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O. Henry


In Roads of Destiny

This is another collection of O. Henry short stories. - Summary by Sid

Chapter 15 Johnny Greer

Read by John Greenman


Mark Twain


In Sketches New and Old

This collection of 63 writings by Mark Twain was published in 1882. Among other sketches, it contains "The Jumping Frog" in the or…

Stave 04

Read by Jeff Robinson


Charles Dickens


In A Christmas Carol (Version 03)

Old miser Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a major transformation after being visited by his deceased colleague Jacob Marley, who warns him to cha…

How the Stranger Vainly Endeavored to Reveal to Me in Words the Mysteries of Sp…

Read by Aaron White


Edwin Abbott Abbott


In Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (version 2)

This is a satirical novel written by Edwin A. Abbott, first published in 1884. Abbott uses a two-dimensional world, with himself as the prot…

Letter From Mr. Biggs, A

Read by Denny Sayers (d. 2015)


E. W. Howe


In The Wit and Humor of America, Vol 01

The Wit and Humor of America is a 10 volume series. In this, the first volume, 53 short stories and poems have been gathered from 44 authors…

30 - Chapter XXV: News from England

Read by Piper Hayes


Sir Walter Scott


In Waverley, Volume 1

Waverley is set during the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745, which sought to restore the Stuart dynasty in the person of Charles Edward Stuart (or…

A Warm House and a Ruddy Fire

Read by Patti Cunningham


Edgar A. Guest


In All That Matters

A collection of poems about life. Written in an easy and interesting style this book includes poems about many parts of family life, motherh…

Part I

Read by John N. Daily


John Gould Fletcher


In Japanese Prints

JapanAn old courtyard Hidden awayIn the afternoon.Grey walks,Mossy stones,Copper carp swimming lazily,And beyond,A faint toneless hissing ec…

Get Next!

Read by Laurie Banza


Hugh Mchugh and George V. Hobart



John Henry has a comedic commentary and opinion on everything that goes on in his life. This time, he tackles the subjects of race tipsters,…

CHAPTER 42

Read by Timothy Pinkham


Charles Dickens


In The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby

The action takes place in London, with excursions to Devon, Yorkshire, and Portsmouth, as we follow the adventures of the eponymous hero. Ni…

The Last Fiddling of Mordaunt's Jim

Read by Jim Locke


Paul Laurence Dunbar


In In Old Plantation Days

With this collection of short stories, Dunbar sought to draw on the success of his dialect poems by recreating and portraying the southern p…

Version 6

Read by JimOCR


Robert W. Service


In The Spell of the Yukon

LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Spell of the Yukon by Robert W. Service. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for Dece…

Christmas With Jim’s Friends, Chapter Eight, of Harbor Jim Of Newfoundland

Read by David Wales


Alden Eugene Bartlett


In Fireside Christmas Short Stories

A collection of Christmas-themed short stories, intended to warm the heart and share with the family. Each story or poem in this collection …

Section 2

Read by Russ Hobbs


John Henry Newman


In The Dream of Gerontius

As a rule, when Cardinal Newman's poetry is mentioned, people think of "The Pillar of the Cloud," better known as "Lead, Kind…

Jim Brown

Read by Ralph Klapis


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 Letter from Tasmania

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 …

Taken By Surprise

Read by Tom Johnson


F. Anstey


In The Talking Horse And Other Stories

A collection of short stories by famed humorist and Punch magazine staff member, F. Anstey, pseudonym for Thomas Anstey Guthrie. They range …

26 - By Deputy, Chapter 2

Read by Peter John Keeble


Richard Marsh


In Amusement Only

This is a collection of 12 short stories of mystery and humor, which are, as the title says, for amusement only. (Summary by Carolin)

Uncle Sam, Detective/DRIVING IS TOO GOOD FOR THEM/NOW THEY DON’T SPEAK

Read by DJRickyV


Carleton Britton Case


In Stories from the Trenches: Funny Tales the Soldiers Tell

Carleton B. Case is well known for wit and humor, as the title of the book leads one to believe this book will follow suit. - Summary by Apr…

A Question

Read by Bruce Kachuk


Alan Sullivan


In The White Canoe and Other Verse

This early collection of Alan Sullivan's work is from the pen of a young Canadian author who portrays Canada's short Summer season as the vo…

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