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1Tales from Shakespeare

By Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb

The following Tales are meant to be submitted to the young reader as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, for which purpose his words are used whenever it seemed possible to bring them in; and in whatever has been added to give them the regular form of a connected story, diligent care has been taken to select such words as might least interrupt the effect of the beautiful English tongue in which he wrote: therefore, words introduced into our language since his time have been as far as possible avoided. (from the Author's Preface)

2Adventures of Ulysses

By Charles Lamb

Lamb used Homer's Odyssey as the basis for the re-telling of the story of Ulysses's journey back from Troy to his own kingdom of Ithaca. Not a direct translation and deemed modern in its time, Lamb states in the preface that, "I have gained a rapidity to the narration which I hope will make it more attractive and give it more the air of a romance to young readers". (Summary by Rebecca)

3Mr H

By Charles Lamb

Mr H is a farce that was first performed at Drury Lane in 1806. The plot is slender and revolves around a single rather feeble joke, but the characters are skilfully drawn and the sharp observations of contemporary fashion do much to divert the listener from the weakness of the central theme. More a comedy of manners rather than a true farce, this short play is best enjoyed as a gentle romp through the eccentricities of the Regency period. (Summary by Algy Pug)<br /><br /> <strong>Cast</strong><br /> Mr H: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6037">Peter Bishop</a><br /> Landlord Pry: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3595">Martin Geeson</a><br /> Belvil: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6311">NCarrington</a><br /> Melesinda: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br /> First Waiter: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4267">Ric F</a><br /> Second Waiter: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/5717">Phil Chenevert</a><br /> Third Waiter: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4705">Algy Pug</a><br /> Fourth Waiter: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/1259">Elizabeth Klett</a><br /> Fifth Waiter: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6035">Marty Kris</a><br /> First Gentleman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2234">Lars Rolander</a><br /> Second Gentleman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6333">Max Korlinge</a><br /> First Footman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6094">Brian Morgan</a><br /> Second Footman/Gentleman: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4705">Algy Pug</a><br /> First Lady: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6173">Carol Box</a><br /> Second Lady: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6300">Sarah Crampton</a><br /> Third Lady/Old Lady: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/2026">Mil Nicholson</a><br /> Fourth Lady: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6131">Malane</a><br /> Fifth Lady: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4744">Amy Gramour</a><br /> Sixth Lady: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/3595">Martin Geeson</a><br /> Susan: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6534">Goldfish</a><br /> Maid: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/6281">Beth Thomas</a><br /> Narrator: <a href="http://librivox.org/reader/4705">Algy Pug</a><br /><br /> <strong>Audio editing:</strong> Phil Chenevert

LibriVox volunteers bring you 12 recordings of A Bird in a Gilded Cage by Arthur J. Lamb. This was the Weekly Poetry project for October 2, 2011.<br><br>"A Bird in a Gilded Cage" is a song composed by Arthur J. Lamb (lyrics) and Harry Von Tilzer (music). It was a sentimental ballad (or tear-jerker) that became one of the most popular songs of 1900, reportedly selling more than two million copies in sheet music. (summary from Wikipedia)

5Blue Jar Story Book

By Maria Edgeworth, Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb and Alicia Catherine Mant

This is a collection of 6 delightful stories about children by some of the best authors of the period: Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, Maria Edgeworth and Alicia Catherine Mant. These stories are well written and although they feature children and their escapades, clearly can be enjoyed by adults as well if not more. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

6Last Essays of Elia

By Charles Lamb

Discursive ramblings of a generous mind, no-one would know from Lamb's conversational button-holing of you and telling you whatever is on his mind that his sister had killed their mother and he had spent his life looking after her; had collaborated with her, in fact, on their Tales From Shakespeare. This world was made by God, he once remarked, but He has left it for humanity to bustle about in. These are Lamb's reflections on said bustlings. He once said of his close friend Coleridge that the man was hungry for eternity; but Lamb was hungry for humanity. He satisfies this hunger admirably in these Last Essays. - Summary by Tony Addison

7Elia; and The Last Essays of Elia

By Charles Lamb

<i>Elia</i> and <i>The Last Essays of Elia</i> are two collections of essays written by Charles Lamb. The essays first began appearing in The London Magazine in 1820 and continued to 1825. They were very popular and were printed in many subsequent editions throughout the nineteenth century. The personal and conversational tone of the essays has charmed many readers.<br><br> Lamb himself is the Elia of the collection, and his sister Mary is "Cousin Bridget." Lamb took the name of Elia from an old Italian clerk at the South-Sea House in Lamb's time of employment there; that is, in 1791-1792. Many of these essays contain references to Lamb's contemporaries or events of his day, which may not strike as strong a chord in the heart of the contemporary listener.<br> - Summary by TriciaG

8Aunt Milly's Diamonds

By Ruth Lamb

An elderly woman tells her grandchildren an old family story on Christmas Eve. - Summary by Rachel Tevis