Short Story Collection Vol. 059


Read by LibriVox Volunteers

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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