https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/free-and-other-stories--6885751enBooksCopyright Fiction Classicshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c5633a2a64ead39c40f8bdb4cf62878b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/free-and-other-stories--6885751Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:52:30 +0000Theodore DreiserFiction Classicsspreaker27@adfreesounds.comDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...false9c78659f-5794-5fe1-bd51-18c663a60705episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wisdom-of-the-ancients-a-series-of-mythological-fables-sir-francis-bacon--74441119https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74441119Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:05:21 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Wisdom of the Ancients, A Series of Mythological Fables" by Sir Francis Bacon presents timeless narratives that delve into the depths of human experience through the lens of mythology. These fables, rich with allegorical meaning, explore themes of...11834falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-37-july-13-1880-various--74390180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74390180Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:05:02 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 37, July 13, 1880" offers a glimpse into the vibrant world of youth literature from the late 19th century, showcasing various stories that reflect the values and imaginations of the time. This collection captures...6773falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astrophel-and-stella-sir-philip-sidney--74314534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74314534Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:04:40 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Astrophel and Stella" by Sir Philip Sidney is a seminal work in the tradition of English sonnet sequences, exploring the themes of love, desire, and the complexities of unrequited affection. This collection of poems delves into the emotional turmoil...6054falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-is-a-dream-maccarthy-translation-pedro-calderon-de-la-barca--74214209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74214209Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:06:08 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Life is a Dream," a profound work by Pedro Calderón de la Barca, explores the nature of reality and illusion through the story of a prince imprisoned by fate. This timeless play delves into themes of free will, destiny, and the quest for personal...10701falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/people-of-the-black-circle-robert-e-howard--74153466https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74153466Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:06:39 +0000Theodore Dreiser"People of the Black Circle" by Robert E. Howard is a captivating tale that immerses listeners in a world of adventure and intrigue. This story showcases Howard's masterful storytelling, weaving themes of bravery, loyalty, and the struggle against...13018falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-32-june-8-1880-various--74104712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74104712Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:06:25 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 32, June 8, 1880-Various" offers a delightful collection of stories and illustrations aimed at young audiences of the late 19th century. This volume encapsulates the spirit of adventure, imagination, and moral...7431falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/antigone-plumptre-translation-sophocles--74056887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74056887Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:06:52 +0000Theodore DreiserAntigone, a classic tragedy by Sophocles, explores the conflict between individual conscience and state law through the story of its titular character, who defies royal edict to honor her deceased brother. This powerful narrative delves into themes of...4760falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vertical-city-fannie-hurst--74007241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74007241Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:00 +0000Theodore DreiserVertical City by Fannie Hurst explores the complexities of urban life and the human experience within the bustling confines of a city. Hurst's keen observations on societal dynamics and the struggles of individuals resonate deeply, making this work a...26116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/workhouse-characters-margaret-nevinson--73955452https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73955452Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:06:45 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Workhouse Characters" by Margaret Nevinson offers a poignant exploration of life within the confines of a workhouse, capturing the struggles and resilience of its inhabitants. This compelling narrative delves into themes of hardship, survival, and...14929falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-mother-in-law-of-mine-anonymous--73900932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73900932Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:28 +0000Theodore DreiserThat Mother-in-Law of Mine, authored anonymously, delves into the complex and often humorous dynamics of familial relationships, particularly focusing on the mother-in-law figure. This tale captures the universal challenges and triumphs of navigating...9614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-s-wife-and-other-tales-h-rider-haggard--73805939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73805939Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:03:39 +0000Theodore DreiserAllan's Wife and Other Tales by H. Rider Haggard presents a collection of captivating narratives that delve into themes of love, adventure, and the complexities of human relationships. Haggard's storytelling resonates with timeless appeal, exploring...29738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-cat-vol-04-no-02-november-1898-various--73769086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73769086Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:03:45 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Black Cat Vol. 04 No. 02 November 1898-Various" is a captivating collection of stories that showcases the literary richness of its time. With its diverse range of narratives, this volume invites listeners to explore the themes of freedom and human...6138falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/search-grace-livingston-hill--73735627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73735627Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Search-Grace Livingston Hill" invites listeners into a world where faith and perseverance intertwine, showcasing the enduring power of hope and love in the face of adversity. Grace Livingston Hill's storytelling resonates with timeless themes of...21381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lost-illusions-eve-and-david-honore-de-balzac--73710184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73710184Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:04:15 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Lost Illusions" by Honoré de Balzac explores the tumultuous journey of ambition, disillusionment, and the quest for authenticity in a rapidly changing society. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, it delves into the struggles of its...30016falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/within-and-without-a-dramatic-poem-george-macdonald--73687854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73687854Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:04:16 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Within and Without" is a dramatic poem by George MacDonald that delves into the complexities of existence, exploring the interplay between the seen and unseen worlds. This thought-provoking work invites listeners to reflect on the nature of reality...16000falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maoriland-fairy-tales-edith-howes--73662351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73662351Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:15:44 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Maoriland Fairy Tales" by Edith Howes invites listeners into a world where enchanting narratives intertwine with the rich cultural tapestry of New Zealand. This collection captures the essence of folklore, offering timeless tales that celebrate the...15792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/king-lear-version-2-william-shakespeare--73638986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73638986Fri, 07 Aug 2026 21:46:27 +0000Theodore Dreiser"King Lear" by William Shakespeare is a profound exploration of loyalty, betrayal, and the complexities of familial relationships. As Lear divides his kingdom among his daughters, he grapples with the consequences of his decisions, leading to tragedy...12232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-39-july-27-1880-various--73597140https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73597140Fri, 07 Aug 2026 05:23:43 +0000Theodore DreiserHarper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 39, published on July 27, 1880, offers a captivating collection of stories and articles aimed at young readers of the time. This issue reflects the values and curiosities of a bygone era, presenting themes of...6961falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thy-soul-shall-bear-witness-selma-lagerlof--73559904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73559904Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:44:36 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Thy Soul Shall Bear Witness!" by Selma Lagerlöf is a profound exploration of faith and the human spirit, inviting listeners to reflect on the enduring power of belief and the quest for truth. Lagerlöf's masterful storytelling delves into the...16069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/watsons-dramatic-reading-jane-austen-l-oulton--73522858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73522858Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:46:43 +0000Theodore Dreiser"Watsons" by Jane Austen, presented in a dramatic reading by L. Oulton, invites listeners into a world of social intrigue and familial bonds. This unfinished novel explores themes of love, class, and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing...13995falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-when-the-old-century-was-new--70169524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169524Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:29:12 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...1903choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-married-ii--70169523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169523Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:29:11 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...683choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-married--70169522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169522Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:29:10 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2508choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-the-cruise-of-the-idlewild--70169521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169521Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:29:08 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2514choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-will-you-walk-into-my-parlor-iii--70169520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169520Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:29:06 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...1776choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-will-you-walk-into-my-parlor-ii--70169519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169519Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:29:05 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...3010choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-will-you-walk-into-my-parlor-i--70169518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169518Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:29:03 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2915choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-old-rogaum-and-his-theresa--70169517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169517Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:29:00 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2975choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-a-story-of-stories-ii--70169514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169514Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:59 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...1785choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-a-story-of-stories--70169513https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169513Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:57 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2709choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-the-second-choice--70169512https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169512Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:55 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...3151choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-the-lost-phoebe--70169511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169511Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:53 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2506choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-nigger-jeff-ii--70169510https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169510Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:51 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...1691choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-nigger-jeff-i--70169509https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169509Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:50 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2029choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-mcewen-of-the-shining-slave-makers--70169508https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169508Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:48 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2390choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-free-ii--70169507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169507Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:46 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2844choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-free-i--70169506https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70169506Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:28:44 +0000Theodore DreiserDive into Theodore Dreisers inaugural collection of short fiction, first published in 1918. Renowned primarily for his novels like Sister Carrie and An American Tragedy, Dreiser also masterfully navigated the realm of short stories, drawing on his...2678choices,dreiser,fiction,human condition,indifference,literature,marginalization,naturalism,short stories,societyfalsefull