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3  Original fairy tales from The Brothers Grimm whose job it was to spend their lives collecting old tales-m the same ones that Disney and others cleaned up for public consumption.  Keep an eye out for 'Found in the Footnotes' (at 1001 Heroes for THE AMAZING STORY OF THE REAL-LIFE TOM THUMB   For some amazing browsing try us at www.bestof1001stories.com!

In Scandinavia, there is a phenomenon known as the Moskstraumen or Moskenstraumen, a system of tidal whirlpools found in the Lofoten archipelago in Nordland county (in Norway) between the Norwegian Sea and the Vestfjorden. This Moskstraumen was the inspiration for Poe's tale. Poe learnt about the maelstrom from several sources, which included an 1834 story in Fraser's Magazine titled 'The Maelstrom: A Fragment'. 'A Descent into the Maelstrom' is a classic example of Poe's incorporation of real-life, non-fiction accounts of phenomena into fiction. The story provides us with something that real life almost certainly never could: what would it be like to be caught up in such a powerful force as the Maelstrom and yet live to tell the tale? Much like people who claim to have had near-death experiences in which they have seen the 'other side', the white-haired man experienced, and survived, something that nobody else had. Many of Edgar Allan Poe's tales focus on protagonists who find themselves in trouble because of their own behaviour: so the murderer in 'The Tell-Tale Heart' is driven mad by his own guilt (or, depending on how you read that ambiguous story, by the supernatural beating of his victim's heart beneath the floorboards), while the cat-killer in 'The Black Cat' also brings his subsequent haunting and bad luck upon his own head through his cruelty to his pet. Now you can scroll all of 1001 Classic Short Stories & Tales by category at our new website to increase your listening pleasure- just go to www.bestof1001stories.com-- 1001 Classic Short Stories & tales- "episodes"- and choose from the categories dropdown- WOW- the perfect browser!

This story was originally written as a 'Bush Ballad" or poem-story by Henry Lawson, and it describes how two competing farm families finally unite while trying to prevent a wildfire from destroying their farms.   Check out our new 'Found In The Footnotes' every Wed at 4pm ET at 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries Podcast- short, AMAZING stories designed to entertain and enlighten in under ten minutes. Here's the Spotify link for your convenience! https://open.spotify.com/show/6rO7HELtRcGfV48UeP8aFQ

The Husband Who Was To Mind The House- is a folk talestory in which a husband complains tohis wife for not having dinner ready when he comes in from work- so she convinces him to switch jobs the next day.. The Choice of Hercules- a young Hercules is journeying toward the mountains when he sees the road split and pauses to decide which to take.He is soon approached by two beautiful women, one who offers an easy path full of fun and the other who says there will be hard going and you'll have ups and downs- but you will be able to enjoy the fruits of your labors once you reach your destination.Which does he choose?

A young man of means expreeses frustration to his wealthy father over not being able to find alone time with the girl of his interests due to her busy social schedule.  His mother believes that chance will bring them together while his father sees different options. A great o.Henry classic!

In New York City in the early twenties a writer finds a baely livable apartment in a rroming house.soon finding that directly above himlives an eccentric old doctor who requires an extremely cold living situation to stay alive.One day, the writer suffers a seizure and knowing his nearest neighbor is a doctor.he goes upstairs to ask for help. The story gets stranger as the doctor comes to depend on the man for his survival, and the writer, feeling that he owes the doctorfor saving him, does all he can to help the failing old man stay alive.  Catch all ourpodcasts and leave reviews at www.bestof1001stories.com. Thanks!

Reporter Calhoun Kidd of the Western Sun is off to interview John Boulnois, a philisopher, at his home, Grey Cottage at the edge of Pendragon Park. But he comes across a murder, but who is the guilty party. Father Brown investigates. A great Father Brown mystery from the pen of G.K.Chesterton. How would you like one-click access to all my narrated Father Brown stories?  Here it is:  https://www.bestof1001stories.com/show/1001-classic-short-stories-tales/categories/father-brown-mysteries/

A single woman living alone on a mountain within sight of a little town raises the curiousity of the town's inhabitants who share rumors about the strange menagerie she keeps in her shabby hut on the mountain. When the church deacon and pastor decide to make an unnounced visit to 'Christmas Jenny's' home and enter without an invite, a close friend from the town gives them a piece of her mind. A good Christmas story from Mry E.Wilkins Freeman. Enjoy all our stories at www.bestof1001stories.com

This was the first short story penned under the name O.Henry- and its a great classic, offering a tale of a wanderer named Whistling Dick who, finding New Orleans no longer friendly to hoboes, hits the road for better chances, and finds himself the new owner of a young ladie's stocking which was accidentally dropped from a passing carriage. Its a story that will immerse you in life along the river at the dawn of the 20th century and keep you in suspense as trouble approaches a sugar cane plantation outside of New Orleans.  Check out all our shows and episodes at www.bestof1001stories.com

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Audiobook Part 12

A little girl is temporarily abandoned on  Thanksgiving when her family has to rush away to the next town to care for an ailing relative

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Audiobook Part 11

How was Thanksgiving celebrated in the 1860's?  After the Civil War, affairs of home and hearth became much more important to families who suffered so much loss during the Civil War. Harriet Beecher Stowe was of the important leaders of this renaissance with her stories.

In this short story by Bret Harte, first published in the August 1868 issue of Overland Monthly, a baby boy is born an orphan in a gold mining camp in California and raides by a grizzled bunch of miners. This story helped to puch Bret Harte to international prominence as a writer, and contains a veritable cornucopia of descriptive words- a great tool for learning and expanding your literary horizons.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Audiobook Part 10

Bertie Wooster is approached by his old pal Bingo for help in the romamce departmentm and   needs Jeeve's advice. It seems that Bertie has fallen head over heels for a girl who serves food at a local coffee shop and also works as a chef for a wealthy old man. Bingo wants to marry her but needs to have his wealthy Uncle up his monthly allowance so he can support her. A plan proposed by Jeeves looks like it might do the trick.   Catch all our 1001 stories at www.bestof1001stories.com, and send us a kind review!  Thanks

Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Art of War — Book 7 (of 7), unabridged audiobook. In the concluding dialogue, Fabrizio Colonna gathers the principles of military organization and command into a coherent system: the governance of armies, the character and duties of captains, the maintenance of discipline, rewards and punishments, and the role of civic virtue in sustaining a citizen militia. He reflects on historical examples to distill practical maxims for securing the state through prudent preparation and measured force. Delivered with clear narration, consistent levels, and precise section markers—ideal for students of military theory, political philosophy, and Renaissance warfare.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll Audiobook Part 9

Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Art of War — Book 6 (of 7), unabridged audiobook. Fabrizio Colonna examines siegecraft and city defense: the design and siting of fortifications, bastions and ditches, supply and relief, countermines, sorties, and the disciplined coordination of artillery, engineers, and infantry. He weighs when to assault, starve, or negotiate, highlighting prudence, patience, and logistics as decisive elements in protracted war. Produced with clear narration, even levels, and precise section markers—ideal for students of military theory, political philosophy, and Renaissance warfare.

Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Art of War — Book 5 (of 7), unabridged audiobook. Fabrizio Colonna focuses on engaging the enemy: opening skirmishes, ordering battles, reserves, and the timing of charges. He weighs the strengths and limitations of pikes, swords, and firearms; the integration of artillery; and methods to sustain cohesion amid shock and confusion. Emphasis is placed on leadership, signals, and flexible formations that adapt to terrain and circumstance. Delivered with clear narration, steady levels, and precise section markers—ideal for students of military theory, political philosophy, and Renaissance warfare.