Audiobooks by William Dean Howells

10 Christmas Stories: Classic Christmas Stories. Christmas Tales / Vintage Christmas Tales For Child

"Before you is a timeless classic that will never cease to warm your heart and fill the long winter evenings with anticipated wonders and merry celebrations. This collection of Christmas stories by famous authors is the best gift for the holidays. These festive stories range from touching and magical to funny and sad. They include the best classic works of literature; whose themes involve the nativity and the magic of Christmas. Prepare yourself to experience true holiday magic and create new Christmas traditions as you read through these classics year after year. Contents: A Letter from Santa Claus by Mark Twain; A Christmas Inspiration by Lucy Maud Montgomery; The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter; A Kidnapped Santa Claus by Lyman Frank Baum; Vanka by Anton Chekhov; Christmas Every Day by William Dean Howells; The Three Kings by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow; The Fir Tree by Hans Christian Andersen; Christmas in India by Joseph Rudyard Kipling; A Christmas Carol by Gilbert Keith Chesterton."

Anton Chekhov, Beatrix Potter, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, Hans Christian Andersen, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Joseph Rudyard Kipling, L.M. Montgomery, Lyman Frank Baum, Mark Twain, William Dean Howells (Author), Trevor O'Hare (Narrator)

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50+ Masterpieces you have to read before you die. Christmas Stories and Poems: A Christmas Carol, A

"Anthology of Christmas Stories is a unique collection of Christmas tales, reflections, and poems from beloved authors across the centuries and makes the perfect gift for the reader in your life. This beautiful treasury will take you back to firesides, simple gifts, and warm family moments of Christmases past as you cherish the timeless truths and joys of the season. Contents: Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol The Chimes G.K. Chesterton A Christmas Carol L.M. Montgomery The Red Room A Christmas Mistake A Christmas Inspiration The Josephs' Christmas Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket The Osbornes' Christmas Bertie's New Year Ida's New Year Cake The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road Clorinda's Gifts The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner The Unforgotten One Christmas at Red Butte Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner L. Frank Baum A Kidnapped Santa Claus Little Bun Rabbit Mark Twain A Letter from Santa Claus Louisa May Alcott A Merry Christmas Leo Tolstoy A Russian Christmas Party Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christmas Bells The Three Kings Nikolai Gogol Christmas Eve William Dean Howells Christmas Everyday The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express Joseph Rudyard Kipling Christmas in India Elizabeth Harrison Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe John Milton On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Hans Christian Andersen The Fir Tree The Little Match Girl Selma Lagerlof The Holy Night Clement Moore The Night Before Christmas Henry van Dyke The Other Wise Man Beatrix Potter The Tailor of Gloucester Anton Chehov Vanka O. Henry The Gift of the Magi Hesba Stretton The Christmas Child Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows Robert Louis Stevenson Christmas at Sea Walter Scott Christmas In The Olden Time Alfred Tennyson Ring out, wild bells Abbie Farwell Brown The Christmas Angel Anthony Trollope Christmas at Thompson Hall Thomas Hardy The Oxen William Butler Yeats The Magi William Makepeace Thackeray The Mahogany Tree Charles Kingsley Christmas Day Ella Wheeler Wilcox Christmas Fancies C. W. Stubbs Twas Jolly, Jolly Wat Eugene Field Jest 'Fore Christmas Paul Laurence Dunbar A Christmas Folksong William Topaz McGonagall A Tale of Christmas Eve Emily Dickinson The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman"

Alfred Tennyson, Anton Chekhov, Beatrix Potter, C. W. Stubbs, Charles Dickens, Charles Kingsley, Clement C. Moore, Elizabeth Harrison, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Emily Dickinson, Eugene Field, G.K. Chesterton, Hans Christian Andersen, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Henry van Dyke, Hesba Stretton, John Milton, Joseph Rudyard Kipling, Kenneth Grahame, L. Frank Baum, L.M. Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Nikolai Gogol, O. Henry, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Robert Louis Stevenson, Selma Lagerlof, Thomas Hardy, Walter Scott, William Butler Yeats, William Dean Howells, William Thackeray, William Topaz McGonagall (Author), Chris Dabbs, Jim Girard, Peter Coates, Trevor O'Hare (Narrator)

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35+ Anthology of Christmas stories. Classic collection: Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, L. Frank

"Enchanting, tragic, and hilarious fairy tales for adults and children grace these pages. An initial glance might lead you to assume that these are satirical versions of classic Christmas ghost stories. However, beneath the humorous stories involving ghosts, repentant sinners, miracles, and good peasants who find well-deserved happiness, lies a psychological undercurrent that sharpens the sense of intrigue and plot movement. Often this is aided by the unrelenting social exposure of the authors who always understood how intangible the 'bourgeois paradise' truly was. Even today, idyllic dreams of tolerance, equality, and the triumph of justice have failed to materialize. Perhaps that is why people continue to read these classic stories while the snow falls outside and the lights glow on the Christmas tree. Contents: Charles Dickens  A Christmas Carol  The Chimes G.K. Chesterton  A Christmas Carol L.M. Montgomery  The Red Room  A Christmas Mistake  A Christmas Inspiration  The Josephs' Christmas  Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket  The Osbornes' Christmas  Bertie's New Year  Ida's New Year Cake  The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road  Clorinda's Gifts  The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner  The Unforgotten One  Christmas at Red Butte  Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner L. Frank Baum  A Kidnapped Santa Claus  Little Bun Rabbit Mark Twain  A Letter from Santa Claus Louisa May Alcott  A Merry Christmas Leo Tolstoy  A Russian Christmas Party Henry Wadsworth Longfellow  Christmas Bells  The Three Kings Nikolay Gogol  Christmas Eve William Dean Howells  Christmas Everyday  The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express Joseph Rudyard Kipling  Christmas in India Elizabeth Harrison  Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe John Milton  On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Hans Christian Andersen  The Fir Tree Selma Lagerlof  The Holy Night Hans Christian Andersen  The Little Match Girl Clement Moore  The Night Before Christmas Henry van Dyke  The Other Wise Man Beatrix Potter  The Tailor of Gloucester Anton Chehov  Vanka"

Anton Chekhov, Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Clement C. Moore, Elizabeth Harrison, G.K. Chesterton, Hans Christian Andersen, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Henry van Dyke, John Milton, Joseph Rudyard Kipling, L. Frank Baum, L.M. Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Nikolai Gogol, Selma Lagerlof, William Dean Howells (Author), Peter Coates, Trevor O'Hare (Narrator)

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Children's Christmas Stories

"Have you put out your stocking? Grab yourself a hot chocolate and get cosy for a collection of wintery Christmas stories, that will have your little ones dreaming of Santa Claus and his reindeers."

Andrew Lang, Hans Christian Andersen, L. Frank Baum, Leo Tolstoy, William Dean Howells (Author), Bart Wolffe, Nicki White (Narrator)

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Christmas Bedtime Stories for Young Children

"Christmas has arrived! Get comfy and settle down to a collection of cheery Christmas bedtime stories, that will have your child drifting off to a deep slumber to dream about Santa Claus and snow."

Abbie Phillips Walker, Andrew David Moore Johnson, Beatrix Potter, Emilie Poulsson, Hans Christian Andersen, Jacqui Brown, The Brothers Grimm, William Dean Howells (Author), Erik Blior, Matt Stewart, Nicki White (Narrator)

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3 Christmas Stories - Heartwarming

"There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.From their pens to your your ears."

Lucy Ward Montgomery, Willa Cather, William Dean Howells (Author), Christopher Ragland, Michael Carleton, Michael Lyons (Narrator)

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3 Christmas Stories - With a Positive Message

"There is something about the number 3. The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two. Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore themes and literary avenues that classic authors were so adept at creating.From their pens to your your ears."

O Henry, Willa Cather, William Dean Howells (Author), Christopher Ragland, Michael Carleton (Narrator)

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The Rise of Silas Lapham (Unabridged)

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. The Rise of Silas Lapham is a captivating tale of the American Dream turned upside down. Meet Silas, a self-made millionaire paint tycoon navigating the treacherous waters of Boston high society. As he climbs the social ladder, he faces a moral dilemma that threatens to unravel his carefully constructed world. Witness the clash of old money and new wealth, and discover the true cost of ambition. With razor-sharp wit and keen social observation, William Dean Howells paints a vivid portrait of Gilded Age America that is both entertaining and thought-provoking."

William Dean Howells (Author), Digital Voice Mike G (Narrator)

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The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express

"The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express - a wonderful Christmas Story for Children. It was published in Howell's collection, Christmas Every Day and Other Stories Told for Children (1892). This classic short story from William Dean Howells finds a brother and sister fairly demanding their papa to tell them a story. As a long-standing storyteller, papa is reluctant to dream up something new. The demands of children often mean that a parent will do things they never thought they would, if only to salvage their own sanity. A memorable tale for all ages."

William Dean Howells (Author), Trevor O'hare (Narrator)

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The Big Book of Christmas. Classic Stories and Poems (100 works): The Gift of the Magi, The Red Room

"'The Big Book of Christmas: Classic Stories and Poems' is a grand compilation that assembles a treasure trove of holiday tales and poems from a remarkable array of authors. This extensive collection includes 100 classic works, each thoughtfully illustrated, to immerse readers in the magic and wonder of the Christmas season. This anthology spans a rich tapestry of Christmas literature, including timeless favorites such as 'The Gift of the Magi,' 'The Red Room,' 'A Letter from Santa Claus,' 'The Fir Tree,' 'Song of the Holly,' and many more. These stories and poems capture the spirit of Christmas through diverse voices, styles, and settings, offering readers a diverse and enriching experience. Contents: Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol The Chimes G.K. Chesterton A Christmas Carol L.M. Montgomery The Red Room A Christmas Mistake A Christmas Inspiration The Josephs' Christmas Aunt Cyrilla's Christmas Basket The Osbornes' Christmas Bertie's New Year Ida's New Year Cake The Christmas Surprise at Enderly Road Clorinda's Gifts The Falsoms' Christmas Dinner The Unforgotten One Christmas at Red Butte Uncle Richard's New Year's Dinner L. Frank Baum A Kidnapped Santa Claus Little Bun Rabbit The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Mark Twain A Letter from Santa Claus Louisa May Alcott A Country Christmas Cousin Tribulation's Story What the Bell Saw and Said Tilly's Christmas Tessa's Surprises Kate's Choice The Boys' Joke, And Who Got The Best Of It The Quiet Little Woman Rosa's Tale A Christmas Dream and How It Came True A Christmas Turkey, And How It Came A Merry Christmas Leo Tolstoy A Russian Christmas Party Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Christmas Bells The Three Kings Nikolai Gogol Christmas Eve William Dean Howells Christmas Everyday The Pony Engine and the Pacific Express Joseph Rudyard Kipling Christmas in India Elizabeth Harrison Little Gretchen and the Wooden Shoe John Milton On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Hans Christian Andersen The Fir Tree The Little Match Girl Selma Lagerlof A Christmas Guest The Holy Night The Legend of the Christmas Rose Clement Moore The Night Before Christmas Henry van Dyke The Other Wise Man Beatrix Potter The Tailor of Gloucester Anton Chehov Vanka O. Henry The Gift of the Magi Christmas by Injunction Whistling Dick's Christmas Stocking A Chaparral Christmas Gift An Unfinished Christmas Story Hesba Stretton The Christmas Child Kenneth Grahame The Wind in the Willows Robert Louis Stevenson Christmas at Sea Markheim Winter Time Walter Scott Christmas In The Olden Time Alfred Tennyson Ring out, wild bells Thomas Hardy The Oxen William Butler Yeats The Magi William Makepeace Thackeray The Mahogany Tree Charles Kingsley Christmas Day Eugene Field Jest 'Fore Christmas Emily Dickinson The Savior must have been a docile Gentleman Willa Cather The Burglar's Christmas Arthur Conan Doyle The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle Fyodor Dostoyevsky A Christmas Tree and a Wedding Johann Wolfgang von Goethe The Christmas-Box Washington Irving Christmas The Stage-Coach Christmas Eve Christmas Day The Christmas Dinner George MacDonald Christmas Day and Everyday The Christmas Child Christmas Meditation A Christmas Prayer A Christmas Carol My Uncle Peter Mary's Lullaby Christmas-Day The Gifts of the Child Christ That Holy Thing Christmas Christmas Song of the Old Children King Cole A Song for Christmas James Joyce The Dead Saki Bertie's Christmas Eve William Shakespeare Song of the Holly The Gracious Time Harriet Beecher Stowe Christmas; or, The Good Fairy The First Christmas of New England Betty's Bright Idea Christmas in Poganuc Oscar Wilde The Selfish Giant"

Alfred Tennyson, Anton Chekhov, Beatrix Potter, Charles Dickens, Charles Kingsley, Clement C. Moore, Elizabeth Harrison, Emily Dickinson, Eugene Field, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, George MacDonald, Hans Christian Andersen, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Henry van Dyke, Hesba Stretton, James Joyce, Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe, John Milton, Joseph Rudyard Kipling, Kenneth Grahame, L. Frank Baum, L.M. Montgomery, Leo Tolstoy, Louisa May Alcott, Mark Twain, Nikolai Gogol, O.Henry, Oscar Wilde, Robert Louis Stevenson, Saki, Selma Lagerlof, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Thomas Hardy, Walter Scott, Washington Irving, Willa Cather, William Butler Yeats, William Dean Howells, William Shakespeare, William Thackeray (Author), Abigail Reno, Chris Dabbs, Jim Girard, Joe Phoenix, Mark Bowen, Peter Coates, Trevor O'hare (Narrator)

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Wild Flowers of the Asphalt

"This collection of Poetry and Prose is an explosion of femininity, empowerment, and personal growth. Michelle celebrates her triumph over mental illness and promotes resilience and self-love in her readers."

William Dean Howells (Author), Michael Scott (Narrator)

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Worries of a Winter Walk

"This short story is a delightful tale of a writer with a deadline who is on a winter walk. This story epitomizes an example of the creative path that a writer may take while viewing a normal everyday scene and formulating a cohesive story line from the basic content."

William Dean Howells (Author), Michael Scott (Narrator)

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