Classic Stories Stories for Valentine's DayEpisodes Episode guide

Back up to: Classic Stories

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