Audiobooks Narrated by James E. Carson

Something along the lines of Dorian Gray as part of the Comedies Humane Philosophique, this is Balzac's first successful novel.

Somewhat detailed history of naval engagements between the United States and England during the War of 1812, from a decidely American perspective. Completed by the author as a young man at age 24. After 120 years, it remains a standard study of the war.

A short story of a ship wreck in 1851 trying to round Cape Horn on its way to the California gold fields.

Short stories with dramatic parts about civilian life in London during the First World War. Some humorous moments. By the author of "Peter Pan".

Prince Stepan Kasatsky experiences a disappointment with his fiancé and decides to become a monk! There is a story line, but beneath it, Father Sergius struggles to find peace and, if not happiness, then at least contentment.

Sailing voyage from England to Portugal in the mid Eighteenth Century, by one of the premier humorists, satirists, novelists and playwrights of his age.

A story about the Irish, just before the onset of the famine of 1847, with all the color and dialogue of a man who lived it.

Part of the Comedie Humane and a "supplementary" tale to go with Father Goriot and Gobseck.

Excerpted anecdotes from the biographies of Swift, Curran, O'Leary and O'Connell, relating humorous snippets of politics in 18th and 19th century Ireland.

Celibates is a novel of three characters: Mildred Lawson, John Norton and Agnes Lahens.They have nothing in common other than an absolute love of themselves and an inability to sympathize with others.