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"Aida"
Read by Ben Tucker
Lafcadio Hearn
In Fantastics and Other Fancies
This posthumous collection of short stories by noted author and historian of weird folklore brings together 36 of his earliest works, many o…
In Boetia
Read by Lynda Marie Neilson
Edward Burrough Brownlow
In Orpheus and Other Poems
This is a volume of poetry by the rather obscure Canadian poet Edward Burrough Brownlow, published posthumously after his death in 1896. The…
Proem part 2
Read by czandra
Helena Petrovna Blavatsky
In The Secret Doctrine, Volume I. Cosmogenesis. Part I, Cosmic Evolution
A vast, sweeping survey on the origin of creation, its expansion, contraction, maintenance and instructions for humanity in the contexts of …
Chapter LVII, part 2
Read by ReadAllDay
Bolesław Prus
In The Pharaoh and the Priest
The Pharaoh and the Priest (Polish: Faraon) is the fourth and last major novel by the Polish writer Bolesław Prus. It was the sole historica…
Boaz the Teacher
Read by Adrian Praetzellis
Shalom Aleichem and שלום עליכם Sholem Aleichem
In Jewish Children (Yudishe Kinder)
Although written from a child's perspective, this is not a kids book but a series of funny, poignant, and sometimes disturbing stories about…
Chapter V, In the Bodega
Read by Jacquerie
Richard Marsh
In The Datchet Diamonds
Oh dear! The Duchess of Datchet's diamonds, worth a quarter of a million pounds, have been stolen. Just as Mr. Paxton, a ne'er do well gambl…
Bougainvillea
Read by Newgatenovelist
Lucy Eddy
In Valley and Mesa
Lucy Eddy was an American poet. These poems were published in Poetry in February 1918 and celebrate the Californian landscape and the joys o…
Boitelle
Read by Tatiana Chichilla
Guy de Maupassant
In Complete Original Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant was, and is to this day, one of the world's most celebrated short story writers. He famously tackled topics like the Franc…
CHAPTER XIX: CHERSONESE
Read by Rita Boutros
Magaretta Eagar
In Six Years at the Russian Court
From 1898 to 1904, Irish born Margaretta Eagar was the nanny to Olga (Ольга), Tatiana (Татьяна), Maria (Мария) and Anastasia (Анастасия) Nik…
Moesta et Errabunda
Read by Maryanka
Charles Baudelaire
In The Flowers of Evil
This is a collection of French poems by Charles Baudelaire, originally titled "Les Fleurs du mal." It was popular in the symbolist…
Arrigo Boito
Read by Jean Coleman
Vernon Blackburn
In The Fringe of an Art: Appreciations in Music
A collection of essays on things musical by Vernon Blackburn, including composers, music in different time periods, and modern music. (Summ…
Babiola
Read by Vittoria Conn
Laura Valentine
In The Old Old Fairy Tales
"Once upon a time a king had an extreme passion for silkworms..." So begins one story in this unusual collection. Here you may als…
Hira
Read by Vineymala
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
In The Poison Tree
This is a passionate tale of self-effacing and self-sacrificing love of Suraj Mukhi for her husband, Nagendra; innocent and pure love of Kun…
Day 1, The Eighth Story
Read by Philippa
Giovanni Boccaccio
In The Decameron
The Decameron (subtitle: Prencipe Galeotto) is a collection of 100 novellas by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio, probably begun in 1350 and…
Thought And Retribution
Read by pmstrahm
Honoré de Balzac
In The Red Inn
Staying at the red inn. Two army surgeons get caught up in a murder, intrigue and execution. - Summary by pmstrahm
What, Really, is Success?
Read by Tina Ding
Edward Bok
In Successward: A Young Man's Book for Young Men
A short book on how to succeed in life, written by a young man, for young men. - Summary by TriciaG
Week 4, Enter Boaz
Rev. Zachary Bartels
This week on Mimi Reads the Bible , Mimi reads from Ruth 2 and she and Pastor Zach discuss reaching out to those in need.
Chapter 2 Ferragus Part 2
Read by tshoes76
Honoré de Balzac
In Ferragus, Chief of the Dévorants
Why would someone with an immaculate reputation enter a house known for vices? A young officer sets out to uncover the "secret" of…
An Only Offer
Read by ArmReader
Amelia E. Barr
In Winter Evening Tales
This 1896 collection contains 17 short, Christian-oriented stories. “In these ‘Winter Evening Tales,’ Mrs. Barr has spread before her reader…
Quincas Borba
Read by Missgabi
Joaquim Maria Machado de Assis
In First Chapter Collection 009
The first chapter of a book is often the hook to draw a reader in. It could make you eager for more or realize it isn't for you. Here we off…