Support Us: Donation Page ā LibriVox Free AudiobooksThis collection of fantasy stories was originally serialized in regional newspapers, prior to being published as a complete volume. The stories, as critics have noted, lack the high-fantasy aspect of the best of Baum's work, in Oz or out. With ironic or nonsensical morals attached to their ends, their tone is more satirical, glib, and tongue-in-cheek than is usual in children's stories; the serialization in newspapers for adult readers was appropriate for the materials. (Introduction by Wikipedia and Matthew Reece)Genre(s):Ā Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales, Short StoriesLanguage:Ā EnglishKeyword(s):Ā literatureĀ (1956),Ā fictionĀ (1588),Ā adventureĀ (1013),Ā short storiesĀ (700),Ā humorĀ (642)Support Us: ā Donation Page ā LibriVox Free Audiobooksā
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An American Robinson Crusoe
Support Us: Donation Page ā LibriVox Free AudiobooksAn American Robinson Crusoe is a short version of the original story. An indolent, rebellious teen goes on a marine voyage against his parents' wishes. The ship (and all of its crew) is lost in a storm, but Robinson makes it to a deserted island. He has no tools, no weapons, but he lives for over 28 years on the island. He befriends many animals on the island and after over 20 years living solo, he is joined by a young "savage" who becomes his constant companion. The transformation from the young, lazy teen to a self-sustaining, incredibly knowledgeable adult is one of the major themes in the story. (Summary by: Allyson Hester)Genre(s):Ā Action & Adventure Fiction, General FictionLanguage:Ā EnglishKeyword(s):Ā adventureĀ (1013),Ā americanĀ (58),Ā shipwreckĀ (41),Ā crusoeĀ (6)Support Us: ā Donation Page ā LibriVox Free Audiobooksā
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Alonzo Fitz and Other Stories
Support Us: Donation Page ā LibriVox Free AudiobooksA collection of Twain short stories including:The Loves Of Alonzo FitzClarence And Rosannah EtheltonOn The Decay Of The Art Of LyingAbout Magnanimous-Incident LiteratureThe Grateful PoodleThe Benevolent AuthorThe Grateful HusbandPunch, Brothers, PunchThe Great Revolution In PitcairnThe Canvasser's TaleAn Encounter With An InterviewerParis NotesLegend Of Sagenfeld, In GermanySpeech On The BabiesSpeech On The WeatherConcerning The American LanguageRogers(Summary from Project Gutenberg)Support Us: ā Donation Page ā LibriVox Free Audiobooks
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The Alchemist
Support Us :Donation Page ā LibriVox Free AudiobooksAn outbreak of plague in London forces a gentleman, Lovewit, to flee temporarily to the country, leaving his house under the sole charge of his butler, Jeremy. Jeremy uses the opportunity given to him to use the house as the headquarters for fraudulent acts. He transforms himself into 'Captain Face', and enlists the aid of Subtle, a fellow conman and Dol Common, a prostitute. In The Alchemist, Jonson unashamedly satirizes the follies, vanities and vices of mankind, most notably greed-induced credulity. People of all social classes are subject to Jonson's ruthless, satirical wit. He mocks human weakness and gullibility to advertising and to "miracle cures" with the character of Sir Epicure Mammon, who dreams of drinking the elixir of youth and enjoying fantastic sexual conquests. The Alchemist focuses on what happens when one human being seeks advantage over another. In a big city like London, this process of advantage-seeking is rife. The trio of con-artists - Subtle, Face and Dol - are self-deluding small-timers, ultimately undone by the same human weaknesses they exploit in their victims. (Summary by Wikipedia)Cast:Subtle, First Neighbor:Ā Elizabeth KlettFace:Ā ToddHWDol Common:Ā Arielle LipshawDapper, Second Officer:Ā Nathanial W.C. HigginsDrugger, Third Neighbor:Ā Thomas Leigh MooreLovewit:Ā Kevin JohnsonSir Epicure Mammon:Ā Algy PugPertinax Surly, Fifth Neighbor, First Officer:Ā Alan MapstoneTribulation Wholesome:Ā TriciaGAnanias:Ā Martin GeesonKastril:Ā David NicolDame Pliant:Ā Amy GramourFourth Neighbor:Ā Charlotte DuckettNarrator:Ā KristingjGenre(s):Ā SatireLanguage:Ā EnglishKeyword(s):Ā comedyĀ (191),Ā farceĀ (37),Ā ben jonsonĀ (3), alchemist (1)Support Us :ā Donation Page ā LibriVox Free Audiobooksā
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Alcestis
Support Us :Donation Page ā LibriVox Free AudiobooksAlcestis is the earliest surviving play by Euripides. Alcestis, the devoted wife of King Admetus, has agreed to die in his place, and at the beginning of the play she is close to death. In the first scene, Apollo argues with Thanatos (Death), asking to prolong Alcestis' life, but Thanatos refuses. Apollo leaves, but suggests that a man will come to Pherae who will save Alcestis. Euripides' play is perhaps the most unusual Greek drama ever written: a tragedy that is not a tragedy. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett)CastAdmetus:Ā ToddAlcestis/Chorus:Ā Elizabeth KlettPheres:Ā Bruce PirieLittle Boy:Ā Lyn SilvaManservant:Ā balaHandmaid:Ā Arielle LipshawHeracles:Ā mbApollo:Ā Libby GohnThanatos:Ā engineerdstChorus Leader:Ā Caprisha PageNarrator:Ā David LawrenceAudio edited by Elizabeth KlettGenre(s):Ā Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity), TragedyLanguage:Ā EnglishSupport Us :ā Donation Page ā LibriVox Free Audiobooksā
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