Essays & Short Works

The Philippics

by Marcus Tullius Cicero Read by ontheroad 4.4
A philippic is a fiery, damning speech delivered to condemn a particular political actor. The term originates with Demosthenes, who delivere…

Give Me Liberty

by Patrick Henry Read by Mark F. Smith 4.8
This speech was given March 23, 1775, at St. John's Church in Richmond, Virginia, and is credited with having singlehandedly convinced the V…

The Practice and Theory of Bolshevism

by Bertrand Russell Read by Landon D. C. Elkind 4.7
This book records Bertrand Russell's impressions of the new regime after a 1920 visit to Russia following the 1917 Bolshevik Revolution, inc…

Institutes of the Christian Religion

by John Calvin Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
Institutes of the Christian Religion is John Calvin's seminal work on Protestant systematic theology. Highly influential in the Western worl…

Declaration of Independence of the United States of America

by Thomas Jefferson Read by Jim Cadwell 4.4
Declaration of Independence of the United States of America is a foundational document that marked a pivotal moment in history. Authored by …

The Right Way to Do Wrong

by Harry Houdini Read by Lee Ann Howlett 4.6
In The Right Way to Do Wrong, legendary illusionist Harry Houdini takes listeners on a fascinating journey into the world of crime and decep…

Psychological Types

by Carl Gustav Jung Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.3
Ever wondered if there is any "theoretical basis" for the well-known Myers–Briggs Type Indicator Personality Test? In this groundb…

The Philosophy of Logical Atomism

by Bertrand Russell Read by Landon D. C. Elkind 4.8
'The Philosophy of Logical Atomism' is a series of lectures by Bertrand Russell (1872-1970) that touches on numerous topics, including the n…

Knots Untied

by J. C. Ryle Read by MaryAnn 5
Being Plain Statements on Disputed Points in Religion, from the Standpoint of an Evangelical Churchman.The volume now in the reader's hands …

Essays

by Ralph Waldo Emerson Read by Bob Neufeld 4.8
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American essayist, philosopher, and poet, best remembered for leading the Transcendentalist movement of the mid 1…

Pioneers of Science

by Oliver Lodge Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
This book takes its origin in a course of lectures on the history and progress of Astronomy arranged for Sir Oliver Lodge in the year 1887. …

Curiosities of Olden Times

by Sabine Baring-Gould Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
Curiosities of Olden Times invites listeners to explore a fascinating collection of essays that delve into the peculiarities and wonders of …

Perpetual Peace

by Immanuel Kant Read by D.E. Wittkower 4.5
This essay, written in 1795, puts forth a plan for a lasting peace between nations and peoples. Kant puts forth necessary means to any peace…

Self and Self-management

by Arnold Bennett Read by Ruth Golding 4.4
Bennett's essays always provide food for thought and bring a wry smile to the lips. Human nature, it appears, changes little over the ages, …

On Liberty

by John Stuart Mill Read by John Stuart Mill 4.9
"On Liberty," a seminal work by philosopher John Stuart Mill. Mill felt there were no definite standards for defining what societ…

Organic Gardener's Composting

by Steve Solomon Read by Betsie Bush 4.5
The art and science of composting is presented in a humorous and readable manner from the basic elements to the in-depth science. An entire …

Steep Trails

by John Muir Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.4
A collection of Muir's previously unpublished essays, released shortly after his death. "This volume will meet, in every way, the high …

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…

Anti-imperialist Writings

by Mark Twain Read by John Greenman 4.5
Anti-imperialist Writings presents a thought-provoking collection of Mark Twain's reflections on imperialism, drawn from his diverse body of…

1941 Radio News

by P. G. Wodehouse 5
Explore the news from 1941 in this fascinating audio collection. This compilation offers a glimpse into the events and stories that shaped t…

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