Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Bayard Taylor

This collection gathers a wide range of the author’s shorter works, letting listeners wander through fairy‑tale retellings, domestic sketches, and vivid travel notes without having to hunt across separate volumes. The pieces sit side by side, each introduced by a simple click‑through index that makes jumping from one story to the next a breeze.

Among the offerings are a lyrical version of the classic “Beauty and the Beast,” a lively narrative titled “The Story of Kennes,” and a spirited translation of Goethe’s “Faust.” The travel essays transport the ear to 19th‑century Palestine, Syria, and the broader Near East, describing quarantine stations, desert pilgrimages, and bustling market towns with a reporter’s eye for detail.

Whether you’re in the mood for a brief domestic vignette, an adventurous road‑trip account, or a literary classic in translation, the assortment provides a varied listening experience that captures the author’s curiosity and narrative charm.