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Arthur Colton
1868–1943
An American novelist, poet, and essayist whose work ranged from sea adventures to reflective fiction, he wrote with a feel for travel, landscape, and moral uncertainty. Several of his books have stayed in circulation through major public-domain collections, keeping his early 20th-century storytelling easy to discover.
8 Audiobooks
The Delectable Mountains
by Arthur Colton
Port Argent: A Novel
by Arthur Colton
The Belted Seas
by Arthur Colton
Tioba, and Other Tales
by Arthur Colton
The Cruise of The Violetta
by Arthur Colton
"The Debatable Land": A Novel
by Arthur Colton
Index for Works of Arthur Colton Hyperlinks to all Chapters in the Individual Ebooks
by Arthur Colton
Harps Hung up in Babylon
by Arthur Colton
About the author
Born in Washington, Connecticut, in 1868, Arthur Colton was an American author who published fiction, poetry, and short prose in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Reference sources identify him as Arthur Willis Colton, and list his life dates as May 22, 1868, to December 28, 1943.
His bibliography shows a wide range of interests. Works associated with him include The Belted Seas, The Cruise of the Violetta, Port Argent, Tioba, and Other Tales, and Harps Hung Up in Babylon. Short biographical references also note that he served as librarian of the University Club in New York.
Colton is the kind of writer readers often encounter by happy surprise: a once well-known author now rediscovered through digitized classics. His books suggest a taste for adventure, atmosphere, and thoughtful character work, making him a rewarding find for listeners who enjoy older literary fiction with a strong sense of place.