<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Best American Humorous Short Stories</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-american-humorous-short-stories--7151210</link><description><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in a captivating assortment of humorous short stories that highlight the cleverness and charm of American literature from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This podcast invites you to revel in the laughter and wit of both celebrated and lesser-known writers, offering a delightful journey through a variety of comedic styles and themes. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a diverse array of narratives that playfully explore the quirks of human nature, societal norms, and the absurdities of life. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations designed to entertain and provoke thought, perfect for both casual listeners and literature enthusiasts alike. With each new episode, you are invited to discover a fresh perspective on humor as it was crafted in a bygone era, bringing timeless joy and insight to today's audience. Join us as we celebrate the art of storytelling and the enduring power of laughter.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7151210/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Books</category><copyright>Copyright Short Stories Genre</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg</url><title>Best American Humorous Short Stories</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/best-american-humorous-short-stories--7151210</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:44:34 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Short Stories Genre</itunes:name><itunes:email>spreaker83@podcastlibrary.org</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Immerse yourself in a captivating assortment of humorous short stories that highlight the cleverness and charm of American literature from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This podcast invites you to revel in the laughter and wit of both celebrated...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Immerse yourself in a captivating assortment of humorous short stories that highlight the cleverness and charm of American literature from the 19th and early 20th centuries. This podcast invites you to revel in the laughter and wit of both celebrated and lesser-known writers, offering a delightful journey through a variety of comedic styles and themes. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, showcasing a diverse array of narratives that playfully explore the quirks of human nature, societal norms, and the absurdities of life. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations designed to entertain and provoke thought, perfect for both casual listeners and literature enthusiasts alike. With each new episode, you are invited to discover a fresh perspective on humor as it was crafted in a bygone era, bringing timeless joy and insight to today's audience. Join us as we celebrate the art of storytelling and the enduring power of laughter.<br /><br />This show includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Arts"><itunes:category text="Books"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Fiction"/><itunes:category text="Fiction"><itunes:category text="Comedy Fiction"/></itunes:category><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>f098ea31-e2dc-55ff-b143-7b4181495d9e</podcast:guid><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Religio Journalistici-Christopher Morley</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/religio-journalistici-christopher-morley--74643456</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74643456</guid><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:02:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74643456/religio_journalistici_christopher_morley.mp3" length="30013597" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3748</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Sherman’s Recollections of California, 1846-1848, 1855-1857, from his Memoirs-William Tecumseh Sherman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherman-s-recollections-of-california-1846-1848-1855-1857-from-his-memoirs-william-tecumseh-sherman--74609299</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74609299</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74609299/sherman_s_recollections_of_california_1846_1848_1855_1857_from_his_memoirs_william_tecumseh_sherman.mp3" length="118794558" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>14834</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 05 February 1896-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-cat-vol-01-no-05-february-1896-various--74577500</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74577500</guid><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:02:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74577500/black_cat_vol_01_no_05_february_1896_various.mp3" length="61616130" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7694</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Future in America A Search After Realities-H. G. Wells</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/future-in-america-a-search-after-realities-h-g-wells--74547481</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74547481</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:01:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74547481/future_in_america_a_search_after_realities_h_g_wells.mp3" length="209324404" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>26140</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Trimmed Lamp and other Stories of the Four Million-O. Henry</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/trimmed-lamp-and-other-stories-of-the-four-million-o-henry--74515271</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74515271</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:07:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74515271/trimmed_lamp_and_other_stories_of_the_four_million_o_henry.mp3" length="170599945" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>21304</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 03 December 1895-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-cat-vol-01-no-03-december-1895-various--74482316</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74482316</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:08:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74482316/black_cat_vol_01_no_03_december_1895_various.mp3" length="52056740" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6501</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Cat Vol. 01 No. 02 November 1895-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-cat-vol-01-no-02-november-1895-various--74445554</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74445554</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:07:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74445554/black_cat_vol_01_no_02_november_1895_various.mp3" length="54384859" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6791</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Cat Vol. 02 No. 07 April 1897-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-cat-vol-02-no-07-april-1897-various--74411827</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74411827</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:08:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74411827/black_cat_vol_02_no_07_april_1897_various.mp3" length="56972592" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7115</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Black Cat Vol. 04 No. 11 August 1899-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-cat-vol-04-no-11-august-1899-various--74364565</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74364565</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:08:33 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74364565/black_cat_vol_04_no_11_august_1899_various.mp3" length="53299104" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>6656</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Human Boy Again-Eden Phillpotts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-boy-again-eden-phillpotts--74326598</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74326598</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:11:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74326598/human_boy_again_eden_phillpotts.mp3" length="180264630" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22511</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Reading An Essay-Hugh Walpole</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/reading-an-essay-hugh-walpole--74183050</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74183050</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:08:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74183050/reading_an_essay_hugh_walpole.mp3" length="57248341" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7149</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Not That it Matters (Version 2)-A. A. Milne</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-that-it-matters-version-2-a-a-milne--74137094</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74137094</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74137094/not_that_it_matters_version_2_a_a_milne.mp3" length="176880005" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22088</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Harper's Young People, Vol. 01, Issue 41, August 10, 1880-Various</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/harper-s-young-people-vol-01-issue-41-august-10-1880-various--74101296</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74101296</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:49 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74101296/harper_s_young_people_vol_01_issue_41_august_10_1880_various.mp3" length="57258872" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>7150</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Touch of the Sun and Other Stories-Mary Hallock Foote</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/touch-of-the-sun-and-other-stories-mary-hallock-foote--73410494</link><description><![CDATA["Touch of the Sun and Other Stories" by Mary Hallock Foote invites listeners into a world rich with vivid storytelling and keen observations of human nature. Foote's narratives capture the essence of life, exploring themes of resilience, hope, and the intricate tapestry of interpersonal relationships. Her ability to weave humor and poignancy into everyday experiences makes these tales not only entertaining but also deeply relatable. The enduring quality of her work lies in its exploration of universal truths that resonate across generations, reminding us of the shared human experience. This collection is a delightful journey that continues to inspire and amuse, making it a timeless addition to any literary repertoire.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73410494</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:35:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73410494/touch_of_the_sun_and_other_stories_mary_hallock_foote.mp3" length="182941194" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Touch of the Sun and Other Stories" by Mary Hallock Foote invites listeners into a world rich with vivid storytelling and keen observations of human nature. Foote's narratives capture the essence of life, exploring themes of resilience, hope, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA["Touch of the Sun and Other Stories" by Mary Hallock Foote invites listeners into a world rich with vivid storytelling and keen observations of human nature. Foote's narratives capture the essence of life, exploring themes of resilience, hope, and the intricate tapestry of interpersonal relationships. Her ability to weave humor and poignancy into everyday experiences makes these tales not only entertaining but also deeply relatable. The enduring quality of her work lies in its exploration of universal truths that resonate across generations, reminding us of the shared human experience. This collection is a delightful journey that continues to inspire and amuse, making it a timeless addition to any literary repertoire.<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>22845</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Best American Humorous Short Stories - Alexander Jessup Various - Part 2</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-american-humorous-short-stories-alexander-jessup-various-part-2--72807606</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72807606</guid><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 09:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72807606/best_american_humorous_short_stories_alexander_jessup_various_part_2.mp3" length="46542724" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>5818</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>american,best,compassing,eighteen,extensive,humorous,jessup,omitted,short,various</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Best American Humorous Short Stories - Alexander Jessup Various - Part 1</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-american-humorous-short-stories-alexander-jessup-various-part-1--72807604</link><description><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72807604</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:35:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72807604/best_american_humorous_short_stories_alexander_jessup_various_part_1.mp3" length="276800611" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:txt purpose="ai-content">true</podcast:txt><itunes:author>Alexander Jessup, Various</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Eighteen short stories by famous and little known authors compassing the period 1839 - 1914. The editor's very extensive introduction is omitted from this LibriVox audio book. (Summary by David Wales)<br /><br />This episode includes AI-generated content.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>34601</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>american,best,compassing,eighteen,extensive,humorous,jessup,omitted,short,various</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/15bb493988cbc166b5830d7ab7ed2f58.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
