Classic Stories Stories for Valentine's Day Episodes Episode guide
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The Statute of Limitations by Ernest Dowson
Ernest Dowson's story of a traveler's sweetheart waiting faithfully for him at home.
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The Sphinx Without a Secret by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde's story of one man鈥檚 infatuation with the enigmatic Lady Alroy.
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The Nightingale and the Rose by Oscar Wilde
Oscar Wilde's story of a nightingale helping a young student to win a dance with his love
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The Lovers by Hans Christian Anderson
Hans Christian Anderson's story of a spinning top falling hopelessly in love with a ball.
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The Kiss by Kate Chopin
Kate Chopin's story of a woman scheming to marry a wealthy man and maintain a young lover
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The District Doctor by Ivan Turgenev
Ivan Turgenev's story of doctor falling in love with his dying patient.
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The Cook's Wedding by Anton Chekov
Anton Chekov's story of a young boy mystified by the marriage of his mother's cook.
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Pyramus and Thisbe by Ovid
Ovid's story of Pyramus and Thisbe, finally united against the wishes of their families.
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Love by Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant's poignant meditation on the nature of true love during a hunting trip.
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Kew Gardens by Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf's story taking us into the minds of strolling couples enjoying Kew Gardens
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In a Far-Off World by Olive Schreiner
Olive Schreiner's fantasy story about two lovers dwelling on a faraway star.
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Happiness by Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant's story of love overcoming all the odds set on the island of Corsica.
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Eleonora by Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe's story of a widowed man finding new love.
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About Love by Anton Chekov
Anton Chekov's haunting tale of missed opportunities and unconsummated love.
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A Wedding Gift by Guy de Maupassant
Guy de Maupassant's story of a bachelor falling for a girl, but being haunted by his past