Narrated Archives

Sally Barron
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Narrated Archives explores the extensive public domain library to offer listeners both enduring classics and forgotten tales. The content spans genres including adventure, mystery, horror, love, and the human spirit, all waiting to be rediscovered.   With each episode a brief biography of the author(s) introduces the episode. 

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    5 of the Shortest Stories from Life Magazine

    This episode includes a few stories from “Short Stories From Life" a collection of short stories of under 1,500 words were compiled from “Life” magazine’s Shortest Story Contest published in 1916. The contest received over 30,000 entries from all around the world from which 81 of the best stories were published in a collection.  Arletta by Margaret AdeThe Cat Came Back by Virginia WestHope by Edward Thomas NoonanNorth of Fifty-three by Mary Woodbury CaswellThicker Than Water by Ralph Henry Barbour and George Randolph Osborne Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    31 min

  2. DEC 16

    A Christmas Story: Young Lucretia

    This episode of  Narrated Archives takes us back to the late 19th century and quiet yet complex world of Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman with a little Christmas story called "Young Lucretia".  It’s a seemingly simple tale about a very young girl and her exploration of duty, the weight of family expectations, and the struggle for personal autonomy.  Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    31 min

  3. DEC 9

    Edith Wharton’s The Verdict

    In this episode "The Verdict" by Edith Wharton is a short story first published in 1908.  The narrative centers around an artist who abandons his painting career at the height of his success. The story is told from the perspective of Mr. Rickham, an acquaintance of Gisburn, who becomes intrigued by the reasons behind Gisburn's sudden withdrawal from the art world. It is considered a typical example of her writing particularly for its style, themes and social critique. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    31 min

  4. DEC 2

    2 Allegorical Tales from H. G. Wells

    This week we have 2 stories from H.G. Wells that tell allegorical tales that do not (slight spoiler) with unhappy or ambiguous endings. What relevant lessons can we glean from them for today's world? The Pearl of Love – The story is a parable exploring themes of love, obsession, grief, and art.A Moonlight Fable – (also known as "The Beautiful Suit") first published in Collier's Weekly in April 1909, is written in the style of a fairy tale, with a simple plot and a moral lesson. The story is a poignant allegory about the fleeting nature of youth and the bittersweet nature of freedom and loss. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    29 min

  5. NOV 25

    Insightful Satirical Dorothy Parker

    In Episode 7 we dig into the vast library of the public domain to bring you stories and today a little poetry of a bygone era with the concise, biting humor or Dorothy Parker. Men I'm Not Married To - a collection which includes a poem and then prose in a series of witty, satirical sketches describing the various foibles of the men she never married. These character portraits showcase Parker's signature blend of cynicism, observational skills and sharp wit.Selected Poems – a few additional poems that exhibit her concise insightful wit.Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    31 min

  6. NOV 18

    The Girl Who Went Right by Edna Ferber

    Edna Ferber's 1913 short story "The Girl Who Went Right" follows a new salesgirl named Ray Willets, who navigates the challenges of selling high-end lingerie at a ritzy department store. In a world of wealth she can't relate to, Ray uses her intelligence and adaptability to succeed by learning the psychology of her customers. Strong independent female protagonist who succeeds in business without the help of a man. Tale of AdaptabilityAn early example of Ferber's exploration of business and the lives of women in the early 20th century. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    43 min

  7. NOV 11

    The “O. Henry Ending”

    Narrated Archives samples the vast quantity of short stories by the prolific author O. Henry. Many of his stories explore themes of coincidence, fate, sacrifice, and the ironies of everyday life. His trademark "twist ending" became so renowned that it is sometimes referred to as an "O. Henry ending".  After Twenty Years - set in New York City with an ironic ending. By Courier - As with many of O.Henry’s stories this story plays on the misinterpretation of messages and the importance of clear communication in relationships. 3 “Mini” Stories - less than 200 words each Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    24 min

  8. NOV 4

    Down Under with 3 Banjo Paterson Stories

    In this episode we've found some humor from Down Under with Banjo Paterson, and Austrailian author know for writing the ballades "The Man from Snowy River" and "Waltzing Matilda". The Cat – a contrast of the cat's public image of domestic comfort with its true, instinct-driven nature and independent spirit.The Amateur Gardener – a humorous and practical essay offering advice on how to enjoy gardening without the constant frustration of nature's interference. His Masterpiece – The biggest liar in the outback tells a tale of a wild adventure in the Northern Territory, impressing his fellow station-hands.Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    32 min

  9. OCT 28

    3 Light Slices of Life

    In this episode we have 3 lighthearted stories that after listening to, you might be surprised to know are from 2 suffragettes.  Our first 2 stories are from Zona Gale, a fellow Wisconsinite.  The third is by Nina Evan Allendar, a political cartoonist for the suffragette movement.  Friendship Village - town modernizationThe Walk – 3 young girls attempting to be older than they areWomen and Bargains – the ever challenging pursuit of finding the best bargain   Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    38 min

  10. OCT 21

    Scary and Weird Stories from H. P. Lovecraft

    It’s October - time for something spooky.  In this episode we share 3 stories from HP Lovecraft known for his distinct mythology and philosophical brand of horror.  The Terrible Old Man - Takes place in Lovecraft's fictional New England town of Kingsport with 3 would-be robbers and a very old man. The Book - an ancient forbidden book acquired by the narrator from a peculiar bookseller.  What the Moon Brings - is a surreal dreamlike tale of wandering through a garden in moonlight and witnessing bizarre sights based on one of Lovecraft’s dreams.  Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    28 min

  11. OCT 14

    Autumn Flowers by Alexander Kuprin

    In this first episode we are introduced to Russian author Alexander Kuprin with a short story written as letter to a lover.  The letter, written from the female perspective,  is a melancholic story about regret, loss, and the bittersweet pain of fading memories, using the imagery of a desolate autumn garden with bright asters and dahlias to mirror the speaker's internal feelings. She compares the fleeting beauty of the autumn flowers to the poignancy of their past love and the anticipation of winter's harshness.  Send requests for authors or short stories from the public domain to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com  Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    30 min

  12. OCT 10

    Narrated Archives Trailer

    This is an introduction to, Narrated Archives, the podcast that uncovers forgotten stories from the dusty records of time with your host and narrator Sally Barron. Send us a text Support the show Thanks for listening! Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com Here's my website: www.narratedarchives.com Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audible Spotify Google Play Nook Kobo Libro.fm storytel Hoopla (free from with your public library card) ...

    1 min
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Narrated Archives explores the extensive public domain library to offer listeners both enduring classics and forgotten tales. The content spans genres including adventure, mystery, horror, love, and the human spirit, all waiting to be rediscovered.   With each episode a brief biography of the author(s) introduces the episode. 

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  • Creator
    Sally Barron
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
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