Classic Stories Episodes Available now
The Mesmeric Mountain by Stephen Crane—A Celebration of the Short Story
Stephen Crane’s fantastical tale of a man who thinks he’s being followed – by a mountain.
The Masque of the Red Death by Edgar Allan Poe—A Celebration of the Short Story
Edgar Allan Poe’s macabre tale of Prince Prospero's attempts to avoid a dangerous plague.
The Interlopers by Saki—A Celebration of the Short Story
Saki's fable about warring neighbours.
The Fly by Katherine Mansfield—A Celebration of the Short Story
Katherine Mansfield’s 1922 story about a boss and his old employee reliving old times.
The Cop and the Anthem by O. Henry—A Celebration of the Short Story
O. Henry’s parable about a homeless man seeking shelter, and the lengths he goes to.
Tom Thumb by The Brothers Grimm—Children's Stories
The Brother's Grimm story of the courageous adventures of a very small young man.
The Emperor's New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen—Children's Stories
Hans Christian Andersen’s tale of a proud Emperor and a couple of wiley weavers.
The Children's Joke by Louisa May Alcott—Children's Stories
Louisa May Alcott’s comedy about children swapping places with their parents for a day.
The Baba Yaga by Katharine Pyle—Children's Stories
Katharine Pyle's fearsome tale of the wild witch from Russian folklore.
Too Clever By Half by E. Nesbit—Children's Stories
E Nesbit’s story about a cat who decides she could learn a thing or two from humans.