Chamber Of Classics
Dive into timeless tales with Chamber of Classics, a podcast offering high-quality, free audiobook narrations of public domain masterpieces. Enjoy gripping mysteries like Sherlock Holmes and Father Brown every Mystery Monday, alongside heartwarming, family-friendly short stories each Thursday. With two episodes weekly, our expertly narrated classics bring beloved stories to life for book lovers, audiobook enthusiasts, and fans of classic literature. Perfect for cozy evenings or on-the-go listening, Chamber of Classics delivers engaging, accessible storytelling year-round. Subscribe now to explore literary gems from the past!
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Chamber Of Classics
"The Nightingale and the Rose" by Oscar Wilde
In The Nightingale and the Rose, Oscar Wilde offers a haunting fairy tale about love, devotion, and the painful distance between idealism and reality. When a young student believes love can be proven with a single red rose, a nightingale overhears—and commits the ultimate act of sacrifice to make it possible.
But Wilde, ever the sharp observer of the human heart, does not give us a comforting moral. Instead, he asks uncomfortable questions: What is love worth? Who understands its cost? And what happens when selfless devotion meets careless indifference?
Both beautiful and devastating, this short story lingers long after the final line—an elegant reminder that not all sacrifices are recognized, and not all hearts know how to cherish them.
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All stories in this podcast are public domain works, read by the Jason Hovde. No copyrighted material is used.
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