Single Author Collections
Tales of Unrest
Tales of Unrest is Joseph Conrad's first collection of short stories, published in 1898, showcasing his mastery of narrative and psychologic…
The Bet and Other Stories
Thirteen short stories by the master. Summary by david wales
Strictly Business
O. Henry is the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (1862-1910). His short stories are known for their wit, wordplay, characte…
A Curious Dream and Other Sketches
Celebrated American humorist Mark Twain delivers a delightful collection of the witty stories for which he is so well known. From the stran…
Prufrock and Other Observations
Prufrock and Other Observations was published in 1917 in a print run of only 500 copies by Egoist Press in London. It features The Love Song…
The Tales of Chekhov
Here are 25 stories by Russian writer Anton Chekhov, beautifully translated by Constance Garnett, each showcasing Chekhov's intimate knowled…
The Raven and Other Poems
"Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—While I nodded,…
Sappho: One Hundred Lyrics
Sappho lived six centuries before Christ, at a period when lyric poetry was peculiarly esteemed and cultivated at the centres of Greek life.…
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Collection
A collection to celebrate Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 200th birthday, on 27th February, 2007.
Now We Are Six
Milne's second book of children's poetry: “We have been nearly three years writing this book. We began it when we were very young ... and no…
Short Stories
In 1859 Charles Dickens launched a new weekly journal, All the Year Round, to replace Household Words. Elizabeth Gaskell remained a prolific…
Poems of Gerard Manley Hopkins
Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844–1889) was one of the most innovative of English Victorian poets, best known now for his vivid and original image…
Short Science Fiction Collection
Explore the imaginative world of Alan E. Nourse in this curated collection of ten short stories, showcasing his unique blend of science fict…
Tales of Three Hemispheres
Tales of Three Hemispheres invites listeners into the imaginative realms crafted by Lord Dunsany, a pioneer of modern fantasy. This collecti…
Selected Short Stories
Eleven short stories from The Windsor Magazine in the 1920s, Best British Short Stories of 1922, and Best British Short Stories of 1923. - S…
A Dozen Ways of Love
A Dozen Ways of Love presents a captivating collection of romantic short stories by Lily Dougall, each exploring the multifaceted nature of …
The Cruise of the "Scandal"
Collection of short stories by prolific British fantasy writer, Victor Bridges. Stories include A Bit of Old Chelsea and The Bronze-Haired G…
The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton
Five early short stories by Edith Wharton, American author of The House of Mirth. Includes “Kerfol,” “Mrs. Manstey's View,” “The Bolted Door…
The Maker of Moons
An eclectic collection of 8 stories by one of the early masters of the weird tale, Robert W. Chambers. The stories include a range of topics…
Poems
In this collection, Emily Dickinson invites listeners into her introspective world, where the profound themes of life, love, and death are e…