I thoroughly enjoyed this diverse collection of poetry and prose. The selection of works in different languages added a unique touch to the compilation. It was fascinating to see the various perspectives and writing styles from the different authors. Each piece was thoughtfully curated and beautifully written, showcasing the talent and creativity of the writers. This collection offered a glimpse into different cultures and languages, making it a truly enriching reading experience. I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thought-provoking and captivating read.

Book Description:
This is our 30th collection of short pieces, poetry or prose, fiction and non-fiction, in several different languages as listed below. All chosen and recorded by volunteers. - Summary by ToddHW

1. Bulgarian - Змейново любе [Zmeynovo lyube] - 2:51
Пенчо П. Славейков
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Keywords: Пенчо, Славейков, Змейново любе, Епически песни, Яна, Yana, змей, dragon, стихии, nature deity, българска поезия, поема, poem, епос, epic, epos, фолклор, folklore, народна песен, крадена булка, stolen bride, змейова сватба, dragon wedding, A dragon is in love with a beautiful woman, the woman gets sick, the dragon steals the woman
2. Bulgarian - Неразделни / Калина [Nerazdelni / Kalina] - 3:50
Pencho P. Slaveikov, 1866-1912, Пенчо П. Славейков
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Keywords: Пенчо, Славейков, Неразделни, 1895, Мисъл, Епически песни, Kalina, Калина, Ivo, Иво, Yavor, Явор, those who do not separate, българска поезия, балада, лирика, епос, фолклор, народна песен, обич, забранена любов, вечна обич, споделена обич, Стройна се Калина вие, За сърцата що се любят и смъртта не е раздяла.
3. Esperanto - Ĉe la fajrejo - 5:08
Arne Garborg
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Keywords: fairy tales, horror stories, Translated by Odd Tangerud & Anja Karkiainen
4. French - La Bécasse - 4:51
Guy de Maupassant
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Keywords: Chasse; Moeurs; Société; Recueil; Contes de la bécasse; Littérature
5. French - Le Carnet de danse - 28:37
Emile Zola
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Keywords: Nouvelle charmante, sur la danse; amour, femme, société
6. French - Ce cochon de Morin - 24:16
Guy de Maupassant
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Keywords: Moeurs; Société; Femme; Contes de la bécasse; Littérature
7. French - Emile Zola - 36:47
Guy de Maupassant
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Keywords: Biographie et réflexions autour de Zola, vie et style
8. French - Le Rendez-vous - 14:55
Guy de Maupassant
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Keywords: Joli texte, charmant badinage… parisien…
9. French - Voyage à Rimouski par eau - 7:26
FM Derome
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Keywords: Canadien français, nostalgie, bâteau à vapeur
10. German - Das Geheimnis - 13:54
Pierre Louÿs
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Keywords: multilingual, german, short story, tragödie
11. Hebrew - הזקן [Ha-Zaken] - 13:45
שלום עליכם / Sholem Aleichem
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Keywords: שלום עליכם, עולם קטן, סיפורי ילדים, יידיש, שעון, Sholem Aleichem, Yiddish, Hebrew, Clock, The Clock that Struck Thirteen
12. Polish - Kampania rzymska - 1:45
Zygmunt Krasiński
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Keywords: poezja, miłość, wspomnienia, młodość
13. Portuguese - Carta da Companhia de Jesus para o Serafico São Francisco - 3:44
José de Anchieta
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Keywords: José de Anchieta was a Portuguese priest, a jesuist in the beginning of the colonialism in Brazil and a major writer, inspired by his religious faith and the luxuriant tropical nature of Brazil
14. Romanian - Adesea… - 1:58
Nicolae Iorga
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Keywords: Nicolae Iorga, poetry, summer nights, nopți de vară, amintiri, dor
15. Spanish - Annabel Lee - 2:16
Edgar Allan Poe
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Keywords: A lovely, romantic poem about a girl called Annabel Lee; Alberto Lasplaces
16. Spanish - La cabeza a componer - 8:42
Emilia Pardo Bazán
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Keywords: Emilia Pardo Bazán, centenario, cuentos, locura, cabeza, cordura
17. Spanish - El cerdo-hombre - 11:18
Emilia Pardo Bazán
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Keywords: Emilia Pardo Bazán, centenario, cerdo, circo, Rusia
18. Spanish - La ciudad en el mar - 2:43
Edgar Allan Poe
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Keywords: Very descriptive, calm but mysterious poem; Alberto Lasplaces
19. Spanish - Los espiritus de los muertos - 1:54
Edgar Allan Poe
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Keywords: Alberto Lasplaces
20. Ukrainian - Єврейські мелодії [Jevrejski melodii] -2:51
Леся Українка
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Keywords: Плач Єремії, 150-річчя Лесі Українки