Essays & Short Works

Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

by Thomas Jefferson Read by Jim Cadwell 4.4
Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a foundational document that marked a pivotal moment in history. Authored by …

Concerning the Spiritual in Art

by Wassily Kandinsky Read by Expatriate 4.5
Published in 1911, Kandinsky's book compares the spiritual life of humanity to a pyramid -- the artist has a mission to lead others to the p…

Lectures of Col. R.G. Ingersoll

by Robert G. Ingersoll Read by Ted Delorme 4.8
Lectures of Col. R.G. Ingersoll presents a compelling collection of thought-provoking lectures from one of the most influential orators of t…

The Soul

by Emanuel Swedenborg Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
Swedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772, was born in Stockholm, Sweden and died in London, England. He was a voluminous writer of scientific treatise…

Perpetual Peace

by Immanuel Kant Read by D.E. Wittkower 4.5
This essay, written in 1795, puts forth a plan for a lasting peace between nations and peoples. Kant puts forth necessary means to any peace…

Mark Twain's Journal Writings

by Mark Twain Read by John Greenman 4.8
This third volume of Mark Twain's journal writings continues on eclectic and varied path established by the first two volumes. Included in t…

God, the Invisible King

by H. G. Wells Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
In God, the Invisible King, H. G. Wells presents a thought-provoking exploration of his personal conception of God, distinct from traditiona…

1941 Radio News

by P. G. Wodehouse 5
Explore the news from 1941 in this fascinating audio collection. This compilation offers a glimpse into the events and stories that shaped t…

A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge

by George Berkeley Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (Commonly called "Treatise" when referring to Berkeley's works) is a 1710 …

Institutes of the Christian Religion

by John Calvin Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin's seminal work on Protestant systematic theology. Highly influential in the Western worl…

Revolution and Counter-Revolution

by Friedrich Engels Read by Cate Barratt 4.4
Revolution and Counter-Revolution is an account of what happened in Prussia, Austria and other German states during 1848, describing the imp…

Eugenics and Other Evils

by G. K. Chesterton Read by David Grizzly Smith 4.6
I think G.K. Chesterton explains his book rather well in his introduction, but it might help to start with a sense of the time in question. …

Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection

by Charles Dickens Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.7
The Charles Dickens 200th Anniversary Collection comprises short works previously unrecorded for LibriVox - fiction, essays, poetry, letters…

The Right Way to Do Wrong

by Harry Houdini Read by Lee Ann Howlett 4.6
In The Right Way to Do Wrong, legendary illusionist Harry Houdini takes listeners on a fascinating journey into the world of crime and decep…

The Philosophy of Logical Atomism

by Bertrand Russell Read by Landon D. C. Elkind 4.8
'The Philosophy of Logical Atomism' is a series of lectures by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) that touches on numerous topics, including the n…

Principles of Economics

by Alfred Marshall Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Principles of Economics was a leading economics textbook of Alfred Marshall (1842-1924), first published in 1890. Marshall began writing the…

Mark Twain's Journal Writings

by Mark Twain Read by John Greenman 4.5
In this engaging collection, Mark Twain offers a series of essays that reflect his sharp wit and keen observations of society. Volume 1 feat…

American History Through The Eyes Of Radio

4.5
AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH THE EYES OF RADIO captures American history through the magic of radio like no other medium can. This unique collec…

Spiritual Maxims

by Brother Lawrence Read by Anonymous English Quaker 4.7
Those who have an experiential predisposition in their faith would do well to read The Conversations and Letters of Brother Lawrence… if the…

Curiosities of Olden Times

by Sabine Baring-Gould Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Curiosities of Olden Times invites listeners to explore a fascinating collection of essays that delve into the peculiarities and wonders of …

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