Timeless Myths and Fantasies

Explore a collection of enchanting tales that weave together the threads of mythology and fantasy. From classic fairy tales to ancient legends, these stories invite listeners into worlds of magic, adventure, and moral lessons, appealing to both young and adult audiences alike.

The Cowardly Lion of Oz

by Ruth Plumly Thompson Read by Phil Chenevert 4.8
The Cowardly Lion, always fearful, has become even more afraid than usual and is convinced that he has lost the courage the Wizard of OZ gav…

The Elder Edda

by Sæmund Sigfusson Read by Expatriate 4.7
The Elder or Poetic Edda is a collection of Old Norse poems dating from the thirteenth century CE. Though no two translators or editors seem…

Old Greek Stories

by James Baldwin Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.1
Old Greek Stories by James Baldwin invites listeners into the enchanting world of ancient Greek mythology, where legendary heroes embark on …

The Wonderful Adventures of Nils

by Selma Lagerlöf Read by Lars Rolander (1942-2016) 4.9
Join Nils Holgersson on a remarkable journey across Sweden in Selma Lagerlöf's enchanting tale, The Wonderful Adventures of Nils. Origi…

The Odyssey for Boys and Girls

by Alfred John Church Read by Ginny Blankenship 4.6
A retelling of the adventures of Ulysses, including his adventures both the Cyclops and Circe, as he journeys home to his home of Ithaca. T…

The Sleeping Beauty

by Charles Perrault Read by mlcui 4.8
What began as a translation project became a retelling of four classic fairy tales from the Cabinet des Fees, the French collection of over …

Tik-Tok of Oz

by L. Frank Baum Read by Phil Chenevert 4.7
In this really exciting and well written story of Oz, the Shaggy Man is on a quest to find his long lost brother. But all does not go smooth…

Sir Gawain and the Green Knight

by Jessie Laidlay Weston, Translated Byjessie Laidlay Weston, The Gawain Poettranslated Byjessie Laidlay Weston and The Gawain Poettranslated By Jessie Laidlay Weston Read by Thomas A. Copeland 4.7
This poem celebrates Christmas by exploring the mystery of Christ's mission on earth: his death, resurrection, and second coming as judge of…

The Princess and Curdie

by George MacDonald Read by Hannah Mary 4.6
A year has passed since Curdie's adventures with young Princess Irene and the hostile goblins deep in the mountain. As Curdie grows up, his …

Phantastes

by George MacDonald Read by Brad Powers 4.7
A young man named Anodos experiences dream-like adventures in Fairy Land, where he meets tree-spirits, endures the presence of the overwhelm…

The Little Mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen Read by Phil Chenevert 4.6
The Little Mermaid" (Danish: Den lille havfrue, literally: "the little sea lady") is a very well known fairy tale by the Dani…

Minutes To Midnight

by H.R. Jackson Read by H.R. Jackson 4.5
Mythics... Creatures and beings of legend, possessing extraordinary abilities. Once thought of as merely stories, they've learned to blend i…

King Arthur and His Knights

by Maude L. Radford Warren Read by Robin Cotter 4.5
A collection of King Arthur's adventures, from his ascent to King of Britain to his death. This book includes some of the crucial Arthurian …

A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys

by Nathaniel Hawthorne Read by Clive Catterall 4.8
A Yankee student stays at a country house called Tanglewood during a golden New England fall. Also at the house are about a dozen children: …

The Scarecrow of Oz

by L. Frank Baum Read by Phil Chenevert 4.8
The Scarecrow of Oz is the ninth book set in the Land of Oz written by L. Frank Baum. Published on July 16, 1915, it was Baum's personal fav…

The Adventures of Pinocchio

by Carlo Collodi Read by Mark F. Smith 4.8
Do today's children still learn what a "marionette" is? The beloved story of Pinocchio may represent a last lingering picture of a…

Pinocchio

by Carlo Collodi Read by Phil Chenevert 4.9
This is the wonderful story of Pinocchio, the puppet who must learn many lessons before he can become a real boy. Carved by a woodcarver na…

The Old-Fashioned Fairy Book

by Constance Cary Harrison Read by Carol Box 4.9
"And now, mamma, until your tea is ready, we know what you must do," said the children, in a breath. "Tell us a story—a 'real…