Audiobooks by Frank R. Stockton

The Griffin and the Minor Canon Audiobook

"The Griffin and the Minor Canon by Frank R. Stockton is a classic fantasy fable that explores fear, courage, and human nature in a richly imagined medieval town. When a mysterious creature arrives, the townspeople must confront their assumptions—and themselves. With elegant prose and subtle moral insight, Stockton weaves a tale that is as thought-provoking as it is timeless. Perfect for fans of allegorical storytelling, folklore, and literary fantasy."

Frank R. Stockton (Author), Saethon Williams (Narrator)

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The Lady, or the Tiger?

"Explore one of literature’s most enduring short stories in The Lady, or the Tiger? by Frank R. Stockton. Set in a semi-barbaric kingdom, this suspenseful tale follows a young man forced to choose between two doors—one hiding a beautiful maiden, the other a deadly tiger. With a king’s justice system based on chance and a princess torn between love and jealousy, Stockton delivers a gripping narrative that ends with one of the most famous cliffhangers in literary history. A classic of psychological fiction and moral dilemma, this story continues to provoke thought and debate over a century later."

Frank R. Stockton (Author), Saethon Williams (Narrator)

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50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories 7

"50 Vintage Sci-Fi Short Stories from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. More than 31 hours of vintage science fiction. These science fiction short stories were written by some of the most acclaimed, successful and influential authors of the time including, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Harlan Ellison, H. P. Lovecraft, Jack London, Clifford D. Simak, Robert Silverberg, John Wyndham, Frederik Pohl, Fritz Leiber, Fredric Brown, Edmond Hamilton, Murray Leinster, A. Bertram Chandler, Harry Harrison, Robert Sheckley, Hal Clement, Lester Del Rey, E. M. Forster, Alan E. Nourse, Chester S. Geier, Paul MacNamara, George O. Smith, Murray F. Yaco, Henry Slesar, Morrison Colladay, J. F. Bone, Frank Lillie Pollock, Hugh B. Cave, Kenneth Sterling, Charles E. Fritch, Don Mark Lemon, Dick Purcell, Gerda Rhoads, Herbert D. Kastle, Theodore Sturgeon, Mel Hunter, Dorothy Quick, Ron Cocking and Frank R. Stockton."

A. Bertram Chandler, Alan E. Nourse, Arthur C. Clarke, Charles E. Fritch, Chester S. Geier, Clifford D. Simak, Dick Purcell, Don Mark Lemon, Dorothy Quick, E.M. Forster, Edmond Hamilton, Frank Lillie Pollock, Frank R. Stockton, Frederik Pohl, Fredric Brown, Fritz Leiber, George O. Smith, Gerda Rhoads, H.P. Lovecraft, Hal Clement, Harlan Ellison, Harry Harrison, Henry Slesar, Herbert D. Kastle, Hugh B. Cave, Isaac Asimov, J. F. Bone, Jack London, John Wyndham, Kenneth Sterling, Lester Del Rey, Mel Hunter, Morrison Colladay, Murray F. Yaco, Murray Leinster, Paul MacNamara, Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Robert Sheckley, Robert Silverberg, Ron Cocking, Theodore Sturgeon (Author), Scott Miller (Narrator)

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The Bee Man of Orn

"In the ancient country of Orn an old man called the Bee-man spends his life in the company of bees. He lives humbly and contentedly until a Junior Sorcerer happens by with some disturbing news: The Bee-man, he says, has been transformed--he once was someone (or something) entirely different. But who? Or what? A giant or a prince? A dog or a dragon? The now restless Bee-man sets out on a quest to ascertain his original form, telling himself, 'When I see it, I shall be drawn toward it.' He first visits a 'fair domain' featuring topiary-filled gardens and elegantly dressed folk; and then ventures into dark, ominous caverns hidden in a towering mountain, home to 'dragons, evil spirits, and horrid creatures of all kinds.' Here he rescues a baby from the clutches of a monstrous dragon, an experience that leads the aged man to the discovery of exactly what he was transformed from—and desires to become again. This charming, funny and clever fantasy is narrated by Oscar nominated and Emmy Award Winning Special Makeup Effects Artist Edward E. French"

Frank R. Stockton (Author), Edward E. French (Narrator)

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The Great Stone of Sardis

"Early futuristic “adventure” tale written in 1897, depicting the—then—far-flung world of the year of 1947. A double adventure written at the end of the nineteenth century, somewhat in the theme of Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea and Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Great Stone of Sardis tells of a submarine trip to reach the North Pole and a project to examine the center of the Earth by boring a deep shaft. What they find at the core of the planet surprises the enterprising explorers."

Frank R. Stockton (Author), Stefan Rudnicki (Narrator)

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The Lady, or the Tiger

"'The Lady or the Tiger?' is the story of a king who devised a particularly inventive form of punishment. When a courtier dares to fall in love with the king's daughter, he is forced to choose between two doors: one with a lady behind it, and the other with a tiger. The plot does not disclose his fate."

Frank R. Stockton (Author), Jade Young (Narrator)

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Rudder Grange

"This book presents a number of short, comedic sketches of a country life in middle America in the late 1800s. The hilarious twists and turns endear our adorable, naive married couple to the reader; and the orphan servant Pomona - dear, odd, funny Pomona! - is the focus of several of the stories. Imagine a honeymoon in a lunatic asylum, and you’ve got Rudder Grange!"

Frank R. Stockton (Author), Sibella Denton (Narrator)

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The Bee-Man of Orn and Other Fanciful Tales

"A collection of nine enchanting short stories filled with curious beasts and unexpected endings. Included are The Bee-Man of Orn; The Griffin and the Minor Canon; Old Pipes and the Dryad; The Queen's Museum; Christmas Before Last: Or, The Fruit of the Fragile Palm; Prince Hassak's March; The Battle of the Third Cousins; The Banished King; and The Philopena(summary by Gryphon Perkins)"

Frank R. Stockton (Author), Gryphon Perkins (Narrator)

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Pomona's Travels

"Pomona and Jone of Rudder Grange fame travel to England and Scotland. Along the way, Pomona tangles with wild pigs, haymaking, hotels great and small, Pullman cars, comparison-makers, and a Duchess. She makes two matches and - in her usual, unorthodox way - stag hunts and attends a knighting. Pomona is as hilarious as ever, if a bit more rounded off on the edges."

Frank R. Stockton (Author), Sibella Denton (Narrator)

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