Short stories
In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories
In a Steamer Chair and Other Stories presents a collection of thirteen engaging short stories by Robert Barr, a notable figure in late 19th-…
Mudfog and Other Sketches
The Mudfog Papers was written by Victorian era novelist Charles Dickens and published from 1837–38 in the monthly literary serial Bentley's …
The Surprising Adventures of the Magical Monarch of Mo and His People
The Magical Monarch of Mo is a set of stories about the titular king, his queen, and his royal children. The stories are uproariously funny,…
Sketches New and Old
This collection of 63 writings by Mark Twain was published in 1882. Among other sketches, it contains "The Jumping Frog" in the or…
Christmas Short Works Collection
Celebrate the spirit of the season with the Christmas Short Works Collection, a delightful anthology of public domain stories, essays, poems…
Children's Short Works
Discover a delightful assortment of stories in Children's Short Works, featuring the timeless tales of renowned authors Charles Dickens and …
Myths That Every Child Should Know
Myths That Every Child Should Know presents a captivating collection of classic myths, thoughtfully adapted for young listeners. This anthol…
The Early History of the Airplane
The Brothers Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air flight, on 17th December 1903. They…
The Great Stone Face
A collection of four short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne, the common theme of which is New Hampshire's White Mountains. Consists of: The G…
The Gentle Grafter
If Jefferson "Parleyvoo" Pickens had appeared in print just a few years later, he might have been the "Gentle Grifter" i…
The Prussian Officer
The collection of short stories - of which The Prussian Officer is one - was Lawrence’s first such book. A German officer and his orderly ar…
The Gerrard Street Mystery
John Charles Dent, the author of the following remarkable stories, was born in Kendal, Westmorland, England, in 1841. His parents emigrated …
Not That It Matters
More of the witty, wry, and deliciously wicked essays and articles written by Milne. Most people know him as the creator of Winnie The Pooh,…
The Happy Prince and Other Tales
The Happy Prince and Other Tales (also sometimes called The Happy Prince and Other Stories) is an 1888 collection of stories for children by…
The Book of Stories for the Storyteller
This group project is a collection of 43 fairy tales (both old and new), folk lore, myths and real life stories by a variety of authors, bro…
Short Story Collection
Discover a rich tapestry of storytelling in this collection of 20 short works of fiction, brought to life by the voices of LibriVox voluntee…
Short Story Collection
A collection of 20 short works of fiction in the public domain read by a group of LibriVox members, including short stories by Melville, Bla…
Divers Women
Divers Women is a thought-provoking collection of short stories that explores the multifaceted nature of womanhood through the lens of Chris…
Angel Food
“Angel Food” consists of a series of short sermons for children on the truths of the Catholic Faith – but told with engaging stories, in a s…
Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories
In Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories, Mark Twain showcases his signature wit and keen observation through a delightful collection of short stori…