1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales

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1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales

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.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    BEST OF (AN OLD FASHIONED THANKSGIVING by LOUISA MAY ALCOTT

    A classic Thanksgiving story from Louisa May Alcott telling of a Basset family thanksgiving in New Hampshire around 1820.   Get all of our shows at one website: https://.1001storiesWWW.BESTOF1001STORIES.COM REVIEWS NEEDED . My email works as well for comments: 1001storiespodcast@gmail.com SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! https://.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month OR a one time. (Any amount is appreciated). YOUR REVIEWS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS AT APPLE/ITUNES AND ALL ANDROID HOSTS ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! LINKS BELOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    43 min
  2. THE MERINO SHEEP by BANJO PATERSON

    1 DAY AGO

    THE MERINO SHEEP by BANJO PATERSON

    Merino Sheep and the wool they produce have been a leading Australian export for years. Australian folklorist Banjo Paterson shares his opinion of just how hard they are to cultivate in this hilarious classic short story. We appreciate your monthly support!  Here;s the link:  https://www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork\ IF YOU ENJOY THIS STORY YOUR REVIEWS AT APPLE/ITUNES ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED!    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    16 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    THE STORY OF SIR GAWAIN (CHAP 3) by HOWARD PYLE

    A great story from Howard Pyle's 'King Arthur & His Knights" involving King Arthur's return to the evil knight's castle and his answering the riddle which was given to him to solve, followed by King Arthur's escorting the aged lady back to his kingdom where she could choose any knight she wished to be her husband. Check out our new podcasts at www.bestof1001stories.com! Also sugn up for our mailing list and send reviews for any episosodes you have enjoyed-Thanks!

    22 min

  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    THE REVERSIBLE LANDSCAPE by FRANK STOCKTON

    Frank Stockton uses clever humor to poke fun at manufactured art in this humurous piece about a man who, while seeking to help out his local fire department using a money-making scheme, purchases a mass-produced piece of art with the hopes of raffling it off for many times its value.  Enjoy browsing all 12 of our 1001 podcasts at www.bestof1001stories.com Follow us at Twitter  @1001stories and Facebook www.facebook.com/1001Heroes and check out our latest podcast 1001 True Crime From Another Time right here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zUfEkDyIjlLJfJiKsVEQh

    26 min

  5. 22 NOV

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

    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   Check out all 12 1001 podcasts and every episode at www.bestof1001stories.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    16 min

  6. 20 NOV

    THE STORY OF SIR GAWAINE (CHAP 2)

    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?".   Check out our new podcast 1001 True Crime From Another Time wherever you get your podcasts! or at www.bestof1001stories.com!

    23 min

  7. 17 NOV

    TURKEYS TURNING THE TABLES by WILLIAM DEAN HOWELLS

    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, Check out all our podcasts now at www.bestof1001stories.com. More holiday short stories at 1001 Stories From The Gilded Age Support our basic expenses by visiting www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork and becoming a monthly donor-Thanks!

    22 min
  8. BEST OF (#37 orf 517) BABES IN THE JUNGLE by O.HENRY

    15 NOV

    BEST OF (#37 orf 517) BABES IN THE JUNGLE by O.HENRY

    "Babes In The Jungle" by O.Henry tells the story of two small time crooks who come to New York City to make a fortune in crime but find the going tougher than they expected... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    14 min
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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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