Episodes

  • 033 - The Best Sixty-three American Short Stories of 1917 A Critical Summary

    033 - The Best Sixty-three American Short Stories of 1917 A Critical Summary
    Feb 24 2026
    I firmly believe that the American short story is far from declining, and this collection serves as a testament to the remarkable talent currently shaping this genre. Echoing Mrs. Colums sentiment, I acknowledge that the finest stories often require a diligent and sometimes dusty search to uncover, yet this anthology stands as a vivid illustration of my argument. [excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. OBrien, Editor
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    37 mins
  • 032 - The Best Books of Short Stories of 1917 A Critical Summary

    032 - The Best Books of Short Stories of 1917 A Critical Summary
    Feb 23 2026
    I firmly believe that the American short story is far from declining, and this collection serves as a testament to the remarkable talent currently shaping this genre. Echoing Mrs. Colums sentiment, I acknowledge that the finest stories often require a diligent and sometimes dusty search to uncover, yet this anthology stands as a vivid illustration of my argument. [excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. OBrien, Editor
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    38 mins
  • 031 - The Roll of Honor of Foreign Short Stories in American Magazines for 1917

    031 - The Roll of Honor of Foreign Short Stories in American Magazines for 1917
    Feb 23 2026
    I firmly believe that the American short story is far from declining, and this collection serves as a testament to the remarkable talent currently shaping this genre. Echoing Mrs. Colums sentiment, I acknowledge that the finest stories often require a diligent and sometimes dusty search to uncover, yet this anthology stands as a vivid illustration of my argument. [excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. OBrien, Editor
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    5 mins
  • 030 - The Biographical Roll of Honor of American Short Stories for 1917

    030 - The Biographical Roll of Honor of American Short Stories for 1917
    Feb 23 2026
    I firmly believe that the American short story is far from declining, and this collection serves as a testament to the remarkable talent currently shaping this genre. Echoing Mrs. Colums sentiment, I acknowledge that the finest stories often require a diligent and sometimes dusty search to uncover, yet this anthology stands as a vivid illustration of my argument. [excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. OBrien, Editor
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 029 - None So Blind By Mary Synon

    029 - None So Blind By Mary Synon
    Feb 23 2026
    I firmly believe that the American short story is far from declining, and this collection serves as a testament to the remarkable talent currently shaping this genre. Echoing Mrs. Colums sentiment, I acknowledge that the finest stories often require a diligent and sometimes dusty search to uncover, yet this anthology stands as a vivid illustration of my argument. [excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. OBrien, Editor
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    31 mins
  • 028 - Ching Ching Chinaman By Wilbur Daniel Steele

    028 - Ching Ching Chinaman By Wilbur Daniel Steele
    Feb 23 2026
    I firmly believe that the American short story is far from declining, and this collection serves as a testament to the remarkable talent currently shaping this genre. Echoing Mrs. Colums sentiment, I acknowledge that the finest stories often require a diligent and sometimes dusty search to uncover, yet this anthology stands as a vivid illustration of my argument. [excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. OBrien, Editor
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    55 mins
  • 027 - The Path of Glory By Mary Brecht Pulver Part 2

    027 - The Path of Glory By Mary Brecht Pulver Part 2
    Feb 23 2026
    I firmly believe that the American short story is far from declining, and this collection serves as a testament to the remarkable talent currently shaping this genre. Echoing Mrs. Colums sentiment, I acknowledge that the finest stories often require a diligent and sometimes dusty search to uncover, yet this anthology stands as a vivid illustration of my argument. [excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. OBrien, Editor
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    28 mins
  • 026 - The Path of Glory By Mary Brecht Pulver Part 1

    026 - The Path of Glory By Mary Brecht Pulver Part 1
    Feb 23 2026
    I firmly believe that the American short story is far from declining, and this collection serves as a testament to the remarkable talent currently shaping this genre. Echoing Mrs. Colums sentiment, I acknowledge that the finest stories often require a diligent and sometimes dusty search to uncover, yet this anthology stands as a vivid illustration of my argument. [excerpt from Introduction] - Summary by Edward J. OBrien, Editor
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    39 mins