Essays & Short Works

The Subjection of Women

by John Stuart Mill Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
The Subjection of Women is the title of an essay written by John Stuart Mill in 1869, possibly jointly with his wife Harriet Taylor Mill, st…

Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy

by Bertrand Russell Read by Landon D. C. Elkind 4.5
Bertrand Russell wrote 'Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy' while imprisoned for protesting Britain's involvement in World War I. Russe…

Essays

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
In his profound collection of essays, Ralph Waldo Emerson explores the intricate relationship between the individual and the universe. Throu…

The Age of Reason

by Thomas Paine Read by lukkystarr 4.4
The Age of Reason: Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology, a deistic treatise written by eighteenth-century British radical an…

The Prophet

by Kahlil Gibran Read by Adam Santoni 4.7
The Prophet is a book of 26 prose poetry fables written in English by the Lebanese-American poet and writer Kahlil Gibran. It was originally…

The Encantadas or Enchanted Isles

by Herman Melville Read by James K. White 4.5
The Encantadas or Enchanted Isles invites listeners to explore the haunting beauty and stark realities of the Galápagos Islands throu…

Aphorisms

by Oscar Wilde Read by Carl Manchester 4.6
In Aphorisms, Oscar Wilde presents a collection of sharp, insightful observations that blend humor with profound wisdom. Originally publishe…

Appreciations and Criticisms of the Works of Charles Dickens

by G. K. Chesterton Read by Ray Clare 4.8
“These papers were originally published as prefaces to the separate books of Dickens in one of the most extensive of those cheap libraries o…

Unto this Last

by John Ruskin Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
Unto This Last is a seminal work by John Ruskin that challenges the foundations of political economy and critiques the prevailing capitalist…

The Wound Dresser

by Walt Whitman Read by R. S. Steinberg 4.6
The Wound Dresser offers a poignant glimpse into the heart of the American Civil War through the eyes of Walt Whitman. This collection of le…

The Power of Concentration

by William Walker Atkinson Read by Audio Andrea 4.5
The Power of Concentration offers a comprehensive guide to enhancing your ability to focus and harness your mental energy. Through a series …

Political Ideals

by Bertrand Russell Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
This is a book by the famous 20th century British philosopher Bertrand Russell on Political Ideals. It was written during the course of Worl…

Lectures of Col. R.G. Ingersoll

by Robert G. Ingersoll Read by Ted Delorme 4.8
Lectures of Col. R.G. Ingersoll presents a compelling collection of thought-provoking lectures from one of the most influential orators of t…

The World As Will and Idea

by Arthur Schopenhauer Read by Expatriate 4.2
In this work, Schopenhauer explains his fundamental idea that at the root of the reality we see around us is a Will that eternally, insatiab…

Squirrels and Other Fur-bearers

by John Burroughs Read by Laura Caldwell 4.3
Squirrels and other Fur-Bearers, a collection of essays by American naturalist and essayist, John Burroughs, provides fascinating insight in…

The Gospel In Brief

by Leo Tolstoy Read by KHand 4.2
In this book, Tolstoy seeks to condense the four Gospels of the New Testament, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, into one, by looking along the …

Mark Twain's Journal Writings

by Mark Twain Read by John Greenman 4.5
In this engaging collection, Mark Twain offers a series of essays that reflect his sharp wit and keen observations of society. Volume 1 feat…

Public Opinion

by Walter Lippmann Read by progressingamerica 4.7
Public Opinion by Walter Lippmann offers a profound exploration of the dynamics that shape public perception and its impact on democracy. Wr…

The Uncommercial Traveller

by Charles Dickens Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.1
The Uncommercial Traveller is a collection of literary sketches and reminiscences written by Charles Dickens. In 1859 Dickens founded a new …

The Problems of Philosophy

by Bertrand Russell Read by Landon D. C. Elkind 4.6
This 1912 book remains among the most widely-used and well-written introductions to philosophy in English. It was aimed to be an accessible …

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