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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.

Maggie: A Girl of the Streets is a ground breaking novel relating to the precarious state of women in the new industrial world at the end of the 19th century. One blemish on a reputation and a woman would often be banned from her house, subject to earning her living on the streets, and often dying young as Maggie does.

Henry Fleming, a young soldier in the American Civil War, grapples with fear, courage, and the realities of battle. He joins the Union army with grandiose ideas of heroism, but when he faces the brutal truth of war, he is overcome by fear and runs from the battlefield in his first encounter with the enemy. After fleeing, Henry is consumed with shame and guilt. He struggles internally, questioning his own courage and trying to come to terms with his actions.

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.

On a cold day, the 304th New York Infantry Regiment awaits battle beside a river. Eighteen-year-old Private Henry Fleming, remembering his reasons for enlisting as well as his mother's resulting protests, wonders whether he will remain brave in the face of fear or turn and run. The story follows...

The American Civil War was fought not only by armies, but by extraordinary individuals whose courage, ingenuity, and determination shaped the course of history. In these seventeen classic stories and historical accounts, daring raiders steal a locomotive deep behind enemy lines. Prisoners tunnel...

The American Civil War was fought not only by armies, but by extraordinary individuals whose courage, ingenuity, and determination shaped the course of history. In these seventeen classic stories and historical accounts, daring raiders steal a locomotive deep behind enemy lines. Prisoners tunnel...

Young Henry Fleming, fueled by the romantic notions of glory and heroism, takes a leap into the chaos of the Civil War by enlisting in the Union Army. Yet, when the reality of battle crashes down on him, fear grips his heart, leading him to flee from his first encounter with combat. What follows is a haunting journey of self-doubt and the desperate quest for redemption. As Henry grapples with the shame of his cowardice, he imagines the judgment of his fellow soldiers, each scornful glance piercing deeper than any bullet. In "The Red Badge of Courage," Stephen Crane dives into the psyche of a ...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Whilomville, a mythical town that serves as the backdrop for a delightful collection of stories reflecting the quirks of human nature. This podcast invites you to explore a rotating selection of thirteen tales originally published in Harper's New Monthly Magazine, where humor and poignancy intertwine to reveal the complexities of life in this whimsical setting. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a variety of narratives that capture the spirit of a bygone era while resonating with contemporary themes. These unique explorations ...

Dive into a realm where the monstrous and the human intertwine, exploring the complexities of fear, empathy, and the unseen struggles that shape our lives. "Monster and Other Stories" invites listeners to confront the darker aspects of human nature, unraveling tales that reveal how societal judgments and personal choices can transform us into the very things we fear. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rich tapestry of narratives that delve into the emotional landscapes of characters grappling with their own demons and the perceptions of those around them. This is not ...

Immerse yourself in a vibrant tapestry of short stories that celebrate the art of brevity and the power of narrative. "Selected Short Stories" invites listeners to explore a rotating collection that captures the essence of human experience through varied themes, including love, humor, and the quirks of everyday life. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing diverse voices and styles that highlight the unique ability of short fiction to provoke thought and evoke emotion. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations, each crafted to deliver a punch of ...

Mit "Die Braut kommt nach Yellow Sky" schuf Stephen Crane eine der bekanntesten Kurzgeschichten der amerikanischen Western-Literatur. Der Sheriff Jack Potter kehrt mit seiner frisch angetrauten Frau nach Yellow Sky zurück – doch die Bewohner der kleinen Grenzstadt ahnen nichts von seiner Hochzeit. Während sich eine Konfrontation anbahnt, zeigt sich, dass sich der Wilde Westen bereits im Wandel befindet.

Have you ever wondered why the most powerful stories of humanity are often forged in the fires of conflict? Three Timeless Classics of Military Conflict and the Human Spirit brings together three defining works of war literature, offering a profound exploration of courage, loss, and the resilience of the human soul.

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. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia by Illiterati)

Written in a purgative frenzy of pure imagination (“They came, and I wrote them, that’s all”), Stephen Crane’s The Black Riders and Other Lines is a strange, enigmatic, and sparsely-written collection of free verse that bristles with Old Testament fury, seethes with cosmic cynicism, and touches on themes of lost faith and existential terror. - Summary by ChuckW

A collection of enigmatic poems

This weekly poem commemorated the anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, with “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane. The title takes on a gentle yet harrowing irony as this poem powerfully evokes the human costs of war, both the victims of the battlefield and those left behind. (Summary by LauraFox)

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

El hotel azul tiene lugar en un paisaje onírico y solitario de Nebraska. En mitad de una pradera se alza un hotel pintado de azul en el que se encuentran atrapados unos hombres que esperan a que amaine un temporal de viento y nieve jugando al póquer. Al final tiene lugar un asesinato en circunstancias inexplicables. Matan al protagonista, el sueco, que está medio loco.

Dive into the gripping tale of a young soldiers journey through fear, courage, and self-discovery during the Civil War. Experience the turmoil of battle and the profound questions of bravery and honor as he grapples with his own identity in the face of adversity.