https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/piazza-tales--7040448enBooksCopyright Crime and Mystery Genrehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/b769ba86b5e99792239c05f56997aa49.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/piazza-tales--7040448Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:09:40 +0000Herman MelvilleCrime and Mystery Genrespreaker47@podcastlibrary.orgA collection of six short stories by American writer Herman Melville, published in May 1856. Except for the newly written title story, "The Piazza," all of the stories had appeared in Putnam's Monthly between 1853 and 1855. The collection includes...falsec59b5f5e-5eec-5b91-91a1-c325f350321eepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/complete-poetical-works-of-edgar-allan-poe-edgar-allan-poe--74479284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74479284Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:06 +0000Herman MelvilleThe "Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe" is a comprehensive collection that showcases the profound and haunting poetry of one of America's most celebrated literary figures. Poe's verses delve into themes of love, loss, beauty, and the macabre,...27855falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/league-of-the-scarlet-pimpernel-baroness-emma-orczy--74430503https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74430503Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:49 +0000Herman Melville"League of the Scarlet Pimpernel" by Baroness Emma Orczy is a captivating tale of heroism and disguise set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. The story follows the enigmatic Scarlet Pimpernel, a daring Englishman who risks his life to save...30889falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lucy-maud-montgomery-short-stories-1907-1908-lucy-maud-montgomery--74367550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74367550Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:06:19 +0000Herman Melville"Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907-1908" offers a captivating collection of tales that reflect the author's signature style and thematic depth. These stories showcase Montgomery's keen observations of life, relationships, and the human spirit,...31742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jeremy-and-hamlet-a-chronicle-of-certain-incidents-in-the-lives-of-a-boy-a-dog-and-a-country-town-hugh-walpole--74295743https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74295743Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:40 +0000Herman Melville"Jeremy And Hamlet" is a charming chronicle that captures certain incidents in the lives of a boy, a dog, and their experiences in a quaint country town. Through the eyes of young Jeremy and his loyal companion Hamlet, the story explores the innocence...25837falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-old-narragansett-alice-morse-earle--74182037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74182037Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:56 +0000Herman MelvilleIn Old Narragansett by Alice Morse Earle invites listeners to explore the rich tapestry of life in Narragansett, a region steeped in history and charm. Through vivid descriptions and insightful observations, Earle captures the essence of a bygone era,...13790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/noughts-and-crosses-stories-studies-and-sketches-sir-arthur-thomas-quiller-couch--74119238https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74119238Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:39 +0000Herman Melville"Noughts and Crosses Stories, Studies and Sketches" by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch is a collection that invites listeners into a world rich with narrative depth and character exploration. This audiobook captures the essence of storytelling through...17789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/luck-of-roaring-camp-and-other-sketches-bret-harte--74072543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74072543Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:44 +0000Herman Melville"Luck Of Roaring Camp And Other Sketches" by Bret Harte offers a captivating glimpse into the lives of gold miners and their experiences in the rugged landscape of California during the Gold Rush era. Through a series of sketches, Harte captures the...25896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tales-of-the-fish-patrol-jack-london--74018057https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74018057Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:07:46 +0000Herman Melville"Tales of the Fish Patrol" by Jack London offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of fishermen and the challenges they face on the rugged waters. Through gripping narratives, London explores themes of survival, camaraderie, and the harsh realities of...10564falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-boy-eden-phillpotts--73961917https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73961917Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:05 +0000Herman Melville"Human Boy" by Eden Phillpotts invites listeners into a profound exploration of identity and the human experience. This timeless narrative delves into the intricacies of what it means to be human, capturing the essence of our struggles, aspirations,...15622falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/son-of-the-wolf-jack-london--73903484https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73903484Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:08:38 +0000Herman Melville"Son of the Wolf" by Jack London captures the raw essence of life in the harsh wilderness, exploring themes of survival, resilience, and the intricate relationship between humanity and nature. This collection of tales immerses listeners in the rugged...16301falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dreams-olive-schreiner--73790381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73790381Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:04:39 +0000Herman Melville"Dreams" by Olive Schreiner invites listeners into a profound exploration of the human psyche and the nature of dreams themselves. This thought-provoking work delves into the complexities of aspiration, desire, and the subconscious, making it a...8742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-supernatural-stories-perceval-landon--73754028https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73754028Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:05:03 +0000Herman Melville"Two Supernatural Stories" by Perceval Landon invites listeners into the eerie and captivating realms of the unknown, where the boundaries between reality and the supernatural blur. Landon's masterful storytelling weaves together chilling narratives...3975falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gullible-s-travels-etc-ring-lardner--73723940https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73723940Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:05:09 +0000Herman MelvilleGullible's Travels, Etc-Ring Lardner invites listeners into the witty and satirical world crafted by Lardner, where humor and keen observation intertwine to explore the human condition. This collection showcases Lardner's distinctive voice and sharp...14127falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vengence-of-the-gods-and-three-other-stories-of-real-american-color-line-life-william-pickens--73700245https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73700245Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:05:19 +0000Herman Melville"Vengeance of the Gods and Three Other Stories of Real American Color Line Life" by William Pickens delves into the complexities of race relations in America, exploring the profound impact of the color line on individuals and communities. This...11686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sword-of-welleran-and-other-stories-lord-dunsany--73676792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73676792Sat, 08 Aug 2026 18:32:09 +0000Herman Melville"Sword of Welleran and Other Stories" by Lord Dunsany invites listeners into a realm of rich imagination and lyrical storytelling. This collection showcases Dunsany's masterful ability to weave tales that explore themes of heroism, the passage of...13746falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/man-with-two-left-feet-and-other-stories-p-g-wodehouse--73651332https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73651332Sat, 08 Aug 2026 05:03:14 +0000Herman Melville"Man with Two Left Feet, and Other Stories" by P. G. Wodehouse is a delightful collection that showcases the author's signature wit and humor through a variety of charming tales. These stories capture the essence of human folly and the absurdities of...32085falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heptameron-of-the-tales-of-margaret-queen-of-navarre-volume-3-marguerite-of-navarre--73619112https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73619112Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:19:59 +0000Herman MelvilleHeptameron of the Tales of Margaret, Queen of Navarre, Volume 3 presents a captivating collection of stories that reflect the complexities of human nature and the intricacies of love, faith, and morality. This volume continues the rich tradition of...14287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/piazza-tales-herman-melville--73296605https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73296605Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:52:11 +0000Herman MelvillePiazza Tales by Herman Melville invites listeners into a world where the complexities of human experience unfold against the backdrop of a vibrant piazza. Through a series of interconnected narratives, Melville explores themes of community,...35129falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/piazza-tales-herman-melville--72042832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72042832Sun, 17 May 2026 17:04:25 +0000Herman MelvilleA collection of six short stories by American writer Herman Melville, published in May 1856. Except for the newly written title story, "The Piazza," all of the stories had appeared in Putnam's Monthly between 1853 and 1855. The collection includes...35129benito,cereno,culture,heritage,inferiors,melville,pagos,piazza,surfaces,talesfalsefull