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  Little Lord Fauntleroy (Dramatic...

  Frances Hodgson Burnett

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  This story is about an American lad of 7 years old who lives with his young widowed mother in New York. He spends his days with his friend the grocery man Mr. Hobbs, the boot black Dick, and other young lads from his town. His best friend is his mother, whom he calls dearest, because that is what his papa used to call her. Cedric has curly blond hair, a sturdy young body, and a beautiful face that is only matched by his sweet temperament. He is always thinking of others and what they might need.One day, an English lawyer comes to Cedric's house with news that will change his young life forever. Cedric's papa was the son of a great Earl in England. The earl has lost all three of his sons and is now looking for his heir. He is a crusty old gentlemen with a hard, cold heart. He has spent his life chasing after his own pleasures and not caring one mite for the needs of others, especially the needs his tenantry. He is extremely prejudiced against Americans and was outraged when his youngest son married an American woman. His proud heart views with disgust his young heir before he even meets him, expecting him to be rude, uneducated, and selfish. Little does he know that the meeting of the Earl of Dorincourt with little Cedric is destined to change his life forever.  (Summary by Abigail Rasmussen)Narrator: Abigail RasmussenCedric : Steven RasmussenEarl of Dorincourt (Grandfather): John TrevithickMrs. Errol (Mother): Lydia RasmussenMr. Hobbs: Sven RaffertyMr. Havisham: Robert HarderDick: Zack RasmussenTall Footman: Jacob RasmussenMary (Mother's Maid): Deena RhoadsMrs. Dibble: Beth ThomasMrs. Mellon: Kara ShallenbergWilkins the Groom; Mr. Mordaunt the minister; Sir Thomas Asshe: ToddMiss Vivian Herbert: Julia NiedermaierLady Lorridale; Gate-keeper's Wife; Woman in Crowd; Starter (friend of Cedric): RachelSirr Harry; Clerk: Elizabeth KlettBen (Dick's Brother); Mr. Higgins; Workman: Arnaldo MachadoMr. Harrison; A Young Gentleman: Glenn O'BrienBridget; Dawson: Savannah AldayFriend of Cedric: Vanessa CooleyAnother friend of Cedric: Mercy RaffertyLookers-on: Todd; Savannah Alday; Rachel and Glenn O'BrienAudio edited by: Abigail Rasmussen and RachelProof listeners: Abigail Rasmussen and Adele de Pignerolles

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  The Bali Paradigm - Prose Poems...

  Michael M Clements

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  Have you ever dreamed of starting a new life in a tropical paradise far from home? The Bali Paradigm chronicles such a leap through the prose, poetry and illustrations of author Michael M Clements, who sold his business, his house and all his possessions and moved with his partner and son to start a new life in Bali, and in the process, created this raw and inspiring account of what it feels like to jump from one life paradigm into the next.

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  The Raven

  Edgar Allan Poe

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  Step into the shadowed chamber of grief and longing in The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe's most celebrated and haunting poem. First published in 1845, this timeless masterpiece of gothic literature explores the fragile boundary between memory and madness, love and despair, reason and the supernatural.
  
  On a bleak December night, a solitary scholar sits alone, mourning the loss of his beloved Lenore. As he attempts to distract himself with old books and fading embers, a mysterious tapping at his chamber door disrupts the silence. What begins as a faint sound soon becomes an unforgettable encounter when a dark, stately raven enters and perches above his door—an uninvited guest who utters only a single, chilling word: "Nevermore."
  
  With each question the grieving narrator asks, the raven's refrain deepens his anguish. Is the bird merely a mindless creature repeating what it has learned? Or is it a supernatural messenger sent to torment him with the permanence of his loss? As the night stretches on, hope dissolves into obsession. The scholar's fragile composure unravels, and readers are drawn into a psychological descent where sorrow transforms into despair.
  
  Poe's masterful use of rhythm, repetition, and musical language creates a hypnotic atmosphere that lingers long after the final line. The poem's intricate structure and haunting refrain mirror the narrator's spiraling thoughts, building an emotional intensity that is both beautiful and devastating. Through vivid imagery and rich symbolism, The Raven captures the universal pain of lost love and the terrifying power of memory.
  
  More than a poem, The Raven is an experience—an immersion into the human soul at its most vulnerable. Its themes of grief, longing, isolation, and the search for meaning continue to resonate with readers across generations. The mysterious raven itself has become one of literature's most iconic figures, symbolizing both unrelenting sorrow and the shadowy depths of the mind.
  
  Darkly lyrical, emotionally charged, and unforgettable, The Raven stands as a cornerstone of gothic poetry and a testament to Poe's genius. Whether encountered for the first time or revisited anew, this classic work invites readers to listen closely in the quiet of the night—where a single whispered word can echo forever.

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  This Is Not An Epiphany

  Tom Branfoot

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  Tom Branfoot's This is Not an Epiphany examines inner and outer landscapes that have become inhospitable; where people are 'burnt / by business as usual'. This collection is attentive to shifting landscapes where warehouses spring up on empty land, and the incremental austerities that constitute our living; its lyric absorbs the shocks and crises of survival within them.

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  The Wood Between the Worlds - A...

  Brian Zahnd

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  The cross is the heart of Scripture 
   
   
   
  Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story—the axis upon which the biblical story turns. But it would be a mistake to think we could sum up the significance of the crucifixion in a tidy sentence or two. That kind of thinking only insulates us from the magnificence of what God has done. In our ongoing quest to make meaning of the cross, we need to recognize that this conversation will never conclude—that there is always something more to be said. 
   
   
   
  Brian Zahnd reminds us that the meaning of the cross is multifaceted and should touch every aspect of our lives. Just as gazing through the eyepiece of a kaleidoscope reveals a new geometric image with every turn, Zahnd helps us see that there are infinite ways to behold the cross of Christ as the beautiful form that saves the world. The Wood Between the Worlds is an invitation to encounter the cross of Christ anew.

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  Nippon

  Alfred Noyes

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  LibriVox volunteers bring you eleven recordings of Nippon by Alfred Noyes. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of June 9th, 2007.

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