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Chinese Poetry in English Verse (古今詩選)

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Poetry
Chapter: 2 | Listen: 2

_Dear Land of Flowers, forgive me! — that I took These snatches from thy glittering wealth of song, And twisted to the uses of a book Strains that to alien harps can na’er belong. Thy gems shine purer in their native bed Concealed, beyond the pry of vulgar eyes; And there, through labyrinths of language led, The patient student grasps the glowing prize. Yet many, in their race toward other goals, May joy to feel, albeit at second-hand, Some far faint heart-throb of poetic souls Whose breath makes incense in the flowery Land. Introductory poem by H.A.G._ [chương_files]

Selections from Gems of Poetry, for Girls and Boys

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Poetry
Chapter: 6 | Listen: 3

A short volume of poetry for children. All the selected poems were written by an unknown author. – Summary by Rachel [chương_files]

Few More Verses

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Poetry
Chapter: 104 | Listen: 3

Susan Coolidge was the pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey, who is best known for her What Katy Did series. This is the second of three volumes of her verse. (Summary by Rachel) [chương_files]

22/07/2024

The Curious Republic of Gondour and Other Whimsical Sketches

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Essay/Short nonfiction, Fiction, Literature, Short Stories
Chapter: 12 | Listen: 4

As the title reveals, these stories are a collection of some of Mark Twain’s more fanciful and eccentric works. They run the gamut from political commentary to our species’ need to “be remembered” somehow. Taken as a whole the stories are “whimsical”. Taken individually, they speak the truth in different ways. (Introduction by John Greenman) [chương_files]

22/07/2024

Tolstoy on Shakespeare

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Essay/Short nonfiction, Fiction, Literature
Chapter: 10 | Listen: 1

This book contains a critical essay on Shakespeare by Leo Tolstoy. It is followed by another essay named “Shakespeare’s attitude to the working classes” by Ernest Crosby and extracts of a letter by George Bernard Shaw. [chương_files]

The Freedmen’s Book

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Essay/Short nonfiction, Fiction, History, Non-fiction, Poetry
Chapter: 60 | Listen:

Lydia Maria Child, an American abolitionist, compiled this collection of short stories and poems by former slaves and noted activists as an inspiration to freed slaves. In her dedication to the freedmen, she urges those who can read to read these stories aloud to others to share the strength, courage and accomplishments of colored men and women. In that spirit, this recording aims to gives that voice a permanent record. As in the original text, the names of the colored authors are marked with an “x”. [chương_files]

Charmides, and Other Poems

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Poetry
Chapter: 27 | Listen: 3

This is a volume of poetry by Oscar Wilde, containing some of his rather famous longer poetry in the first part, and a section of sonnets in the second part of the book. – Summary by Carolin [chương_files]

Short Poetry Collection 159

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Poetry
Chapter: 30 | Listen: 3

This is a collection of 30 poems read by LibriVox volunteers for August 2016. [chương_files]

22/07/2024

Laugh and Live

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Essay/Short nonfiction, Fiction
Chapter: 4 | Listen: 1

Douglas Fairbanks, Sr. (May 23, 1883 – December 12, 1939) was an American actor, screenwriter, director and producer. He was best known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films such as The Thief of Baghdad, Robin Hood, and The Mark of Zorro. His book, Laugh and Live, is a book about positive virtues and advice for leading a good, healthy, and successful life. An advisory about this book is in order. Published in 1917, it was written at a time when “men went to work, women kept house, and supported their man”. Some of the writing and references are old-fashioned by today’s standards. Several ideas may be at odds with plans for successful lives today, especially for female listeners. Listeners should still find many valuable common-sense suggestions for leading a wholesome life. (Introduction from Wikipedia and Tom Weiss) [chương_files]

22/07/2024

Essays, Book 1

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Essay/Short nonfiction, Fiction, Literature, Non-fiction, Philosophy
Chapter: 57 | Listen: 4

Michel Eyquem de Montaigne is one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre and is popularly thought of as the father of Modern Skepticism. He became famous for his effortless ability to merge serious intellectual speculation with casual anecdotes and autobiography—and his massive volume Essais (translated literally as “Attempts”) contains, to this day, some of the most widely influential essays ever written. [chương_files]