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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  • BEST OF (#38 OF 518) THE LADY WITH THE LAMP: THE STORY OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE by ELMER ADAMS AND WARREN FOSTER

    BEST OF (#38 OF 518) THE LADY WITH THE LAMP: THE STORY OF FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE by ELMER ADAMS AND WARREN FOSTER
    Nov 22 2024

    Her name has become synonymous with saving lives and gave us the name for Nightingale helicopters that provide fast transport for emergency cases. To the soldiers of the Crimean war and many others, she was a legend. Subscribe to 1001 Classic Short Stories & tales at iTunes and give us a review- Thank You! #History #Heroes #FlorenceNightengale #Nurses

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    16 mins
  • THE STORY OF SIR GAWAINE (CHAP 2)

    THE STORY OF SIR GAWAINE (CHAP 2)
    Nov 20 2024

    This is really the story of King Arthur and how he was tricked by an evil conjurer during an overnight stay at a remote castle. In part two he promises the knight/conjurer he will return in one year with the answer to the riddle "What is it a woman desires most?".

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    23 mins
  • TURKEYS TURNING THE TABLES by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS

    TURKEYS TURNING THE TABLES by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS
    Nov 17 2024

    A little girl sits in her father's lap one Christmas Eve to listen to his story about the ghosts of the turkeys the family has enjoyed during past holidays. The story is not scary and can be enjoyed by all ages,

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    22 mins

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enthusiasm for the stories

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

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