Classic Stories Episodes Available now
Rats by MR James—Stories for Summer
MR James’ spine-tingling story about a young writer sojourn in a remote Suffolk inn.
Three Questions by Leo Tolstoy—Stories for Summer
Tolstoy’s timeless parable of a king seeking answers to life’s most important questions.
Wailing Well by MR James—Stories for Summer
MR James’ story of summer scout trip takes a sinister turn when Stanley breaks the rules.
The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky by Stephen Crane—Stories for Summer
Stephen Crane’s humorous story of a newlywed woman arriving in a raucous Texan town.
After the Race by James Joyce—Stories for Summer
James Joyce’s youthful vignette about a jubilant, heady summer evening spent in Dublin.
A Haunted House by Virginia Woolf—Stories for Summer
Woolf’s strangely romantic sketch of a ghostly couple watching over their old home.
The Postmaster by Rabindranath Tagore—Stories for Summer
Tagore’s tale of a postman leaving his job and the poor girl he's been looking after.
Holiday Group by EM Delafield—Stories for Summer
EM Delafield’s subtle and satirical story of a family's summer trip to the coast.
A Respectable Woman by Kate Chopin—Stories for Summer
Kate Chopin’s cleverly observed story about a woman’s ambivalence towards a guest.
The Garden Party by Katherine Mansfield—Stories for Summer
Katherine Mansfield’s acclaimed story of a family are preparing for a lavish celebration.