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Edith Wharton Works Collection
Immerse yourself in the intricate worlds crafted by Edith Wharton, where themes of societal norms, human relationships, and the complexities of privilege take center stage. The Edith Wharton Works Collection invites listeners to explore her complete novels and short stories, revealing the subtleties of character and the profound observations on early 20th-century American life. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a rotating selection that delves into the rich tapestry of…
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Edith Wharton Works CollectionSonnets-Christina Rossetti
Sonnets by Christina Rossetti is a collection of poignant and lyrical poems that explore themes of love, faith, and the complexities of human emotion…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionSuperstition of Divorce-G. K. Chesterton
"Superstition of Divorce" by G. K. Chesterton delves into the complex themes surrounding the institution of marriage and the societal implications of divorce…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionNeighbors - Life Stories of the Other Half-Jacob A. Riis
Neighbors by Life Stories of the Other Half-Jacob A. Riis delves into the lives of those living on the fringes of society, shedding light on their struggles…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionIncidents of Childhood-Anonymous
"Incidents of Childhood-Anonymous" offers a poignant exploration of the formative experiences that shape our understanding of the world. This work captures the…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionColor of a Great City-Theodore Dreiser
"Color of a Great City" by Theodore Dreiser captures the essence of urban life through vivid imagery and insightful observations. This work delves into the…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionPost Mortem Essays, Historical And Medical-Charles MacLaurin
"Post Mortem Essays, Historical And Medical" by Charles MacLaurin delves into the intricate intersections of history and medicine, exploring the implications…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionSpring of Joy A Little Book of Healing-Mary Webb
"Spring of Joy: A Little Book of Healing" by Mary Webb is a heartfelt exploration of the themes of renewal and resilience. This uplifting work invites…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionGreater Inclination-Edith Wharton
"Greater Inclination" by Edith Wharton showcases her keen observations of society and human relationships, reflecting the complexities of personal desires and…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionMy Discovery of England-Stephen Leacock
"My Discovery of England" by Stephen Leacock offers a humorous and insightful exploration of English culture through the eyes of a keen observer. Leacock's…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionCoffee Break Collection 022 - Days Gone By-Various
Coffee Break Collection 022 by Days Gone By-Various invites listeners to indulge in a curated selection of timeless works that capture the essence of human…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionExotics and Retrospectives-Lafcadio Hearn
"Exotics and Retrospectives-Lafcadio Hearn" explores the rich tapestry of Hearn's experiences and reflections, offering a unique glimpse into the cultural…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionDinner Club-Sapper
"Dinner Club-Sapper" invites listeners into a captivating exploration of camaraderie and the intricacies of social gatherings. This work delves into the…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionThirteen Travelers - Hugh Walpole
Thirteen Travelers by Hugh Walpole invites listeners on a compelling journey through the lives of its characters as they navigate their unique experiences…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionFables of Pilpay-Abdullah Ibn al - Muqaffaʿ
"Fables of Pilpay-Abdullah Ibn al" by Muqaffaʿ is a captivating collection of moral tales that explore the complexities of human nature and the timeless wisdom…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionMonthly supplement of the penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, issue 21 - Charles Knight
"Monthly supplement of the penny magazine of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, issue 21" by Charles Knight offers a glimpse into the…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionShort Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 058 - Various
"Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 058" brings together a selection of thought-provoking essays and reflections from various authors, showcasing the power of…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionIndia's Love Lyrics - Laurence Hope
India's Love Lyrics by Laurence Hope is a captivating collection that explores the themes of love and longing through the lens of Indian culture and…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionOn Everything - Hilaire Belloc
"On Everything" by Hilaire Belloc offers a profound exploration of various themes that touch upon the essence of human experience and understanding. Through…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionPoems - Caroline King Duer, Alice Duer Miller
"Poems" by Caroline King Duer and Alice Duer Miller is a collection that captures the essence of poetic expression through the voices of its talented authors…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionIf I May (Version 2) - A. A. Milne
If I May (Version 2) by A. A. Milne invites listeners into the whimsical and insightful world crafted by the beloved author. This work showcases Milne's…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionNegro Problem - Various
"Negro Problem" by Various presents a compelling exploration of the complexities surrounding the African American experience. This collection delves into the…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionCollected Public Domain Works of H. P. Lovecraft - H. P. Lovecraft
"Collected Public Domain Works of H. P. Lovecraft" showcases the profound and unsettling imagination of H. P. Lovecraft, a master of cosmic horror whose tales…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionShort Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 043 - Various
Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 043 features a diverse array of essays and writings from various authors, showcasing the power of concise and impactful…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionCity of Dreadful Night and Other Poems - James Thomson
"City of Dreadful Night and Other Poems" by James Thomson invites listeners into a haunting exploration of despair and the human condition. Through evocative…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionFrauds, Forgeries, and Fake News Collection - Various
"Frauds, Forgeries, and Fake News Collection" by Various delves into the intricate world of deception, exploring the various forms of fraud and misinformation…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionAdmirable Crichton - J M Barrie
"Admirable Crichton" by J M Barrie explores the complexities of class divisions through the lens of Lord Loam, a British peer who believes social hierarchies…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionGlimpses of Italian society in the eighteenth century - Hester Lynch Piozzi
"Glimpses of Italian Society in the Eighteenth Century" features selections from Hester Lynch Piozzi's "Observations and Reflections Made in the Course of a…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionOn the Shortness of Life - Lucius Annaeus Seneca
"On the Shortness of Life" by Seneca the Younger is a profound moral essay that delves into the nature of time and its proper use. Written around 49 AD, Seneca…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionAmerican inquisitors a commentary on Dayton and Chicago - Walter Lippmann
"American Inquisitors: A Commentary on Dayton and Chicago" by Walter Lippmann delves into the complexities of modern democratic governance, particularly the…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionBoys Life of Mark Twain - Albert Bigelow Paine
"Boys Life of Mark Twain" by Albert Bigelow Paine offers an intimate portrait of Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, through the eyes of his…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionEnquiry Concerning Human Understanding - David Hume
David Hume's "Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding" serves as a condensed and accessible version of his earlier work, "A Treatise of Human Nature," aiming to…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionNarratives of Colored Americans - Abigail Mott Mary Sutton Wood
"Narratives of Colored Americans," compiled by Abigail Mott and M. S. Wood, presents a compelling collection of stories that illuminate the experiences of both…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionAmerican Hero-Myths A Study in the Native Religions of the Western Continent - Daniel Garrison Brinton
"American Hero-Myths: A Study in the Native Religions of the Western Continent" by Daniel Garrison Brinton delves into the rich tapestry of Native American…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionEarly Greek Philosophy and Other Essays - Friedrich Nietzsche
"Early Greek Philosophy and Other Essays" by Friedrich Nietzsche presents a collection of thought-provoking essays that delve into various subjects, showcasing…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionBritish American Periodical Articles 1852-1905 - Various
"British American Periodical Articles 1852-1905" is a captivating collection of a dozen articles drawn from a variety of esteemed British and American…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionAEF With General Pershing and the American Forces - Heywood Broun
"AEF With General Pershing and the American Forces" by Heywood Broun offers a vivid account of the American Expeditionary Forces' arrival in Europe during…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionThe Descent of Man and Other Stories - Edith Wharton
The Edith Wharton Works Collection presents her complete novels and short stories, providing an immersive experience of her thought-provoking narratives. This…
Edith Wharton Works CollectionEthan Frome - Edith Wharton
The Edith Wharton Works Collection presents her complete novels and short stories, providing an immersive experience of her thought-provoking narratives. This…