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  Greek and Roman Ghost Stories

  Lacy Collison Morley

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  A non-fiction work, comparing and collecting ghost stories by Classical Greek and Republican or Imperial Roman authors. (Summary by Timothy Ferguson)

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  Anthem

  Ayn Rand

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  Anthem is a dystopian fiction novella by Russian-American writer Ayn Rand, written in 1937 and first published in 1938 in the United Kingdom. The story takes place at an unspecified future date when mankind has entered another Dark Age. Technological advancement is now carefully planned and the concept of individuality has been eliminated. A young man known as Equality 7-2521 rebels by doing secret scientific research. When his activity is discovered, he flees into the wilderness with the girl he loves. Together they plan to establish a new society based on rediscovered individualism.

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  My Life

  Helen Keller

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  When she was 19 months old, Helen Keller (1880–1968) suffered a severe illness that left her blind and deaf. Not long after, she also became mute. Keller mounted a tenacious struggle to overcome these handicaps with the help of her inspired teacher, Anne Sullivan. Here is one of the greatest stories of human courage ever committed to paper. In this classic autobiography, Miss Keller recounts the first 22 years of her life, including the magical moment at the water pump when she recognized the connection between the word "water" and the cold liquid on her hands. Subsequent experiences were equally noteworthy: her joy at eventually learning to speak, her friendships with Oliver Wendell Holmes and other notables, her education at Radcliffe, and extraordinary relationship with Miss Sullivan.

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  The Red Badge of Courage

  Stephen Crane

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  The Red Badge of Courage is one of the most psychologically penetrating war novels ever written. Published in 1895, Stephen Crane’s groundbreaking work strips away romantic notions of heroism to reveal war as it is experienced from the inside—through fear, confusion, shame, and hard-earned self-awareness. 
  The story follows Henry Fleming, a young Union Army private who enters the Civil War filled with dreams of glory, only to find himself overwhelmed by the chaos and terror of battle. When Henry flees his first engagement, he becomes consumed by guilt and a desperate longing for a wound—a visible “red badge of courage” that might redeem him in the eyes of others and himself. As his regiment returns to combat, Henry must confront his own weakness and decide what courage truly means when survival and conscience collide. 
  Renowned for its vivid battle imagery and modern psychological realism, The Red Badge of Courage examines the inner life of a soldier rather than the spectacle of war. Crane’s prose captures the disorientation of combat and the fragile line between cowardice and bravery, making this novel a timeless exploration of human fear, growth, and moral reckoning. 
  Narrated by Michael Lyons, this audiobook presents Crane’s classic with clarity, restraint, and emotional depth, honoring the novel’s enduring power and introspective force.

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  Inspector Hanaud and The Ginger...

  A. E. W. Mason

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  Hercule Poirot was Agatha Christie’s first creation. Poirot appeared in 1920, but there were several similar characters that preceded him. A. E. W. Mason’s Inspector Gabriel Hanaud from 1910 was one of these. Inspector Hanaud resembles Poirot in many ways, but is a more comical French sleuth. He appeared in several novels and short stories. 
  In this story, Hanaud is called in to assist in the investigation of a possible insurance fraud. 
  The narrator is Michael Henrik Wynn, the editor of the educational net radio stream, Historyradio.org

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  Martin Rattler

  R. M. Ballantyne

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  Martin Rattler by R.M. Ballantyne follows the adventurous journey of a young English boy orphaned in Central America. After his family perishes, Martin is raised by a loyal servant and a resourceful jaguar, learning survival in the wild. As he grows, he seeks fortune and justice, venturing through jungles, joining filibusters, and confronting pirates and rebels. His courage, ingenuity, and moral fortitude guide him through perilous escapades, including battles, shipwrecks, and daring escapes. Blending action with Victorian ideals, the novel explores themes of resilience, loyalty, and self-reliance. Set against exotic landscapes, Martin Rattler is a thrilling tale of growth, adventure, and triumph over adversity in the spirit of classic imperial youth fiction.

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