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The Ribble

Read by Anya


James Hebblethwaite


In The Poems of James Hebblethwaite

James Hebblethwaite (22 September 1857 – 13 September 1921) was an English-born Australian poet, teacher and clergyman. Hebblethwaite was a …

Alumni Voices

Read by Bethany Bell


Bethany Bell



University of Oxford Podcasts

The Delegate From Venus

Read by Adam Whybray


Henry Slesar


In Short Science Fiction Collection 042

Science Fiction is speculative literature that generally explores the consequences of ideas which are roughly consistent with nature and sci…

SARAH'S SUNDAY OUT

Read by Phil Chenevert


Amy Walton


In The Kitchen Cat and Other Stories

These are three stories that will delight your heart and soul. The little girl Ruth in the first story is very privileged young lady with …

Adam Bede

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George Eliot



Adam Bede, the first novel written by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans), was published in 1859. It was published pseudonymously,…

Auvergnat

Read by Erin Grassie


Hilaire Belloc


In Verses

A collection of poetry by Hilaire Belloc ranging from religious verses to drinking songs. - Summary by Larry Wilson

Helping Hands

Read by Seth Harwood


Seth Harwood


In A Long Way from Disney - Part I

It's the 1980s in Boston: the Celtics are rolling, the Patriots got crushed by the Bears, and the Sox are the Sox. Adam Berkman is learning …

The Bent Tree

Read by MichaelMaggs


Stacy Aumonier


In The Golden Windmill and Other Stories

In this 1921 collection of short stories, many dealing with the experiences of ordinary people during the Great War, the master English stor…

Postscript

Read by Andrew Gaunce


Ralph Adams Cram


In Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories

A collection of six ghostly tales by Ralph Adams Cram, ranging from the demonic to the deeply sad. Gruesome apparitions, oppressive atmosphe…

The Enchanted Garden

Read by Amy Gramour


E. Nesbit


In The Rainbow and the Rose

A collection of poetry in the whimsical style of Edith Nesbit, author of "The Five Children and It" and "The Railway Children…

Extracts from Adam's Diary

Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)


Mark Twain


In The $30,000 Bequest and Other Stories

A book of short stories and humorous anecdotes by Mark Twain, published together in 1906. (Summary by Tricia G)

The Blackberry Elf

Read by Roohi


Mary Louisa Molesworth


In Five Minutes' Stories

This is a collection of short stories for children. Listeners may wish to have a look at the text at Project Gutenberg to see the many illus…

Der neue Adam und die neue Eva

Read by lorda


Heinrich Zschokke


In Sammlung kurzer deutscher Prosa 065

Diese Sammlungsreihe erscheint unregelmäßig und umfasst 10 verschiedene deutschsprachige Prosatexte.- zusammengefasst von schrm

Gifts of Shee

Read by Keara Hayes


Joyce Kilmer


In Summer of Love

Joyce KIlmer may yet be an obscure poet had he not had his poem, Trees, published in Poetry in 1913. But, this book precedes that, and show…

The Choice of Amyntas Part 2

Read by OCTL7


W. Somerset Maugham


In Orientations

This is a collection showing W. Somerset Maugham's early attempt in the short story genre, which he comes to master as one of 20th century's…

Obi

Read by Ben Tucker


Eden Phillpotts


In Black, White and Brindled

These short stories by Eden Phillpotts are set in the West Indies, involving mystery, murder, tragic romance and many a sea yarn.NOTE: There…

Adam Asleep

Read by Mawusi


Maria Letitia Stockett


In The Hoofs of Pegasus

Maria Letitia Stockett was a highly respected English teacher in Baltimore, Maryland, but also well-known as an author. In addition to her …

The Starre

Read by KevinS


George Herbert


In The Temple

George Herbert was one of the so-called Metaphysical Poets, along with John Donne and Andrew Marvel, and The Temple: Sacred Poems and Privat…

Erin

Read by Chuck Williamson


Rudolph Valentino


In Day Dreams

Published in 1923, Day Dreams is a collection of poems written by Hollywood screen icon Rudolph Valentino. Authored during Valentino’s court…

To the Reader

Read by MaryAnn


Charlotte Elliott


In Hours of Sorrow

Poems from the author of the beloved hymn, "Just as I Am", chiefly adapted to seasons of sickness, depression and bereavement. Ell…

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