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This is the autobiographical novel by Harriet Wilson, the first African-American to publish a novel in North America. Originally published in 1859, it was rediscovered in 1982.

Sketch Daily follows host Lila Walker as she unpacks the transformative power of daily drawing practice. Each episode explores how consistent repetition builds artistic confidence, sharpens observation skills, and rewires creative instincts. Discover why five minutes daily beats occasional marathons. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

Authors Keegan-Michael Key and Elle Key build on the popularity of their 2022 Webby Award-winning podcast and delve deeper into the world of sketch, helped along with new essays created expressly for the book by comedy greats.

In The Sketch-Book of Geoffrey Crayon (1820-21), Irving explores the uneasy relationship of an American writer to English literary traditions. In two sketches, he experiments with tales transplanted from Europe, thereby creating the first classic American short stories: "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow".

In this new podcast, Mint Editor-In-Chief Sruthijith KK speaks to business leaders about the methods, motivations and influences that shape them. These wide-ranging conversations are meant to help us understand the world of their work but also a bit about who they are and what makes them tick. In short, a sketch. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.

Charles Dickens started his literary career as a journalist reporting for ‘The Morning Chronicle,’ a profession which encouraged his observing eye. This collection of essays and short stories was first published in that journal and anticipates, and frequently demonstrates, the genius that was to come.

Slabs & Sketches is a niche podcast that sits at the intersection of two major pillars of the collecting world: graded sports cards (the "Slabs") and comic book original art (the "Sketches").

In mid-19th century London, Reuben Sachs is a promising lawyer with political ambitions that steer clear of a conventional marriage to Judith Quixano, the daughter of a respectable yet unremarkable family. For Judith, who finds herself navigating a society that offers her few options—either a loveless marriage or a life of dependency—Reuben’s presence symbolizes a glimmer of hope. Amy Levy, a pioneering feminist, Jew, and lesbian, sheds light on the complexities of Anglo-Jewish cultural norms and the struggle of would-be independent women in Victorian society. In contrast to the ...

From the beginning of time, there have been many monumental questions that have perplexed the human race such as: Why are we here? What is the meaning of life? And... Who’s on first?

Step into the bustling streets of Victorian London with Sketches by Boz: The Complete Collection, which includes Volume 1, 2, and 3 of Sketches by Boz, where Charles Dickens brings the city’s diverse characters, neighborhoods, and daily life to vivid, unforgettable life. From the grimy alleys to the grandest ballrooms, this collection of sketches captures the essence of the people and places Dickens encountered, offering a sharp yet affectionate portrait of a society in flux.

E. B. White's greatest stories, asides, essays, jokes, and tall tales about the city he arguably saw clearest, loved best, and skewered most mercilessly. Over more than fifty years at the New Yorker, E. B. White came to define a kind of ideal American prose: clear, casual, democratic, and urbane...

Celebrated American humorist Mark Twain delivers a delightful collection of the witty stories for which he is so well known. From the strange and satirical "A Curious Dream" to the rib-tickling "My Late Senatorial Secretaryship", this collection is bound to tickle your funny bone and make you think. - Summary by Ben Tucker

As the title reveals, these stories are a collection of some of Mark Twain's more fanciful and eccentric works. They run the gamut from political commentary to our species' need to "be remembered" somehow. Taken as a whole the stories are "whimsical". Taken individually, they speak the truth in different ways. (Introduction by John Greenman)

Beyond the well-known tales of Rip Van Winkle and The Legend of Sleepy Hollow that catapulted Washington Irving and The Sketch Book into literary fame, this collection features a rich tapestry of stories such as Roscoe, The Broken Heart, The Art of Book-making, A Royal Poet, The Spectre Bridegroom, Westminster Abbey, Little Britain, and John Bull. Drawing inspiration from German folktales—most notably for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow—Irvings narratives range from the poignant reflections found in The Wife and The Widow and Her Son to the lively escapades of Little Britain and the humorous ...

Slices of 19th-century London life from the pen of Charles Dickens. Here are 10 gloriously comic stories from Sketches by Boz, Charles Dickens's earliest collection of short pieces in which he honed his literary genius. Each tale is dramatised with a full cast. Cast and credits: written by Charles Dickens. Directed by Sally Avens. Starring Nicholas Farrell as Boz.

Regarded as a gem of Canadian humorous literature, Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town brings to life the charming tales of the fictional town of Mariposa. Author Stephen Leacock drew inspiration from his own experiences at his summer retreat in Orillia, Ontario, crafting stories that celebrate the quirks and characters of small-town life. (Summary by Dick Bourgeois-Doyle)

Immerse yourself in the delightful world of Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town, a charming collection of stories by Stephen Leacock, originally published in 1912. Celebrated as a classic of Canadian humorous literature, these tales unfold in the fictional town of Mariposa, nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Wissanotti. While inspired by Leacocks own experiences in Orillia, Ontario, he cheekily notes in the introduction that Mariposa is not a real town—rather, it embodies countless small towns across Canada, with their familiar square streets, maple trees, and quaint churches and ...

Dive into a captivating collection of enchanting short stories crafted by Q, the intriguing pen name of the renowned and whimsical Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch. Join Amy Gramour as she brings these tales to life, inviting you to explore the rich tapestry of human experience through the lens of masterful storytelling.

Step into the whimsical world of The Mudfog Papers, a delightful collection penned by the illustrious Victorian novelist Charles Dickens. Originally published between 1837 and 1838 in Bentleys Miscellany, which Dickens himself edited, these sketches introduce us to the eccentric Mudfog Society for the Advancement of Everything. This clever parody of the British Association for the Advancement of Science is set against the backdrop of the fictional town of Mudfog, inspired by Dickenss own youthful experiences in Chatham, Kent. Rich with humor and social commentary, the sketches capture the ...

Dive into the captivating world of Charles Dickens through his early writings under the pseudonym Boz. Originally published between 1833 and 1836, this collection is divided into four engaging sections Our Parish, Scenes, Characters, and Tales. The first three sections vividly depict a variety of people and places, while the final section delights readers with a selection of fictional short stories that showcase Dickenss remarkable storytelling ability.