
audiobook
by Edward Everett Hale, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Washington Irving
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.

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