Narrated Archives

This episode of  Narrated Archives takes us back to the late 19th century and quiet yet complex world of Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman with a little Christmas story called "Young Lucretia". 

It’s a seemingly simple tale about a very young girl and her exploration of duty, the weight of family expectations, and the struggle for personal autonomy. 

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In this episode "The Verdict" by Edith Wharton is a short story first published in 1908. 

The narrative centers around an artist who abandons his painting career at the height of his success. The story is told from the perspective of Mr. Rickham, an acquaintance of Gisburn, who becomes intrigued by the reasons behind Gisburn's sudden withdrawal from the art world. It is considered a typical example of her writing part...

This week we have 2 stories from H.G. Wells that tell allegorical tales that do not (slight spoiler) with unhappy or ambiguous endings. What relevant lessons can we glean from them for today's world?

• The Pearl of Love – The story is a parable exploring themes of love, obsession, grief, and art.
• A Moonlight Fable – (also known as "The Beautiful Suit") first published in Collier's Weekly in April 1909, is writte...

In Episode 7 we dig into the vast library of the public domain to bring you stories and today a little poetry of a bygone era with the concise, biting humor or Dorothy Parker.

• Men I'm Not Married To - a collection which includes a poem and then prose in a series of witty, satirical sketches describing the various foibles of the men she never married. These character portraits showcase Parker's signature blend of cynici...

Edna Ferber's 1913 short story "The Girl Who Went Right" follows a new salesgirl named Ray Willets, who navigates the challenges of selling high-end lingerie at a ritzy department store. In a world of wealth she can't relate to, Ray uses her intelligence and adaptability to succeed by learning the psychology of her customers.

• Strong independent female protagonist who succeeds in business without the help of a...

Narrated Archives samples the vast quantity of short stories by the prolific author O. Henry. Many of his stories explore themes of coincidence, fate, sacrifice, and the ironies of everyday life. His trademark "twist ending" became so renowned that it is sometimes referred to as an "O. Henry ending". 

1. After Twenty Years - set in New York City with an ironic ending. 
2. By Courier - As with many of O.Henry’s stori...

In this episode we've found some humor from Down Under with Banjo Paterson, and Austrailian author know for writing the ballades "The Man from Snowy River" and "Waltzing Matilda".

1. The Cat – a contrast of the cat's public image of domestic comfort with its true, instinct-driven nature and independent spirit.
2. The Amateur Gardener – a humorous and practical essay offering advice on how to enjoy gardenin...

In this episode we have 3 lighthearted stories that after listening to, you might be surprised to know are from 2 suffragettes.  Our first 2 stories are from Zona Gale, a fellow Wisconsinite.  The third is by Nina Evan Allendar, a political cartoonist for the suffragette movement. 

1. Friendship Village - town modernization
2. The Walk – 3 young girls attempting to be older than they are
3. Women and Bargains – the ever challenging pursuit...

It’s October - time for something spooky.  In this episode we share 3 stories from HP Lovecraft known for his distinct mythology and philosophical brand of horror. 

1. The Terrible Old Man - Takes place in Lovecraft's fictional New England town of Kingsport with 3 would-be robbers and a very old man. 
2. The Book - an ancient forbidden book acquired by the narrator from a peculiar bookseller.  
3. What the Moon Brings - is a surreal d...

In this first episode we are introduced to Russian author Alexander Kuprin with a short story written as letter to a lover.  The letter, written from the female perspective,  is a melancholic story about regret, loss, and the bittersweet pain of fading memories, using the imagery of a desolate autumn garden with bright asters and dahlias to mirror the speaker's internal feelings. She compares the fleeting beauty of the autumn ...

This is an introduction to, Narrated Archives, the podcast that uncovers forgotten stories from the dusty records of time with your host and narrator Sally Barron.

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