Epictetus (Greek: Επίκτητος; c.55–c.135) was a Greek Stoic philosopher. The name given by his parents, if one was given, is not known - the word epikt...
LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 different recordings of the Fisher’s Boy by Henry David Thoreau. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of M...
This is a compilation and publication of sleep-related poetry, exalting the delight of sleep, as well as bemoaning the lack of it. (written by Clarica...
As the summer days wind down, LibriVox volunteers bring you 11 different recordings of A Summer’s Afternoon by Benjamin King. This was the weekly poet...
LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 different recordings of A Glee for Winter by Alfred Domett, published in "A Victorian Anthology" in 1895. This was the...
Encheiridion, stoische Regeln für ein zufriedenes Leben. Knapp und ausgezeichnet. Geschrieben von Epiktet (ca. 50-138). Übersetzung durch Carl Conz vo...
The Stillwater Tragedy is a story set in a peaceful New England town that is disrupted by a murder and a subsequent labor strike. The novel delves int...
“Adlestrop” is a short, lyrical poem by Edward Thomas, renowned for its evocative portrayal of a fleeting moment of tranquility amidst a bustling trai...
In the Rain by William Wetmore Story is a beautiful and evocative poem that captures the mood and atmosphere of a rainy day. The poem uses sensory lan...
This collection of 21 poems by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow captures the beauty and wonder of snowflakes. These short, lyrical poems explore the delicat...
This beautiful poem by Emily Dickinson captures the essence of a summer shower, with its refreshing and renewing qualities. The imagery of the rain fa...
In a quaint old curiosity shop, a myriad of peculiar characters intertwine in the tale of Nelly, a young orphan whose life is marked by adversity. As...
This collection of poems by Thomas Buchanan Read celebrates the joys and challenges of fishing, exploring themes of solitude, tranquility, and reflect...
Merry Autumn is a collection of poems by Paul Laurence Dunbar that celebrates the beauty and change of the autumn season. Dunbar's poems capture the e...
In "Von der Unerschütterlichkeit des Weisen (De Constantia Sapientis)", Seneca explores the concept of stoic wisdom and its role in achieving true tra...
Of Peace of Mind is a philosophical treatise by the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca the Younger. The book is addressed to his friend Serenus and provid...
'Old Man Travelling; Animal Tranquillity and Decay' is a short, contemplative poem by William Wordsworth, reflecting on the themes of aging, nature, a...
Midsummer is a poem by William Cullen Bryant that celebrates the beauty and tranquility of the summer season. The poem describes the sights, sounds, a...
Archibald Lampman's "Winter Evening" is a collection of poems that explores the natural world of Canada, particularly the beauty and starkness of the...
Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is a classic poem by Robert Frost that captures the beauty and stillness of a winter evening in the woods. The po...
Madison Cawein's "Wet Day" is a collection of poems that capture the beauty and tranquility of a rainy day in nature. Through vivid imagery and evocat...
This poem is an ode to the beauty and restorative power of nature. The speaker urges his friend to put aside his books for an evening and instead imme...
This collection of poems explores the intricate journey of an individual's relationship with God. Herbert's work delves into the personal struggles a...
Quiet is a collection of poems by Madison Cawein that celebrates the beauty and tranquility of the natural world. Cawein's poems are filled with vivid...
