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 Public Domain Classics

Public Domain Classics

By Tony Lo

The podcast consists of short excerpt readings from classic world literature in the public domain. It also includes insightful background information and tidbits about the various novels. The authors featured include Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Mark Twain, Sun Tzu, Charles Dickens, Louisa May Alcott, Lewis Carroll, Edgar Allan Poe and many more. The podcast has listeners throughout the United States and in over 30 nations.

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Public Domain Classics - Season 4 Episode 4

Public Domain Classics Jul 18, 2023

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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Public Domain Classics - Season 4 Episode 4

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum - Public Domain Classics - Season 4 Episode 4

This episode focuses on the classic children's novel.  Listen to insightful commentary about The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and its author. Additionally, enjoy a dramatic excerpt reading from the book.  Be sure to subscribe and like our podcast, but most of all, keep on reading!

Jul 18, 202306:11
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Public Domain Classics Season 4 Episode 3

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - Public Domain Classics Season 4 Episode 3

This episode focuses on the classic American Jazz Age novel.  Listen to insightful commentary about The Great Gatsby and it's author. Additionally, enjoy a dramatic excerpt reading from the book.  Be sure to subscribe and like our podcast, but most of all, keep on reading!

Jan 10, 202308:37
" 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore - Public Domain Classics - Season 4 Episode 2

" 'Twas the Night Before Christmas" by Clement Clarke Moore - Public Domain Classics - Season 4 Episode 2


This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.

This episode focuses on the classic Christmas poem.  Listen to insightful commentary and a dramatic reading of it.  Be sure to subscribe and like our podcast, but most of all, keep on reading!

Nov 30, 202205:22
 "The Premature Burial" by Edgar Allan Poe - Public Domain Classics - Season 4 Episode 1 - Season Premiere

"The Premature Burial" by Edgar Allan Poe - Public Domain Classics - Season 4 Episode 1 - Season Premiere

This episode focuses on a common Edgar Allan Poe theme, premature death.  Listen to insightful commentary and a dramatic reading of this classic short horror story in the public domain.  Be sure to subscribe and like our podcast, but most of all, keep on reading!

Oct 21, 202203:49
"Alone" and "A Dream Within A Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 6 - Season Finale

"Alone" and "A Dream Within A Dream" by Edgar Allan Poe - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 6 - Season Finale

This episode focuses on a pair of Poe's most beloved poems, Alone and A Dream Within A Dream. Listen to insightful commentary and a dramatic reading of these two classic poems in the public domain.  Be sure to subscribe and like our podcast, but most of all, keep on reading!

Jun 14, 202204:57
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 5

Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 5

This episode focuses on the classic fiction novel, "Little Women" by the Louisa May Alcott. Listen to insightful commentary and a dramatic short reading from the book.  Subscribe, like and keep on reading!

Apr 22, 202204:49
Matthew A. Henson - A Black History Month commemorative episode - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 4

Matthew A. Henson - A Black History Month commemorative episode - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 4

This episode focuses on the non fiction book, "A Negro Explorer at the North Pole" by the African American explorer, Matthew A. Henson. Listen to commentary about the author and the background behind this historical book. There is also a dramatic short reading from the novel.  Subscribe, like and keep on reading!

#publicdomainbooks #NorthPole #MatthewHenson #arcticexplorer

Feb 28, 202204:31
Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 3

Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 3

This episode focuses on the classic children's book, "Winnie-the-Pooh" by A.A. Milne. Listen to commentary about the author and the background behind this timeless book. There is also a dramatic short reading from the first chapter.  Subscribe, like and keep on reading! 

#publicdomainbooks #WinniethePooh #AAMilne #ChristopherRobin

Jan 26, 202203:43
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 2

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 2

This episode focuses on " A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens. Listen to commentary about the author and the background behind this classic Christmas tale. There is also a dramatic short reading from the finale of the book.  Subscribe, like and keep on reading! #publicdomainbooks #CharlesDickens #AChristmasCarol

Dec 22, 202107:04
Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 1

Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain - Public Domain Classics - Season 3 Episode 1

This episode focuses on the Mark Twain novel, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. Listen to commentary and facts about the author and the background behind this classic American novel. There is also a dramatic short reading from Chapter 9.  Subscribe, like and keep on reading!#publicdomainbooks #MarkTwain #TomSawyer

Nov 24, 202110:02
Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe - Public Domain Classics - Season 2 Episode 4 - Season Finale

Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe - Public Domain Classics - Season 2 Episode 4 - Season Finale

"Annabel Lee" is the last complete poem composed by American author Edgar Allan Poe. Like many of Poe's poems, it explores the theme of the death of a beautiful woman. This poem is read in its entirety as part of the 25th National Poetry Month celebration. #NationalPoetryMonth

Apr 03, 202104:10
Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes - Public Domain Classics - Season 2 Episode 3

Don Quixote by Miguel Cervantes - Public Domain Classics - Season 2 Episode 3

The plot revolves around the adventures of a noble from La Mancha named Alonso Quixano, who reads so many chivalric romancesthat he loses his mind and decides to become a  knight-errant (caballero andante) to revive chivalry and serve his nation, under the name Don Quixote de la Mancha. Please subscribe, download and review!

Public Domain Classics is a podcast which focuses on short readings from classic literature in public domain.

Mar 15, 202104:23
The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Public Domain Classics - Season 2 Episode 2

The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Public Domain Classics - Season 2 Episode 2

Public Domain Classics is a podcast which focuses on short readings from classic literature in public domain.

This episode consists of readings from The Art of War by Sun Tzu.  Sun Tzu's The Art of War is as timely for business people today as it was for military strategists in ancient China. Written in China more than 2,000 years ago, Sun Tzu's classic The Art of War is the first known study of the planning and conduct of military operations.

Feb 09, 202104:00
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Public Domain Classics - Season 2 Episode 1

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - Public Domain Classics - Season 2 Episode 1

Pride and Prejudice is an 1813 romantic novel of manners written by Jane Austen. The novel follows the character development of Elizabeth Bennet, the dynamic protagonist of the book who learns about the repercussions of hasty judgments and comes to appreciate the difference between superficial goodness and actual goodness. 

Public Domain Classics is a podcast which focuses on short readings from classic literature in public domain. 

This episode is a reading from chapter one of Pride and Prejudice. 

Jan 17, 202104:08
The Declaration of Independence - Part 1 - ( ASMR style) - Bonus episode Season 1
Jan 17, 202103:10
The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry - Public Domain Classics - Episode 6 Season 1 - Season Finale
Dec 18, 202002:59
Public Domain Classics - The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe - Episode 5 Season 1

Public Domain Classics - The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe - Episode 5 Season 1

Public Domain Classics is a podcast which focuses on short readings from classic literature in public domain. This podcast is ideal for late night listenings.

This episode is a reading from the last few stanzas of the haunting poem , The Raven written by Edgar Allan Poe. 

Oct 27, 202004:15
Public Domain Classics - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Episode 4 Season 1

Public Domain Classics - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley - Episode 4 Season 1

Public Domain Classics is a podcast which focuses on short readings from classic literature in public domain. This podcast is ideal for late night listenings.

This episode is a reading from Frankenstein - Chapter 10..

Oct 17, 202005:11
Public Domain Classics - Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - Episode 3 Season 1

Public Domain Classics - Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - Episode 3 Season 1

Public Domain Classics is a podcast which focuses on short readings from classic literature in public domain. This podcast is ideal for late night listenings.

This episode is a reading from Alice in Wonderland - Chapter 7  "A Mad Tea Party".. 

Sep 07, 202004:57
Public Domain Classics - Dracula by Bram Stoker - Episode 2 Season 1

Public Domain Classics - Dracula by Bram Stoker - Episode 2 Season 1

This podcast presents short readings from classic literature that are now in public domain.  

This episode is a  reading from Letter, Abraham Van Helsing, M. D., D. Ph., D. Lit., etc., etc., to Dr. Seward.

Aug 20, 202003:09
 The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - Public Domain Classics - Episode 1 Season 1

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde - Public Domain Classics - Episode 1 Season 1

This podcast presents short readings from classic literature in public domain. This podcast is ideal for late night listenings.

A reading of the preface of The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde is the focus of episode #1. 

Aug 06, 202001:29