Short Story Collection Vol. 059
Various
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
Discover a diverse collection of short stories brought to life by LibriVox volunteers. This anthology features 20 captivating tales, showcasing the unique voices of both renowned and lesser-known authors.
Among the selections, you will find works by literary giants such as Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, and Edgar Allan Poe, alongside an early piece by Dorothy Parker. The collection spans various genres, offering a rich tapestry of narratives from L. M. Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Arthur Conan Doyle, Franz Kafka, and Algernon Blackwood.
This compilation not only highlights the breadth of storytelling but also invites listeners to explore different themes and styles, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate the art of the short story.
Chapters
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| Pa Sloane's Purchase | 19:39 | Read by Willy | |
| The She-Wolf | 17:43 | Read by Bellona Times | |
| A Sketch of Mateship | 3:28 | Read by Glenn O'Brien | |
| The Young Tsar | 36:38 | Read by Martin Reyto | |
| How I Built Myself a House | 18:23 | Read by Phil Schempf | |
| The Threepenny Problem, story number 10 of The Problem Club | 16:20 | Read by Garth Burton | |
| The Adventure of the Mazarin Stone | 36:12 | Read by Jacquerie | |
| Such a Pretty Little Picture | 27:23 | Read by Bellona Times | |
| Quarantine at Alexander Abraham's | 37:27 | Read by Rachel | |
| The Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq. | 43:34 | Read by J Korth | |
| Rudgwick's Romantic Disposition | 33:12 | Read by Ed Humpal | |
| A Hunger Artist | 28:47 | Read by Martin Reyto | |
| A Report for an Academy | 27:46 | Read by Martin Reyto | |
| Charlotte's Ladies | 19:38 | Read by Rachel | |
| The Game That Wasn't Cricket | 5:54 | Read by ginny | |
| The Fads of David Dadd | 21:45 | Read by Graham Longworth | |
| First Hate | 22:45 | Read by David Mack | |
| Markheim | 55:49 | Read by Larry Greene | |
| Ubazakura | 3:53 | Read by John N. Daily | |
| May Day Eve | 52:19 | Read by Loren Eaton |