1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales

By: Jon Hagadorn
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  • Expand your horizons with this collection of hand-picked classic short stories and tales by writers like Jack London, Guy de Maupassant, Edith Wharton, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allan Poe, Ray Bradbury, Hans Christian Anderson, Ambrose Bierce, and many others. These fast-paced stories and captivating tales are chosen for their unique flavor, are suitable for all ages and tastes, and provide a window to a time when writers knew how to tell great stories using descriptive words and phrases.. We now offer new episodes twice weekly, Wednesdays at 5pm ET and Sundays at noon ET. Plus watch for "Best Of" Fridays 1am.
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  • ABSENT TREATMENT by P.G. WODEHOUSE

    ABSENT TREATMENT by P.G. WODEHOUSE
    Feb 2 2025

    From the creator of "Leave It To Jeeves" comes this short story, narrated by a character very similar to our friend Bernie Wooster- who tries to help his friend out after a marital row. It seems his pal has trouble remembering anything, and this time he had forgotten his wife's birthday- a cardinal sin in male-female relationships.

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    30 mins
  • BEST OF (#48 of 552) THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY

    BEST OF (#48 of 552) THE ADVENTURE OF THE BLUE CARBUNCLE A SHERLOCK HOLMES MYSTERY
    Jan 31 2025

    This story takes place just after Christmas, in London, and involves a priceless gemstone called "the blue carbunkle", which has been stolen, and Holmes and Watson pick up the challenge

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    54 mins
  • MRS. TREMAIN by ROBERT BARR

    MRS. TREMAIN by ROBERT BARR
    Jan 29 2025

    A beautiful woman enjoying an ocean cruise with her much older husband attracts the attention of two men who end up competing for her attention while our narrator tries to talk sense into the younger man. The characters are well presented and the story keeps the listener on edge throghout.

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    29 mins

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excellent selection of all time favorites in a variety of genres and authors. Many hours of enjoyment.

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