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Do you adore books? I mean, REALLY adore them? In this captivating series of sketches, delve into the charming delights and quirky adventures of bibliomania—a passion for collecting books that are often more about the love of the object than their actual value. The author shares his lifelong pursuit with enchanting descriptions that resonate with anyone who has ever cherished a book for its very essence. He categorizes collectors into three types those driven by vanity, those seeking knowledge, and those fueled by a deep reverence and love for books. Mr. Field proudly identifies with the ...

An anthology of charming short stories, written by the poet for his only daughter Mary. The style is simple and conversational, sometimes dealing with the difficult subjects confronting children of the day, including poverty, discrimination and death, in a gentle, unfrightening manner.

This book contains verse for young and old. It is full of fantastic stories, breathtaking images, and brilliant rhymes. Including classics from "The Duel" to "The Delectable Ballad of Walter Lot," the author, a devout Christian, keeps his religious overtones to a minimum. When listening, please keep in mind that the text was originally written in the 1800s. -- Summary by Squid Varilekova

This is a collection of Christmas short stories and poems by Eugene Field, published in 1912. The stories beautifully evoke an old-fashioned spirit of Christmas, each presenting a different angle of this special holiday. - Summary by Carolin

Lullaby-Land: Songs of Childhood is a book of children’s poetry by Eugene Field. Within the poems in this volume you will find some of his well-known works including The Duel, Wynken, Blynken and Nod, and Little Boy Blue. - Summary by SweetHome

LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of New Year's Eve by Eugene Field. This was the Weekly Poetry project for December 27, 2020. ------ This poem is taken from Songs and Other Verse by Eugene Field - Summary by David Lawrence

LibriVox volunteers bring you 17 recordings of The Wooing Of The Southland by Eugene Field. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for August 4, 2024. ------ Field first started publishing poetry in 1879, when his poem "Christmas Treasures" appeared in A Little Book of Western Verse. Over a dozen volumes of poetry followed and he became well known for his light-hearted poems for children, among the most famous of which are "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and "The Duel" (which is perhaps better known as "The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat") - Summary from Wikipedia

LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of Dibdin’s Ghost by Eugene Field. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for December 30, 2012.This Fortnightly Poem is taken from An American Anthology, 1787–1900, edited by Edmund Clarence Stedman,(1833–1908). (Summary by David Lawrence)

What happens when you’re in your 50s and no longer believe in Santa? This is what Joel Baker has to face in this wonderful short story. There are reasons why Joel is a hardened case, but maybe his struggles had everything to do with remembering something more than the pain. A conversation with Santa brings about a "Scrooge" like change in the man. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.

A medieval legend about an evil curse, a love triangle, and a dreadful tragedy. Harald and Alfred are love rivals for the hand of the beautiful Ysault. While Ysault favours the noble Harald, she does not know that Harald is under a terrible curse, inherited from his wicked grandfather.

The region is being ravaged by a vicious werewolf which carries off livestock and children, but mysteriously only on nights when Harald is away from the castle. Alfred notices this strange coincidence and determines to take advantage of the insight to beat his love rival.

Eugene Field was well known for his light hearted children’s poems which included, “Wynken, Blynken and Nod”, “The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat”, and the “Dinky Bird”, as well humorous quips that he wrote while working at the Chicago Daily News. Field also published the above mentioned collection of short stories which has a diversity of settings but all illustrate beautifully the essence of faith and love with warmth, humor and sentimentality. Marty Krz delivers the tales with characterizations of the voices that will transport you into the stories themselves.

This audiobook features a collection of classic vampire tales by Jan Neruda, E.F. Benson, and George MacDonald.

Journey to the enchanted garden of Shut-Eye Town to discover "The Sugar-Plum Tree" and sail away in a wooden shoe into a sea of dew with "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod". This includes readings of all eight poems.

Dive into a delightful collection of poetry with With Trumpet and Drum, featuring beloved works drawn from the Little Book of Western Verse, the Second Book of Verse, and the archives of the Chicago Daily News, Youth’s Companion, and Ladies’ Home Journal. This anthology includes cherished classics such as The Sugar Plum Tree, Wynken, Blynken, and Nod, and Little Boy Blue, all crafted by the renowned Poet of Childhood, Eugene Field. - Summary by AnnaLisa Bodtker

"Wynken, Blynken and Nod one night. Sailed off in a wooden shoe. Sailed on a river of crystal light. Into a sea of dew. . ."

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.