This inspiring anthology collects enduring and entertaining stories that have enthralled young and old ever since they were first published. Perfect for the family car trip or at-home listening, these brand new recordings sparkle with the wit and wonder of time-tested storytelling.

Enjoy the great detectives of the Golden Age of classic mysteries in this unique collection of audio whodunits. Newly recorded for this original anthology, the crimes, criminals, and sleuths depicted here set the standard for decades to come, and remain as entertaining today as they were when first published...

These ten classic stories from four of America's greatest authors of the 19th and early 20th century were selected for their literary importance as well as their dramatic oral qualities. The stories include Mark Twain’s "The One-Million Pound Bank Note," "A Visit to Niagara," and "A Mysterious Visit;" Stephen Crane’s "The Blue Hotel;" Ambrose Bierce’s "The Eyes of the Panther;" and Jack London’s "The Love of Life" and "To Build a Fire...

Some self-help messages never go out of style, and these unabridged classics from the late 19th and early 20th centuries demonstrate why they have stood the test of time and still appeal to large audiences today. Here are the life-changing books that helped create the modern self-help movement and remain in demand over 100 years later...

Presenting an archive-rich investigation into the changing value of knowledge from an original angle—the London black cabbie's famed “Knowledge” test—starring Britain's favorite examiner of language and culture, Stephen Fry.