The Blue Jar Story Book
Maria Edgeworth
Read by LibriVox Volunteers
This is a collection of 6 delightful stories about children by some of the best authors of the period: Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, Maria Edgeworth and Alicia Catherine Mant. These stories are well written and although they feature children and their escapades, clearly can be enjoyed by adults as well if not more. - Summary by Phil Chenevert (2 hr 22 min)
Chapters
The Blue Jar by Maria Edgeworth | 14:46 | Read by Kyle Stadelhofer |
The Basket-Woman by Maria Edgeworth | 31:03 | Read by Pam Castille |
The Sea Voyage by Charles Lamb | 14:05 | Read by Pam Castille |
The Changeling by Mary Lamb | 27:24 | Read by Pam Castille |
The Inquisitive Girl by anonymous | 12:33 | Read by Jennifer Dorr |
The Little Blue Bag, part 1 by Alicia Catherine Mant | 19:30 | Read by KHand |
The Little Blue Bag, part 2 by Alicia Catherine Mant | 22:45 | Read by KHand |
Reviews
Good but...
Terry Wallwork
Read well, nice story but a bit patronising towards girls and women. Still it is a product of its time. Reads very like a fable.