Literary Criticism audiobooks

Moo Cow Tales (Unabridged)

By: Rosamund Edith Nesbit Bland

Narrated by: David Cole, Lynette Hawkins, Thomas Hardman & K...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Embark on a whimsical journey into the enchanting world of "Moo Cow Tales (Unabridged)" by Rosamund Edith Nesbit Bland, where the ordinary meets the extraordinary in a delightful blend of storytelling and imagination. Nestled within these unabridged tales are heartwarming adventures that unfold in the charming countryside, inviting listeners of... Read more

What Christmas Is as We Grow Older, and other stories (Unabridged)

By: et al. Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Robert Sylvester, Brian Dewees, Joanne Johnson ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Curl up by a crackling fire with a heartwarming collection of Christmas tales. Dickens's thoughtful essay, "What Christmas Is as We Grow Older," explores how the holiday's magic transforms with age. But fear not, the childlike wonder isn't lost! Rediscover the joy of past Christmases, embrace the present with loved ones, and find hope for future... Read more

Letters to a Daughter (Unabridged)

By: Hubert Bland

Narrated by: Mary Ives, Carole Moulton, Richard Jaynes & Jac...

Length: 3 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Letters to a Daughter is a collection of essays proffering ‘fatherly advice’ in the form of a one-sided correspondence. Each of these takes the form of a response to a question that a young woman who is about to enter adult society might pose. The fictional daughter in Letters to a Daughter is named ‘Alexa.’ The author, Hubert Bland, a columnist... Read more

The Square Egg and Other Sketches (Unabridged)

By: author

Narrated by: Judith Correy, Kimberley Warren, Ruth Davis & C...

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Eight amusing short pieces by Hector Hugh Munro (pen name Saki) who died in the First World War, collected and published posthumously in 1924. The eponymous first story although humorous includes some indications of the horror of trench warfare. Though Munro was over the age of conscription he volunteered to fight. Rothay Reynolds in an... Read more

The Easter Mystery Of Jesus Christ; A Miscellany Of Readings, Poems, And Hymn Texts (Unabridged)

By: et al. American Standard Version

Narrated by: Robert Martin, Janet Blume, Beverley Grudem & M...

Length: 3 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

The story of Jesus Christ is a treasure of Western civilization. Understanding that life and story is necessary for a proper understanding of that cultural history. This recording draws from several sources, certainly not comprehensive but nonetheless indicative. It begins with readings from the biblical New Testament Gospels about the last... Read more

A Gallery of Children (Unabridged)

By: A. A. MILNE

Narrated by: Michael Waid, Mary Mayfield, Milford Mceachern ...

Length: 1 hour 5 minutes

Abridged: No

These are 12 imaginative stories written by A.A. Milne about beautiful 12 illustrations originally published in the Colliers magazine. (I strongly urge listeners to go to the book using the link provided and look at each illustration while listening. The story he weaves is intimately involved with what is going on there. I promise you will be... Read more

Essays and Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion (Unabridged)

By: Friedrich von Hügel

Narrated by: James Abernathy, Laura Vazquez, Ronald Hill & S...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Baron Friedrich von Hugel was a lay Catholic theologian whose work was influential during the rise of modernist thought. His Essays and Addresses on the Philosophy of Religion became a favorite work of later Christian writers C.S. Lewis and Flannery O'Connor. The book compiled previously written material into a single collection, divided into... Read more

The Honour of the Gout (Unabridged)

By: Philander Misaurus

Narrated by: Abbie Lewis, Jacqueline Timmerman, Crystal Bibb...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

This droll and 'enflammatory' pamphelet doth be a grondebreaking worke of musing upon a great aflicktion of Man, upon the better nature of that aflicktion, and upon the vain and mischievous cheats who affeckt to cure it. The gauntlet here so-toss'd by Philander Misaurus was later pick'd up by surgeon John Marten in his rejoinder, titled by the... Read more

Short Story Collection Vol. 103 (Unabridged)

By: John BUCHAN

Narrated by: Aubrey Williams, Robert Nelson, Thomas Spearman...

Length: 6 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

Hold onto your hats! This isn't your typical John Buchan collection. While "Short Story Collection Vol. 103" might have his name on it, this audiobook is a treasure trove of unexpected tales. Forget Richard Hannay for a moment. This volume features thrilling adventures by literary giants like Rudyard Kipling, the fantastical Lord Dunsany, the... Read more

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 062 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Stan Schrandt, Thelma Seiwell, Robert Schneider...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

A collection of twenty stories featuring ghoulies, ghosties, four-legged beasts and things that go bump in the night. Expect shivers up your spine, the sound of a monstrous howl, and the occasional touch of wonder. Read more

Harpers Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 32, June 8, 1880 (Unabridged)

By: Harper's Young People

Narrated by: Ola Livesey, Helen Schwandt, Richard Baez & Rut...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Set sail for adventure on a historic voyage with Harper's Young People! Open this audiobook and journey back to June 8th, 1880. Dive into the exciting second chapter of "The Moral Pirates," where the crew faces thrilling challenges on the high seas. Learn fascinating facts about stamp collecting and brave George Washington's diplomatic... Read more

Fame and Fortune Weekly No. 3 (Unabridged)

By: Frank Tousey

Narrated by: David Delagarza, Beulah Hubbard, Marion Trollin...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Vance Thornton is a bright young man with a dream: to make his fortune. Working for a Chicago corn operator, Vance hones his skills, absorbing the secrets of the grain trade. When opportunity knocks, Vance leaps. A chance to corner the corn market arises, but the path to riches is fraught with risk. Devious competitors and a volatile market... Read more

Canada in War-Paint (Unabridged)

By: Ralph W. Bell

Narrated by: Sarah Mottet, Peggy Tibolla, Mary Sarni & Alfre...

Length: 4 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the vivid narrative of "Canada in War-Paint" by Ralph W. Bell, an enthralling audiobook that unveils the compelling story of Canada's military history. Journey through the annals of time as Bell expertly navigates through the nation's involvement in conflicts, from the trenches of World War I to the battlefields of World War II and... Read more

Modern Russian Literature (Unabridged)

By: D. S. Mirsky

Narrated by: Charles Albright, Tonya Ramos, Linda Bordley & ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Embark on a thrilling journey through the golden age of Russian literature with D.S. Mirsky's "Modern Russian Literature." This captivating audiobook unlocks a treasure trove of iconic authors, from the psychological depths of Dostoevsky and Tolstoy to the innovative voices of Chekhov and Gorky. Mirsky, a renowned scholar, guides you through... Read more

Dolly and I (Unabridged)

By: Oliver OPTIC

Narrated by: Stephen Connor, Denise Tate, Louis Schwartz & D...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Katherine Green an envious girl is given a pretty doll by her Aunt Jane. Christmastime is approaching... Nellie Green her sister who is quite different has a rich friend over by the name of Flora Lee. They would like to use Katherine's doll because all of the other ones are in ruins from over use. Katherine who has been rather protective of her... Read more

A Cup of Sweets, that Can Never Cloy (Unabridged)

By: Elizabeth Semple

Narrated by: Catherine Burnett, Mary Mcfadden, Thomas Goff &...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Step into the enchanting world of "A Cup of Sweets, that Can Never Cloy" by Elizabeth Semple, where every word is a delectable treat for the soul. In this captivating audiobook, Semple weaves a tapestry of tales that transport listeners to realms of whimsy and wonder. From forgotten fairy glens to bustling city streets, each story is a delicate... Read more

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 084 (Unabridged)

By: et al. George P. Donehoo

Narrated by: Robert Murphy, Eloy Jones, Kathy Buffey & Betty...

Length: 6 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Ghosts everywhere, and of any colour," was the promise of Spectropia, a book of "surprising spectral illusions" published in 1863. Optical illusions were among the twenty vol. 084 topics, chosen by their readers, which were concerned with science, technology, and medicine, including the societal implications of decision making in these fields:... Read more

The Dolliver Romance and Other Pieces (Unabridged)

By: Nathaniel HAWTHORNE

Narrated by: John Gilbert, Rocco Daughtery, Suzanne Meador &...

Length: 5 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

This post-humous collection of stories, sketches and essays by celebrated quintessential New England author Nathaniel Hawthorne gives us glimpses of the many different facets of Hawthorne's personality. The titular tale The Dolliver Romance was an unfinished manuscript that was edited and prepared for publication after Hawthorne's death and... Read more

The Red Laugh (Unabridged)

By: LEONID NIKOLAYEVICH ANDREYEV

Narrated by: Shannon Essary, Allen Jones, Daniel Skaggs & Wi...

Length: 2 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

The reader is immersed in the Hellish madness of war through the eyes of a tired soldier losing his grip on reality, scarred physically and mentally by the atrocities he witnesses. Lauded author Leonid Andreyev, who many consider Russia's Edgar Allan Poe, gives us a powerful and intense narrative showing the horrors of war and its impact on the... Read more

Ukraina and the Peace-conference (Unabridged)

By: Stanislav Dnistriansky

Narrated by: Mary Searing, Lina Willis, Daniel Malinowski & ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

The 19th century was the Golden Age of Nationalism in Europe. By the end of the century many countries achieved their national self-determination. But the asunder of the territories was still a cause of dispute which led to the Great War (WWI) in 1914. Ukrainian nationalism reached its peak in the early years of the 20th century. The Great War... Read more

The Ukraine (Unabridged)

By: George Raffalovich

Narrated by: Cassandra Sweatman, Jesse Gibson, William Benne...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

“We are not the same nation with Russian people,” the statement which all Ukrainians wish to convey to the whole world for centuries. The striving for freedom and independence is what these people shed much of their blood on Ukrainian lands for. “The Ukraine” by Bedwin Sands (George Raffalovich) describes Ukrainian problem, which exacerbated in... Read more

Hauntings (Unabridged)

By: Vernon LEE

Narrated by: Michelle Paxton, Mitchell Puryear, Brian Roach ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

"Hence, my four little tales are of no genuine ghosts in the scientific sense; they tell of no hauntings such as could be contributed by the Society for Psychical Research, of no specters that can be caught in definite places and made to dictate judicial evidence. My ghosts are what you call spurious ghosts (according to me the only genuine... Read more

Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 31, June 1, 1880 (Unabridged)

By: et al. William Livingston Alden

Narrated by: Jayson Baumgardner, Vincent Goodson, Paul Washi...

Length: 1 hour 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Harper's Young People is an illustrated weekly publication for children that includes short stories, tales from history, natural history, poetry, puzzles, and other fun. This 31st issue of the serial was published on June 1st, 1880. In this issue, George Washington's story continues as he lays down the law--the tax law, that is--in America and... Read more

Love Stories Volume 5 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Lucy Maud Montgomery

Narrated by: Richard Mcguinness, Dorothy Hernandez, Dana Sto...

Length: 7 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

Here are 20 more love stories under an hour each, covering all kinds of experiences involving romance or other kinds of love resulting in heartbreak or happiness, fantastic or real -- where the heart overflows with passion, pride, emotion or wonder. You know -- love. Read more