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The American Classics Collection - Volume One
40+ Novels, Stories and Poems from Edgar Allan Poe, Louisa May Alcott, Kate Chopin, Eleanor H. Porter, H.P. Lovecraft, Ernest Hemingway, Ayn Rand, Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury & MoreBy Edgar Allan Poe, Louisa May Alcott, Kate Chopin, Jack London, Henry James, Eleanor H. Porter, Francis Burnett, H.P. Lovecraft, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, Ayn Rand, Isaac Asimov, Kurt Vonnegut, Ray Bradbury, T. S. EliotNarrated by Peter Coates, David J.Miles, Chris Dabbs, Sharon Plummer, Angela S. Clark, Paul Gibson, Carl Hughes, Mark Bowen, Michael GoodrickLength72h 28m
About this audiobook
The American Classics Collection – Volume One is an expansive and captivating anthology featuring more than forty novels, short stories, and poems by some of the most celebrated voices in American literature. This carefully curated volume brings together a rich diversity of styles and genres, showcasing the evolution of storytelling across generations.
Readers will encounter the dark imagination of Edgar Allan Poe, the warmth and moral insight of Louisa May Alcott, and the bold, thought-provoking narratives of Kate Chopin. The collection also includes beloved works by Eleanor H. Porter, whose uplifting storytelling continues to inspire readers of all ages.
Expanding into the realms of science fiction and modern literature, the anthology features the cosmic horror of H. P. Lovecraft, the powerful prose of Ernest Hemingway, and the visionary ideas of Ayn Rand. It also explores imaginative futures and technological wonders through the works of Isaac Asimov and Ray Bradbury.
From gothic tales and romantic fiction to philosophical narratives and speculative worlds, this collection offers something for every reader. The American Classics Collection – Volume One is both an introduction to timeless masterpieces and a celebration of the enduring legacy of American literature.
Contents:
Edgar Allan Poe
The Black Cat Peter Coates
The Gold-Bug
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
The Fall of the Huse of Usher
The Masque of the Red Death
Louisa May Alcott
Little Women
Kate Chopin
The Awakening
Jack London
The Call of the Wild
Henry James
Daisy Miller
Eleanor H. Porter
Pollyanna
Francis Burnett
The Secret Garden
H.P. Lovecraft
The Call of Cthulhu чтец Peter Coates
At the Mountains of Madness
The Shadow over Innsmouth
The Dunwich Horror
F. Scott Fitzgerald
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
The Camel's Back
The Diamond as Big as the Ritz
Ernest Hemingway
The Sun Also Rises
The Torrents of Spring
Three Stories & Ten Poems
Ayn Rand
Anthem
Isaac Asimov
Youth
Kurt Vonnegut
2 B R 0 2 B
Ray Bradbury
Asleep in Armageddon
A Little Journey
Zero Hour
T. S. Eliot
The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock
The Waste Land
Audiobook details
GenreGeneral Fiction
Length72 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byPeter Coates, David J.Miles, Chris Dabbs, Sharon Plummer, Angela S. Clark, Paul Gibson, Carl Hughes, Mark Bowen, Michael Goodrick
FormatAudiobook
Publish dateApr 3, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The American Classics Collection - Volume One - Intro
2The Black Cat - Intro
3The Black Cat
4The Gold-Bug - Intro
5The Gold-Bug
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6The Gold-Bug (Continuation)
7The Murders in the Rue Morgue - Intro
8The Murders in the Rue Morgue
9The Murders in the Rue Morgue (Continuation)
10The Fall of the House of Usher - Intro
11The Fall of the House of Usher
12The Masque of the Red Death - Intro
13The Masque of the Red Death
14Little Women - Intro
15Little Women. Preface
16Part 1. Chapter One. Playing Pilgrims
17Chapter Two. A Merry Christmas
18Chapter Three. The Laurence Boy
19Chapter Four. Burdens
20Chapter Five. Being Neighborly
21Chapter Six. Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful
22Chapter Seven. Amy's Valley of Humiliation
23Chapter Eight. Jo Meets Apollyon
24Chapter Nine. Meg Goes to Vanity Fair
25Chapter Ten. The P.C. and P.O.
26Chapter Eleven. Experiments
27Chapter Twelve. Camp Laurence
28Chapter Thirteen. Castles in the Air
29Chapter Fourteen. Secrets
30Chapter Fifteen. A Telegram
31Chapter Sixteen. Letters
32Chapter Seventeen. Little Faithful
33Chapter Eighteen. Dark Days
34Chapter Nineteen. Amy's Will
35Chapter Twenty. Confidential
36Chapter Twenty-One. Laurie Makes Mischief, and Jo Makes Peace
37Chapter Twenty-Two. Pleasant Meadows
38Chapter Twenty-Three. Aunt March Settles the Question
39Part 2. Chapter Twenty-Four. Gossip
40Chapter Twenty-Five. The First Wedding
41Chapter Twenty-Six. Artistic Attempts
42Chapter Twenty-Seven. Literary Lessons
43Chapter Twenty-Eight. Domestic Experiences
44Chapter Twenty-Nine. Calls
45Chapter Thirty. Consequences
46Chapter Thirty-One. Our Foreign Correspondent
47Chapter Thirty-Two. Tender Troubles
48Chapter Thirty-Three. Jo's Journal
49Chapter Thirty-Four. Friend
50Chapter Thirty-Five. Heartache
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