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City Arts & Lectures

Since 1980, City Arts & Lectures has presented onstage conversations with outstanding figures in literature, politics, criticism, science, and the performing arts, offering the most diverse perspectives about ideas and values. City Arts & Lectures programs can be heard on more than 130 public radio stations across the country and wherever you get your podcasts. The broadcasts are co-produced with KQED 88.5 FM in San Francisco. Visit CITYARTS.NET for more info.

125 episodes

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Gunsmoke - OTRWesterns.com

Gunsmoke was a long-running old-time radio and television Western drama program set in Dodge City, Kansas during the settlement of the American West. The radio show first aired on April 26, 1952 and ran until June 18, 1961 on the CBS radio network. The series starred William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Howard McNear as Doc Charles Adams, Georgia Ellis as Kitty Russell, and Parley Baer as Deputy Chester Proudfoot. Doc’s first name and Chester’s last name were changed for the television program. Gunsmoke was notable for its critically acclaimed cast and writing and is commonly regarded as one of the finest old time radio shows. Some listeners have argued that the radio version of Gunsmoke was far more realistic than the television program. Episodes were aimed at adults and featured some of the most explicit content of the day: there were violent crimes and scalping's, massacres and opium addicts. Miss Kitty’s occupation as a prostitute was made far more obvious on the radio version than on television. Many episodes ended on a down-note, and villains often got away with their crimes.

161 episodes

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Daily Short Stories - Mystery & Suspense

Mystery & suspense stories released daily

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All Librivox Recordings are in the public domain

189 episodes

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Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Build your vocabulary with Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day! Each day a Merriam-Webster editor offers insight into a fascinating new word -- explaining its meaning, current use, and little-known details about its origin.

152 episodes

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All About Agatha Christie

All About Agatha is a podcast all about, well, Agatha. Agatha Christie, of course: the Queen of Crime, a real-life Dame of the British Empire, and author of sixty-six mystery novels that spanned the Twentieth Century, defining a genre. For five years, Catherine Brobeck and Kemper Donovan revisited these novels in publication order, ranking them according to pre-set criteria (plot, character, etc.). Tragically, Catherine Brobeck passed away at the end of 2021. Since then, Kemper has completed the podcast's ranking project, and now contents himself with celebrating the greatness of Christie by attempting to solve the ultimate mystery where she is concerned. Why Christie--and Christie alone--endures as powerfully as she does.

172 episodes

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Audio Poem of the Day

Audio recordings of classic and contemporary poems read by poets and actors, delivered every day.

349 episodes

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Fresh Air

272 episodes

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The Von Haessler Doctrine

The Von Haessler Doctrine “Refreshing and Entertaining!” WEEKDAYS LIVE 3PM-7PM on 95.5 WSB Listen On-Demand anytime. Combining humor, current events, and an independent view on politics, Eric Von Haessler and his talented cast of sidekicks are described by Atlantans as “funny, informative and interesting.”

1142 episodes

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The Munk Debates Podcast

The Munk Debates podcast is an extension of the main stage events - in subject, speaker selection, tone and format. It will introduce the iconic brand - and its engaging debates about significant issues of our time. Audiences will hear strong and passionate arguments from both sides of an issue so they will have enough information to make up their own minds about where they stand.

83 episodes

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Lunch with Pippa Hudson

Lunch with Pippa Hudson. Time to catch up on what's been happening in the City for both lifestyle and news subjects.

94 episodes

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Eyewitness Beauty

To hear full new episodes and to browse our four-year archive, subscribe to our Substack at eyewitnessbeauty.substack.com (https://eyewitnessbeauty.substack.com/) . “My favorite podcast.” — Emily Sundberg, Feed Me (https://www.readfeedme.com/) “This one’s for the Into The Gloss (https://intothegloss.com/) Day Ones.” — Vogue Brand founders, beauty editors, and creative-types Annie Kreighbaum (Glossier, Soft Services) and Nick Axelrod-Welk (Into The Gloss, Nécessaire) discuss industry news, start-up culture, and pop culture in their (mostly) weekly podcast, Eyewitness Beauty.

38 episodes

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NÖ Journale

4 episodes

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Admirable Crichton, The by J. M. Barrie (1860 - 1937)

From the author of Peter Pan:

Lord Loam, a British peer, considers class divisions to be artificial. He promotes his views during tea-parties where servants mingle with his aristocratic guests, to the embarrassment of all. Crichton, his butler, particularly disapproves of this.

Loam, his family, a maid, and Crichton are shipwrecked on a deserted tropical island. The resourceful Crichton is the only one of the party with any practical knowledge. Eventually, social roles are reversed, and Crichton becomes the governor. (Intro from Wikipedia & TriciaG)

Cast (in order of appearance)

Storyteller/Stage Directions: TriciaG
Ernest Woolley: Anthony
Crichton: Algy Pug
Lady Agatha Lasenby: Arielle Lipshaw
Lady Catherine Lasenby: Tina Nuzzi
Lady Mary Lasenby: Elizabeth Klett
Mr. Treherne: Ernst Pattynama
Lord Loam: Paul Andrews
Lord Brocklehurst: DerekP
Monseur Fleury: Beverly Scott
Miss Fisher: Kalynda
Mr. Tompsett & Naval Officer: Bill Mosley
Tweeny: BumbleVee
Lady Brocklehurst: Michelle R. Wood

Audio edited by: TriciaG

4 episodes

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Analects of Confucius, The by Confucius 孔子 (551 - 479 BCE)

The Analects, or Lunyu, also known as the Analects of Confucius, are considered a record of the words and acts of the central Chinese thinker and philosopher Confucius and his disciples, as well as the discussions they held. Written during the Spring and Autumn Period through the Warring States Period (ca. 475 BC - 221 BC), the Analects is the representative work of Confucianism and continues to have a substantial influence on Chinese and East Asian thought and values today. William Jennings was a rector of Grasmere, and late colonial chaplain. He served at St. John's Cathedral in Hong Kong. (Summary by Wikipedia and Jing Li)

21 episodes

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Anatomy of Melancholy Volume 1, The by Robert Burton (1577 - 1640)

The Anatomy of Melancholy is a book by Robert Burton, first published in 1621. On its surface, the book is a medical textbook in which Burton applies his large and varied learning in the scholastic manner to the subject of melancholia (which includes what is now termed clinical depression).

Though presented as a medical text, The Anatomy of Melancholy is as much a sui generis work of literature as it is a scientific or philosophical text, and Burton addresses far more than his stated subject. In fact, the Anatomy uses melancholy as the lens through which all human emotion and thought may be scrutinized, and virtually the entire contents of a 17th-century library are marshalled into service of this goal.

Burton is forthright about his intentions in writing the Anatomy — "I write of melancholy by being busy to avoid melancholy," he concedes. This acknowledged desire to distract and amuse himself motivated Burton to produce a wide-ranging document, containing digressions and commentary. Whatever its strengths as a medical text or as a historical document, it is the Anatomy's vast breadth — addressing topics such as digestion, goblins, the geography of America, and others — and the particularly characteristic voice of its author that are most commonly cited by its admirers as the main sources of its appeal. Both satirical and serious in tone, the Anatomy is "vitalized by (Burton's) pervading humour", and Burton's digressive and inclusive style, often verging on a stream of consciousness, consistently informs and animates the text. (Summary from Wikipedia)

53 episodes

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Anatomy of Melancholy Volume 2, The by Robert Burton (1577 - 1640)

The Anatomy of Melancholy is a book by Robert Burton, first published in 1621. On its surface, the book is a medical textbook in which Burton applies his large and varied learning in the scholastic manner to the subject of melancholia (which includes what is now termed clinical depression).

Though presented as a medical text, The Anatomy of Melancholy is as much a sui generis work of literature as it is a scientific or philosophical text, and Burton addresses far more than his stated subject. In fact, the Anatomy uses melancholy as the lens through which all human emotion and thought may be scrutinized, and virtually the entire contents of a 17th-century library are marshalled into service of this goal.

Burton is forthright about his intentions in writing the Anatomy — "I write of melancholy by being busy to avoid melancholy," he concedes. This acknowledged desire to distract and amuse himself motivated Burton to produce a wide-ranging document, containing digressions and commentary. Whatever its strengths as a medical text or as a historical document, it is the Anatomy's vast breadth — addressing topics such as digestion, goblins, the geography of America, and others — and the particularly characteristic voice of its author that are most commonly cited by its admirers as the main sources of its appeal. Both satirical and serious in tone, the Anatomy is "vitalized by (Burton's) pervading humour", and Burton's digressive and inclusive style, often verging on a stream of consciousness, consistently informs and animates the text. (Summary from Wikipedia)

39 episodes

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Anatomy of Melancholy Volume 3, The by Robert Burton (1577 - 1640)

The Anatomy of Melancholy is a book by Robert Burton, first published in 1621. On its surface, the book is a medical textbook in which Burton applies his large and varied learning in the scholastic manner to the subject of melancholia (which includes what is now termed clinical depression).

Though presented as a medical text, The Anatomy of Melancholy is as much a sui generis work of literature as it is a scientific or philosophical text, and Burton addresses far more than his stated subject. In fact, the Anatomy uses melancholy as the lens through which all human emotion and thought may be scrutinized, and virtually the entire contents of a 17th-century library are marshalled into service of this goal.

Burton is forthright about his intentions in writing the Anatomy — "I write of melancholy by being busy to avoid melancholy," he concedes. This acknowledged desire to distract and amuse himself motivated Burton to produce a wide-ranging document, containing digressions and commentary. Whatever its strengths as a medical text or as a historical document, it is the Anatomy's vast breadth — addressing topics such as digestion, goblins, the geography of America, and others — and the particularly characteristic voice of its author that are most commonly cited by its admirers as the main sources of its appeal. Both satirical and serious in tone, the Anatomy is "vitalized by (Burton's) pervading humour", and Burton's digressive and inclusive style, often verging on a stream of consciousness, consistently informs and animates the text. (Summary from Wikipedia)

49 episodes

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Anatomy of the Human Body, Part 4 (Gray's Anatomy) by Henry Gray (1827 - 1861)

Henry Gray's classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). The illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. For the LibriVox recording, we have divided the book into five parts. Part 4 includes Neurology, the Organs of the Senses, and the Common Integument. (summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

63 episodes

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Anatomy of the Human Body, Part 5 (Gray's Anatomy) by Henry Gray (1827 - 1861)

Henry Gray's classic anatomy textbook was first published in 1858 and has been in continuous publication ever since, revised and expanded through many successive editions. This recording is of the public-domain 1918 US edition (some information may be outdated). The illustrations can be found in the online text at bartleby.com. For the LibriVox recording, we have divided the book into five parts. Part 5 includes Splanchnology and Surface Anatomy and Markings. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

59 episodes

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And So They Were Married by Florence Morse Kingsley (1859 - 1937)

This is the story of Elizabeth North, a young woman who becomes engaged and with the aid of a social climbing friend begins to plan her wedding beyond what she can afford. Her friend Evelyn Tripp convinces Elizabeth that she “simply can’t afford” not to live a fashionable and expensive lifestyle. However, her husband and her grandma help her to see sense and pull herself out of the debt she has got herself into. (Summary by Michele Eaton)

11 episodes

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Andersen's Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875)

A collection of eighteen fairy tales - some popular, some lesser known - by famous Danish author H.C. Andersen.
(Summary by Gesine)

18 episodes

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Andes and The Amazon, The by James Orton (1830 - 1877)

This book, with the subtitle "Across the Continent of South America" describes the scientific expedition of 1867 to the equatorial Andes and the Amazon. The route was from Guayaquil to Quito, over the Cordillera, through the forest to Napo, and, finally, on the Rio Napo to Pebas on the Maranon.


Besides this record, the expedition - under the auspices of the Smithsonian Institute - collected samples of rocks and plants, and numerous specimen of animals. The scientists also compiled a vocabulary of local languages and produced a new map of equatorial America.

James Orton (1830 - 1877) was Professor in Natural History in Vassar College, and corresponding member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. (Summary by Availle, from the Preface)

26 episodes

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Angels of Mons, The by Arthur Machen (1863 - 1947)

The Angels of Mons is a popular legend about a group of angels who supposedly protected members of the British army in the Battle of Mons at the outset of World War I. The story is fictitious, developed through a combination of a patriotic short story by Arthur Machen, rumours, mass hysteria and urban legend, claimed visions after the battle and also possibly deliberately seeded propaganda. (Summary by Wikipedia)

3 episodes

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Anna Karenina (Dole translation) by Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910)

Two love stories are set against the backdrop of high society in Tsarist Russia. Anna awakes from a loveless marriage to find herself drawn irresistibly to the dashing cavalry officer, Count Vronsky. Levin struggles with self-esteem, and even flees to the country, before gaining courage to return and offer himself to the beautiful and pure Kitty. Through troubled courtships, reconciliations, marriage and the birth of each one’s first child, Anna and Levin experience joy and despair as they each struggle to find their place in the world and meaning for their lives. (Introduction by MaryAnn)

238 episodes

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Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910)

Het gaat hier om een (ingekorte) Nederlandse vertaling van het klassieke werk van Leo Tolstoy. Een aristocratische vrouw verlaat haar ongelukkig huwelijk voor een nieuwe liefde.

174 episodes

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Anna Karenina, Book 2 by Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910)

In Part 2, Kitty’s health deteriorates from regret and heartbreak, while Levin retreats to his country estate. Anna and Vronsky continue to pursue each other and become the talk of polite society, to the chagrin of Karenin. (Summary by Mary Ann )

35 episodes

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Anna Karenina, Book 3 by Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910)

Anna Karenina tells of the doomed love affair between the sensuous and rebellious Anna and the dashing officer, Count Vronsky. Tragedy unfolds as Anna rejects her passionless marriage to follow her heart and must endure the hypocrisies of society. (Summary by Mary Anderson)

32 episodes

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Anna Karenina, Book 7 by Leo Tolstoy (1828 - 1910)

Anna Karenina tells of the doomed love affair between the sensuous and rebellious Anna and the dashing officer, Count Vronsky. In Book 7, Levin, in town for Kitty’s confinement, finds himself drawn to the corruptive influence of Moscow society. Stiva again presses Karenin to divorce Anna, while Anna, driven by jealousy, becomes increasingly irrational towards Vronsky. (Summary by Mary Anderson and MaryAnn)

31 episodes

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Anne of Avonlea (Dramatic Reading) by Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874 - 1942)

Following Anne of Green Gables (1908), the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. This book follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school. It includes many of the characters from Anne of Green Gables, as well as new ones like Mr. Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Cast:
Anne/Narrator: Arielle Lipshaw
Mrs. Lynde: Amy Gramour
Mr. Harrison: Anthony
Marilla Cuthbert/Benjie Sloane/Anthony Pye: Elizabeth Klett
Diana Barry: SallyMc
Jane Andrews: Elizabeth Barr
Gilbert Blythe: mb
Paul Irving: anjieliu
Dora Keith: Miss Avarice
Davy Keith: TriciaG
Charlotta the Fourth: Anka
Miss Lavendar: Rashada
Ginger the Parrot/Lottie Wright/Gertie Pye: GabrielleC
Mr. Shearer/Lorenzo White: Peter Bishop
Mrs. Donnell/Mrs. Peter Sloane/Priscilla Grant: E.Lee
Miss Eliza Andrews/Mrs. Bell: Malane
Miss Catherine Andrews/Mrs. Allan: Sarah Jennings
Mrs. Theodore White/Mrs. Andrews: Janet248
Mrs. James White/Mrs. Harrison: Beth Thomas
Lauretta White/Barbara Shaw/Annetta Bell/Carrie Sloane/Julia Bell/Miss Sarah Copp: Cheri Gardner
Peter Sloane/Mr. Barry/Mr. Irving/Jimmy Andrews/Oliver Sloane/Willie White/Joe Sloane: David Lawrence
Ned Clay/John Henry Carter/St. Clair Donnell/Fred Wright: Skythrock
Judson Parker/Harmon Andrews: Algy Pug
Jerry Corcoran/Thomas Lynde: John Steigerwald

Audio edited by: Arielle Lipshaw

30 episodes

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Anne of Avonlea by Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874 - 1942)

Following Anne of Green Gables, the book covers the second chapter in the life of Anne Shirley. Anne of Avonlea follows Anne from the age of 16 to 18, during the two years that she teaches at Avonlea school. It includes many of the characters from Anne of Green Gables, as well new ones like Mr Harrison, Miss Lavendar Lewis, Paul Irving, and the twins Dora and Davy. (Summary from Wikipedia.org)

30 episodes

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Anne of Green Gables (Dramatic Reading) by Lucy Maud Montgomery (1874 - 1942)

Red-haired Anne Shirley, the orphan girl mistakenly sent to live with Matthew and Marilla Cuthbert, has been one of the world's most beloved characters since the publication of Anne of Green Gables in 1908. In this dramatic reading, Librivox readers tell the story of Anne's adventures as she grows up on Prince Edward Island.(Summary by wildemoose)

Cast:
Anne/Narrator: Arielle Lipshaw
Marilla Cuthbert: Elizabeth Klett
Matthew Cuthbert: Bruce Pirie
Mrs. Rachel Lynde: Amy Gramour
Diana Barry: Sally McConnell
Gilbert Blythe: mb
Stationmaster: Phil Chenevert
Mrs. Spencer: Sally McConnell
Flora Jane Spencer: sherlock85
Mrs. Blewett: Tricia G
Mrs. Barry: Linette Geisel
Mr. Phillips: David Lawrence
Jimmy Glover/Boys: Peter Bishop
Ruby Gillis: ESFJ Girl
Doctor: Phil Chenevert
Miss Josephine Barry: ashleyspence
Mrs. Allan: Sarah Jennings
Josie Pye: rashada
Carrie Sloane: Laura Payne
Miss Lucilla Harris: Sally McConnell
Jane Andrews: Elizabeth Barr
Miss Stacy: Amy Gramour
Moody Spurgeon McPherson: Peter Bishop
Lady: Availle

Audio edited by: Arielle Lipshaw

39 episodes

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Annie Besant by Annie Besant (1847 - 1933)

In her autobiography, Annie Besant poignantly writes of her search for the truth of what she believed in, leaving Christianity behind to embrace Atheism, and ultimately finding her peace in Theosophy, which she became interested in after meeting Helena Blavatsky. She moved to India to better study Theosophical ideas and this is where she made her home until her death. She was a gifted orator and writer, often speaking and writing on her religious beliefs, as well as women's rights and social reform. Along with Charles Bradlaugh, she published a paper in support of birth control. It proved to be so controversial for the times that it led to a court trial.

Annie Besant was a remarkable woman, suffering much for her beliefs but steadfastly continuing on in her pursuit in spite of it. [summary by Laura Victoria]

21 episodes

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Annie Kilburn by William Dean Howells (1837 - 1920)

After 11 years in Rome, Annie Kilburn returns home to the US after the death of her father. But the home she knew is dramatically changed in many ways. She starts to work with sick children, and finds herself attached to them, and to the minister who helps her, Mr. Peck. (Summary by Stav Nisser)

30 episodes

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Answers to Prayer, from George Müller's Narratives by George Müller (1805 - 1898) and A. E. C. Broo

Mr. Brooks, in this compilation, has endeavored to select those incidents and practical remarks from Mr. Müller's Narratives, that show in an unmistakeable way, both to believers and unbelievers, the secret of believing prayer, the manifest hand of a living God, and His unfailing response, in His own time and way, to every petition which is according to His will. (From the Preface)

8 episodes

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Anthem (version 3) by Ayn Rand (1905 - 1982)

This Novella by Ayn Rand was first published in England in 1938. It takes place at some unspecified future date when mankind has entered another dark age characterized by irrationality, collectivism, and socialistic thinking and economics. Technological advancement is now carefully planned (when it is allowed to occur at all) and the concept of individuality has been eliminated (for example, the use of the word "I" is punishable by death).
Rand, as a teenager living in Soviet Russia, initially conceived Anthem as a play. This is a novel upholding Rand's central principles of her philosophy and of her heroes: reason, values, volition, individualism. (Summary by Wikipedia and the Reader)

12 episodes

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Anthony Trent, Master Criminal by Wyndham Martyn (1875 - 1963)

In 1918, Anthony Trent, a well-educated young man in his late twenties, lives an unsatisfactory life in a New York boarding house. He writes successful crime fiction stories, but this doesn't pay enough for him to do the things he wants. Things change when he starts to put his knowledge of crime to a practical use... It gets him into serious trouble before long. (Summary by Anna Simon)
(This work was first published in the USA in 1918, and falls under the Rule of the Shorter Term).

The sequel to this book, The Secret of the Silver Car, is also available on LibriVox.

31 episodes

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Anti-Federalist Papers, The by Patrick Henry (1736 - 1799)

During the period of debate over the ratification of the Constitution, numerous independent local speeches and articles were published all across the country. Initially, many of the articles in opposition were written under pseudonyms, such as "Brutus", "Centinel", and "Federal Farmer". Eventually, famous revolutionary figures such as Patrick Henry came out publicly against the Constitution. They argued that the strong national government proposed by the Federalists was a threat to the rights of individuals and that the President would become a king. They objected to the federal court system created by the proposed constitution. This produced a phenomenal body of political writing; the best and most influential of these articles and speeches were gathered by historians into a collection known as the Anti-Federalist Papers in allusion to the Federalist Papers. (Summary by Ticktockman)

56 episodes

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Anti-imperialist Writings by Mark Twain (1835 - 1910)

This audiobook is a collection of Mark Twain's anti-imperialist writings (newspaper articles, interviews, speeches, letters, essays and pamphlets). (Summary by Vineshen Pillay)

11 episodes

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Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 2, The by Flavius Josephus (37 - c. 100)

Antiquities of the Jews was a work published by the important Jewish historian Flavius Josephus about the year 93 or 94. Antiquities of the Jews is a history of the Jewish people, written in Greek for Josephus' gentile patrons. Beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve, it follows the events of the historical books of the Hebrew Bible, but sometimes omits or adds information. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Volume 2 contains Books 6-10; it begins right after the death of Eli the priest and the capture of the Ark and ends with the prophecies of Daniel in Persia.

39 episodes

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Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 3, The by Flavius Josephus (37 - c. 100)

Antiquities of the Jews was a work published by the important Jewish historian Flavius Josephus about the year 93 or 94. Antiquities of the Jews is a history of the Jewish people, written in Greek for Josephus' gentile patrons. Beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve, it follows the events of the historical books of the Hebrew Bible, but sometimes omits or adds information. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Volume 3 contains Books 11-15; it begins with the return of the Babylonian exiles under Cyrus, king of Persia and ends with King Herod rebuilding the temple (c. 559 BC - 20 BC).

34 episodes

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Antiquities of the Jews, Volume 4, The by Flavius Josephus (37 - c. 100)

Antiquities of the Jews was a work published by the important Jewish historian Flavius Josephus about the year 93 or 94. Antiquities of the Jews is a history of the Jewish people, written in Greek for Josephus' gentile patrons. Beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve, it follows the events of the historical books of the Hebrew Bible, but sometimes omits or adds information. (Summary by Wikipedia)

Volume 4 contains Books 16-20; it begins with King Herod finishing the temple and ends with the beginning of the Jewish revolt against Nero (c. 20 BC - 66 AD).

29 episodes

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Antymonachomachia by Ignacy Krasicki (1735 - 1801)

Poemat opowiada o reakcjach mnichów do których klasztoru Niezgoda podrzuciła Monachomachię. Pozornie odwołując zarzuty wypowiedziane w Monachomachii, autor ponownie dokonuje krytyki sposobu życia zakonników, którzy w obliczu ataku przybierają różne postawy począwszy od otwarcie wojowniczej do ugodowej. (Summary by Piotr Nater)

6 episodes

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Appreciations, with an Essay on Style by Walter Pater (1839 - 1894)

Appreciations, with an Essay on Style, is a collection of Walter Pater's previously-published essays on literature. The collection was well received by public and critic since its first edition, in 1889. The volume includes an appraisal of the poems of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, first printed in 1883, a few months after Rossetti's death; an essay on Thomas Browne, whose Baroque style Pater admired; and a discussion of Measure for Measure, one of Pater's most often reprinted pieces. The second edition, published in 1890, had a few modifications, and is the basis for all other editions of the book. (Summary by Leni)

16 episodes

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Arabian Nights Entertainments, The by Andrew Lang (1844 - 1912)

The Arabian Nights is a collection of Perso-Arabic folk tales and other stories. The collection, or at least certain stories drawn from it (or purporting to be drawn from it), became widely known in the West from the 18th century, after it was translated from the Arabic — first into French and then into English and other European languages. The first English language edition, based on Galland's French rather than the original Arabic, rendered the title as The Arabian Nights' Entertainment - and this, or simply The Arabian Nights, has been the title by which it has been best known to English-speaking people ever since. (Summary from Wikipedia)

37 episodes

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Argonautica, The by Apollonius Rhodius (3rd Cent. - 3rd Cent. )

The story of how Jason and a group of famous heroes of Greece took to sea in the Argos has been told many times, before and after Apollonius of Rhodes, wrote his Argonautica, in the 3rd century b.C.. It is not only the oldest full version of the tale to arrive to our days, but also the only extant example of Hellenistic epic. This was already a popular myth by the times of Apollonius, who makes the story of how Jason and the Argonauts sail to Colchis in search of the Golden Fleece, and have to go through a lot of adventures to fulfill their task, a mix of simple narrative and scholarly catalog. The Argonautica had a deep impact on European literature as a whole. (Summary by Leni)

20 episodes

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Aristipp [und einige seiner Zeitgenossen] - 1. Band by Christoph Martin Wieland (1733 - 1813)

Dagegen führen die vier Bände „Aristipp und seine Zeitgenossen“ (1800–1802) in die Blüthezeit der hellenischen Philosophie. Die Geschichte der Hetäre Lais bildet nur den losen Einschlag zu ausführlichen kritischen Schilderungen der verschiedenen philosophischen Richtungen, die aus der sokratischen Schule sich entwickeln.
(Zusammenfassung von Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie)

Einige Ausgaben enthalten den Roman in drei, andere in vier Bänden.

Aristipp - Zweiter Band
Aristipp - Dritter Band

69 episodes

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Aristipp [und einige seiner Zeitgenossen] - 2. Band by Christoph Martin Wieland (1733 - 1813)

Dagegen führen die vier Bände „Aristipp und seine Zeitgenossen“ (1800–1802) in die Blüthezeit der hellenischen Philosophie. Die Geschichte der Hetäre Lais bildet nur den losen Einschlag zu ausführlichen kritischen Schilderungen der verschiedenen philosophischen Richtungen, die aus der sokratischen Schule sich entwickeln.
(Zusammenfassung von Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie)

Einige Ausgaben enthalten den Roman in drei, andere in vier Bänden.

Aristipp - Erster Band
Aristipp - Dritter Band

61 episodes

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Arm of the Law by Harry Harrison (1925 - 2012)

A quiet backwater outpost on Mars gets a surprise in the form of a new police recruit - in a box! Yep, it's a prototype robot cop sent to the backwater station for testing. And Harrison tells the strange, funny and scary things that begin to happen after that, as only he can.

3 episodes

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Army of Death, The by Charles Hamilton Sorley (1895 - 1915)

Captain Sorley was among 16 Great War poets commemorated in Westminster Abbey's Poets' Corner. The inscription was written by Wilfred Owen. It reads: "My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity."

This is regarded as one of Sorley's finest poems, and was discovered in his kit after his death. (Summary by Ruth Golding)

22 episodes

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Around the Wicket Gate by Charles H. Spurgeon (1834 - 1892)

Millions of men are in the outlying regions, far off from God and peace; for these we pray, and to these we give warning. But just now we have to do with a smaller company, who are not far from the kingdom, but have come right up to the wicket gate which stands at the head of the way of life. One would think that they would hasten to enter, for a free and open invitation is placed over the entrance, the porter waits to welcome them, and there is but this one way to eternal life. He that is most loaded seems the most likely to pass in and begin the heavenward journey; but what ails the other men? He who does not take this step of faith, and so enter upon the road to heaven, will perish. It will be an awful ting to die just outside the gate of life. Almost saved, but altogether lost! A man just outside Noah's ark would be drowned; a manslayer just outside the wall of the city of refuge would be slain; and the man who is within a yard of Christ, and yet has not trusted hi, will be lost. Therefore am I in terrible earnest to get my hesitating friends over the threshold. Come in! Come in! is my pressing entreaty. May the Holy Spirit render it effectual with many who shall glance at these pages! May he cause his own almighty voice to be heard creating faith at once!

To God this book is commended; for without his grace nothing will come of all that is written.

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