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Anton Tchekhov: and other essays

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Essays & Short Works
Chapter: 16 | Listen: 3

This book was called Nachala i Kontzy when first published in 1908 in Russian and has been titled Anton Tchekhov and other essays as well as Penultimate Words in English when published in 1916. Lev Shestov, like Soren Kierkegaard before him, liked to ask questions. He asks if its possible to disentangle the hidden meaning of Tchekhov’s works. If Dostoevsky is doomed eternally to be ‘on the eve’. What if every possibility should have been exhausted, and endless repetition should begin? He discusses writers and philosophers such as Schopenhauer, Ibsen, Dostoevsky, Kant, and the ancient Greek philosophers in this book. Shestov has been called a Christian philosopher who philosophized with all his being. (by Craig Campbell) [chương_files]

Brownies and Prince Florimel

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Action & Adventure, Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
Chapter: 21 | Listen: 4

After Prince Florimel flees his home (and a particularly nasty uncle) he has a series of adventures with the mischevious but helpful Brownies, Queen Titania and her fairies, and the ill-tempered enchanter, Dragonfel. Reader’s note: Although some terms in this 1918 book are not really acceptable anymore, the book’s overall message that people should not be judged by their size is still a worthy lesson today. – Summary by Jude Somers [chương_files]

Pleasures of Ignorance

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Essays & Short Works
Chapter: 26 | Listen: 3

From the pen of the Irish poet and essayist, Robert Lynd, comes a collection of humorous and satirical essays on topics as wide ranging as cats and weed to why we hate insects and morals of beans. – Summary by Larry Wilson [chương_files]

World’s Story Volume I: China, Japan and the Islands of the Pacific

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Essays & Short Works, Historical Fiction, History, Philosophy, Poetry
Chapter: 140 | Listen: 3

This is the first volume of the 15-volume series of The World’s Story: a history of the World in story, song and art, edited by Eva March Tappan. Each book is a compilation of selections from prose literature, poetry and pictures and offers a comprehensive presentation of the world’s history, art and culture, from the early times till the beginning of the 20th century. Topics in Part I include China, Korea, Japan and the Islands of the Pacific. – Summary by Sonia Cast list for The Sorrows of Han: Emperor: Nemo Lady/Princess: Eva Davis Attendant: ToddHW Envoy: SaraHale President of the Council: Tomas Peter Narrator: Sonia Cast list for Ribs and Skin: Rector: Nemo Curate: Eva Davis First Parishioner: Tomas Peter Second Parishioner: ToddHW Third Parishioner: SaraHale Narrator: Sonia [chương_files]

King Mombo

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Action & Adventure
Chapter: 28 | Listen: 4

An adventure story for young adults, set in Africa. The young hero sets out from New York aboard ship and after an eventful journey arrives in Africa. He sets out to explore, and arrives at the village of King Mombo. Superstitions and bad luck dog his visit, but after meeting the local medicine man he sets out on further adventures and discovers unusual animals. Du Chaillu is credited with being the first European to document the existence of gorillas, and they feature prominently in this tale. Note: there are references to slavery, which some may find offensive; but the work reflects views of the time and it is Librivox policy not to censor. [chương_files]

Lances of Lynwood

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Action & Adventure, Historical
Chapter: 17 | Listen: 3

The Lances of Lynwood brings to life the high days of knighthood and chivalry in the 14th century during the Hundred Years War, in which the English House of Plantagenet contended with the French House of Valois. The courage and loyalty of a young Englishman, Eustace Lynwood, are tested when he joins the army of the Black Prince during sojourns in France and Spain. This book stirs the imagination, with its knights in shining armor, and exemplars of both faithful love and base treachery, as it portrays the glory of medieval warfare, but also the sufferings of sickness, wounds, and death. Many historical figures are presented, mainly drawn from Jean Froissart’s Chronicles, and listeners may be led to delve deeper into the events of that interesting era. ( Carol Pelster) [chương_files]

Frank Merriwell’s Trust (Dramatic Reading)

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Action & Adventure, Dramatic Readings
Chapter: 26 | Listen: 3

Frank Merriwell is from Yale he excelled at football, baseball, basketball, crew and track at Yale while solving mysteries and righting wrongs the stories show how he handles a number of challenges that come his way. (Michele Eaton) Cast List: Frank Merriwell: Adrian Stephens Narrator: Michele Eaton Bullet headed man, Crowd, McGilvay, Franks second: John Payton Tom Stevens: Jake Malizia Hilda Dugan: Jenn Broda Harry Collins, Irish Man, Gray Mustached man, policeman, Jones, Bartender, trainman, servant of Alvin Brander: James R Hedrick Jack Diamond: Julian Pratley Charley Herrick, Lawyer for Hilda, Bernard Burrage: Wayne Cooke Mike, Bartender: KevinS Woman on Train: Lauren-Emma Blake Walter Burrage: Mike Manolakes Man, Servant, Stout Faced Man, man 2: Jim Locke Billy Maddison: Andrew Gaunce Roy Swift: Patrick Sawyer Woman, Cab Driver, Tall Chinaman, Boy at Door: Lily Celestials 1 and 2: Rapunzelina Dick Starbright: Larry Wilson Inza Burrage: Twinkle Crowd: Lynette Caulkins [chương_files]

Tocsin of Revolt, and other Essays

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Essays & Short Works
Chapter: 15 | Listen: 4

This is a volume of essays by American author Brander Matthews. Matthews is today mostly remembered for his short pieces of speculative fiction, but his essays are also of enduring interest. This volume contains 15 essays on different topics, ranging from contemporary history (1922) over literature to philosophy. They are written in a very accessible style and will interest readers and listeners today as much as they must have interested readers when the book was published in 1922. – Summary by Carolin [chương_files]

Pee-wee Harris F. O. B. Bridgeboro

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Action & Adventure
Chapter: 34 | Listen: 2

Pee-Wee is back for another scouting adventure, disaster only averted by the judicious application of snacks! [chương_files]

Boy Scouts of Woodcraft Camp

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Action & Adventure
Chapter: 20 | Listen: 3

In the early days of Boy Scouts of America, the focus was on building men from the boys. The boys learned honor, discipline, brotherhood, and the many facets of Woodcraft: the skills needed to survive and thrive in the wild. Walter Upton comes to this remote camp eager to put his “book learning” to use. He learns that, though the information in the books has some value, real learning comes from experience in the wilderness and from striving alongside his fellow Scouts. Along the way, he also gets to teach others the importance of character and the hope it brings to the rest of life’s endeavors. (Summary by Keith Salis) [chương_files]