Yukon and other northwestern localities. The most well-known story in this collection is probably T…
Prologue
Read by Phil Chenevert
E. E. “Doc” Smith
In Gray Lensman
Kimball Kinnison becomes a Gray Lensman. This name comes from the simple gray leathers these superior lensmen wear that has no insignia of…
05 - Mr 'Possum
Read by KarlHenning
Abbie Phillips Walker
In The Sandman's Hour
Reading bedtime stories to children can be a wonderful way to relax and at the same time act out the exciting things happening in the story …
Recognizant and Reflective
Read by Hamlet
Charles Dickens
In Dombey and Son (version 3)
To Paul Dombey, the business is everything, and he must have a son who will learn the business and eventually inherit it. Will his newborn, …
In Old Ponkapoag
Read by Jessica Kinsora
Winthrop Packard
In Literary Pilgrimages of a Naturalist
Noted American Naturalist, Winthrop Packard, who gave us such titles as “Woodland Pastures,” “Wood Wanderings,” and “Wildwood Ways,” now tak…
01 - The Englishman
Read by Phil Chenevert
G. K. Chesterton
In Wine, Water and Song
A collection of 16 poems by G.K. Chesterton. All of the poems in this book, except for "The Strange Ascetic" are taken from "…
The Curate of Poltons
Read by elibishop
Anthony Hope
In Comedies of Courtship
A series of short stories about love and the process of courtship. - Summary by Michele Eaton
The Miniature - Read by RN
Read by ravenotation
George Pope Morris
In The Miniature
George Pope Morris was an American editor, poet, and songwriter. In addition to his publishing and editorial work, Morris was popular as a p…
The Purloined Letter
Read by Tony Addison
Edgar Allan Poe
In The Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Raven Edition, Volume 2 (version 2)
An eclectic, catholic even, collection from the exquisitely excellent tale-telling of Mr. Edgar Allan Poe. Hilarious and terrifying. Need…
Chapter 1 Who Are the Winnebagoes?
Read by KirksVoice
Oliver Lamere
In Winnebago Stories
Winnebago Stories is a collection of traditional tales from the Winnebago (Ho-Chunk) tribe, offering insight into the rich oral traditions o…
New Prince, New Pomp
Read by Paula Messina
Robert Southwell
In Christmas Short Works Collection 2024
As we approach Christmas 2024, we invite you to join us in some heart-warming tales and uplifting carols and poems. We wish you compliments …
Didn’t Raise His Boy to Be a “Slacker”/CONSOLING INFORMATION/HE WAS ALL RIGHT
Read by Tony Posante
Carleton Britton Case
In Stories from the Trenches: Funny Tales the Soldiers Tell
Carleton B. Case is well known for wit and humor, as the title of the book leads one to believe this book will follow suit. - Summary by Apr…
Pompe Funèbre
Read by Christine Rottger
Robert W. Chambers
In The Mystery Of Choice
The Mystery of Choice is a collection of short horror stories written by Robert W. Chambers. The stories, set in France, are known for their…
Villanelle
Read by Alan Mapstone
Victor Daley
In At Dawn And Dusk
Victor Daley, then a happy, wondering Irish lad, drifted out to Australia. His head was full of old tunes and fragments of poetry; his pocke…