Literary Criticism audiobooks

For Love and Life Vol. II (Unabridged)

By: MARGARET O. OLIPHANT

Narrated by: Maria Yeager, Dorothy Walker, Mary Jozwiak & Da...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Edgar's world is upended. A sudden crisis forces him to confront his pride and question everything. Should he swallow his dignity and seek help from the imposing Lord Newmarch? And what about his love, Gussy? Will his carefully laid plans for proposing crumble along with his dreams? Find out in "For Love and Life, Volume II" by Margaret... Read more

The Fringe of an Art (Unabridged)

By: Vernon Blackburn

Narrated by: Robert Lopez, Cathy Helmes, Jeremiah Donato & L...

Length: 3 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into the captivating world of "The Fringe of an Art" by Vernon Blackburn, where the boundaries between reality and imagination blur in an intricate dance of creativity. This audiobook embarks on a journey through the enigmatic landscapes of artistic expression, exploring the fringes where inspiration meets innovation. Blackburn weaves a... Read more

Harpers Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 33, June 15, 1880 (Unabridged)

By: Harper's Young People

Narrated by: Elizabeth Abraham, Heather Stjohn, Raymond Jack...

Length: 1 hour 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Calling all young adventurers! Are you ready to soar through the sky in a runaway balloon? Dive deep into fascinating caves filled with wonder? Or perhaps unravel the mysteries of a secret society? Crack open Harper's Young People, Volume 1, Issue 33, and join us on a whirlwind adventure through history, nature, and imagination! In this exciting... Read more

Children's Short Works, Vol. 050 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Oscar Wilde

Narrated by: Brenda Gomez, Arthur Wise, Pamela Kirby & Charl...

Length: 2 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Calling all adventurers! Buckle up for a whirlwind journey through whimsical worlds in "Children's Short Works, Volume 50." This enchanting audiobook unlocks a treasure trove of tales, some penned by the witty Oscar Wilde himself. Prepare to meet a self-important goldfish, a grumpy giant with a surprising secret, and a brave little princess who... Read more

Excursions (Unabridged)

By: Henry David Thoreau

Narrated by: Scotty Taylor, Adam Sires, Rebecca Carroll & Er...

Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

Excursions is an 1863 anthology of several essays by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau. The anthology contains an introduction entitled "Biographical Sketch" in which fellow transcendentalist Ralph Waldo Emerson provides a description of Thoreau. The book, other than R. W. Emerson's biography of Thoreau, contains nine of Thoreau's... Read more

Harpers Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 29, May 18, 1880 (Unabridged)

By: Harper's Young People

Narrated by: William Swigert, Margaret Clark, Russell Wright...

Length: 1 hour 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Open a time capsule filled with adventure! Travel back to May 1880 and dive into a world brimming with curiosity. Join young Frank Austin as his thrilling voyage across the ocean continues in "Across the Ocean, Or, A Boy's First Voyage." Unravel the secrets of nature with "Easy Botany: May" and learn valuable life lessons with "Constancy; The... Read more

Dramatic Selections from Henry Lawson's Short Stories (Unabridged)

By: HENRY LAWSON

Narrated by: Brian Moran, Priscilla Rutherford, Kenneth Kita...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Journey into the rugged heart of Australia with Henry Lawson's iconic tales. "Dramatic Selections from Henry Lawson's Short Stories" brings these classics to life in a captivating audiobook experience. Feel the outback sun beat down as a lone woman confronts a deadly foe in "The Drover's Wife." Get chills with a campfire yarn of a mythical... Read more

A Dish of Orts (Unabridged)

By: George MACDONALD

Narrated by: Patricia Baker, Kathleen Darling, Nora Smith & ...

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Abridged: No

Readers of George MacDonald are used to his engaging story-telling, winsome characters, and simple theology of trust in God as Father. But this book shows a different side of MacDonald. A Dish of Orts is a varied collection of essays, mostly in the nature of literary criticism. These essays are, in MacDonald's words, "but fragmentary... Read more

Children's Short Works, Vol. 047 (Unabridged)

By: et al. William Ralston Shedden-Ralston

Narrated by: Meaghan House, Donna Edwards, Linda Fortunato &...

Length: 2 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Embark on a whirlwind adventure with "Children's Short Works, Volume 047"! This captivating collection brings together 15 delightful stories, perfect for bedtime cuddles or independent listening. Dive into fantastical worlds, meet unforgettable characters, and learn valuable lessons along the way. From William Ralston Shedden-Ralston and a host... Read more

The Rover Vol. 01 No. 24 (Unabridged)

By: Seba Smith

Narrated by: Guadalupe Jackson, Maurice Brown, Sterling Mari...

Length: 2 hours 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Buckle up, spacefarers! Journey to a world beyond our own with The Rover, a periodical filled with tales to ignite your imagination. This volume, number 24 in its first series, promises to be a thrilling voyage. Written by the renowned Seba Smith, prepare for stories that crackle with adventure, intrigue, and the boundless potential of the... Read more

G.K. Chesterton in The British Review (Unabridged)

By: G. K. Chesterton

Narrated by: Susan Weber, Lisa Patterson, Randall Bridges & ...

Length: 1 hour 10 minutes

Abridged: No

Enter the lively world of G.K. Chesterton through his own witty lens! In this captivating audiobook, "G.K. Chesterton in The British Review," the iconic writer delves into a treasure trove of his articles from the esteemed British Review. Prepare to be delighted by his signature paradoxes and insightful observations on everything from literature... Read more

Incidents of Childhood (Unabridged)

By: author

Narrated by: Sandra Harling, Robin Vandenheuvel, Margurite W...

Length: 2 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into a world of wonder and mischief with Incidents of Childhood. This captivating audiobook, penned by a mysterious author, whisks you away on a nostalgic journey. Each chapter unfolds a heartwarming (or perhaps hair-raising) tale from childhood. Remember the thrill of climbing the tallest tree? The sting of a first heartbreak? Or the... Read more

Anti-Dictator (Unabridged)

By: Étienne de La Boétie

Narrated by: Richard Lambert, Todd Legace, Eduardo Brimer & ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Étienne de La Boétie was the closest friend of Michel de Montaigne and the subject of the latter's famous essay "On Friendship." Here, however, he tackles a different, more impersonal relationship: that of ruler and ruled. The argument in this work is encapsulated in this quote: "A people enslaves itself, cuts its own throat, when, having a... Read more

Ancient Ideals in Modern Life (Unabridged)

By: ANNIE BESANT

Narrated by: Noel Labelle, Nicole Duval, Nathan Kamm & Mario...

Length: 3 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

Feeling adrift in a world obsessed with progress? Longing for a deeper purpose? Dive into Annie Besant's insightful "Ancient Ideals in Modern Life." This audiobook explores how wisdom from the past can be a compass for navigating the complexities of today. Besant, a renowned thinker and activist, challenges you to bridge the gap between... Read more

Problems of the Playwright (Unabridged)

By: Clayton Hamilton

Narrated by: Reynaldo Williams, Shirley Theriot, Edna Allen ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Do you dream of seeing your play come alive on stage, but struggle to craft a story that truly captivates? "Problems of the Playwright" by Clayton Hamilton is your backstage pass to theatrical triumph. This audiobook, penned by a renowned drama critic, tackles the common pitfalls playwrights face - from crafting compelling characters to... Read more

The Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 10 July 1897 (Unabridged)

By: et al. James Langston

Narrated by: Gloria Smith, Victoria Gingrich, Erica Garcia &...

Length: 1 hour 57 minutes

Abridged: No

The Black Cat (1895-1922) was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine. This is the tenth issue of volume 2 with the following five short stories: For Dear Old Yale, by... Read more

Short Ghost and Horror Collection 060 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Algernon Blackwood

Narrated by: David Bard, Edwin Butler, John Robertson & Dee ...

Length: 7 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Creak open the dusty spine of Short Ghost and Horror Collection 060. Inside, darkness stirs. Renowned horror masters like Algernon Blackwood weave tales that will chill you to the bone. Brace yourself for a spectral voyage – a boarded window whispers secrets, a desolate moor hides a monstrous truth, and something wicked creeps back from a... Read more

The Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 09 June 1897 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Frank Bailey Millard

Narrated by: Chad Galan, Glenn Downing, Cindy Oliver & Ruben...

Length: 1 hour 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Craving a thrill? Dive into forgotten fiction with "The Black Cat, Volume 2, Number 9: June 1897." This unearthed collection of short stories promises adventure, chills, and unexpected twists. Journey with a relentless mother on a revenge mission in "The Man-Hunt of Mendocino." Witness a desperate fight for survival against a venomous bite in... Read more

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 091 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Grace Isabel Colbron

Narrated by: Pearl Rossi, Monica Jungling, Anne Mills & Beth...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

"Pneumatic tubes, instead of store wagons, will deliver packages and bundles." Store purchases by tube was one of John Watkins Jr's predictions for What May Happen in the Next Hundred Years, written in 1900. Man and womankind's achievements, and their failures, are central to many of the reader chosen nonfiction pieces in vol. 091 (Racial... Read more

The Introduction to Shakespeare Apocrypha (Unabridged)

By: C. F. Tucker Brooke

Narrated by: Jeffery Gatewood, Johnnie Myers, Courtney Decas...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

"The ambition of the editor has been to provide an accurate and complete text, with adequate critical and supplementary matter, of all those plays which can, without entire absurdity, be included in the 'doubtfully Shakespearian' class." This project provides the Preface and Introduction of this book, wherein some 42 candidate Shakespeares are... Read more

Excerpts from A Bibliography of the Work of Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens (Unabridged)

By: MERLE DEVORE JOHNSON

Narrated by: Edward Lumpkin, Rebecca Swann, Cheryl Tucker & ...

Length: 2 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Delve into the world of Mark Twain like never before! "Excerpts from A Bibliography of the Work of Mark Twain, Samuel Langhorne Clemens" by Merle Devore Johnson isn't your typical biography. This audiobook peels back the layers, offering insightful analysis and lesser-known details about Twain's vast literary landscape. Prepare to explore the... Read more

The Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 06 March 1897 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Constance Fauntleroy Runcie

Narrated by: Matthew Shelly, Juan Cahoon, Victor Kern & Fred...

Length: 2 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

The Black Cat (1895-1922) was a monthly literary magazine, publishing original short stories, often about uncanny or fantastical topics. Many writers were largely unknown, but some famous authors also wrote original material for this magazine. This sixth issue of volume 2 presents the following five short stories: "The Stolen Melody", by... Read more

Unvarnished Tales (Unabridged)

By: William MacKay

Narrated by: Ray Kuehne, Walter Young, Kyle Araujo & Joyce K...

Length: 4 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into a world of gritty intrigue with "Unvarnished Tales," a collection of short stories by William MacKay. Prepare to be surprised by "A Queer Quest" and chilled by "The Sawdust Man's Curse." Each tale, unvarnished and raw, promises unexpected twists and unforgettable characters. From the snuff-box secrets of Lord Lundy to the desperate... Read more

From Ritual to Romance (Unabridged)

By: Jessie Laidlay Weston

Narrated by: Maureen Colon, Joanna Stovall, Ralph Greer & Ge...

Length: 6 hours 34 minutes

Abridged: No

From Ritual to Romance is a 1920 book written by Jessie L. Weston. Weston's book is an examination of the roots of the King Arthur legends and seeks to make connections between the early pagan elements and the later Christian influences. The book's main focus is on the Holy Grail tradition and its influence, particularly the Wasteland motif. The... Read more