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Journey into the rich tapestry of folk tradition with "Book of Old English Ballads," a podcast that celebrates the timeless art of storytelling through song. This collection showcases the vibrant emotions, dramatic narratives, and evocative imagery found in the ballads that have shaped English literature and culture. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the melodies and tales that resonate with universal themes of love, loss, adventure, and fate. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that highlight the diverse ...

This collection of sixteen stories contains a mixture of stories about ghosts and contacts from spirits, some by celebrated authors, together with essays on psychical research. As Joseph French notes in the preface, even for the skeptic, tales of ghostly activity retain a distinct fascination...

A sparkling collection of short stories by leading female authors including “Miss Brill” by Katharine Mansfield, “The Lifted Veil” by George Eliot and “A Venetian Night's Entertainment” by Edith Wharton.