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The Epic
Read by Stefan Von Blon
Madison Cawein
In The Poems of Madison Cawein Vol. 1: Lyrics and Old World Idylls
A collection of poems by Madison Cawein. It has been said that his vocation to poetry was irresistible. - Summary by Michele Eaton
Introduction
Read by Steven R. Perkins
Homer
In The Iliad (Pope Translation)
Homer’s Iliad is the first great work of Western literature. Composed in twenty-four books of Greek hexameter poetry, it portrays the events…
The Epicure by Anacreon
Read by Craig Franklin
Anacreon
In The World's Best Poetry, Volume 6: Fancy and Sentiment (Part 1)
The sixth of ten volumes of poetry edited by Canadian poet laureate Bliss Carman (1861-1929). This collection, the first of two parts, inclu…
Preface
Read by Christine Rottger
John Aikin, Anna Laetitia Barbauld, Jane Marcet and Jane Taylor
In Eyes and No Eyes and Other Stories
Whatever will stimulate the observing tendencies of the young cannot but be of value to them. "Eyes and No Eyes" does this in a de…
Selected excerpts by Epictetus
Read by Availle
Various
In Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, volume 14
The Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, is a work of enormous proportions. Setting out with the simple goal of offer…
McIlvane's Star
Read by Tom Weiss
August Derleth
In Short Science Fiction Collection 040
Science Fiction is speculative literature that generally explores the consequences of ideas which are roughly consistent with nature and sci…
Part III
Read by Newgatenovelist
Novalis
In Hymns to the Night, version 2
Written after a bereavement, ‘Hymns to the Night’ considers hope, faith and spirituality in the face of loss. This recording is of George Ma…
Section II
Read by Frédéric Surget
Various
In The Jade Flute
A collection of mindful ancient Chinese poetry by Li Po, Wan Ts’u, Mei Chang and other masters set in English prose by anonymous translators…
PREFATORY
Read by Brize C
Various
In Successful Recitations
A compilation of poetry designed for performance. This compilation focuses on the art of recitation, highlighting the importance of clarity,…
Dark Plots and Schemes
Read by Dave Wills
George W. M. Reynolds
In The Mysteries of London Vol. I part 2
The Mysteries of London was a best-selling novel in mid-Victorian England. The first series was published in weekly instalments from 1844-46…
Introduction
Read by R. S. Steinberg
Arthur Machen
In The Angels of Mons
The Angels of Mons is a popular legend about a group of angels who supposedly protected members of the British army in the Battle of Mons at…
Provençal Legend
Read by Bruce Kachuk
Willa Sibert Cather and Willa Cather
In April Twilights and Other Poems
A selection of thirty-six poems by American writer Willa Cather. (summary by mleigh)
The Margenes
Read by Dale Grothmann
C. C. Beck and Miriam Allen DeFord
In Short Science Fiction Collection 089
Science fiction is a genre encompassing imaginative works that take place in this world or that of the author’s creation where anything is p…
Preface and Introduction
Read by Christine Rottger
James O'Brien
In Present Day Gardening: Orchids
A meticulously written treatise on the structure, care and cultivation of orchids. This book benefits both the orchid obsessed and the amate…
Myths and Legends Around the World - Collection 16
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Various
This collection is dedicated to recordings of short mythical or legendary works which are in the Public Domain. The stories tell of legends,…
Homer Clapp
Read by Westwinds12
Edgar Lee Masters
In Spoon River Anthology
This is a collection of poems, in the form of an entire community speaking from beyond the grave about their lives, and, in some cases, goss…
A helliad
Read by Lynne T
Mary MacLane and Mary Maclane
In I, Mary MacLane
Described as "the first blogger", Mary MacLane lived a tortured life, ahead of her time. Her beloved father died when she was a yo…
One Step, and Then Another: Chapter 2
Read by Jayjaysil
Francis J. Finn, S.J.
In The Best Foot Forward and Other Stories
A collection of 5 short stories for children, from the author of "Tom Playfair", "Claude Lightfoot", etc.. (Summary by M…