Essays & Short Works

In the Wilderness (Version 2)

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Charles Dudley Warner


Warner’s main theme is how small and often-ridiculous the human being is when exploring in the wilderness. Warner’s love of nature and his c…

The Dial, May 1920

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Various


An example of one of the leading literary magazines of the early 20th Century. Poetry by e.e. cummings and Louise Bryant (aka Mrs. John Reed…

Hints to Pilgrims

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Charles S. Brooks


In this collection of 17 short essays, Charles S. Brooks (1878-1934), with the usual panache and wit, which he also displays in his comedies…

Coffee Break Collection 027 - Sports

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Various


This is the 27th Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read poems, fiction and non-fiction pieces of fifteen minutes…

Ukraina and the Peace-conference

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Stanislav Dnistriansky


The 19th century was the Golden Age of Nationalism in Europe. By the end of the century many countries achieved their national self-determin…

Winnowed Wisdom

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Stephen Leacock


This 1926 volume comprises thirty-five essays by the masterful Canadian humorist. - Summary by david wales

Freedom's Battle

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Mahatma Gandhi


A collection of writings and speeches by Gandhi during the British rule of India following World War I. - Summary by KHand

The Tocsin of Revolt, and other Essays

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Brander Matthews


This is a volume of essays by American author Brander Matthews. Matthews is today mostly remembered for his short pieces of speculative fict…

Essays Irish and American

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John Butler Yeats


From the noted artist and father of the celebrated Irish poet William Butler Yeats comes this short collection of essays on the literary lif…

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 080

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Various


Twenty short nonfiction works chosen by the readers. "Not one of us actually thinks for himself, or in any orderly and scientific manne…

State of the Union Addresses by United States Presidents (1934 - 1945)

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Franklin D. Roosevelt


The State of the Union address is a speech presented by the President of the United States to a joint session of the United States Congress,…

A Christmas Miscellany 2021

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Various


Seven chapters involving Christmas from different books. Plus part 8 which is twelve verses about Christmas and part 9 which is four Christm…

A Christmas Miscellany 2022

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Various


Seven stories, chapters, essays, or poetry about Christmas or around Christmas. - Summary by david wales

Unicorns

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James Huneker


An engaging collection of essays about artists, composers, writers, and, of course, unicorns. - Summary by Stav Nisser

One Hundred and One Hymn Stories

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Carl F. Price


Carl F. Price, a pioneering hymnologist, historian, and author, says, "Every real hymn has its story, if only we could discover it..&qu…

Sammlung kurzer deutscher Prosa 055

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Various


Diese Sammlung umfasst 10 deutschsprachige Prosa-Texte verschiedener Genres.

Coffee Break Collection 031 - Springtime

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Various


This is the 31st Coffee Break Collection, in which Librivox readers select and read 20 stories or poems of their choice, fiction or non-fict…

Abroad with Mark Twain and Eugene Field - Tales They Told to a Fellow Correspon…

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Henry William Fischer


This work brings new understanding of the life and work of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) while living and traveling abroad. Twain and fellow h…

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