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The selections in this collection include classic short stories "Bartelby the Scrivener" by Herman Melville, "The Truth About Pyecraft" by H. G. Wells, "The Angel Child" by Stephen Crane, "A Journey" by Edith Wharton, "Phyllis and Rosamond" by Vriginia Woolf, and "The Flight of Betsey Lane" by Sarah Orne Jewett.

Represented here are 16 short stories by seven great American writers, dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. Different in atmosphere and writing style, they nevertheless caught the mood and concerns of the day in a way that was distinctly American.

This group of four classic stories from the 19th century includes works that appear in many collections of European literature. Offering tantalizing revelations and unforgettable characters, these tales have delighted readers ever since they were first published. These classic short stories are narrated by two of the most critically-acclaimed readers in the audiobook field: George Guidall and Frank Muller. Their performances bring fresh emotional nuances to the tales while highlighting the wonderful strands of irony.

A veritable library of listening in this splendid collection of American Short Stories! This boxed set includes all stories from Volumes 1, 2 and 3.

Stephen Cranes groundbreaking debut novel, Maggie A Girl of the Streets, is often regarded as the first dark flower of American Naturalism. This poignant narrative follows the tragic journey of Maggie, a young woman who, seduced by her lover, ultimately descends into the harsh world of prostitution. Set against the backdrop of the Gilded Age, the novel powerfully illuminates the grim realities faced by the working class in New Yorks Bowery, offering a stark contrast to the lives of the affluent and middle class. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Illiterati)

Selections from Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, Walt Whitman, Stephen Crane, George Pickett, Lt. Colonel W.W. Blackford, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Sarah Morgan Dawson, George T. Stevens, John McElroy, William T. Sherman, Adeline Grey; William Manchester, Paul Fussell, Cornelius Ryan, James J. Fahey, A.J. Liebling, Janet Flanner, David Kenyon Webster, Lewis H. Carlson.

The Red Badge of Courage is one of the most psychologically penetrating war novels ever written. Published in 1895, Stephen Crane’s groundbreaking work strips away romantic notions of heroism to reveal war as it is experienced from the inside—through fear, confusion, shame, and hard-earned self-awareness.

Dive into Wounds In The Rain, a collection of eleven gripping war stories by the acclaimed author Stephen Crane, best known for his classic, The Red Badge of Courage. Crane, an innovative voice of American literature, captivates readers with his intense prose, rich dialects, and poignant irony. His narratives often explore profound themes of fear, spiritual turmoil, and the solitude that accompanies conflict. With a significant influence on 20th-century writers like Ernest Hemingway, Crane’s work paved the way for the Modernists and Imagists. Join us as we journey through the harrowing tales...

In the heat of battle, there comes a moment when a soldier must surrender to the whims of fate, pushing forward without hesitation. The complexities of living, dying, and the morality of war can be pondered later. In this gripping narrative, the spirit of the bayonet takes hold, transforming a young soldier as he navigates the harrowing crucible of combat, emerging forever changed. Stephen Cranes timeless novel offers an intimate look into the psyche of a young man confronting the chaos of war—a journey that will haunt him in sweat and panic for years to come. Narrated by Mike Vendetti, ...

Esta narración es una historia enigmática; un relato escalofriante en el que en ningún momento se sabe exactamente qué sucede ni por qué.

This powerful short novel, published in 1895, draws inspiration from the Battle of Chancellorsville during the American Civil War. Rather than glorifying the chaos of battle, Crane delves deeply into the inner turmoil and psychology of a young soldier, exploring themes of courage, fear, and the harsh realities of war.

The Third Violet marks a refreshing departure from Stephen Cranes earlier works, offering a delightful summer romance that explores themes of love, class, and art. Through a tapestry of incidental dialogue and subtle incidents, Crane provides us with an intimate glimpse into the evolving relationship between the passionate artist Billie Hawker and the perplexed upper-class woman, Grace Fanhall. As their courtship unfolds, Crane artfully examines the vast divides that separate men and women, rural and urban settings, and the contrasting worlds of the bourgeois and bohemian lifestyles. (Summary ...

Step into The Hollow, where guilt has teeth and the past refuses to stay buried. Original horror audiobooks set in 1980s rural America—each tale a standalone journey into gothic terror. New stories weekly.

During the American Civil War, a young Union Army private named Henry Fleming envisions that his first battle will be like a great Homerian epic. Swollen with pride and the admiration of his entire hometown, he embarks on his great military adventure with confidence. However, when the bullets first start flying and the artillery shells first start exploding, he immediately flees the battle in total cowardice.

Art and life. Each the mirror of the other. This then is the classic definition of what ‘Realism’ as a writing form really is. Some might call it a fancy term for the mundane day to day pursuits but in the hands of an author it comes alive. We are drawn into characters and landscapes that we can empathize with, we can, metaphorically speaking, help shoulder their burden, be on the long trail with them whatever the landscapes, the hurdles, incidents and other people may place in their literary way.

Our ‘fight of flight’ response is something hardwired into the primitive part of our brain. Our need to survive, to outlive whatever danger poses, that immediate threat to our lives is little short of a marvel. Everything else is abandoned in order to survive. Whilst in modern times that ability has been somewhat modified and ‘reasoned’ away to an extent, in past years it’s what usually kept you alive. In this volume people struggle valiantly to survive and to exist no matter the extent of the threat they face.

When we read or listen, words can have a transforming effect. Our mood can alter in the space of a few sentences from joy to sadness. And not just our mood. These words can affect us physically, they can engage our emotions and even in their sadness bring a lump to our throat and tears to our eyes. Sometimes the relief can be palpable. Our authors, from Anton Chekhov, Stephen Crane, Willa Cather, Katherine Mansfield and a wealth of others, are well aware of what their talents will evoke. Genius has many names.

Stephen Crane's first novel, Maggie: A Girl of the Streets has been called "the first dark flower of American Naturalism" for its distinctive elements of naturalistic fiction. The chief character, Maggie, descends into prostitution after being led astray by her lover. Rather than focusing on those that make up the very rich or middle class, the novel highlights the deplorable living conditions of the working class during the so-called Gilded Age in New York's Bowery.View our full collection of podcasts & audiobooks at: https://www.solgoodmedia.com or YouTube channel: https://www.solgood.org/...

A compilation of popular short stories from American literature narrated by professional voice actor Jake Phillips.

There comes a time in the course of battle when a participant casts his fate to the gods of war, and carries on without question, the task at hand. Living, dying, right or wrong, can be contemplated later. The spirit of the bayonet takes over and carries the youth through the crucible of battle to emerge a short time later several ages older. Stephen Crane's classic novel gives us a glimpse into the mind of a young soldier as he passes through the experience he will never be able to forget, and possibly awaken him from his slumber in a sweat and panic for years to come.