Essays & Short Works

The Plain Speaker

by William Hazlitt Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
The Plain Speaker is a thought-provoking collection of essays by the renowned English essayist William Hazlitt, curated posthumously by his …

Short Nonfiction Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
A collection of short nonfiction works in the public domain. The selections included in this collection were independently chosen by the re…

Essays on Paul Bourget

by Mark Twain Read by John Greenman 5
In this engaging collection, Mark Twain offers his sharp wit and keen observations on the works and ideas of French novelist and critic Paul…

The Spirit of American Literature

by John Albert Macy Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
THE SPIRIT OF AMERICAN LITERATURE is a collection of essays reviewing contemporary authors on the literary scene at the turn of the century …

Radio Commercials Shows

4.6
Discover a collection of 260 old time radio commercials that capture the essence of advertising from a bygone era. These commercials provide…

Short Nonfiction Collection

by Various and Plato Read by LibriVox Volunteers 2
A collection of short nonfiction works in the public domain. The selections included in this collection were independently chosen by the rea…

You Never Miss the Dopamine

by Bill Schmalfeldt Read by Bill Schmalfeldt 4.7
He's quickly becoming the Lewis Black of Parkinson's Disease. In a series of hilarious essays, Bill Schmalfeldt (author of "No Doorwa…

The Lincoln Story Book

by Henry L. Williams Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
Subtitle: A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Fo…

Stage Land

by Jerome K. Jerome Read by David Muncaster 4.5
Stage Land offers a humorous exploration of the eccentricities and peculiarities of theatrical life. Jerome K. Jerome invites listeners into…

A Florida Sketch-Book

by Bradford Torrey Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
A Florida Sketch-Book invites listeners into the vibrant world of late-19th century Florida through the keen observations of naturalist Brad…

Short Nonfiction Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
A collection of ten short nonfiction works in the public domain. The essays, speeches, news items and reports included in this collection we…

Short Nonfiction Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
Explore a diverse array of ideas and insights in this collection of sixteen short nonfiction works, each chosen for its significance and imp…

Characters of Shakespeare's Plays

by William Hazlitt Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3
This famous Shakespearean exploration illuminates its plays through the frame of character, while also weighing theme, mood, structure and p…

Short Nonfiction Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
A collection of sixteen short nonfiction works in the public domain. The essays, articles, speeches and reports included in this collection…

Der rasende Reporter

by Egon Erwin Kisch Read by Claus Misfeldt 4.9
Kisch veröffentlichte diese Sammlung von Reportagen nach den ersten etwa 10 Jahren seiner Tätigkeit als Autor für verschieden…

The Adventures of a Suburbanite

by Ellis Parker Butler Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
The Adventures of a Suburbanite by Ellis Parker Butler offers a humorous glimpse into the quirks and peculiarities of suburban life in the e…

Short Nonfiction Collection

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.5
Explore a diverse array of ideas and insights in this engaging collection of short nonfiction works. Curated by dedicated volunteers, this a…

The Creed of a Credulous Person

by G. K. Chesterton Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
A series of five essays by G.K. Chesterton, published in "Black and White" magazine in 1903, under the heading "The Creed of …

Old Age

by Various Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
The Librivox Coffee Break Collections are themed anthologies, selected and read by Librivox readers. Each short piece is fifteen minutes lon…

The Birth of Propaganda

by Jabez L. Van Cleef Read by Jabez L. Van Cleef 4.8
"The Birth of Propaganda" is poetic adaptation of the essay "Propaganda in a Democratic Society," by Aldous Huxley, whic…

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