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December Tales
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December is a time of winding down and of nature resetting itself. In this volume of so-titled December Tales, we listen to stories of human drama winding down but also preparing for rebirth or resurrection as the phoenix from the flames. We have tales of doomed romances but also tales of new love found. We have tales of murder and vengeance but also of redemption and rescue. Ainsworth also reflects on the state of art itself with…
Episodes
- December Tales
Sonnets-Christina Rossetti
"Sonnets" by Christina Rossetti presents a collection of heartfelt and introspective poems that explore themes of love, faith, and the human experience…
- December Tales
Walking-Henry David Thoreau
"Walking-Henry David Thoreau" invites listeners to explore the profound reflections of one of America's most celebrated naturalists and philosophers. Thoreau's…
- December Tales
Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche Volume 3-Friedrich Nietzsche
Dive into the profound insights of Friedrich Nietzsche in "Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche Volume 3." This volume encapsulates Nietzsche's philosophical…
- December Tales
Sunny Side (Version 2)-A. A. Milne
"Sunny Side (Version 2)" by A. A. Milne invites listeners into a world of warmth and charm, showcasing the author’s signature wit and whimsical storytelling…
- December Tales
Blue Flower-Henry van Dyke
"Blue Flower," a poignant work by Henry van Dyke, invites listeners into a world where beauty and spirituality intertwine, capturing the essence of a quest for…
- December Tales
Coniston Tales-William Gershom Collingwood
Coniston Tales by William Gershom Collingwood invites listeners into a rich tapestry of stories that capture the essence of life in the Lake District. Through…
- December Tales
Sonnets and Songs-Arthur Upson
"Sonnets and Songs" by Arthur Upson is a collection that captures the essence of human emotion through lyrical poetry. Upson's work resonates with themes of…
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From Pillar to Post-John Kendrick Bangs
"From Pillar to Post" by John Kendrick Bangs is a delightful exploration of life's absurdities and the humorous twists of fate that can lead us astray. This…
- December Tales
Vocation of the Scholar-Johann Gottlieb Fichte
"Vocation of the Scholar" by Johann Gottlieb Fichte delves into the profound responsibilities and aspirations of scholars in their pursuit of knowledge and…
- December Tales
Evolutionist at Large-Grant Allen
"Evolutionist at Large" by Grant Allen invites listeners into a thought-provoking exploration of evolutionary concepts through the lens of a passionate…
- December Tales
Early History of the Airplane-Orville Wright, Wilbur Wright
"Early History of the Airplane" by Orville and Wilbur Wright chronicles the groundbreaking journey of the Wright brothers as they pioneered human flight. This…
- December Tales
Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906-Max Baginski, John Russell Coryell, John Davidson, Emma Goldman, Mary Hansen, Otto Erich Hartleben
"Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 2, April 1906" features contributions from notable figures such as Max Baginski, John Russell Coryell, John Davidson, Emma Goldman…
- December Tales
In New England Fields and Woods-Rowland E. Robinson
Rowland E. Robinson's "In New England Fields and Woods" invites listeners into the serene and picturesque landscapes of New England, capturing the essence of…
- December Tales
Vassar Studies-Julia Augusta Schwartz
Vassar Studies-Julia Augusta Schwartz offers a compelling exploration of academic and intellectual life through the lens of Julia Augusta Schwartz's…
- December Tales
Essays and Dialogues-Giacomo Leopardi
"Essays and Dialogues" by Giacomo Leopardi offers a profound exploration of human thought, emotion, and the complexities of existence. Through his insightful…
- December Tales
Faces and Places-Sir Henry W. Lucy
"Faces and Places" by Sir Henry W. Lucy offers a captivating exploration of the world through the author's unique lens, capturing the essence of various people…
- December Tales
Seven H.P. Lovecraft Stories-H. P. Lovecraft
Dive into the eerie and captivating world of H.P. Lovecraft with "Seven H.P. Lovecraft Stories," a collection that showcases the master of cosmic horror's…
- December Tales
Tales of Unrest (version 2)-Joseph Conrad
"Tales of Unrest" by Joseph Conrad delves into the complexities of human emotions and the struggle against the confines of society. This collection of stories…
- December Tales
Sunbeams-George Wilbur Peck
"Sunbeams" by George Wilbur Peck is a delightful collection that captures the warmth and joy of life's simple pleasures. Through a series of charming…
- December Tales
Editorials from The Dial magazine, Volume 66-Martyn Johnson
"Editorials from The Dial magazine, Volume 66-Martyn Johnson" offers a compelling collection of insightful reflections and critiques that capture the essence…
- December Tales
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 069-Various
"Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 069-Various" invites listeners into a curated selection of thought-provoking essays that explore a diverse array of topics…
- December Tales
France At War On the Frontier of Civilization-Rudyard Kipling
"France At War On the Frontier of Civilization" by Rudyard Kipling offers a poignant exploration of the complexities and struggles faced by France during…
- December Tales
Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field - Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspondent-Henry William Fischer
"Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field" by Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspondent-Henry William Fischer invites listeners into the captivating experiences…
- December Tales
December Tales - William Harrison Ainsworth
December Tales by William Harrison Ainsworth invites listeners into a world where the chill of winter mirrors the complexities of human emotions. This…
- December Tales
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 098-Various
"Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 098-Various" brings together a diverse selection of thought-provoking essays that delve into a range of topics, inviting…
- December Tales
Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories-Anthony Trollope
"Lotta Schmidt and Other Stories" by Anthony Trollope offers a captivating collection of narratives that delve into the intricacies of human relationships and…
- December Tales
Shining Pyramid The Definitive Edition-Arthur Machen
"Shining Pyramid: The Definitive Edition" by Arthur Machen invites listeners into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, exploring themes of…
- December Tales
Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 003-Various
Short Nonfiction Collection Vol. 003-Various presents a rich tapestry of ideas and perspectives that invite listeners to engage with the world around them…
- December Tales
Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 4-W. E. B. Du Bois
Crisis A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 4 by W. E. B. Du Bois delves into the complexities and struggles faced by marginalized communities, offering a…
- December Tales
Black Spirits and White A Book of Ghost Stories-Ralph Adams Cram
"Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories" by Ralph Adams Cram invites listeners into a world where the supernatural intertwines with the human…
- December Tales
Bird Stories from Burroughs-John Burroughs
"Bird Stories from Burroughs" by John Burroughs invites listeners into the enchanting world of avian life as observed by one of America's foremost naturalists…
- December Tales
Men, Women and Guns-Sapper
"Men, Women and Guns-Sapper" delves into the intricate dynamics between genders amidst the backdrop of conflict, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and the…
- December Tales
Georgics A Poem of the Land-Virgil
"Georgics A Poem of the Land" by Virgil is a timeless exploration of agriculture, nature, and the relationship between humanity and the earth. This classic…
- December Tales
Narratives of Colored Americans-Abigail Mott, Mary Sutton Wood
Narratives of Colored Americans features the compelling voices of Abigail Mott and Mary Sutton Wood, offering a poignant exploration of the experiences and…
- December Tales
House of Cobwebs and Other Stories-George Gissing
"House of Cobwebs and Other Stories" by George Gissing invites listeners into a world rich with intricate narratives and profound reflections on the human…
- December Tales
Chronicles of Avonlea (version 2 Dramatic Reading)-Lucy Maud Montgomery
"Chronicles of Avonlea," a dramatic reading by Lucy Maud Montgomery, invites listeners into the enchanting world of Avonlea, where the charm of small-town life…
- December Tales
Minstrel Weather-Marian Storm
"Minstrel Weather-Marian Storm" invites listeners into a world where the power of music and nature intertwine, creating a vivid tapestry of experiences that…
- December Tales
Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 6, August 1906 - Various
"Mother Earth, Vol. 1 No. 6, August 1906" is a compelling collection that captures the essence of early 20th-century thought and social commentary, showcasing…
- December Tales
Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together With Death's Duel - John Donne
"Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions Together With Death's Duel" by John Donne is a profound exploration of faith, mortality, and the human condition. Written…
- December Tales
Wongo And The Wise Old Crow - Grace Moon, Carl Moon
"Wongo And The Wise Old Crow" by Grace Moon and Carl Moon invites listeners into a world where wisdom and guidance take flight. This enchanting tale explores…
- December Tales
Vengence of the Gods And Three Other Stories of Real American Color Line Life - William Pickens
"Vengeance of the Gods And Three Other Stories of Real American Color Line Life" by William Pickens delves into the complexities of race relations in America…
- December Tales
Collected Public Domain Works of H. P. Lovecraft - H. P. Lovecraft
"Collected Public Domain Works of H. P. Lovecraft" presents a comprehensive anthology of the influential works by one of the most significant figures in horror…
- December Tales
Race Of The Swift - Edwin Carlile Litsey
Race Of The Swift by Edwin Carlile Litsey invites listeners into a captivating narrative that explores timeless themes of resilience and the human spirit. This…
- December Tales
Essays on Art - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
"Essays on Art" by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe offers a profound exploration of artistic expression and its significance within society. Goethe delves into the…
- December Tales
Selection from the Sonnets of William Wordsworth - William Wordsworth
"Selection from the Sonnets of William Wordsworth" presents a curated collection of the poet's reflections on nature, humanity, and the profound connections…
- December Tales
Bobbsey Twins at Snow Lodge - Laura Lee Hope
The Bobbsey Twins return to school, facing the antics of the school bully, Danny Rugg, who is determined to frame Bert for a prank involving a giant snowball…
- December Tales
Black Folk Tales - Erick Berry
"Black Folk Tales" by Erick Berry presents a captivating collection of 13 Hausa folktales from Nigeria, beautifully retold and illustrated by the author, who…
- December Tales
Ghosts Being The Experiences of Flaxman Low - Hesketh Vernon Hesketh-Prichard Kate O'Brien Ryall Prichard
"Ghosts: Being The Experiences of Flaxman Low" presents a captivating collection of ghost stories featuring Flaxman Low, the pioneering psychic detective of…
- December Tales
Call of Cthulhu - H P Lovecraft
"Call of Cthulhu" by H.P. Lovecraft explores the chilling worship of an ancient, tentacled horror that lies in wait for the moment to awaken and unleash its…
- December Tales
Case of the Pool of Blood in the Pastor's Study - Auguste Groner
"Case of the Pool of Blood in the Pastor's Study" by Auguste Groner invites listeners into a gripping mystery as Joseph Muller, a police detective, journeys to…
- December Tales
Better Angel - Richard Meeker
"Better Angel" by Richard Meeker, originally penned by Forman Brown in 1933, is a groundbreaking novel that explores a young man's journey toward accepting his…
- December Tales
Bobbsey Twins or Merry Days Indoors and Out - Laura Lee Hope
The Bobbsey Twins, the beloved characters created by Laura Lee Hope, embark on delightful adventures that capture the essence of childhood curiosity and family…
- December Tales
Concerning the Spiritual in Art - Wassily Kandinsky
"Concerning the Spiritual in Art" by Wassily Kandinsky offers a profound exploration of the relationship between art and the spiritual journey of humanity…
- December Tales
Adelgitha or The Fruits of a Single Error - Matthew Lewis
Adelgitha; or, The Fruits of a Single Error by Matthew Lewis is a gripping Gothic tragedy that explores the harrowing plight of a fallen woman who faces…
- December Tales
But Thy Love and Thy Grace - Francis J Finn SJ
"But Thy Love and Thy Grace" by Francis J. Finn SJ is a poignant tale that explores the transformative power of faith through the life of Regina O'Connell, a…
- December Tales
December Tales - William Harrison Ainsworth
December Tales by William Harrison Ainsworth invites listeners into a world where the chill of winter mirrors the complexities of human emotion and experience…