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Narrated Archives

Sally Barron
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Discover classic literature, vintage fiction, and public domain short stories on Narrated Archives. This audio project focuses on professional narration of short fiction from legendary authors and hidden literary talents of the past. Perfect for fans of audiobooks, vintage fiction, and anthologies. With each episode a brief biography of the author(s) introduces the episode.  New episodes weekly and —subscribe now for monthly bonus episodes.  

  1. MAY 8 ·  BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Miggy from Friendship Village

    Today, we’re heading into Friendship Village to meet Miggy.  You’ll hear a chapter taken from the 1909 collection Friendship Village Love Stories.  The woman behind this story, Zona Gale, was a force of early 20th-century American letters.  In this chapter two women from different walks of life who discover they have much to offer and learn from one another.

    18 min

  2. APR 21

    Taking Some Chances with Clarence Cullen

    Today, we’re stepping out of the high-brow literary salons and into the world of Clarence Louis Cullen, a man who wrote about the hustle, the gamble, and the gritty humor of the American underdog. In this episode, we have a double feature of Cullen’s sharp-witted prose First, is an introductory note from the author for his book Taking Chances. Then we follow a man chasing the elusive dragon of a winning run in “'Red' Donnelly’s Streak of Luck”. It’s a classic look at the superstitions and adrenaline of the gambling life. Finally, "Just Like Finding Money", a clever tale that reminds us that in the city, nothing—not even a windfall—is ever quite as simple as it seems.Both "Red Donnelly’s Streak of Luck" and "Just Like Finding Money" were originally part of a series Clarence Louis Cullen wrote for the New York Sun around the turn of the century.  Send us Fan Mail When you subscribe to Narrated Archives you get at least 2 bonus episodes each month.  Support the show Thanks for listening!  Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. SUBSCRIBE for at least 2 Bonus Episodes each month. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com or www.narratedarchives.com All music courtesy of Ende.app. Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audibleSpotifyNookKoboLibro.fmstorytel...

    44 min

  3. APR 14 ·  BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    If I Were A Man

    Welcome to a special bonus episode of Narrated Archives. I’m your host, Sally Barron.In this bonus episode featuring the story “If I Were A Man”, published in 1914, the influential feminist author and sociologist Charlotte Perkins Gilman gives insight into a male-only social space and highlights the absurdity of gender stereotypes and the condescending ways men often spoke of women when they believed they weren't being heard. The narrative centers on Mollie Mathewson, a "true woman" of her time who, after a frustrating disagreement with her husband Gerald over a household bill, wishes "heart and soul" that she were a man. In a sudden, magical shift, Mollie finds herself literally inhabiting her husband’s body, allowing her to spend a day experiencing the world through a male perspective. Mollie reaches a radical conclusion for the era: that the rigid walls of gender roles are social constructs rather than natural laws. In short, "If I Were a Man" is Gilman’s optimistic daydream about equality, while "The Yellow Wallpaper" is her nightmarish warning about what happens when that equality is denied.

    20 min

  4. APR 7 ·  BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Van Bibber to the Rescue

    In this episode we’re stepping back into the Gilded Age with a writer who didn't just report on history—he lived it. Richard Harding Davis was the ultimate 'journalist-adventurer,' a man who charged up San Juan Hill with Teddy Roosevelt and narrowly escaped execution as a spy during the Great War. But when he wasn't on the front lines, Davis was the undisputed chronicler of New York high society. In this episode’s story, Love Me Love My Dog, the sophisticated atmosphere of a house-party is shattered when the hostess’s beloved dog goes missing. What follows is a chaotic search that spills out from the warm, candlelit parlors and into the biting cold of a snowy night. At the center of it all is our recurring hero, Cortlandt Van Bibber.

    14 min

  5. MAR 31 ·  BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    More from Rootabaga Country

    In the bonus episode of Narrated Archives we’re stepping further into a world that feels like a fantasy in Rootabaga Country. In 1922, the legendary American poet Carl Sandburg decided that American children didn’t need any more stories about European knights or kings. He wanted a folklore that belonged to the prairies, the skyscrapers, and the railroads. The result was Rootabaga Stories—a collection so lyrical and nonsensical it feels like jazz put to paper. Here is The Skyscraper to the Moon and How the Green Rat with the Rheumatism Ran a Thousand Miles Twice And  Shush Shush, the Big Buff Banty Hen Who Laid an Egg in the Postmaster’s Hat

    9 min

  6. MAR 26 ·  BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    Which Was the Murderer

    In this bonus episode we’re looking at a moral and legal puzzle by the Scottish-Canadian master of irony, Robert Barr.  We’ve heard from Mr. Barr in the episode “The Doom of London”.   First published in his 1896 collection Revenge!, Barr’s story “Which Was the Murderer?”  presents a case that feels modern in its critique of the justice system. It’s a story where the body is cold, the assailant is caught red-handed, and yet… the law might let him walk free on a technicality. It’s a tale that forces a grieving woman into an impossible, chilling choice.  Enjoy!

    15 min

  7. MAR 24

    The Doom of London

    In this episode we’re unearthing a chillingly prescient piece of Victorian science fiction by Robert Barr that feels all too modern. In 1892, Robert Barr—a writer who influenced the likes of Agatha Christie—penned a pioneering harrowing account of urban catastrophe titled “The Doom of London”. Set in a then-future mid-20th century, our narrator looks back on the final days of the 19th century, when a freak meteorological coincidence turned London's iconic fog into a lethal atmospheric trap. Step back in time together and listen to the voice of the past with “The Doom of London”. Send us Fan Mail When you subscribe to Narrated Archives you get at least 2 bonus episodes each month.  Support the show Thanks for listening!  Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. SUBSCRIBE for at least 2 Bonus Episodes each month. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com or www.narratedarchives.com All music courtesy of Ende.app. Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audibleSpotifyNookKoboLibro.fmstorytel...

    36 min

  8. MAR 17

    Four Observations of Stephen Crane

    In this episode of Narrated Archives we step into the brief, blazing life of Stephen Crane, author of The Red Badge of Courage.  In the four stories presented, Stephen Crane captures the intersection of quiet human longing and the harsh often indifferent realities of society.  “An Eloquence of Grief” - written around 1896, captures a routine New York City police court.“The Auction” - a public auction features the possessions of a former sailor named Ferguson and his wife. Crane explores the collision of financial tragedy and social humiliation."A Great Mistake" - a brief, atmospheric scene that centers on the silent, intense longing and hunger of a small child gazing at an elaborate fruit stand.“A Fishing Village" - a descriptive piece, originally published in the August 1899 issue of The Philistine, that captures the rugged isolation, quiet endurance and daily rhythms of a coastal community with his characteristic impressionistic detail.Send us Fan Mail When you subscribe to Narrated Archives you get at least 2 bonus episodes each month.  Support the show Thanks for listening!  Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast provider. SUBSCRIBE for at least 2 Bonus Episodes each month. Send requests for authors or short stories to: sbnarration@sallybarronvoiceovers.com or www.narratedarchives.com All music courtesy of Ende.app. Audiobooks narrated by Sally Barron can be found at: audibleSpotifyNookKoboLibro.fmstorytel...

    32 min
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Discover classic literature, vintage fiction, and public domain short stories on Narrated Archives. This audio project focuses on professional narration of short fiction from legendary authors and hidden literary talents of the past. Perfect for fans of audiobooks, vintage fiction, and anthologies. With each episode a brief biography of the author(s) introduces the episode.  New episodes weekly and —subscribe now for monthly bonus episodes.  

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  • Creator
    Sally Barron
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Narrated Archives
  • Show Website
    Narrated Archives
  • Provider
    Sally Barron