
audiobook
by Washington Irving, Edward Everett Hale, Nathaniel Hawthorne
This anthology gathers some of the most beloved early American tales, bringing together the whimsical charm of Washington Irving, the darkly imaginative voice of Nathaniel Hawthorne, and the reflective storytelling of Edward Everett Hale. Listeners will be drawn into the sleepy world of a long‑sleeping hero whose village has changed beyond recognition, and into the eerie legends of enchanted valleys that whisper of forgotten spirits. The collection also offers a bittersweet portrait of an elderly champion whose quiet bravery hints at deeper moral questions, alongside a quirky experiment gone awry in a doctor’s laboratory that teeters between comedy and caution.
Each story is rendered in clear, lyrical narration that captures the original humor, mystery, and regional flavor of the New World’s folklore. Whether you enjoy gentle satire, haunting folklore, or thoughtful reflections on identity, these classic pieces invite you to explore the rich tapestry of early American imagination, one vivid episode at a time.
Language
es
Duration
~7 hours (418K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Release date
2014-08-03
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1783–1859
Best known for "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," this early American storyteller mixed humor, folklore, and a love of place in ways that still feel lively today. His work helped show that writers from the United States could win readers on both sides of the Atlantic.
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1822–1909
Best known for the patriotic Civil War tale The Man Without a Country, this Boston writer also spent decades as a Unitarian minister, editor, and public-minded reformer. His work mixed storytelling, history, and practical idealism in a way that made him a notable voice in 19th-century American life.
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1804–1864
Best known for The Scarlet Letter and The House of the Seven Gables, this classic American writer turned guilt, secrecy, and moral conflict into unforgettable fiction. His stories draw on Puritan New England, but they still feel sharp and haunting today.
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by Washington Irving

by Washington Irving

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

by Washington Irving

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

by Nathaniel Hawthorne