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Yellow Sign, The

by Robert W. Chambers ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

52 min

From his Washington Park studio, Scott can see the sinister watchman of a nearby church. His model, Tessie, tells him the watchman shares the face of a hearse driver who’s been appearing in her dreams. Scott grows more and more unsettled by the watchman, until one day, he hears the man mumble something from a mysterious play that always signals trouble: The King in Yellow. Readers of “The Yellow ... Read more

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From his Washington Park studio, Scott can see the sinister watchman of a nearby church. His model, Tessie, tells him the watchman shares the face of a hearse driver who’s been appearing in her dreams. Scott grows more and more unsettled by the watchman, until one day, he hears the man mumble something from a mysterious play that always signals trouble: The King in Yellow. Readers of “The Yellow
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Rue Baree

by Robert W. Chambers ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

58 min

This tale follows a group of art students roaming around the Latin Quarter of Paris. Bohemians with womanizing tendencies, they go through as many working-class girls as they can find. One girl, a pianist, stands out from the rest, but she will not be so easily won over. “Rue Baree” is the final story in Robert Chambers’ The King in Yellow. ... Read more

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This tale follows a group of art students roaming around the Latin Quarter of Paris. Bohemians with womanizing tendencies, they go through as many working-class girls as they can find. One girl, a pianist, stands out from the rest, but she will not be so easily won over. “Rue Baree” is the final story in Robert Chambers’ The King in Yellow.
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Address to the Court

by Eugene Debs ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

19 min

After criticizing US involvement in WWI, Eugene Debs found himself testifying in court for violation of the Sedition Act of 1918. Debs, an outspoken socialist and advocate, stated that he saw this law “as a despotic enactment in flagrant conflict with democratic principles and with the spirit of free institutions.” In his address to the court, he defends his socialism by discussing his working ... Read more

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After criticizing US involvement in WWI, Eugene Debs found himself testifying in court for violation of the Sedition Act of 1918. Debs, an outspoken socialist and advocate, stated that he saw this law “as a despotic enactment in flagrant conflict with democratic principles and with the spirit of free institutions.” In his address to the court, he defends his socialism by discussing his working
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Benito Cereno

by Herman Melville ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

3 hours 31 min

When an American sea captain sees a Spanish slave ship in distress, he reaches out with an offer to help. Once on board, however, the odd behavior of the captain, crew, and slaves leave him with an uneasy feeling that something is not as it seems. Melville based the plot of this novella on real events that occurred off the coast of Chile in 1799. Though it is not Melville’s best-known work, it is ... Read more

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When an American sea captain sees a Spanish slave ship in distress, he reaches out with an offer to help. Once on board, however, the odd behavior of the captain, crew, and slaves leave him with an uneasy feeling that something is not as it seems. Melville based the plot of this novella on real events that occurred off the coast of Chile in 1799. Though it is not Melville’s best-known work, it is
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95 Theses

by Martin Luther, Adolph Spaeth ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

22 min

Martin Luther’s 95 Theses started the schism in the Catholic church that led to the Reformation. He penned this text out of frustration with the church’s sale of indulgences, which were documents granting forgiveness for sins on behalf of the purchaser or the individual of their choosing. Luther argued that forgiveness cannot be purchased with money; it can only be granted through true repentance. ... Read more

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Martin Luther’s 95 Theses started the schism in the Catholic church that led to the Reformation. He penned this text out of frustration with the church’s sale of indulgences, which were documents granting forgiveness for sins on behalf of the purchaser or the individual of their choosing. Luther argued that forgiveness cannot be purchased with money; it can only be granted through true repentance.
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Emancipation of the Working Class

by Eugene Debs ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

1 hour 44 min

On June 16, 1918, union leader Eugene Debs delivered this speech at the Ohio State Socialist Party Convention. In it, he famously criticized the USA’s involvement in World War I. Four days later, the federal grand jury condemned his speech by way of the Sedition Act of 1918, and he was sentenced to ten years in prison. Debs serves as an inspiration for all those who persistently advocate for the ... Read more

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On June 16, 1918, union leader Eugene Debs delivered this speech at the Ohio State Socialist Party Convention. In it, he famously criticized the USA’s involvement in World War I. Four days later, the federal grand jury condemned his speech by way of the Sedition Act of 1918, and he was sentenced to ten years in prison. Debs serves as an inspiration for all those who persistently advocate for the
... Read more
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Guide to Bible Study, A

by Harvey Newcomb ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

42 min

Congregationalist minister Harvey Newcomb wrote countless volumes of spiritual advice for adults and children alike. He compiled this guide for young people seeking to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible. His advice spans general guidelines for when, where, and how, as well as a detailed guide to systematic study. “To a true child of God,” he writes, “nothing is so precious as the volume ... Read more

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Congregationalist minister Harvey Newcomb wrote countless volumes of spiritual advice for adults and children alike. He compiled this guide for young people seeking to develop a deeper understanding of the Bible. His advice spans general guidelines for when, where, and how, as well as a detailed guide to systematic study. “To a true child of God,” he writes, “nothing is so precious as the volume
... Read more
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Prodigal Son!, The

by Timothy Shay Arthur ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

35 min

Timothy Shay Arthur wrote many popular moral stories in the nineteenth century. In this tale, a family sends their son to a prestigious boarding school where he can academically prosper. Though things start off well, he soon falls in with the wrong crowd. The story mirrors the plot of the New Testament parable of the prodigal son, which shows the depth of forgiveness and the power of redemption. ... Read more

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Timothy Shay Arthur wrote many popular moral stories in the nineteenth century. In this tale, a family sends their son to a prestigious boarding school where he can academically prosper. Though things start off well, he soon falls in with the wrong crowd. The story mirrors the plot of the New Testament parable of the prodigal son, which shows the depth of forgiveness and the power of redemption.
... Read more
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Jabberwocky

by Lewis Carroll ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

2 min

“Jabberwocky” is one of the most well-known nonsense poems in the English language. Though full of playful made-up words like “brillig,” “mimsy,” and frumious,” the poem still tells a story. A young warrior faces up against the fearsome Jabberwock, armed with a “vorpal blade,” and comes out triumphant: “O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” This poem first appeared in the middle of Through the Looking ... Read more

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“Jabberwocky” is one of the most well-known nonsense poems in the English language. Though full of playful made-up words like “brillig,” “mimsy,” and frumious,” the poem still tells a story. A young warrior faces up against the fearsome Jabberwock, armed with a “vorpal blade,” and comes out triumphant: “O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” This poem first appeared in the middle of Through the Looking
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Fruits of Sorrow, The

by Timothy Shay Arthur ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

27 min

In this story, the narrator is recovering from an illness in the company of Lucy Latimer, a local lady who loves to help the ailing. When he notes a look of sadness in her eyes, she tells him of the “one great sorrow” of her life. Her brush with tragedy reveals the fruits such experiences can have in our lives. Though relatively unknown today, Timothy Shay Arthur was a highly influential voice in ... Read more

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In this story, the narrator is recovering from an illness in the company of Lucy Latimer, a local lady who loves to help the ailing. When he notes a look of sadness in her eyes, she tells him of the “one great sorrow” of her life. Her brush with tragedy reveals the fruits such experiences can have in our lives. Though relatively unknown today, Timothy Shay Arthur was a highly influential voice in
... Read more
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Power of Kindness, The

by Timothy Shay Arthur ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

6 min

Timothy Shay Arthur was an important moral force in nineteenth century. In “The Power of Kindness,” a boy’s father is disappointed when his harsh words do not lead to respect from his child. Then a friend gently suggests the following: “Try him with kind words; they will prove a hundred-fold more powerful.” When the father tries this, the boy experiences an immediate change of heart. ... Read more

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Timothy Shay Arthur was an important moral force in nineteenth century. In “The Power of Kindness,” a boy’s father is disappointed when his harsh words do not lead to respect from his child. Then a friend gently suggests the following: “Try him with kind words; they will prove a hundred-fold more powerful.” When the father tries this, the boy experiences an immediate change of heart.
... Read more
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Mask, The

by Robert W. Chambers ...

Narrated by George Keller ...

Unabridged

51 min

Delirium, jealousy, and passion run free in Robert Chambers’ short story “The Mask.” Boris, a sculptor, has created a liquid that transforms objects into marble. His innocent art-making takes a turn for the worse when his lover Genevieve descends into madness and Alec, the man she snubbed for Boris, comes to stay. This chilling tale is part of Robert Chambers’ short story collection, The King in ... Read more

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Delirium, jealousy, and passion run free in Robert Chambers’ short story “The Mask.” Boris, a sculptor, has created a liquid that transforms objects into marble. His innocent art-making takes a turn for the worse when his lover Genevieve descends into madness and Alec, the man she snubbed for Boris, comes to stay. This chilling tale is part of Robert Chambers’ short story collection, The King in
... Read more

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