Literature Podcasts
Librivox: Hurlbut's Story of the Bible Part Five by Hurlbut, Jesse LymanJoin Now to Follow
Some years ago, the editor of an English magazine sent a communication to "the hundred greatest men in Great Britain" asking them this question: "If for any reason you were to spend a year absolutely alone, in a prison for instance, and could select from your library three volumes to be taken with you as companions in your period of retirement please to inform us what those three books would be." The inquiry was sent to peers of the realm, prominent leaders in politics, judges, authors, manufacturers, merchants, gentlemen of leisure—men who would represent every aspect of successful life. In the answers it was found that ninety-eight of the hundred men named "The Bible" first on the list of the three books to be chosen. (From Book introduction)
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Librivox: Blackfeet Indian Stories by Grinnell, George BirdJoin Now to Follow
The Blackfeet were hunters, travelling from place to place on foot. They used implements of stone, wood, or bone, wore clothing made of skins, and lived in tents covered by hides. Dogs, their only tame animals, were used as beasts of burden to carry small packs and drag light loads. The stories here told come down to us from very ancient times. Grandfathers have told them to their grandchildren, and these again to their grandchildren, and so from mouth to mouth, through many generations, they have reached our time.
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How To Fail With Elizabeth DayJoin Now to Follow
How To Fail With Elizabeth Day is a podcast that celebrates the things that haven’t gone right. Every week, a new interviewee explores what their failures taught them about how to succeed better.
By Elizabeth Day
Librivox: Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin, The by Franklin, BenjaminJoin Now to Follow
Franklin wrote his autobiography in the form of an extended letter to his son. While recording the events of his life, he adds instructions for good living which makes this work America’s first “How to Succeed” book. (Summary by Gary)
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Librivox: Emma (version 2) by Austen, JaneJoin Now to Follow
Emma is a comic novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1816, about the perils of misconstrued romance. The main character, Emma Woodhouse, is described in the opening paragraph as "handsome, clever, and rich" but is also rather spoiled. Prior to starting the novel, Austen wrote, "I am going to take a heroine whom no-one but myself will much like." (Summary by Wikipedia)
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Grammar Crammer PodcastJoin Now to Follow
Improve your writing with easy to digest, informal grammar lessons.
By Evan Halpine
Librivox: Strange Pages from Family Papers by Dyer, T. F. ThiseltonJoin Now to Follow
“Among other qualities which have been supposed to belong to a dead man’s hand, are its medicinal virtues, in connection with which may be mentioned the famous ‘dead hand,’ which was, in years past, kept at Bryn Hall, Lancashire… Thus the case is related of a woman who, attacked with the smallpox, had this dead hand in bed with her every night for six weeks, and of a poor lad living near Manchester who was touched with it for the cure of scrofulous sores.” Though not all chapters have such gruesome subjects as The Dead Hand, all are full of a curious mixture of superstition and local history that will delight and amuse the modern listener. (Summary by David Barnes).
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Librivox: Fairyland of Science, The by Buckley, Arabella B.Join Now to Follow
"I have promised to introduce you today to the fairy-land of science, -- a somewhat bold promise, seeing that most of you probably look upon science as a bundle of dry facts, while fairy-land is all that is beautiful, and full of poetry and imagination. But I thoroughly believe myself, and hope to prove to you, that science is full of beautiful pictures, of real poetry, and of wonder-working fairies; ..." (From the Introduction to The Fairyland of Science )
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Librivox: Fêtes galantes by Verlaine, PaulJoin Now to Follow
Fêtes galantes est un recueil de poèmes de Paul Verlaine, publié en 1869. (English translation): Fêtes galantes is a collection of poetry by Paul Verlaine, published in 1869. (Summary by Jc)
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Librivox: Myths and Legends of All Nations by Marshall, LoganJoin Now to Follow
This excellent book contains many great stories from the various mythologies of man throughout the ages.
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