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Anthologies

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Jade Flute

A collection of mindful ancient Chinese poetry by Li Po, Wan Ts’u, Mei Chang and other masters set in English prose by anonymous translators. (summary by Frédéric Surget)

Frédéric Surget 1 hour

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Literary Fiction

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Honoré de Balzac - Grande Bretèche

La Grande Bretèche is an addendum to Balzac's Another Study of Woman, and is the final of a set of stories told around a dinner table. This one, given to the guests at about two in the morning, is tale of marital...

Nicholas Clifford 52 minutes

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Biography & Autobiography

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Franz Blei - Recollections of Oscar Wilde

This 1906 collection of memories of Oscar Wilde is by friends. Wilde said that his genius was his life; only his talent was in his works. (Summary by david wales)

David Wales 1 hour 17 minutes

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Literary Criticism

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George Henry Lewes - Novels of Jane Austen

An 1859 essay by the prominent philosopher and literary critic, G. H. Lewes, who was an enthusiastic promoter of the novels of Jane Austen at a time when they were yet to achieve great critical acclaim. Lewes was the...

Barbara Baker 1 hour 18 minutes

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Poetry

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Ann Taylor - Rhymes for the Nursery

This early 19th-century children's poetry collection by Jane and Ann Taylor is little-known today, but contains the original version of Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, known then as just The Star. Also included...

Jordan Watts 1 hour 24 minutes

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Animals & Nature

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Grace Livingston Hill - Chautauqua Idyl

The trees, flowers, and animals of a peaceful pasture meet together to discuss and learn of theology. Summary by Scarlett Martin.

Scarlett Martin 53 minutes

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Poetry

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Cale Young Rice - Many Gods

This is a volume of poetry by Cale Young Rice. The poems in this volume reflect Rice's experiences while travelling across Asia, and many of them have, as their theme, a person or incident set in that area or culture....

Larry Wilson and 11 more 1 hour 25 minutes

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Single author

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James W. Whilt - Rhymes of the Rockies

The author worked as a dude wrangler Glacier National Park and lived on his ranch near Eureka, Monatana. This is the first book of his poems, which he often recited for the tourists. His other books include, «Giggles...

Larry Wilson and 3 more 56 minutes

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Religion

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James Allen - Morning and Evening Thoughts

James Allen was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. Allen wrote about complex subjects such as faith, destiny, love, patience, and...

SK 47 minutes

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Multi-version (Weekly and Fortnightly poetry)

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W. S. Gilbert - Usher's Charge

Sir William Schwenck Gilbert was an English dramatist, librettist, poet and illustrator best known for the fourteen comic operas (known as the Savoy operas) produced in collaboration with the composer Sir Arthur...

Bruce Kachuk and 8 more 10 minutes

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Poetry

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Nannie Rebecca Glass - Mountain Spring and Other Poems

This is a little volume of poems of nature and religion by Virginia poet Nannie Rebecca Glass. — Summary by Carolin

Larry Wilson and 8 more 1 hour 16 minutes

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Multi-version (Weekly and Fortnightly poetry)

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Alexander Hamilton Laidlaw - American Girl

Alexander Hamilton Laidlaw was born in Scotland. He graduated from Philadelphia Central High School in 1845. He practiced medicine from 1856-1905 and published some works including Soldier Songs and Love Songs,...

Bruce Kachuk and 6 more 15 minutes

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