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Canto di Natale Audiolibro di Charles Dickens

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charles Dickens) — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:21:06 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: Canto di Natale Autore: Charles Dickens Narratore: N.N. Formato: Unabridged Durata: 16 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-29-07 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Natale non esiste per Scrooge, è una sciocchezza che fa spendere soldi e basta. E così senza fare gli auguri a nessuno, se ne torna a casa solo e felice di esserlo.Ma quella notte ha visite: ospiti terrificanti, spaventosi come solo dei fantasmi possono esserlo. Gli tengono compagnia nella notte della vigilia di Natale e gli urlano tutto quello che pensano di lui. La sua cattiveria, la sua avarizia, la freddezza, il cinismo, pesano su Scrooge come un enorme macigno e non lo fanno respirare. Se vuole vivere deve liberarsi di tutto ciò e così, forse per la paura presa, oppure perché è Natale, e a volte accadono piccoli prodigi, Scrooge si ricrede, quella vita gelida e meschina ora gli fa orrore e decide di rimediare. Il giorno dopo il Signor Scrooge trascorre un Natale bellissimo in compagnia del nipote e della sua famiglia e chiacchiera, sorride, si commuove; finalmente il suo cuore ha ripreso a battere, finalmente ha capito cosa vuol dire amare.

Die schönsten Geschichten aus tausendundeiner Nacht Hörbuch von Urs Widmer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Urs Widmer) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:16:43 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Die schönsten Geschichten aus tausendundeiner Nacht Autor:: Urs Widmer Erzähler: Tommi Piper Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 4 hrs and 53 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 03-18-10 Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Für alle, die die Weitschweifigkeit des Originals bisher gescheut haben: Urs Widmer hat die wundervollen Geschichten aus "Tausendundeiner Nacht" behutsam gerafft, ohne ihnen das orientalische Flair zu nehmen. Höchst anschaulich, deftig und kurzweilig erzählt er die berühmtesten Geschichten der unsterblichen Scheherzad neu. Mit vielen Bildern von Tatjana Hauptmann. (c)+(p) 2008 Diogenes Verlag AG

Le avventure di Itamar Audiolibro di David Grossman

biacuaduc@gmail.com (David Grossman) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:43:16 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: Le avventure di Itamar Autore: David Grossman Narratore: Pierfrancesco Favino Formato: Unabridged Durata: 50 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-19-12 Editore: Emons Edizioni Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Tra cappelli magici che trasformano le persone in animali e folletti celesti che lo inseguono di notte, Itamar impara a giocare con le sue paure e a far galoppare limmaginazione. Cosa ci sarà nella pancia della mamma? Un pallone, un bambino di cioccolato o un fratello leone Ad accompagnarlo nelle sue scoperte e invenzioni è il papà che, attraverso il gioco, ascolta i suoi desideri e lo aiuta a capire la realtà che lo circonda. ©1991 Arnoldo Mondadori Editore (P)2011 Emons Italia

Alice im Wunderland Hörbuch von Lewis Carroll

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lewis Carroll) — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:19:04 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Alice im Wunderland Autor:: Lewis Carroll Erzähler: Werner Wawruschka Format: Abridged Spieldauer: 2 hrs and 28 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 01-21-10 Herausgeber: Ueberreuter Verlag GmbH Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Die kleine Alice folgt einem Kaninchen in seinen Bau und landet in einer absurd-komischen Märchenwelt. Sie begegnet der Grinsekatze, den Spielkartenmenschen und nimmt an einer unendlich langen Teegesellschaft teil. Die Geschichte von Lewis Carroll gehört zu den meistzitierten Klassikern der Literatur. (c)+(p) 2009 Ueberreuter GmbH

In Viaggio con la Magia. Alibabà e i quaranta ladroni - Il Principe Ranocchio -

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hans Christian Andersen) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:52:40 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: In Viaggio con la Magia. Alibabà e i quaranta ladroni - Il Principe Ranocchio - L'acciarino magico Autore: Hans Christian Andersen, Fratelli Grimm Narratore: narratore sconosciuto Formato: Abridged Durata: 53 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 06-25-09 Editore: GoodMood Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Sortilegi, maghi e pozioni: tutto questo e molto altro, in questo volume da ascoltare tutto d'un fiato. (c)+(p)2008 Good Mood

The General's Daughter [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Lidiya Charskaya

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lidiya Charskaya) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:28:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The General's Daughter [Russian Edition] Author: Lidiya Charskaya Narrator: Gulnaz Nasyrova Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 04-25-13 Publisher: New Internet Technologies Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Prichudlivye, polnye intrig priklyucheniya geroev povestej Charskoj perepletayutsya s ih vysokimi, blagorodnymi chuvstvami i postupkami. V tom mire, kotoryj sozdala Lidiya Charskaya, negodyayam i merzavcam ne udaetsya vzyat' verh nad svetlymi, chestnymi, chistymi dushami. Ee geroi takie, kakimi v glavnom navernyaka hotelos' by stat' i tebe: chtoby, nesmotrya na prepyatstviya, vse udavalos', chtoby tebya lyubili horoshie lyudi, a tvoya dusha otzyvalas' na etu lyubov', beskorystno ipredanno. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

Il terribile guerriero [The Terrible Warrior] Audiolibro di Letizia Piva

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Letizia Piva) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 06:19:09 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: Il terribile guerriero [The Terrible Warrior] Autore: Letizia Piva Narratore: Letizia Piva, Eleonora Cominato Formato: Abridged Durata: 8 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 11-17-11 Editore: Shamba Edizioni Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Può una creaturina come un piccolo bruco sconfiggere elefanti, rinoceronti e leopardi? Davvero incredibile, ma pare proprio di sì! Scopri come succede, ascoltando la favola.... Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

L'uccello magico [The Magic Bird] Audiolibro di Letizia Piva

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Letizia Piva) — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 03:26:05 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: L'uccello magico [The Magic Bird] Autore: Letizia Piva Narratore: Letizia Piva, Eleonora Cominato Formato: Abridged Durata: 8 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 09-19-11 Editore: Shamba Edizioni Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Un giorno arrivò nel villaggio uno strano e bellissimo uccello. Il suo canto meraviglioso incantava chiunque gli si avvicinasse. Purtroppo però era davvero insaziabile! Mangiava tutto quello che trovava: le piante nei campi e tutte le riserve di cibo degli abitanti! Il grande capo allora decise che era tempo di risolvere la questione. Mandò i saggi anziani ad abbattere lalbero dove luccello aveva fatto il nido Ma il canto delluccello magico glielo impedì con la sua magia. Allora il capo mandò i giovani, ma Chi riuscirà a salvare il villaggio e a sconfiggere luccello magico? Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

Lupo, Sciacallo e il barile di burro Audiolibro di Letizia Piva

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Letizia Piva) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 04:07:38 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: Lupo, Sciacallo e il barile di burro Autore: Letizia Piva Narratore: Letizia Piva, Eleonora Cominato Formato: Unabridged Durata: 10 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-25-11 Editore: Shamba Edizioni Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Lupo e Sciacallo sono due personaggi buffi e affamati! Si mettono daccordo e riescono a rubare ad un contadino un barile di burro che si vogliono mangiare insieme come premio della loro prodezza Ma Sciacallo è proprio un gran furbone e inizia a mangiare il burro di nascosto, inventando strane scuse. Quando Lupo se ne accorge Riuscirà Lupo ad avere la meglio su Sciacallo e ad assaggiare quel burro saporito che sogna ormai ogni notte? Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

La Gatta Audiolibro di Letizia Piva

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Letizia Piva) — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:54:38 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: La Gatta Autore: Letizia Piva Narratore: Letizia Piva, Eleonora Cominato Formato: Unabridged Durata: 7 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 08-10-11 Editore: Shamba Edizioni Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Una deliziosa gattina, stanca di star da sola, cerca la creatura più deliziosa della giungla per vivere insieme a lei: forse un bel Gatto selvatico? Una brutta disavventura fa capire a Gatta che non è lui la creatura più deliziosa della giungla. Un Leopardo? Unaltra disavventura le fa capire che non nemmeno lui. Il Leone? LElefante? Chi sarà la creatura più deliziosa di tutta la giungla con cui Gatta passerà il resto della sua vita? Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

The Three Musketeers Audiobook by Alexandre Dumas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexandre Dumas) — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 05:56:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Musketeers Author: Alexandre Dumas Narrator: full cast Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-05-11 Publisher: BBC Worldwide Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: A BBC Radio 4 dramatisation of Alexandre Dumass swashbuckling epic, starring Jamie Glover, Robert Glenister and Timothy Spall. "All for one and one for all".... 17th Century France. Dashing young swordsman DArtagnan heads for Paris, dreaming of serving the King as a member of his elite guard. On arrival, he meets the three musketeers - Athos, Porthos and Aramis - and the four men soon become fast friends. Together, they strive to outwit the murderous schemes of power-hungry Cardinal Richelieu, and save the Queen from a plot to dishonour her. Their adventures take them on a perilous journey through the French countryside and across the Channel to England.... Now a major motion picture starring Logan Lerman, Matthew Macfadyen, Luke Evans and Ray Stevenson, The Three Musketeers is a thrilling action-adventure full of duelling, danger, courage and camaraderie. This BBC Radio 4 version was dramatised by James Saunders. Members Reviews: Fast paced and fun The voices were good; it was a bit frustrating that some of my favourite scenes were cut, though. Three Musketeers A good story that was well performed by all. My only frustration being the words were often difficult to discern and I therefore missed pieces that may have been important. An enjoyable romp This is an enjoyable BBC production of the classic tale. The cast are good at their roles and bring the story to life. Lacklustre, abridged, not a great start to my Audible experience Am approximately 1/3 way through reading the book and just not getting round to it, so figured listening to this in the car would be a good way to re-engage. My first experience of Audible. Firstly, the production: whatever it may say in the blurb, it's abridged. It also falls halfway between being a reading and a radio performance, with a full (impressive) cast but sound effects akin to banging 2 teaspoons together to represent a gallant sword fight. As for the underlying story, perhaps I have had my expectations altered by the sheer volume of versions, interpretations and updates f these famous characters, but I was left funding the plot not especially compelling, pretty disjointed, and a vehicle for a reasonably uninspiring group fronted by a foppish D'Artagnan. I hope for better things with subsequent audiobooks.

The Cid, Part II Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Albert Nelson) — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:36:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Cid, Part II Subtitle: The Outrage at Corpes Narrator: Edmund de Chasca Format: Unabridged Length: 59 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-08 Publisher: Big Happy Family Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Excerpts from the classic medieval poem, performed in the original language with English translation, original music, and commentary. ©1980 Charles Potter; (P)1980 Charles Potter

Jaya Audiobook by Devdutt Pattanaik

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Devdutt Pattanaik) — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:26:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jaya Subtitle: A Retelling of the Mahabharata Author: Devdutt Pattanaik Narrator: Devdutt Pattanaik, Dramanon Theater Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 49 mins Language: English Release date: 11-16-11 Publisher: booksTALK Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 279 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: High above the sky stands Swarga, paradise, abode of the gods. Still above is Vaikuntha, heaven, abode of God. The doorkeepers of Vaikuntha are the twins, Jaya and Vijaya, both whose names mean "victory". One keeps you in Swarga; the other raises you into Vaikuntha. In Vaikuntha there is bliss forever, in Swarga there is pleasure for only as long as you deserve. What is the difference between Jaya and Vijaya? Solve this puzzle and you will solve the mystery of the Mahabharata. In this enthralling retelling of Indias greatest epic - the Mahabharata, originally known as Jaya - Devdutt Pattanaik seamlessly weaves into a single narrative plots from the Sanskrit classic as well as its many folk and regional variants, including the Pandavani of Chattisgarh, Gondhal of Maharashtra, Terukkuttu of Tamil Nadu, and Yakshagana of Karnataka. The 108 chapters abound with little-known details, such as the names of the hundred Kauravas; the worship of Draupadi as a goddess in Tamil Nadu; the stories of Astika, Madhavi, Jaimini, Aravan, and Barbareek; the Mahabharata version of the Shakuntalam and the Ramayana; and the dating of the war based on astronomical data. With clarity and simplicity, the tales in this audiobook reveal the eternal relevance of the Mahabharata, the complex and disturbing meditation on the human condition that has shaped Indian thought for over 3,000 years. Please Note: The audio references accompanying material that is not included with this audiobook. Members Reviews: A Must Read For Everyone If you're read the Epic of Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, Journey to the West, then you'll have to read this too. It's a great story with great lessons, very enlightening indeed. Great performance and very clear explanations. This is a must have in your collection of epics. Shanti, SHanti, Shanti Would you consider the audio edition of Jaya to be better than the print version? The narration is not just by a single person, it has a drama company involved adding some sound effects and adding a story telling effect like the one you hear from your parents or grandparents as a kid. There is a fine line between being dramatic and being annoying, and they have balanced it well. What did you like best about this story? As the cover suggest its the same old story, but its the meaning behind the story that is explained really well by Devdutt. The Bhagavad Gita and MahaBharat is a story with hidden messages and lessons for life, and sometimes it makes more sense for someone to tell you clearly with the help of story as it moves along. He has followed the similar approach what Saints and Maharshi's across India use in their pravachan, read the story and explain the meaning. Which scene was your favorite? The Questions to Yudhister The explaination of the Bhagavad and the End on about the final fate of Pandav's Beautiful. I'm in the midst of an intensive Bhagavad Gita study, and although I've read Mahabharata before, I thought it would be nice to listen to this in the car (it was!). A good friend recommended it and I absolutely loved it. The end was especially beautiful, made me cry.

The Book of Common Prayer Audiobook by Alan Jacobs

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alan Jacobs) — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 23:04:49 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Common Prayer Subtitle: A Biography Author: Alan Jacobs Narrator: Robin Bloodworth Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-18-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 36 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: While many of us are familiar with such famous words as, "Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here. . ." or "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust," we may not know that they originated with The Book of Common Prayer, which first appeared in 1549. Like the words of the King James Bible and Shakespeare, the language of this prayer book has saturated English culture and letters. Here Alan Jacobs tells its story. Jacobs shows how The Book of Common Prayer - from its beginnings as a means of social and political control in the England of Henry VIII to its worldwide presence today - became a venerable work whose cadences express the heart of religious life for many. The book's chief maker, Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop of Canterbury, created it as the authoritative manual of Christian worship throughout England. But as Jacobs recounts, the book has had a variable and dramatic career in the complicated history of English church politics, and has been the focus of celebrations, protests, and even jail terms. As time passed, new forms of the book were made to suit the many English-speaking nations: first in Scotland, then in the new United States, and eventually wherever the British Empire extended its arm. Over time, Cranmer's book was adapted for different preferences and purposes. Jacobs vividly demonstrates how one book became many - and how it has shaped the devotional lives of men and women across the globe. Members Reviews: A fascinating history well-told What made the experience of listening to The Book of Common Prayer the most enjoyable? Alan Jacobs is clear, clever, and always interesting. He constantly finds the little detail or turn-of-phrase that makes the history come alive. Did Robin Bloodworth do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? This is pure history, without real characterization. The narration was somewhat mechanical, but it wasn't terribly distracting. The narrator didn't improve the experience, but his performance is no reason to avoid this excellent book. Any additional comments? This is a relatively brief history. It's neither scholarly nor comprehensive. It is, however, great fun with some penetrating insights. I used it in a book club at a my church, and it was the perfect fit for that audience. One note on the audible vs. print versions: In this book, as in his previous ones, Alan Jacobs uses endnotes for substantial and often very interesting side comments. There isn't a very good way to convey these audio form, so they were simply left out of the audiobook. I had the print copy as well, so I just read them after chapter. But you are missing a bit of great content with the audiobook. Disappointing Performance of Interesting Material Is there anything you would change about this book? Though reviews may claim of the written version, " Jacobs has an obvious affinity for the prayer book," you cannot tell from the audiobook performance. The narrator sounds both pompous and skeptical regarding the material of the text. Who was your favorite character and why? The Book of Common Prayer. It's been through a lot and is still relevant today. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Robin Bloodworth? Kenneth Branagh, Alec Guiness, or perhaps anyone from the actual U.K. with a lick of respect for the subject of the book being read. Did The Book of Common Prayer inspire you to do anything? Yes.

The Prophet & The Wanderer Audiobook by Khalil Gibran

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Khalil Gibran) — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 18:34:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prophet & The Wanderer Author: Khalil Gibran Narrator: Robert Glenister Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-10-07 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 85 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Two celebrated statements about the experience of being human. Kahlil Gibran was Lebanese by birth but spent a major part of his life in America in the early part of the 20th century. He wrote many collections of stories with a wise or whimsical tone, but none more popular than The Prophet, his first collection, or The Wanderer, his final anthology. Members Reviews: Perfection Where does The Prophet & The Wanderer rank among all the audiobooks you???ve listened to so far? Top. What other book might you compare The Prophet & The Wanderer to and why? It has little comparison. Perhaps a sage Walt Whitman. Any additional comments? This is a classic for a reason. I have been reading it since I was 20. It is wonderful to have it in audible form. Listen over and over and over. The Prophet is sublime and helpful in today's world. You will not be disappointed. Great book - told by a great reader/speaker. this is a must read for every man and woman looking for guidance in a broken world... Excellent work Good work by the reader and very thoughtful, looking forward to hear more from Amazon Thought provoking, compassionate and wise This book was recommended to me years ago. I have since bought several copies as I have passed mine onto others. I was surprised to learn that this was a relatively modern author; Gibran wrote with such timeless eloquence, compassion and spirituality. The Prophet contains small chapters on Love, Joy, Work,Children and more - each provoking new insights that have that genius ring of truth, at once simple and profound. Buy this now

Ecclesiastes Audiobook by King James Version

biacuaduc@gmail.com (King James Version) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 23:60:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ecclesiastes Author: King James Version Narrator: Glenn Hascall Format: Unabridged Length: 32 mins Language: English Release date: 08-20-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: This is what may be described as the bad-day book of the Bible. King Solomon held onto the greatest wisdom of his generation, but after all his work, and at the end of his life, he saw all his life's work as "Madness and folly". The wise king would learn that even in these down days there is a plan. There is a purpose. No matter what he felt there was something greater than he could see. Narrated by Glenn Hascall. Members Reviews: Loved the narration! Great voice and speed! I'll be listening to this again and again! Very pleased with this purchase.

The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin Audiobook by Idries Shah

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Idries Shah) — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:24:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Pleasantries of the Incredible Mulla Nasrudin Author: Idries Shah Narrator: David Ault Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 10-27-15 Publisher: Idries Shah Foundation Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The appeal of Nasrudin is as universal and timeless as the truths he illustrates. His stories are read by children, by scientists and scholars, and by followers of philosophy. Sufi scholar Idries Shah assembled this collection of Nasrudin's trials and tribulations from ancient Eastern manuscripts and oral literature, from sources in North Africa and Turkey, the Middle East and Central Asia. Many were known to the great Sufi masters, Rumi, Jami, and Attar the chemist. Members Reviews: Most pleasant As well as enjoying this format of the work, I had fun experimenting with the pace of the narrator's voice, a function available via the download app. Not bad at all.

Peter and Wendy (AmazonClassics Edition) Audiobook by J. M. Barrie

biacuaduc@gmail.com (J. M. Barrie) — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 23:33:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Peter and Wendy (AmazonClassics Edition) Author: J. M. Barrie Narrator: Karen Cass Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-30-18 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Darling children of Bloomsbury have a secret. His name is Peter Pan, a mischievous night visitor who's somewhere "betwixt and between" a boy and a bird and who refuses to grow up. When Peter invites young Wendy and her two brothers to follow him back to his Neverland home, an adventure beyond any bedtime story unfolds. A world apart from its innumerable renditions, sequels, and spin-offs, Barrie's Peter and Wendy is a strange, beautiful, dark, and complex fantasy about the "heartless innocence" of children, the bittersweet longings of adult nostalgia, and the realities and fears of growing up. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as Peter and Wendy, this edition of Peter and Wendy (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. Members Reviews: Great children's book I started binging on all the books I should have read as a child. This one, I feel, would be best if read TO a child rather than have them read it themselves. Its good storytelling and enjoyable. Five Stars Beautiful illustrations by Trina Schart Hyman. Growing up is hard to do This is a story about a surprisingly new way to enlighten children with reference to growing up, and Wendy found that out when she was two. Growing up was a way of life. We can't stay young forever. But there was one boy who had defied that logic. Peter Pan was that boy. Wendy was the oldest of three children in the Darling family. John came next, then Michael. There was also a nurse. A Newfoundland dog named Nana, who knew sign language. One night as Peter Pan followed Tinker Bell, a tiny fairy, to the Darling home, looking for his shadow, he found it hidden in a drawer, and was trying to put it back on with soap. Who or what hid his shadow? Was it Nana or Mrs. Darling and why? About that time Wendy woke up and was startled by him being there and offered to help him. After coming up with a surprising trick the shadow stuck. Once Peter heard what a wonderful story teller Wendy was he wanted her and the boys to come to Neverland and tell her stories to the other children. He told her it was a magical place filled with adventure and where a child would never grow up. So the three children followed Peter to Neverland. But while they were there, bad things began to happen, like adventures with pirates and indian attacks. Wendy and the boys began to miss home and wanted to go back.But after a little while they began to forget about home and their parents. Will the three children ever make it back home again, or will they have to stay forever in Neverland? These and many more questions will be answered once you read "Peter Pan," a wonderful book written for children of all ages. It will feed your imagination, because there was one unique thing that Peter Pan could do that no other young person could do. He could fly. The format was well done. Liked the book also. I had never read Peter Pan and was surprised by how dark it is. I enjoyed it more than I have the presentations by Disney and others. The companion works by the same author about Peter Pan are included and I liked them as well.

Ma femme Livre Audio par Anton Tchekhov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anton Tchekhov) — Wed, 28 May 2014 11:36:46 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titre: Ma femme Auteur: Anton Tchekhov Narrateur: Fabienne Prost Format: Abridged Durée: 2 hrs and 1 min Langue: Français Date de publication: 05-28-14 Éditeur: Ao Vivo Production Genres: Classics, World Literature Résumé de l'éditeur: Cette nouvelle (parmi près de 500) d'Anton Tchekhov a pour sujet principal : la condition féminine. Toutes ces femmes, vues par les hommes narrateurs, ou qui prennent la parole, parlent de leur soif de changement, leurs rêves d'émancipation... © Domaine Public (P)2011 Voolume

What Katy Did Audiobook by Susan Coolidge

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Susan Coolidge) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 03:27:42 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: What Katy Did Author: Susan Coolidge Narrator: Karen Savage Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "What Katy Did" is a work written by Susan Coolidge, the pen name of Sarah Chauncey Woolsey, which was published in 1872. It follows the adventures of a twelve year old American girl, Katy Carr, and her family who live in the fictional lakeside Ohio town of Burnet in the 1860s. Katy is a tall, untidy tomboy, forever getting into scrapes but wishing to be beautiful and beloved. When a terrible accident makes her an invalid, her illness and four year recovery gradually teach her to be as good and kind as she has always wanted. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: I enjoyed it in my childhood and I recently enjoyed it ... I would not deign to malign a childhood classic such as this. I enjoyed it in my childhood and I recently enjoyed it again. It is possibly a little Olde Worlde for the kids of today but avid readers will still get pleasure from this series. This era of writing has passed and I think the world is poorer for it. nostalgic indulgence I think 40 years must have passed since I last read What Katy Did. As a child I read it several times, and although not tall like Katy, in many other ways, being the eldest, a bit of a story teller, and often trying so hard to be good but often failing, I felt I WAS Katy. Reading it now as an adult I can see the strong moral overtones that underlay the story... virtues of patience, tolerance and kindness, that I half realised were in the story, but as a young reader, I think I glossed over in my race to see what would happen to Katy. I would not recommend this to any younger readers who have not developed reading stamina, but there are still some romantic young souls out there who will also fall under Katy's spell. For adults out there who want to revisit Katy... do it, it may surprise you how much you have forgotten! Enjoyable, but not on par with other Puffin Classics. I'm usually a fan of classic children's literature, and I've thoroughly enjoyed many other Puffin Classics, but What Katy Did was just okay. The moral of the story is a bit heavy handed, and Katy, although cute, is hardly one of those wonderfully charming and charismatic characters that will stay with you forever (like Anne of Green Gables or Jo from Little Women). If you like this genre, What Katy Did is worth reading, but it probably won't win a permanent place on your shelf. Charming, sweet, fun... Really cute book for kids. Maybe not the most compelling or exciting, but very nice and clean and entertaining. Most of all it is charming. I don't have kids, but I would buy this for them in a heartbeat. Maybe I should start compiling a list! For adults and children alike This is a classic book I have never read until now. The wonderfully boisterous Carr family is a delight. Their father, Dr Carr, knows how to bring children up with freedom and love. His sister tries her best to instill discipline but it is an uphill battle. When Katy gets injured she rails against being confined. But gradually there is a change in her attitude and her relationships with the other children and her father and aunt change also. It was an absolute delight to read, and not just for children. Highly recommended

Die Verwandlung Hörbuch von Franz Kafka

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franz Kafka) — Mon, 02 Feb 2015 02:37:11 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Die Verwandlung Autor:: Franz Kafka Erzähler: Markus Pol Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 58 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-02-15 Herausgeber: Audio Media Digital Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Als der junge Handlungsreisende Gregor Samsa eines Morgens aus seinen Träumen erwacht, findet er sich plötzlich als ungeheures Insekt wieder. Gregor, der zwar unter der Trostlosigkeit und der Härte seiner Umwelt zu leiden hat, denkt jedoch zuallererst daran, dass er wohl zu spät zur Arbeit kommen wird. Natürlich ist auch Gregors Familie angewidert von seinem Anblick, lässt den Sohn aber solange bei sich wohnen, bis schließlich... Gregor Samsa, von vielen als literarisches Alter ego Franz Kafkas betrachtet, lässt Sie nicht mehr los, wenn sich seine Gedanken um seine Metamorphose entfesseln. ©2015 Audio Media Digital (P)2015 Audio Media Digital Mitglieder Bewertungen: 30 years later - much better on a second reading. When I read this last, I was 20. And I did not yet speak German - not really at all. What a delight to read it again 30 years later (for free, in electronic form, where any unremembered vocabulary can be translated, or looked up with a touch) This time through, I got to enjoy the inventiveness and sophistication with which Kafka tells this story - a towering first of its kind - and also enjoy the style, wit and language he employs to convey the horror, absurdity and humor this story is still famous for. Fun. Fantastische Geschichte - alltäglich erzählt Eine fantastischen Geschichte, sehr detailgenau und realistisch erzählt, als wären es ganz alltägliche Geschehnisse die hier beschrieben werden. Ein Stück Literaturgeschichte die wohl viele der modernen Autoren die ich sonst normalerweise lese beeinflusst hat. Wenn Haruki Murakami von nun an "Kafkaesk" als Adjektiv benutzt muss ich nicht mehr Wikipedia aufsuchen um zu verstehen was er genau damit meint, sondern kann auf Eigenerfahrung durch lesen dieses Buches verweisen. Da ich gewohnt bin, und auch mehr Freude daran habe, modernere Literatur in modernerer Sprach- und Wortwahl zu lesen, vergebe ich nur 4 Sterne. Wer gerne etwas ältere Literatur hat wird dieses Buch sicher noch mehr schätzen. Great book! Interesting story Great book! Interesting story, and the fact that it's in German makes it even better! It will help greatly in increasing your German vocabulary too! Four Stars Good book, I liked it in English, so obviously I enjoy rereading it in German. Die Verwandlung I haven't finished reading it, but I have read it a lifetime ago in college in English. Now, in its original language, slower reading by far, it is a more powerful and beautiful book than I remember it to be. A great deal gets "lost in translation," as it is said.

Tom Sawyer Hörbuch von Mark Twain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 20:50:04 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Tom Sawyer Autor:: Mark Twain Erzähler: Thomas Gehringer Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 7 hrs and 31 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-26-14 Herausgeber: hoerbuch.cc Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Zu Unrecht anfänglich als Jugendbuch aufgefasst, ist "Tom Sawyer" mit seiner episodischen Reihung von heiter-unterhaltsamen Abenteuern Mark Twains nostalgische Hommage an seine eigene Jugend am Mississippi. Da ist Tante Polly, Tom Sawyers Ziehmutter, und sein strebsamer Halbbruder Sid. Da ist die Witwe Douglas, die Huck Manieren beizubringen versucht, da sind Richter Thatcher und seine hübsche Tochter Becky, Toms erste Liebe. Lauter brave, gute Menschen und eine Handvoll Gauner und Ganoven. Dieser Roman wird zu den Schlüsselwerken der amerikanischen Literatur gerechnet. ©2014 hoerbuch.cc (P)2014 hoerbuch.cc Mitglieder Bewertungen: Great Bedtime Reader All of the Illustrated Chosen Classics are great bedtime readers. My wife sits in the hall of the children's bedrooms and reads these stories to them at bedtime. The difference between these books and the traditional novels is that these stories move very fast. My son, in particular, will hear one of these abridged classic novels and, if he likes it, will then read the full unabridged version on his own. Kind of gives our kids a taste of the classics without having to start reading a really large and sometimes overwhelming looking book. My son is 10 and my daughter is 15. We have about 30 of these types of books in our library. A Classic Still Like many people of my age (62), I read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as a child because at that time it was widely perceived to be a child's or young adult's book. This is unfortunate as it is not nor has it ever been directed at the young. In my rereading I discovered for the first time why it is still called the original great American novel. Huckleberry, like Twain, is opinionated and perceptive. His narration and point of view drive the novel forward. Rather than relegate this work to the children's shelves or castigate it as racist, folks should embrace this novel for what it is, a bildungsroman that shows the growth of a country as well as the growth of its young protagonist. It captivated a classroom full of surly teens I teach English, and the junior year in North Carolina is devoted to American literature. I approached Huck Finn with no small amount of trepidation because of Twain's use of vernacular. I ran into the same problem with "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and solved that by listening to Ruby Dee's audio recording, which students loved. I purchased this recording of Huck Finn, and it was to die for fabulous. Students read along in their books as we listened to the recording, and it helped bring the characters and the story alive for them. They laughed when I hoped they would laugh, and they understood the novel so much better by being able to listen to it. This recording was invaluable. Reading this book as an adult is a whole different ... Reading this book as an adult is a whole different experience. I'm fairly sure the versions I read as a child were watered down. I don't have any memory of murder and mayhem in the versions I read as a child. All the same it was highly entertaining and deserving of being a classic. Friendship and mischieviousness. I grew up reading this book, a story about Huckleberry Finn and his adventurous life on the Mississippi River as a boy.

White Fang Audiobook by Jack London

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 22:50:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: White Fang Author: Jack London Narrator: Lawrence Skinner Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "White Fang" (1906) is a novel by Jack London and the name of the book's eponymous character, a wild wolfdog. The story takes place in Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush and details White Fang's journey to domestication. Much of "White Fang" is written from the viewpoint of the titular canine character, enabling London to explore how animals view their world and how they view humans. "White Fang" examines the violent world of wild animals and the equally violent world of humans. The book also explores complex themes including morality and redemption. Artist Bio Author: Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist, one of the first fiction writers obtaining celebrity and a fortune. His most famous novel is "The Call of the Wild". ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: He loves reading the Great Illustrated Classics so I am sure he will also ... I shipped this book to my grandson for Christmas. It was on his Christmas list. He loves reading the Great Illustrated Classics so I am sure he will also enjoy this one. classic! One for the ages! I wish I was the person to choose which books our children read before they embark into life. This would definitely be on my list of must reads! White Fang -Review White Fang is a great read for anyone who understands the time period and environment the store is taking place in. The violence and cruelty is what makes the story real. Time to catch up on your high school required reading. This book is an old classic. The audible narration is great. I am unsure if a movie has been released, but it certainly cant be half as good as the book. But what move is? White Fang An epic book of fear, learning, and being inside a wild animals head in his battle between hatred, fear and respect of humans. He finally comes to a peace within but not without enormous struggles of self and soul. A wonderful read!

Histoires extraordinaires Livre Audio par Edgar Allan Poe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) — Tue, 19 Apr 2005 03:00:43 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titre: Histoires extraordinaires Auteur: Edgar Allan Poe Narrateur: Denis Lavant, Roland Giraud Format: Abridged Durée: 2 hrs and 15 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 04-19-05 Éditeur: Naïve Genres: Classics, World Literature Résumé de l'éditeur: Quatre nouvelles extraites des Histoires extraordinaires d'Edgar Allan Poe. Une lettre volée qui met en péril un membre de la famille royale, un homme prisonnier d'un vaisseau fantôme où errent des âmes en peine, un veuf qui voit sa femme morte réincarnée dans sa fille, un gentleman victime de névralgie qui succombe à des événements d'autres temps... Denis Lavant et Roland Giraud distillent, chacun à leur tour, humour noir, mystère et effroi donnant à entendre toute la palette du génial poète, du polar précieux au conte fantastique. Accompagnant la narration, l'étonnante composition de Vincent Bouchot donne corps à des sensations éphémères, dessinent des images à peine évoquées, entraînant l'auditeur vers l'abîme. (P) & © 2004 naïve Avis des membres: Rat de bibliotheque Un classique, fait partie du patrimoine Je pense que 10 mots seraient suffisant I think 10 words should be enough

Alexander's Bridge Audiobook by Willa Cather

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Willa Cather) — Mon, 06 Nov 2006 21:53:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Alexander's Bridge Author: Willa Cather Narrator: Marguerite Gavin Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 11-06-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Against this delicate imagery, Willa Cather renders the tough inner terrain of a man in mid-life crisis. Bartley Alexander is a master bridge engineer. At 43 he is at the height of his power, comfortable with success and all it brings. Yet he yearns for the lost vibrancy of his youth. He leads a double life, veering between his beautiful, accomplished wife and his mistress, an actress he knew as a student in Paris. The conflict creates a crack in the structure of his life that ultimately undermines him. Members Reviews: not one of her best I do like Willa Cather, but apparently not all of her books will have the depth of 'Song of the Lark', 'O Pioneers' and 'My Antonia' (I love all 3). She must have been just beginning to blossom as a writer when this was written, and that's understandable. Still, for the sake of being a faithful collector/fan, of a writer whom I have much respect for, I will want to have all of her books eventually in the collection. And I certainly will read it again. Three Stars Good summer read, not earth shaking or riveting. But an interesting take on a life unraveling. Those who don't know the history are condenmed to repeat Every engineer needs to know the history of the construction. It is necessary to know the past construction for the future construction Okay Trying out a new author... Short stories are fun and easy reading on a hot summer day.. It was free so made it even better... probably would read other books by this author Willa Cather's early novel I am a fan of Willa Cather's books. However, Alexander's Bridge is not one of my favorites. I found the characters to be one-dimensional and flat. They never really changed throughout the entire novel. This book is one that I sold to a used books store as I knew that I would not reread it.

Die Rumplhanni Hörbuch von Lena Christ

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lena Christ) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:15:20 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Die Rumplhanni Autor:: Lena Christ Erzähler: Eva Sixt, Rüdiger Hacker, Tanja Raith, Karin Thaller, Gerd Burger Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 3 hrs and 20 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 12-23-14 Herausgeber: LohrBär Verlag Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Johanna Rumpl, die "Rumplhanni", verdingt sich als Magd beim Hauserbauern zu Öd bei Aibling. Selbst Bäuerin zu werden, ist ihr Traum - was für ein uneheliches Kind niederer Herkunft nicht einfach ist: "A Barasolflickersbankert, a windiger Deanstbot, a oaschichtiger!" nennt sie der Staudenschneidergirgl. Der einzige Weg zum eigenen Hof scheint über ein Kind mit dem Simmerl zu gehen, dem Sohn des Hauserbauern. Fast ist es so weit, da muss der Simmerl in den Krieg. Dass es ein Weltkrieg werden wird, weiß anfangs, im August 1914, noch niemand. Aber dass der Bauernsohn vielleicht nicht mehr zurückkehren könnte, dessen ist sich die Hanni bewusst. Und was dann? Sie gibt vor, schwanger zu sein und hofft, dass, bis der Schwindel auffliegt, ihr der Bauer den Hof schon überschrieben haben wird. Als die "Rumplhanni" im Herbst 1916 erschien, konnte auch ihre Autorin noch nicht wissen, wie dieser Krieg enden, welche Ausmaße er annehmen und was er nach sich ziehen würde. Er wird nicht beschrieben als eine der größten Katastrophen des 20. Jahrhunderts, sondern so, wie die Landbevölkerung ihn wahrnimmt und versteht, als eine Art Kulisse, die in regelmäßigen Abständen im Hintergrund an der Menschheit vorüberzieht, ohne dass man etwas dagegen tun könnte, ohne dass jemand dafür verantwortlich zu machen wäre. Aber ebenso selbstverständlich wie der Krieg kommt, wird er schon wieder gehen... "Die Rumplhanni" ist ein packender Roman, ein sprachliches Feuerwerk, ein Generationenroman, ein Sittenbild seiner Zeit - und ein Standardwerk der Bayerischen Literatur. Zu Recht. Das mit über 50 Sprecherinnen und Sprechern, einer Stubenmusik und einem Akkordeon aufwendig gestaltete Hörspiel setzt den Roman angemessen akustisch um, mit allen Mitteln, die das Medium zu bieten hat. Zu diesem Titel erhalten Sie eine PDF-Datei, die nach dem Kauf automatisch Ihrer Bibliothek hinzugefügt wird. © Gemeinfrei (P)2014 LOhrBär-Verlag Kritik Bewertungen: Super, weil ein bisschen anders. -- Nürnberger Nachrichten Genial inszeniertes Hörbuch. -- Redaktion Bayern-2-HörbuchFavorit Ein grandioses Hörspiel. -- Süddeutsche Zeitung Brillant und urbairisch. -- Mittelbayerische Zeitung Mitglieder Bewertungen: Four Stars Nice easy read with a happy end.

The Art of War Audiobook by Sun Tzu

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sun Tzu) — Fri, 11 Dec 2015 21:39:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: Sun Tzu Narrator: Phillip J Mather Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Written in the sixth century BC by senior military general and advisor Sun Tzu, The Art of War has been adopted by strategists the world over. The tactics detailed in the work are appropriate even today, after two and a half millennia, for all those wishing to obtain the best performance from their soldiers and subordinates, sports athletes, and themselves. Members Reviews: A masterpiece. Would you listen to The Art of War again? Why? Yes. I enjoy listening to Phillip J. Mather narrations. It was nice to be able to relax and I found it much easier to absorb this quite challenging classic listening to it being read by someone. What was the most compelling aspect of this narrative? The whole book was so very interesting. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Surprising for me, yes it did, I thought I would have to do it in stages, but instead found it so absorbing I listened to it in one sitting, Any additional comments? I would recommend this audiobook to anyone interested in the subject.

Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Bronte

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Bronte) — Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:57:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Bronte Narrator: Thandie Newton Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 04-17-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3367 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Earphones Award Winner (AudioFile Magazine) "I think the reason we're so struck by [Jane Eyre] is how Charlotte Brontë manages to relate, expertly, what it means to be a human being...and that never changes." (Narrator Thandie Newton) Following Jane from her childhood as an orphan in Northern England through her experience as a governess at Thornfield Hall, Charlotte Brontë's Gothic classic is an early exploration of women's independence in the mid-19th century and the pervasive societal challenges women had to endure. At Thornfield, Jane meets the complex and mysterious Mr. Rochester, with whom she shares a complicated relationship that ultimately forces her to reconcile the conflicting passions of romantic love and religious piety. Performing the early Victorian novel with great care and respect, actress Thandie Newton (Crash, The Pursuit of Happyness) draws out Jane Eyre's intimacy and depth while conveying how truly progressive Brontë was in an era of extreme restraint. Critic Reviews: "Narrator Thandie Newton gives a delightful performance of this beloved classic. She delivers the voice of Jane from childhood to adulthood with elegant conviction, breezing through the dense sentences as if they were part of a contemporary novel." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Perfect!! I could not stop listening, even when I should have been asleep. I read Jane Eyre as a teenager and found the story painfully romantic even though extremely tedious. I had mostly forgotten about it, but hearing Rosamund Pike read Pride and Prejudice (another absolutely perfect performance) prompted me to explore other classics that I struggled with in book form. Thandie Newton enthralled me! I could swear that I too was living the story. She gave this book the timelessness it deserves! I will definitely keep this audiobook set aside for my future daughters and the young women I influence. Jane Eyre herself inspired in me greater self respect and love. What a wonderful character! DO NOT HESITATE TO PURCHASE THIS BOOK!! I have listened to quite a few audible books so far and I think this is the first one that had me insatiable. I could not stop listening!! Superb Narration of a Fantastic Book! This is the third version of "Jane Eyre" I have, the other two narrated by Juliet Stevenson and Emma Messenger, and I can say without a doubt in my mind that Thandie Newton makes this the best listen of them all. Her accents are impeccable, her ability to convey drama and emotion is sublime, the fact that she can carry off Jane as a child and then move on to Jane as a young woman is astounding and glorious to listen to. We're treated to the four separate lives of a truly remarkable literary character: Jane as an easily ruffled and sometimes histrionic child, Jane as a smooth yet lovelorn governess at Thornfield Hall, Jane as a content yet suddenly challenged young woman at Moor House, and finally, Jane in her final life, the life the story has been building to, the life she was destined to lead. And Ms. Newton handles each situation, each character therein with perfect ease and grace. The only, oh so minor, difficulty I had with her performance was that Mr. Rochester was a tad growly. But then again, the man is a tad growly, a tad crotchety and challenging.

Anne of Green Gables Audiobook by Lucy Maud Montgomery

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Lucy Maud Montgomery) — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 04:58:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Anne of Green Gables Author: Lucy Maud Montgomery Narrator: Rachel McAdams Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 11-22-16 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4665 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: With all of the pluck and charm of its eponymous young hero, Rachel McAdams (The Notebook, Spotlight, Midnight in Paris) delivers a spectacular reading of Montgomery's beloved bildungsroman. In moments both funny and bittersweet, McAdams' voice is imbued with the spark that has made Anne a much-loved symbol of individualism and cheer for over a century. In this story of "kindred spirits", McAdams' touching and heartfelt narration proves she is just that - bonded on a deep level to this shimmering classic. When aging brother and sister Marilla and Matthew Cuthbert decide to adopt an orphan boy to help with chores around their farm, Green Gables on Prince Edward Island, neither is prepared for the feisty and imaginative redheaded girl who is mistakenly brought to them instead. Nor are they prepared for the way in which she will change their lives. Through a series of hilarious misadventures, Anne's uncompromising spirit makes her a striking presence in the close-knit village, bringing new friendships, first crushes, and, for her foster parents, a love and openness unimaginable before her arrival. Editorial Reviews: Editors Select, November 2016 - I was an Anne of Green Gables groupie in the late '80s, after the original CBC miniseries came out. A young, bookish orphan with a fierce love of drama and endless spirit, Anne was the poster child for nerdy, slightly precocious girls everywhere and I WAS IN. I read all the books in the series, memorized Noyes' poem "The Highwayman", and let my best friend know that she was my "bosom friend" (for the record, she thought I was weird). So it was with the very best kind of nostalgia that I revisited my favorite childhood book with the Canadian Rachel McAdams providing the perfect happy, nuanced, and lovely voice for the tale. I know what my family will be listening to on our six-hour drive south for Thanksgiving. Emily, Audible Editor Critic Reviews: "Listeners will relish this production of L.M. Montgomery's classic.... As Anne, McAdams's delivery is light and breathy and ever so speedy, but clear and eloquent." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: Great Book! under impressed by the reader Great Book! Ive read and listened to them all. This narrator however did NOT capture Anne. Amazing. Listen to this book. I am sitting on a bench outside my son's school, having just finished listening to Anne of Green Gables, and I am actually crying. The story was lovely, made even lovelier by Rachel McAdams' narration. If she doesn't do the next book in the series, I don't know what I will do with my life. Childhood Revisited This is a book I loved the first time I read it. I have since then read the others in the series and have seen the movie with Megan Follows. I may be an old lady Marilla's age now, but it still has the ability to take me to Green Gables. The story was great, McAdams not so much I never actually read this book before but grew up on the movies and knew I would love it. The story is wonderful but I was very disappointed by Rachel McAdams' performance. Firstly, I listen to audio books because I want to feel like I'm being told a story by a close friend, rather than simply being read to by a stranger. I didn't feel like she was very interested in the story she was telling. Anne's was really the only voice that McAdams put any character into.

Lolita Audiobook by Vladimir Nabokov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vladimir Nabokov) — Mon, 26 Sep 2005 07:08:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lolita Author: Vladimir Nabokov Narrator: Jeremy Irons Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-26-05 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6034 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Awe and exhilaration, along with heartbreak and mordant wit, abound in this account of the aging Humbert Humbert's obsessive, devouring, and doomed passion for the nymphet Dolores Haze. Lolita is also the story of a hypercivilized European colliding with the cheerful barbarism of postwar America. But most of all, it is a meditation on love - as outrage and hallucination, madness and transformation. Critic Reviews: " Lolita is an authentic work of art which compels our immediate response and serious reflection, a revealing and indispensable comedy of horrors." ( San Francisco Chronicle) "Language is essential to Lolita, and Mr. Irons captures Humbert's voice perfectly. In the Random House audiobook, he read the novel with a sensitivity to the language that conveys all of Nabokov's humor, passion, and lyricism." ( The New York Times) "Jeremy Irons...commands the text with the grand sense of character and palpable eroticism it requires.... The combination of Nabokovs prose and Ironss performance carries listeners out of a seat of judgment into Humberts pure admiration for and desire to possess that archetypical fire-energy of a young girl. This horrifyingly beautiful story of wild obsession truly comes alive in this audiobook production." ( AudioFile) Members Reviews: An Absolutely Gorgeous Audible Experience I have tried to read LOLITA on several occassions, but for whatever reason--probably the dull, midwest monotony of my internal reading voice--have put the book down. I purchased LOLITA (read by Jeremy Irons) with a sense of trepidation (had I just bought something I would never finish?) The book is as impressive as the critics will tell you. Nabokov's language, his ability to fully render a scene, his mind-boggling vocabularly, and his characters--those desperate and beautiful and horrible creatures--are like nothing else in the canon of fiction. Add to this the luxurious experience of Jeremy Irons' voice and you end up with a book--a reading--that will make you shake your head in awe. A masterpiece It took me a long time to convince myself to "read" this disturbing book, and as soon as I finished the audiobook I went out and bought myself a print version. This book is written with a mastery of language and a chilling insight into the depths of the human soul that make it a true masterpiece. And the narration... If ever there was a perfect match between book and reader, this is it. All I can say is: Get this book. You won't regret it. Surprising good reading This book's subject matter is admitedly an unsavory one to most, however, it is considered in some circles to be a "classic" work and so I resigned myself to reading it. I am glad that I did. I was surprised at how completely I was drawn into the story. This book is very well written and deserving of the serious reader's consideration. Nabokov Narrated with Subtlety This audiobook is completely sustained by the superb and finely attuned narration of Jeremy Irons. While Lolita is and remains a classic of 20th Century literature, this production will allow you to see [hear] a completely new perspective. Irons takes you completely inside the mind of Humbert Humbert, and with skill and subtlety makes you loathe him and sympathize with him at the same time.

Love in the Time of Cholera Audiobook by Gabriel García Márquez

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gabriel García Márquez) — Tue, 27 Aug 2013 07:49:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love in the Time of Cholera Author: Gabriel García Márquez Narrator: Armando Durán Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 08-27-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1716 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Audie Award Finalist, Classic, 2014 From the Nobel Prize-winning author of One Hundred Years of Solitude comes a masterly evocation of an unrequited passion so strong that it binds two people's lives together for more than half a century. In their youth, Florentino Ariza and Fermina Daza fall passionately in love. When Fermina eventually chooses to marry a wealthy, well-born doctor, Florentino is devastated, but he is a romantic. As he rises in his business career, he whiles away the years in 622 affairs - yet he reserves his heart for Fermina. Her husband dies at last, and Florentino purposefully attends the funeral. Fifty years, nine months, and four days after he first declared his love for Fermina, he does so again. With humorous sagacity and consummate craft, Gabriel García Márquez traces an exceptional half-century of unrequited love. Though it seems never to be conveniently contained, love flows through the novel in many wonderful guises - joyful, melancholy, enriching, and ever surprising. Members Reviews: Timeless Romance, brought to life by Armando Duràn This story is one of the classic romances that will live on forever. I have read it more than once, but it had been a while and I needed some romance in my life, so I went in search of it again. I was so pleased to find it had finally been made into an audiobook, my life is busier than it used to be, so I was able to listen to it wherever I went. The narrator, Armando Duràn, was a perfect fit for this story. I mean perfect. The animation in his voice captures the passion of their love, the excitement and the sorrow. Every emotion was conveyed with such conviction, you would believe he wrote the story himself and was recounting from his own memory. His performance was impeccable and the story was lovely as ever. I would recommend this audiobook to everyone who wants the experience of a masterpiece novel, played out by an exceptional narrator. In Love With Love A passionate storyteller and a Pulitzer Prize winning author, Márquez warned those that wanted to define this book as a great love story not to fall into his *trap.* He doesn't set out to define love in Love in the Time of Cholera, instead he tells about the individual relationship his characters have with love throughout their lifetimes, how they express love, and how they experience love in all it's incarnations. Rather than define love, he almost makes the argument against defining love, showing that it is flowing and adaptable, and dependent on a myriad of variables. His characters experience lust, desire, passion, stability, all in the name of love -- that *malady for which there is no cure.* Love is not an emotion, but the destination in this novel. Marquez's style of magical realism is perfectly matched to the period and characters in this Caribbean seaport village at the turn of the 19th century, where the local folklore and superstitions walk hand in hand with social and political reality. Three contrasting characters are central to the story and form the love triangle: Fermina Daza, the young local beauty; the older Dr.

The Little Prince Audiobook by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Antoine De Saint-Exupéry) — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 11:42:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Little Prince Author: Antoine De Saint-Exupéry Narrator: Alexander Fink Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 08-01-17 Publisher: Calygram Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 62 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Little Prince" was published in 1943 by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It is a poetic tale in which a pilot strands in the desert and meets a young prince fallen to Earth from a tiny asteroid. The story is philosophical and includes social criticism, remarking on the strangeness of the adult world. While it looks like a children's book, it targets adult relationships with deep thoughts on how adults perceive life and each other. "Children should show great understanding towards grown-ups". Get ready for a trip to see the world differently and learn what is really important. "The Little Prince" is one of the most-translated books in the world and was voted the best book of the 20th century in France. Translated into 300 languages and dialects (as well as Braille), selling nearly two million copies annually with sales totaling over 140 million copies worldwide, it has become one of the best-selling books ever published. ©2017 Calygram (P)2017 Calygram Members Reviews: One of the most important books This book takes about an hour to read (at 1.7 speed) and it will change your life. It is very important for every adult to remember to rethink all those things we have "learned" to be important and focus o. what really matters. Great Story, But Confusing The story is beautiful but confusing at points. It takes effort to make sure to listen to every detail. The narration was ok, though it needed to be clearer. Still getting used to audio books, but I think this one might be better as a physical book. Great Book - Awful Performance Poorly read. Emotionless. Mistakes were not edited out. $1 performance sold for $5 Gorgeous, intelligent story. Every person is well advised to know it. Lovely book, terrible narrator Alexander Fink has no business narrating books in English. I've never read The Little Prince, so it's unfortunate that this narrator was my first experience with the book. His very strong accent makes it difficult to understand, he has no pacing whatsoever (doesn't even pause a beat when announcing new chapters), and he made several mistakes where he repeated sentences two or three times and didn't bother to edit that out. The story was sweet, but this narrator ruined the experience for me. dissapointing What would have made The Little Prince better? This is one of my all-time favorite books. The narration would have been better done if it was read by Stephen Hawking. There was absolutely no attempt to get the story across, just a very dry reading of the words. Would you be willing to try another one of Alexander Finks performances? Absolutely not

Wuthering Heights Audiobook by Emily Brontë

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Emily Brontë) — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 17:01:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Wuthering Heights Author: Emily Brontë Narrator: Janet Paulson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 08-30-17 Publisher: Oregan Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 54 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "Wuthering Heights" is Emily Brontë's only novel. It was first published in 1847 under the pseudonym Ellis Bell, and a posthumous second edition was edited by her sister Charlotte. The name of the novel comes from the Yorkshire manor on the moors on which the story centers (as an adjective, "wuthering" is a Yorkshire word referring to turbulent weather). The narrative tells the tale of the all-encompassing and passionate, yet thwarted, love between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw, and how this unresolved passion eventually destroys them and many around them. ©2017 Golden Deer Classics (P)2017 Golden Deer Classics Members Reviews: Don't pay for this. This is lifted directly from a public domain site LibriVox. This is an amateur volunteer recording that can be found for free on many sites. Story is marvelous as always so either go do this version for free elsewhere or shell out for a quality reading on Audible. QUE PENA DE NARRADORA This book wasnt for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more? EL LIBRO ES MUY BUENO PERO CON OTRO NARRADOR. Any additional comments? ES UN EXCELENTE CLÁSICO PERO CON LA ESTÁ NARRADORA NO PUEDES APRECIARLO, ES CONFUSO, NO SABES CUANDO CAMBIA DE PERSONAJES, Y LA VOZ ES TEDIOSA.. beautiful but disappointing Bronte's descriptions and smooth way of writing is widely talented and easily imagined. Her characters however, I found unbelievable and without redeeming qualities of any sort. Truly one of the best books I have ever read!!!

Very good book. Narrator was so versatile with so many voice s for the characters! Loved the Narration, Didn't enjoy the book as much While I certainly didn't dislike the book by any means, It was the very odd occasion that I actually liked the various movie versions better than the book. I felt that there weren't any redeeming qualities for the characters. The book portrayed both Cathy and Heathcliff as intolerable people, which made it hard to even care or have a heartfelt feeling for their hardships at all. Actually, it was hard not to just hate them altogether. At least in the movie(s), you got a glimpse of their childhood friendship, as well as their passionate love as teenagers, and even bit of their good natured side (even if it was only a TINY glimpse for heathcliff), but it made you at least have some heart for them and empathy for their agony. It was hard to feel anything at for any of the characters in the book...except for Nellie and Edgar, which is natural I suppose, but I do feel like the book could have allowed for more feeling for the two star crossed lovers.

El Arte De La Guerra [The Art of War] Audio Libro por Sun Tzu

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sun Tzu) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 12:40:16 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Título: El Arte De La Guerra [The Art of War] Autor: Sun Tzu Narrador: Diego Guerrero Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 34 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-10-13 Editor: Trout Lake Media Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 241 votos Categorías: Classics, World Literature Resumen del editor: Es el tratado sobre estrategia más famoso del mundo, que se ha convertido en un libro de culto en el ámbito de la empresa. Varias películas ambientadas en Wall Street han contribuido a popularizar este pequeño libro, que nos propone unos principios válidos tanto en el mundo de la estrategia militar como en el de los negocios o la política. A pesar de su antigüedad, se trata de un libro extremadamente moderno, que ayudará a reflexionar sobre cualquier tipo de problema. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: excelente me encantó y gratis con las ofertas de amazon. que mas puedo pedir, y en español. Great classic Would you consider the audio edition of El Arte De La Guerra [The Art of War] to be better than the print version? Nothing quite compares to the print version of a book, although it is a nice addition to my audiobook collection. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? I didn't like the accent that the narrator has, I'd prefer a more neutral Spanish accent if a book has to be narrated in this language. Recomendado Aplica a mas de una situacion a la vida diaria, vale la pena comprarlo. Recomendado capitulos cortos se queda un poco corto, los capitulos se me hicieron cortos, esto no afecta a que el contenido es muy bueno para aplicat en nuestra vida comercial una oportunidad de apkicar esta mentalidad en tu dia a día. esoecificamente en la vida profesional. muy buen locutor o "cuenta cuento"

The Master and Margarita Audiobook by Mikhail Bulgakov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mikhail Bulgakov) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:09:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Master and Margarita Author: Mikhail Bulgakov Narrator: Julian Rhind-Tutt Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 09-18-09 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1067 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Devil comes to Moscow, but he isn't all bad; Pontius Pilate sentences a charismatic leader to his death, but yearns for redemption; and a writer tries to destroy his greatest tale, but discovers that manuscripts don't burn. Multi-layered and entrancing, blending sharp satire with glorious fantasy, The Master and Margarita is ceaselessly inventive and profoundly moving. In its imaginative freedom and raising of eternal human concerns, it is one of the world's great novels. Members Reviews: Satisfying Satanic Satire The core of this piece is satire, marking a path of wanton destruction through Moscow as Satan and his delightfully hooligan entourage parade from one scene to another causing chaos and watching the aftermath in the name of...well, why the hell not? There is also a love story as well as retelling of the history of Pontius Pilate. Marked with numerous interesting characters, Bulgakov creates a readable if somewhat uneven tale. The title characters are introduced about halfway through the novel and are an attempt to create some sort of deeply affecting love story, that I don't consider all that effective given that it is pretty much the sole aspect of their personality we see is them pining for one another. However, title characters or not they are not there often and rarely without Woland or his minions at their side in order to make things interesting. The satire is effectively humorist and blasts Soviet greed well, but then greed is a very easy thing to parody. The most interesting aspect of the novel for me were the moments when we are given a metafiction/history written by The Master. The language is wonderful and the imagery is perfectly evocative and I truly wished I had the option of reading more. The narrator, which is quickly becoming the make or break factor of every audiobook I purchase, is, to my mind, remarkable. While the accents are all variously British, they are unique and he endows every character with a certain uniqueness and charisma (or lack thereof if the book should call for it) and should be beloved by all. I can't honestly understand the negative marks throughout the rest of audible. If you want a boring consistent drone of a voice, I think you are better listening to an automation than a legitimate audiobook. Additionally, the translation (Michael Karpelson, 2006) is my personal favorite and has the most personality (the others I have read are much more dry in their translation and it shows heavily in the dialogue). This book was left incompletely edited when the author died, not being all that well acquainted with the rest of his work, which would explain some of the issues, but issues or not this book is a delightful read with a solid narrator. Baffling and original If, like me, you were perplexed by Gogol (nose?? overcoat??), you will probably be even more befuddled by this novel that includes Satan, Pontius Pilate, and housing issues in post-Revolutionary Moscow. I felt as if I were somehow missing information critical to enjoying the work, as if it were a long inside joke that other people seem to appreciate enormously, but which left me puzzled and unmoved. I could never have gotten through the book without Julian Rhind-Tutt's oustanding narration.

Zorba the Greek Audiobook by Nikos Kazantzakis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nikos Kazantzakis) — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:15:58 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Zorba the Greek Author: Nikos Kazantzakis Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 07-27-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 355 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: A wonderful tale of a young mans coming of age, Zorba the Greek has been a classic of world literature since it was first translated into English in 1952 and made into an unforgettable movie with Anthony Quinn. Zorba, an irrepressible, earthy hedonist, sweeps his young disciple along as he wines, dines, and loves his way through a life dedicated to fulfilling his copious appetites. Zorba is irresistible in this charming audio production by veteran narrator George Guidall. Members Reviews: Drink life to the lees I listened to this book and loved it so much that I obtained a copy and read it as well. It is definitely a top tier Audible read. The performance is excellent, with echoes of Anthony Quinn in the inflections of Zorba. Zorba the Greek is a clamorous ode, played with wild abandon on the Greek santori about the fundamental contradiction which is the human soul. Zorba is a character who embodies the force within the human breast to live life at full-tilt with eyes wide open, nostrils flared to miss no smell, a dog joyously hanging his head out a car window taking every sensation into his being. Zorba lives every moment in the moment, fully engaged with his experiences. He possesses a pithy, folk wisdom which cuts to the heart of every issue, but doesnt waste time with books. He lives life, he doesnt read about living. This is the central conflict in the book. The narrator, a bookish native of Crete, hires Zorba to run his lignite mine. He is writing a book on Buddhism and contemplates how to live: let go of human desires to reach a higher plane above human suffering. He uses reason to create a protective barrier between life and his soul. Zorba represents direct engagement with life, with the very desires and urges the narrator seeks to overcome. Over the course of the book, Zorba convinces the narrator to live more from his heart by force of example of his joyous embrace of life, but he can not change the essential nature of the narrator, the boss. Each of us has his and her own boss, their inner voice of rationality. Zorba throws up his hands and proclaims, from a heart filled with a deep and inextinguishable love, There surely must be a hell for a few pen-pushers like the boss! (p. 306) Born in Crete in 1883, Nikos Kazantzakis was compelled and tormented by ultimately unanswerable religious and metaphysical questions. Kazantzakis studied law in Athens, philosophy with Henri Bergson in Paris, Buddhism in Vienna, and spent time in a Greek monastery. After traveling widely and publishing many well received travelogues, he started writing novels as he approached 60. These novels, including Zorba the Greek, Freedom and Death, and The Last Temptation of Christ, struggle to articulate ideas about God, human freedom, and human rationality warring against the basic animal nature of the human creature. Kazantzakis wrote in Demotic Greek in a Cretan dialect, creating a small audience for his works, but holding true to his passion for his roots in Crete. He was anathamized by the Greek Orthodox Church in 1955 and The Last Temptation was on the Vaticans Index of Prohibited Books. He died in 1957. This is a book told with compassion for humans pulled in opposing directions by the contradictory desires of the heart and the mind. Zorba is one of the great characters of world literature, an inherently lovable bull-like force of nature.

The Prophet Audiobook by Kahlil Gibran

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Kahlil Gibran) — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:49:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Prophet Author: Kahlil Gibran Narrator: Paul Sparer Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 09-25-06 Publisher: Random House Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 527 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Writer, artist and philosopher Kahlil Gibran considered The Prophet to be his greatest achievement. First published in 1923, this collection of poetic essays on life and the human condition has been translated into more than 20 languages, and has become one of the beloved classics of our time. Cherished by millions, the universally inspiring words of The Prophet are here magnificently read aloud. ©1923 Kahlil Gibran; (P)1951 Random House, Inc. Members Reviews: Beautiful The Prophet is Gibran???s masterpiece, a wonderful blending of timeless wisdom with beautiful poetry. I???ve read the book and have heard other audio versions, but this recording by the late Paul Sparer is without equal. Timeless Wisdom This needs to be listened to many times as you will hear something new with every listen. Almost allows you to step out of life and be an observer. Very powerful, very thought provoking, very beautiful. Prophetic prophet I had a copy of this on cassete tape, loved to listen to it then and even more now, Ipod makes it so much easier to enjoy.. Inspiring to listen to in this format, as in its prior overly listened cassete format.. Enjoyed listening to it this morning at work before the day began.. Narrator, pleasant to hear,, and as always Khail Gibran a pleasure to visit again and again.... Life changing One of the most powerful books I've ever read. I highly recommend every single word. Magnificent and profound This has been one of my favorite books since I found it in California in 1967 when I was a young woman. I have lost my copy and I got the idea when I was thinking about which book order with my free credit on Audible to download it. I could not be more pleased. Paul Sparer Has a magnificent voice for this special book and he reads it impeccably with complete command of the English language. I just love this translation. Thank you audible thank you.

Beyond Good and Evil Audiobook by Friedrich Nietzsche

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Friedrich Nietzsche) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:55:36 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Beyond Good and Evil Author: Friedrich Nietzsche Narrator: Alex Jennings, Roy McMillan Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-09 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 337 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Continuing where Thus Spoke Zarathustra left off, Nietzsche's controversial work Beyond Good and Evil is one of the most influential philosophical texts of the 19th century and one of the most controversial works of ideology ever written. Attacking the notion of morality as nothing more than institutionalised weakness, Nietzsche criticises past philosophers for their unquestioning acceptance of moral precepts. Nietzsche tried to formulate what he called "the philosophy of the future". Alex Jennings reads this new translation by Ian Johnston. Members Reviews: Great Book, great Audio Narration I won't drone on about the wealth of knowledge in this book. I will say i've listened to it twice since i got it two weeks ago, and i will keep listening to it. I find it very practical. - The narration and production of this book is exceptional. Like any book, it's difficult to read to others, and communicate the nuance. Jennings & McMillan bring this production through with excellence. Even Jennings tone, a slight snear, really plays well, because Nietzsche himself writes with a slight snear. Contrast this production with one i downloaded from "Librovox". Librovox allows non-professionals to record a book, and upload it. I downloaed Nietzsche's "The Gay Science", and i couldn't get through the first chapters. The narrator couldn't communicate the spirit and intent of the book. This production achieves that. important classic with Ian Johnston's notes "Beyond Good and Evil" is a well-known classic, so I will not review the work itself. The narration by Alex Jennings was excellent. He kept my attention throughout with his lively speech. And, Ian Johnston was more than a translator. He also wrote commentary which is included in this audio. The commentary is excellent: accurate and helpful for understanding Nietzsche's background and ideas. John Christmas, author of "Democracy Society" Awsome Great read, great narrator, interesting, thought provoking, and surprisingly funny at times. If you have never read any Nietzsche this is a good one to start with. Troubled Genius Nietzsche's analysis and critique of false authority, master-slave relationships, herd morality, rationalistic/scientific barriers to living fearlessly are amazing critiques for the time he wrote, and flew in the face of the rationalistic zeitgeist of Kant, Hegel and science. His critique is very psychological, in that he does not himself present a rationalistic argument for or against his views (although he reveals brilliant thinking), but rather a series of observations/aphorisms which we automatically string together as his "philosophy" (and then wonder what he said). He makes scathing observations of the Jews being the cause of the despised master-slave relationships, and compounded by Christians. For sure, he despises weakness. Because of his own questioning of human motivation leading to the destructive master-slave devaluation of human, I find myself analyzing his own motivation for his concerns. While his interpretation of women parallels hatred of weakness everywhere, his misogyny, mistrust and devaluation seems embedded in every pore of his being, and explains most of his philosophy as a rant against how his mother (including father) treated him.

Gilgamesh Audiobook by Stephen Mitchell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Stephen Mitchell) — Thu, 11 Nov 2004 18:10:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gilgamesh Subtitle: A New English Version Author: Stephen Mitchell Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-11-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1898 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: In the ancient city of Uruk, the tyrannical King Gilgamesh tramples citizens "like a wild bull". The gods send an untamed man named Enkidu to control the ruthless king, but after fighting, Enkidu and Gilgamesh become great friends and embark on a series of adventures. They kill fearsome creatures before Enkidu succumbs to disease, leaving Gilgamesh despondent and alone. Eventually, Gilgamesh moves forward, and his quest becomes a soul-searching journey of self-discovery. Mitchell's treatment of this extraordinary work is the finest yet, surpassing previous versions in its preservation of the wisdom and beauty of the original. Critic Reviews: "Stephen Mitchell's Gilgamesh is a wonderful version....This is certainly the best that I have seen in English." (Harold Bloom) "Here is a flowing, unbroken version that reads as effortlessly as a novel....Vibrant, earnest, unfussibly accesible....The muscular eloquence and rousing simplicity of Mitchell's four-beat line effectively unleashes the grand vehemence of the epic's battle scenes." (The New York Times Book Review) "Mitchell seeks language that is as swift and strong as the story itself. He conveys the evenhanded generosity of the original poet....This wonderful new version of the story of Gilgamesh shows how the story came to achieve literary immortality: not because it is a rare ancient artifact, but because reading it can make people in the here and now feel more completely alive." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: A defense of this "translation" This is a very good reading of the Epic, which I have read many times in various translations. But rather than say how wonderful the book is, which others have already done, there are some things that should be pointed out: For some reason Audible called this a "children's" book, which is debatable. The sexuality is quite direct and graphic. However, my mother let me read another version of Gilgamesh as a child and its frankness was fine by her and me. It isn't outright pornography, but it is sexually blunt. In other words, some parents may find this book objectionable - others just honest. You decide. Also, as far as sexuality goes, another reviewer mentioned how the redactor of this book implies a homoerotic relationship between Gilgamesh and Enkidu. The "translator" is actually not making this up: in the 12th tablet of the story, which is not part of this recording for boring academic reasons, the sexual nature of their friendship is explained without mixing words. Another comment mentions that is book is not a real "translation", which is true. However, that is not without good reason. An actual word for word translation of the epic is unreadable - only compilations are useful to the general public. If you want to see what I mean, find a true translation at your library and count the number of missing lines and unclear words. It's like reading a book where you can only see every tenth word or so. The essay at the end is hit or miss. The political messages (even the ones I happen to agree with) are out of place and preachy. But occasionally he is insightful. Either way, check this book out, as it's a pleasure to listen to. Impressive story with impressive history "Gilgamesh" is the story of the king of Uruk and the wild-man, Enkidu, who fight and end up as friends.

Faust Audiobook by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:21:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Faust Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Narrator: Samuel West, Auriol Smith, Derek Jacobi, Sean Barrett, Stephen Critchlow, Hugh Dickson, Emily Raymond, Gunnar Cauthery, Anne-Marie Piazza, Daniel Mair Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 11-03-11 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 226 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Faust is one of the pillars of Western literature. This classic drama presents the story of the scholar Faust, tempted into a contract with the Devil in return for a life of sensuality and power. Enjoyment rules, until Fausts emotions are stirred by a meeting with Gretchen, and the tragic outcome brings Part 1 to an end. Part 2, written much later in Goethes life, places his eponymous hero in a variety of unexpected circumstances, causing him to reflect on humanity and its attitudes to life and death. Critic Reviews: Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award: If its been a while since you tackled Goethe's Faust like, forever dont wait a moment longer. John R. Williams's sparkling English translation is delightful, full of wit and delicious rhymes, and would be reason enough to fling yourself at it, but this full-cast production more than doubles the pleasure. The actors play it as if we were all Faust and hell were going to be a lot worse than other people. The performances are marvelous, and the sound effects clever and often gorgeous (the choir!). After this rendering of 'Walpurgisnacht,' youll never see Halloween the same again. One might call this Harry Potter for grown-ups, except that the good guys well, I wouldnt want to give away the ending. What a great theatrical experience. (AudioFile) Goethe's Faust has had a huge impact on both musical culture and the Western legacy at large. So it seems fitting that we mention a rather wonderful dramatic enactment of the work on a new Naxos audiobook. It's abridged, which is a fine thing since a full version would last a veritable eternity. In effect Naxos AudioBooks has done for Faust what some of the classic London recordings of the '60s did for opera. It conceives of the soundstage and special potential of the modern recorded medium and how they can heighten appreciation for the work in ways that the stage or the book format cannot. So this production has very well-conceived sound effects, music, voice alteration and excellent dramatic recitation by the actor-reciters. Listen straight through and you get a vivid experience of the Faust drama in ways you would not get in any other form. The English translation is mellifluous and not stilted, and the recitation is terrific. Anyone who has appreciated the various settings of Faust by Gounod, Berlioz, Schumann, etc., will revel in the full drama enacted in the spirit Goethe intended. Of course this is a long work even in its abridged form. The ideal way to experience it first hand is in this audiobook. It makes what could easily be a bit of an ordeal an exciting and sonorously delightful experience, if you are a person of some patience. Highly recommended. (Grego Applegate Edwards, Gapplegate Classical-Modern Music Review) Members Reviews: Mixed Feelings Unless you're familiar with Faust, before listening to this, I would 1) go to the Naxos Audiobooks website and read about this particular production of Faust. Part 1 has a clear narrative and the performance sparkles. Part 2, through no fault of the performers, is difficult to follow if you don't already know the story. I kept thinking I had missed something and kept rewinding. Eventually, I read the study guide posted above so I would have a clue what is going on with the story.

Pride and Prejudice Audiobook by Jane Austen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane Austen) — Fri, 12 May 2017 03:05:35 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Pride and Prejudice Author: Jane Austen Narrator: Karen Savage Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "Pride and Prejudice" is a novel by Jane Austen, first published in 1813. The story follows the main character Elizabeth Bennet as she deals with issues of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage in the society of the landed gentry of early 19th century England. Elizabeth is the second of five daughters of a country gentleman living near the fictional town of Meryton in Hertfordshire, near London. Though the story is set at the turn of the 19th century, it retains a fascination for modern readers, continuing near the top of lists of "most loved books" such as "The Big Read". It has become one of the most popular novels in English literature and receives considerable attention from literary scholars. Modern interest in the book has resulted in a number of dramatic adaptations and an abundance of novels and stories imitating Austen's memorable characters or themes. To date, the book has sold some 20 million copies worldwide. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: Unnecessary repetition of book name and author between each chapter Between every chapter the narrator reads the book name, author, and chapter. This occurs for all 61 chapters and seems a bit unnecessary. While I appreciate knowing which chapter is about to be covered, there is really no need in hearing the book name and author so many times. Other than that, the book and performance was very good. Excellent story & performance! 4 stars because: There are 50+ chapters. At the end of each chapter; reader says, "End of chapter _____." Then the beginning of EACH next chapter, the reader announces the name of the book, the author, and next chapter. Got on my nerves. Excellent narration for a classic novel Karen Savage has pace and clarity. Her ability to speak upper class English is almost faultless, considering her American origin. She produces clear character differentiation, and copes well with male voices.

The Arabian Nights Entertainments Audiobook by Louis Rhead

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Louis Rhead) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 10:56:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Arabian Nights Entertainments Author: Louis Rhead Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-13 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 206 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The central core of the stories concerns a Persian king and his new bride. The king has a brother who is a vizier in faraway Samarcand, and he invites him to come to the palace for a visit. Just before his departure, the vizier is shocked to discover his wife's infidelity. Enraged, he kills her. Full of pain and grief, the vizier continues on to the court of his brother, the king. But, once arrived at his brother's palace, the vizier soon discovers the king's wife is also involved in an even more flagrant infidelity, which he reluctantly reports to him. The maddened king, Shahryar, then kills his wife, too. The distrustful king next decides to marry an endless succession of virgins only to execute each one the next morning before she has a chance to dishonor him. Weeks go by. Eventually, Scheherazade, the vizier's daughter, offers herself as the next bride. She is convinced she knows how to stop the slaughter. Her father reluctantly agrees to the marriage. On the night of their marriage, Scheherazade begins to tell the king a tale, but does not end it. The king, curious about how the story ends, is thus forced to postpone her execution in order to hear the conclusion. The next night, as soon as she finishes the tale, she begins (and only begins) a new one, and the king, eager to hear the conclusion, postpones her execution once again. And so it goes on for 1,001 nights.... Listen as the fabulous tales of Alladin, Sindbad the Sailor, Ali Baba, and many others sweep you away to the Golden Age of Islam. Members Reviews: Includes stories absent from other versions Any additional comments? The reading may be on the speedy side, which does mean you need to pay closer attention than normal, but you get used to it. The good news is that the longer duration and faster reading means a greater number of stories than other versions available on audible.com (including some not present in the original Arabian Nights such as Aladdin and Ali Baba). I'm happy to deal with a swift reading in exchange for extra stories, and apart from the swiftness the reading is excellent. My only complaint is that the translation seems to abridge things a bit more than some versions. A PLEASURE NOT TO BE HURRIED What made the experience of listening to The Arabian Nights Entertainments the most enjoyable? This is first Audible selection I have encountered that was narrated too fast to be understandable. I slowed it down to .75X with the app control and it was ideal! The narrator's voice was rich and and seemed an ideal fit for the material, considering the elements of magic and mystery in these classic tales. A Must Have No library is complete without it, and this is an entertaining version. The narrator speaks in a British accent, and he does a good job. Complete with cheesy sound effects as the stories transistion. A really enjoyable story Charlton Griffin did us a huge favor and immersed the reader in one of the most underrated epic tales of all time. There are a couple stories missing from this telling, but Louis Rhead still brought us an enjoyable take on the dozens of stories that make up the Arabian Nights. PERFECT IN EVERY WAY Any additional comments? This will make you want to read it to your kids affecting Charlton Griffins every manner, but this cannot be done.

The Art of War Audiobook by Sun Tzu

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sun Tzu) — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 00:41:51 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: Sun Tzu Narrator: Moira Fogarty Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 12-11-17 Publisher: Audio Sommelier Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Art of War is a classic Chinese military treatise, published in the fifth century BC. Lionel Giles' English translation was first published in 1910. It has remained popular to this day, finding use in business, the law, and negotiations. Members Reviews: Excellent The perspective and strategies throughout the book can be transferred to every day life. Awesome!

Devils Audiobook by Fyodor Dostoevsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoevsky) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 16:59:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Devils Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 28 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 03-20-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 132 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Exiled to four years in Siberia, but hailed by the end of his life as a saint, prophet, and genius, Fyodor Dostoevsky holds an exalted place among the best of the great Russian authors. One of Dostoevskys five major novels, Devils follows the travails of a small provincial town beset by a band of modish radicals - and in so doing presents a devastating depiction of life and politics in late 19th-century Imperial Russia. Both a grotesque comedy and a shocking illustration of clashing ideologies, Dostoevskys famed novel stands as an undeniable masterpiece. Members Reviews: Excellent translation and narration "Devils" (formerly translated as "The Possessed," and sometimes translated as "Demons") is one of Dostoevsky's four great long novels, the others being "Crime and Punishment," "The Idiot," and "The Brothers Karamazov." First, don't by the version narrated by Patrick Cullen and titled "The Possessed." The narration is poor and the translation is the outdated one by Constance Garnett. "Devils" is a very political novel and was intended to be so. In order to appreciate it, you should do a little research on the 1869 murder by the Russian revolutionary Nechayev. One of the two lead characters, Peter Stephanovich Verkhovensky, a creepy Charles Manson type, is based on Nechayev. The Wikipedia article on "Demons" is short and informative. It also helps to know a little about Dostoevsky's background because several elements are autobiographical. Last, you might want to print a list of characters because, like all Russian novels, the many patronymic names can be confusing, especially if you're listening. If you do these things you'll experience the full effect. The plot centers on some brutal, political murders. The setting is the run-up to the Bolshevik Revolution. Lenin and company didn't come out of nowhere. Trouble had been brewing in Russia for some time. "Devils" places events in context. Like all of Dostoevsky's works, the plot is deeply psychological, though there is quite a bit of dry humor and irony (items that are often missed in Dostoevsky's works because the original translator, Constance Garnett, tended to homogenize his phrases). If you're into this thing, "Devils" is a gripping novel. The narrator is the very accomplished George Guidall. I've listened to many of his readings, such as his outstanding performances in "Crime and Punishment" and "Don Quixote." George is perfect for "Demons." His sharp characterizations, timing, and overall feel are perfect. He has a Slavic background and takes great pride in reading the Russian greats. Last, I can't say enough good things about this 1992 translation by Russian Studies Professor Michael R. Katz of Middlebury College. Professor Katz reinserts Dostoevsky's intentionally quirky sentence structure which was sadly washed out by earlier translators. I've read that some critics think Doestoevsky wasn't a great stylist as was Tolstoy and others. In my opinion, that's only because early translators failed to pick up his nuances. Dostoevsky was a very careful writer. Many of his supposedly awkward sentences, when carefully translated, reveal great wit and style.

Siddhartha Audiobook by Hermann Hesse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hermann Hesse) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:22:17 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Siddhartha Author: Hermann Hesse Narrator: David Cross Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-12 Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 45 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: In Siddhartha, Herman Hesse conveys a very profound message for all those who seek meaning in their lives. Though set in India, the concerns of Siddhartha are universal, expressing Hesse's general interest in the conflict between mind, body, and spirit. It is a story of a Brahmin boy who follows his heart and ventures out into the world to experience life as a pious Brahmin, a Samana, a rich merchant, a lover, and ordinary ferryman to a father - each life bringing a new awakening, bringing him closer to the truth until he is finally one with Buddha. Members Reviews: Outstanding audiobook (author+narrator) Story's reviews are available in many resources, so I'll focus on the narrator. He has a really soothing voice and an excellent command of it. The toning, emphasizing and volume changes per context were all in place and outstanding. I hope I can get more books he has read. Everyone's story The story which in a way narrates the deepest inner and the outer journey of every human being... classic! I'm glad that I've finally read Siddhartha! Usually, I only read (listen to) stories once, but this is one that I'll buy, maybe even hardback, and come back to again! Epic read for a spiritual path Highly recommended for anyone, but especially for those seeking meaning and reflection on a spiritual path. The reader did well to bring it to life. Life changing Excellent insightful story. Well written and good character development. Wish I had discovered it years ago. Thanks to Tim Ferriss I finally did.

One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich Audiobook by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 06:36:26 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich Author: Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-13 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 253 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Aleksandr I. Solzhenitsyns startling book led, almost 30 years later, to Glasnost, Perestroika, and the "Fall of the Wall". One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich brilliantly portrays a single day, any day, in the life of a single Russian soldier who was captured by the Germans in 1945 and who managed to escape a few days later. Along with millions of others, this soldier was charged with some sort of political crime, and since it was easier to confess than deny it and die, Ivan Denisovich "confessed" to "high treason" and received a sentence of 10 years in a Siberian labor camp. Members Reviews: A MAN WHO IS WARM CAN NOT UNDERSTAND, A MAN WHO IS FREEZING This should be required reading in high school. I am pretty sure it is in some college courses. While it is fairly short, it does start to wane, half way through. I know it is sacrilege not to love this classic, but that is the type of ahole I am. Read it for the knowledge, just don't expect to love it. Muller was one of the best Classic And Compelling A masterful tale of Stalinist Russia, told in a very convincing tone. The tale itself is brilliant, concisely conveying the horrors of camp life in a Soviet political prison. The narrator makes a few pronunciation mistakes, but is generally very faithful to the spirit of the story and its dozen or so characters. Life in a Stalinist Gulag "One Day..." is an arresting, evocative portrayal of social interaction necessitated by the disgraceful dehumanized conditions of the Stalinist era Gulags. The story, its characters, and the narration are thoroughly engaging. emotional, gritty, and Powerful I loved this story theres a fellow in this book hes the leader and the end of the book explains the hardship and forlornish of free time in the harshist of conditions and feel veey fortunate we dont have during our grandfather's times and locations. i guess in some books it can really tell you man can get use to anything. hghly recommend listening to All Quiet on the Western Front if u love Frank Muller to me thats his Masterpiece. The Masterpiece! Powerful for its understatement Solzhenitsyn captures the life of the Russian Soviet Gulag without belaboring its worst elements. Having read this book many years ago I was delighted to find that Frank Muller narrated this audio version. The reading is excellent and the story thought-provoking. We need to continually remember what happened in these totalitarian regimes - and what is happening today wherever government takes too much control whether socialism, communism, or some other form of power. Otherwise we risk the aggressive reemergence of this evil.

Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Audiobook by The Arabian Nights

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Arabian Nights) — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:46:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves Author: The Arabian Nights Narrator: B. J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-12 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 359 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: In the mystical land of Arabia, there is secreted a magical door that opens with the command, Open, Sesame! Inside lays the plunder of a century of robbers and mercenaries. When Ali Baba witnesses 40 thieves open this door with the enchanted words, endless possibilities begin to unwind before him. Members Reviews: Reliving The Classics Love to listen to B. J. Harrison 's narrative., he can literally breathe life into a story. I vaguely remember this tale from my childhood; it's great to read/listen to the classics a second time around. Gives me a better understanding and appreciation of the story. OPEN SESAME This was a delightful listen. Not a dull moment. Plenty of twists, almost a detective story at times. Serendipity takes place a couple of times, but it does not overwhelm the plot and I guess in real life, stuff happens. There are a couple of really good characters in this short story. B.J. Harrison does a lot of these books, because he is good, at what he does. He has never disappointed me. Delightful Tales I've Heard Many Times Though I've both read & heard the Arabian Nights tales numerous times during my life, they never fail to delight me, & I never grow bored with them. I thoroughly enjoyed hearing Ali Baba's story yet again. I usually prefer audio books to reading e-books or actual books these days because of health problems that make it difficult for me to read anything but short articles, emails, etc. (as long as I don't overdo it). Also, I've heard a number of books narrated by B.J. Harrison (including this one), and he is a first-rate reader. His reading is always animated, interesting, & expressive...never boring or monotonous...in all the books I've listened to in which B.J. is narrator, so far. I recommend his narrations unreservedly...and Arabian Nights tales especially! Namaste... Jade Dragon An Entertaining Short Story. Lots of excitement packed into a short story. The hero will surprise you in this one however. Really well done The narrator was very good. Not perfect, but sufficiently good that it didn't feel right to give less than 4 stars. Tale was great, of course.

A Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales Audiobook by The Great Courses

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 15:30:31 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Hannah B. Harvey Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 07-21-17 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: In The Children's Guide to Folklore and Wonder Tales, Dr. Hannah Blevins Harvey unpacks more than 60 of our most beloved stories, fables, fairy tales, and songs from around the world - providing you with a fascinating, in-depth view into the history, context, and deeper meaning of the tales we know and love. As you travel through the catalogs of Grimm, Aesop, Hans Christian Andersen, Charles Perrault, Oscar Wilde, and so many more, you'll gain profound insights into how and why these stories came to be. Supplementing the stories and insights provided by Dr. Harvey, child psychiatrist Dr. Zheala Qayyum, from Yale University's Medical School and Department of Psychiatry, weighs in on the importance of stories, folktales, and imagination-building exercise in the healthy development of children, no matter where they live. Throughout this unique course, Dr. Harvey presents not only the exploration of themes, questions, and evolutions but, as a nationally-known professional storyteller and an internationally-commended performer, she also treats you to dynamic, theatrical, and engaging tellings of cherished tales from around the world, both beloved classics and lesser-known treasures. Join us to discover a collection of stories that will lift your heart, haunt your dreams, and challenge your expectations. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Interesting material Be sure to understand that the story parts of this were performed for an audience of small kids so there are some silly sound effects and kid focused performance. Overdramatized and cluttered Very disappointing. The story of Sleeping Beuaty is told with so many silly sound effects, over-the-top dramatic voices and, worst of all, added detail - that the story is lost. I tried fast forwarding through these interminable tellings to get to the meat of the lecture but wasn't able to find much meat. Try listening before you buy. Terrible Delivery, Not a Lot of Content About 90% of these "lectures" are just the author telling fairytales, folktales, fables, etc. The other 10% (at most) is commentary on the stories. I was really hoping for something closer to a 50/50 mix. Although the author does include some interesting variations on familiar tales (for example, there are several versions of Cinderella), if you're interested enough in fairytales to pick up this title, you've probably already heard most of them. So, this is basically a collection of stories most people have already heard, with a few that might be new to some. What really makes this into a terrible experience is the lecturer's delivery. The conceit is that she's telling the tales to a group of children, which would be fine if she didn't include weird audience participation cues for them that are distracting out of context. She also trots out a stable of accents so bad as to be offensive (think Natasha and Boris from Bullwinkle, and Apu from the Simpsons). There's no reason to include them whatsoever, and they're unlistenable.

The Book of Tea Audiobook by Okakura Kakuzo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Okakura Kakuzo) — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 03:08:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Book of Tea Author: Okakura Kakuzo Narrator: Ken Cohen Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 2 mins Language: English Release date: 12-30-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Book of Tea is much more than a book about tea. It's a celebration of the arts and culture of Japan, and a portrait of tea ceremony, the "Way of Tea", as the pinnacle of Japanese spirituality and artistic life. Written in 1906 by Kakuzo Okakura, curator of Chinese and Japanese Art at the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and a noted scholar and art critic, this modern classic traces the history of tea from its early medicinal uses in China, through the development of Chinese tea culture, and finally to the role of tea in Japanese Zen, culture, and politics. In the process, Okakura weaves together the philosophies, myths, history, and poetry of China and Japan. He introduces us to tea masters, emperors, and warlords, and brings us an appreciation of the transient beauty of life that is at the heart of Japanese artistic ideals. Okakura wrote The Book of Tea in English, and his elegant prose mirrors the refined artistry of the Japanese tea ceremony. Narrated by Ken Cohen, himself a student and practitioner of tea ceremony in the Urasenke tradition, this audiobook captures Okakura's vision of how "Teaism" can transform us and the way we see ourselves and our world. Members Reviews: A moving narration of The Book of Tea Any additional comments? The Book of Tea is an engrossing overview of the philosophy and aesthetics of the Japanese Tea ceremony and how the way of tea is based deeply in Japanese Zen and in a distinctively Eastern (as opposed to Western) sensibility. This classic book written by Okakura in English in 1906 is both prescient and relevant today in its discussion of East vs. West, the material vs. the spiritual and the values brought out by Japanese tea ceremony which guide us to a more enriched and refined way of life. Ken Cohens narration in this audiobook perfectly captures the spirit of this essay which is written in a rich, dramatic and poetic style. Cohen gives us a moving interpretation of Okakuras words which lead the listener directly into the way of tea. An uplifting beverage! Many Japanese art forms seek to express the transcendental through through the ordinary, and the art of tea is pre-eminent in this regard. Okakura Kauzo's elegant essay on this most Japanese of past-times invites us into the mystic world of the tea master, presents a potted history of the development of the art and concludes with a heart-rending description of the passing of the Rikyu, the most celebrated of all the masters of the way of tea. This book is a meditation, rather than an essay, and is best enjoyed as such. Wonderfully enhanced by Ken Cohen's calm and persuasive delivery, this is a book to which one surrenders, rather than just listens. Do you want to de-stress? Don't have a beer - have a cup of tea with Ken Cohen instead. You will find it very refreshing. unexpected but enjoyed It includes a lot of background, depth and thoughts about Zen and flowers and westerners... which gives us an interesting perspective into the Japanese tea culture. To Simple Pleasures This is a book written at the turn of the last century reflecting on how the speed of life caused by the industrial revolution was causing people to forget about slowing down and examining the simple pleasures of life.

The History of World Literature Audiobook by The Great Courses

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 21:22:25 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of World Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor Grant L. Voth Format: Original Recording Length: 24 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Whether around the campfire, between the covers of a great book, or in the theater, the desire to tell stories has been a common human impulse for thousands of years. These 48 lectures take you on a journey through time and around the world- from the enormous auditoriums of ancient Greece to a quiet study in the home of a 19th-century New England spinster- to introduce the history of world literature. In this course, you'll sample some of the greatest literary expressions the world has known and experience storytelling in its many forms, including poetry, drama, and narrative. You'll explore: the ancient world, where tribal bards created national myths and founded religious texts out of legends, history, philosophy, and local lore; the countryside and aristocratic courts of India and the Middle East, collecting stories and folklore of magical men, terrifying beasts, alluring women, and conniving tricksters that live on in today's fairy tales and bedtime stories; the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, and the Enlightenment to trace the evolution of storytelling from the poetic masterpiece of Dante's Inferno to the great drama pioneered by Shakespeare to sophisticated narratives such as Wu Ch'eng-en's Monkey and Voltaire's Candide; and the rise of Realism in the works of Flaubert, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov and the development of experimental modes by Brecht, Beckett, and Borges. Offering concise summaries and thought-provoking interpretations of some of the world's greatest literary masterpieces, this course gives you the tools you need to appreciate these great literary works and understand how authors, playwrights, and poets throughout the centuries have practiced their craft. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Excellent introduction to world literature Would you listen to The History of World Literature again? Why? Yes, it's the kind of presentation that covers so much in a given time that going back and hearing it again always increases what the "reader" takes in. What was one of the most memorable moments of The History of World Literature? There were several. One was how accessible he made Japanese poetry. Another was his marvelous demonstration of "how to cover Shakespeare in 30 minutes." (Hint: he recognizes up front that it CAN'T be done; but he makes an enjoyable and creative presentation anyhow.) I was also very impressed with how approachable for non-scholars he made some very complex pieces like Gilgamesh and some of the Asian literature. Have you listened to any of Professor Grant L. Voths other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, and he is always superb, but this is his best. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? Not possible because it is very long, and more so because each lecture invites you to run it back in your mind before continuing on to the next. Any additional comments? I recommend this course to everybody I talk to about audiobooks. Excellent Great teacher, learned a lot, very engaging. I recommend to anyone interested in novels, short stories, poetry or drama.

Swann's Way Audiobook by Marcel Proust

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Marcel Proust) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:56:27 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swann's Way Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Unabridged Length: 21 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 02-08-12 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 327 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Remembrance of Things Past is one of the monuments of 20th-century literature. Neville Jasons widely praised abridged version has rightly become an audiobook landmark, and now, upon numerous requests, he is recording the whole work unabridged which, when complete, will run for some 140 hours. Swanns Way is the first of seven volumes and sets the scene with the narrators memories being famously provoked by the taste of that little cake, the madeleine, accompanied by a cup of lime-flowered tea. It is an unmatched portrait of fin-de-siècle France. Members Reviews: Stunning Absolutely captivating and stunning. The narration is outstanding - a delight to listen to and extremely well modulated. Do not allow pre-conceived notions regrading Proust hinder your taking this most worthy journey...cannot wait to continue the series. Not a book one reads but inhabits & floats through For years, I have put off reading Proust mainly because the size of In Search of Lost Time/Remembrance of Things Past seemed intimidating. Now, having finished Swann's Way: Vol 1, I feel a compelling need to keep going. This novel is preoccupied with all the details that surround time, desire, love, memory, happiness, life, truth, names and relationships. It is vivid, detailed and reminds the reader to look, feel, grab, smell, think, confess, and take big risks to grow that one perfect, mystic blossom of love. Proust's prose is beautiful, his imagery is brilliant and he seems to swing for the fence on every page. This is not a book one reads, but one inhabits and floats through. But first one must find and dip your own Madeleine. Neville's reading is brilliant. Writing and narration at its best Any additional comments? My encounter with Proust's great work commenced ten years or so ago, when I purchased a six-volume version in hardcopy. An acquaintance and I would commiserate with each other, from time to time, on our lack of progress; intimidated no doubt by Proust's reputation for long sentences. Then at a sale I bought two volumes of a 12-volume (abridged) Naxos audiobook on CD. I fell in love with the audiobook and Neville Jason's narration. I was surprised to find that Proust is such a good writer that it was a good listening experience even with most of the book missing. The next step I took was to subscribe to the audiobook online where I had to download the next section every ten minutes or so. I had access to the full abridged work and it was cheap. But it was very tedious. An introductory offer ito Audible.com is allowing me to get the full unabridged version at a price I can afford and in a convenient MP3 format. Swann's Way is surely one of the great audiobooks; and that's just the first volume of seven. Neville Jason brings this book to life Would you listen to Swann's Way again? Why? Yes - this is a story that is both easy to listen too and densely rich with detail. I read the entire Search of Lost Time over ten years ago and of course have forgotten much of it, so this audio version has been a great way to get reacquainted - and to discover meaning and significance that I overlooked the first time. I know that each additional listen will reveal yet more meaning and connections between characters, places and events. What about Neville Jason???s performance did you like? Neville Jason has perfect pace and delivery.

The Call of the Wild Audiobook by Jack London

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack London) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 13:28:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Call of the Wild Author: Jack London Narrator: Lawrence Skinner Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Call of the Wild" is an adventure novel by Jack London. It was published in 1903 and set in Yukon, Canada during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The central character of the novel is a dog named Buck. The story opens at a ranch in Santa Clara Valley, California, when Buck is stolen from his home and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska. He becomes progressively feral in the harsh environment, where he is forced to fight to survive and dominate other dogs. By the end, he sheds the veneer of civilization, and relies on primordial instinct and learned experience to emerge as a leader in the wild. Artist Bio Author: Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist, one of the first fiction writers obtaining celebrity and a fortune. His most famous novel is "The Call of the Wild". ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: The nature of the beast The internet meme about how dogs were wild and fierce, then they saw we had couches? TL;DR: This book is the reverse of that. Buck is a pampered, favored house pet given the run of the property at all times. He's well cared for and rules his domain. A gambling gardener steals him to pay off a debt, and Buck's easy life is shattered. He's broken by harsh men, beat into submission to be rebuilt as a strong, tireless sled pulling machine. He runs on a small ration of fish per day, learns the ways of the sled dog, and slowly takes over as leader of the pack. (Vroom vroom!). When he's too tired to continue, he's taken in by another caring man who fights for him and saves him. In the end, he answers the call of the wild and dominates his new domain. Amazing! Of you're a dog lover, you'll love this book about survival of the fittest; the power of a dog's determination and love for a kind loving owner . Nick must survive and overcome many obstacles and misgivings and cruelty before he can recognize that life is more than the daily toil. I really enjoyed Jack London's style and ability to tell a powerful story and convey a powerful meaning. Once you read this book, written through the eyes of the hero, Buck, you have to wonder what "man's best friend" really thinks about humans. Great read! Great symbolism! This book contains two stories: The call of the Wild and To Build a Fire. The call of the Wild was a difficult read for me. At one point the animal cruelty was so much I put the book down and vowed never to pick it up. But I did pick it back up and Iâm so glad I did. Londonâs use of symbolism and the way he captures human nature is brilliant. I loved the philosophy in To Build a Fire, and I found many of the same themes echoed in both stories. Riveting Catching up on books I should have read in my youth. It is about a dog named Buck and how he went from a life of comfort and was sold into servitude. He made the best of it and through his adventures grew emotionally and smarter. As with other books, sometimes the author shortened the story instead of completing it. Maybe he got tired of the subplot or ran out of ideas. The last story was not shortened. The viewpoint was from storyteller and not the dog.

The Master and Margarita Audiobook by Mikhail Bulgakov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mikhail Bulgakov) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 22:56:32 GMT

Books that Matter: The Prince Audiobook by The Great Courses

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 11:38:47 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Books that Matter: The Prince Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor William Landon Format: Original Recording Length: 11 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 08-19-16 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 213 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Should leaders be feared or loved? Can dictators give rise to democracy? Should rulers have morals or wear them like a mask? Niccolò Machiavelli's The Prince puts forth unsettling questions like these, whose answers redefined centuries of political wisdom. But what does it really mean to be Machiavellian? These 24 lectures are more than just a close reading of one of the great books of Western history. They're a revealing investigation of the historical context of Machiavelli's philosophical views, his tumultuous relationship with Florentine politics, his reception by his contemporaries and by 20th-century scholars, and his lasting influence on everyone from William Shakespeare to Joseph Stalin. Throughout the lectures, you'll dive deeply into the work's most important chapters to survey their main insights; read between the lines to uncover hidden meanings, inspirations, and ironies; learn how scholars have debated their historical inspiration and importance; and discover the author's startling imagery and sometimes beautiful language. Going beyond the commonly held vision of Renaissance Italy as a place of creative genius, Professor Landon reveals the drama and terror of Machiavelli's life and world, including his relationships to the city of Florence, the powerful Medici family, and the villainous Cesare Borgia (Machiavelli's ideal prince). For those who have already heard The Prince, prepare to engage with the text on a deeper level than ever before. And for those who've always wanted to listen to this important book, this is your introduction to one man's revolutionary beliefs about achieving - and maintaining - power. Members Reviews: Dazzling Professor Landon is a dazzling lecturer. He effectively weaves the life and story of Nicolo Machiavelli, the person, and his book, The Prince, with the broader geopolitical events of the Italian peninsula and the burgeoning religious wars in Europe, which ensconced his thought and work. Professor Landon is not an apologist for The Prince. I would call him an intimate biographer of Nicolo, while drawing on the discipline of historiography to measure the ever evolving influence. He also draws on the work of others to bring greater depth and a broader lense to his subject matter. A Fascinating Primer for the Curious Reader Machiavelli's name, when dropped, never fails to intimidate, impressing upon all listening that the speaker must really know their stuff. Nodding, feigning understanding, each then scuttles away, making a mental memo to google the aforementioned historical character and gain this super power for themselves. But the enjoyment of Machiavelli's trademark adjective was overshadowed by that of his life and story within the first few minutes of this book. In truth, the very fact that no one really seems to know too much about Machiavelli, which I had expected to lend me such conversational auctoritas (if you will), is now a torture, as this series left me eager to talk about him. It's made me, I suppose you could say, a fan! The lecturer clearly has a strong affection for the man, which adds to the pleasure of listening. I have yet to read the Prince itself, hoping first to find a primer for the material before making the attempt.

Ulysses Audiobook by James Joyce

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Joyce) — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:55:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ulysses Author: James Joyce Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 30 hrs Language: English Release date: 05-21-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 114 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Joyces experimental masterpiece set a new standard for modernist fiction, pushing the English language past all previous thresholds in its quest to capture a day in the life of an Everyman in turn-of-the-century Dublin. Obliquely borrowing characters and situations from Homers Odyssey, Joyce takes us on an internal odyssey along the current of thoughts, impressions, and experiences that make up the adventure of living an average day. As his characters stroll, eat, ruminate, and argue through the streets of Dublin, Joyces stream-of-consciousness narrative artfully weaves events, emotions, and memories in a free flow of imagery and associations. Full of literary references, parody, and uncensored vulgarity, Ulysses has been considered controversial and challenging, but always brilliant and rewarding. Critic Reviews: Comes nearer to being the perfect revelation of a personality than any book in existence." ( New York Times) "To my mind one of the most significant and beautiful books of our time." (Gilbert Seldes, The Nation) Joyce soars to such rhapsodies of beauty as have probably never been equaled in English prose fiction." (Edmund Wilson, The New Republic) Members Reviews: A forceful narration but a long haul This is James Joyce fired out of a cannon. An impressive demonstration of narrative athleticism by the talented John Lee does not compensate for a lengthy difficult listen and lack of nuance. It may possibly have been compressed in post production on the other hand to squeeze it into a certain time frame in which case they should de-compress it and re-publish. The nuance might bloom once it has air. 60% speed should do it. Then you might have a great audio. Pure Joyce The reading is magnificent. Through the crowded pages and episodes of literally hundreds of characters, the narrator, John Lee, manages to catch in all their tones, quirks, and color the distinct voices of each. His inflection, pitch, and cadence is clear and deadly accurate. Not only are the rolling rhythms of Joyce's prose maintained with uncanny naturalness--thoughts are recognizable as such (not merely rendered as captioned overlays) and the tones, timbres, moods, and motives of the enormous flood of speech are rendered in as richly and varied accents as they would if one were walking the streets of Dublin. From heavy Latinate meditations to the onomatopoeic replication of linotype machines in the newspaper office and the raucous imitation of a gramophone recording of a deceased grandfather, Lee's renderings are palpably believable as both the realities they represent and, more importantly, as empathetic interpretations of the individual hearts and minds they issue from. I was first a bit wary of the lower cost and ratings of this version compared with the nearly tripled price of the most reviewed recording (who knows what they were thinking), but after listening to the provided sample of its long stretches of rushed and flattened monotone and hokey interpolated music recordings, I moved on to find this gem.

Frankenstein, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Time Machine, War of the Worlds: Plus Bonus

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Shelley) — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 20:58:14 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Frankenstein, Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Time Machine, War of the Worlds: Plus Bonus Books Author: Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, Robert Louis Stevenson, Joseph Conrad Narrator: Korey Samuel, Mark Neilson, Christine Hughes, Rebecca Ditmen, Bob Knufeld Format: Unabridged Length: 35 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 08-10-17 Publisher: Knight Writer Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 11 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: In this program, you will receive unabridged recordings of the following books: Members Reviews: Great collection of classic sci-fi pioneers. Some of the stories are harder to compete (the secret agent especially). Overall - very nice! Volunteer Recordings (Librivox) Are Free Elsewhere It is rather sad to see this sort of product here. This is a cut and paste compendium of passable recordings that were originally recorded and given by well-meaning volunteers to a long established non-profit organisation called Librivox, that provides public domain works for free. I have just checked the Librivox catalogue and all these books can be downloaded as mp3s or streamed for free. These are not professional recordings as such, but the readers here are pretty good. It seems the publisher, Knight Writer, has made this selection from the Librivox catalogue with some discrimination: however, this appears to be the sum of the publisher's contribution to this audiobook. Whether the narrators' permission has been sought to publish these works on audible, I do not know, but somehow I doubt it (see the next paragraph). I am fully aware that Librivox volunteers give up any rights to these recordings, and that they are, undoubtedly, in the public domain. There are numerous vendors touting CDs of Librivox recordings on eBay. At first sight it appears strange that the 'publisher' has misspelled the names of the readers and narrators. So Knight Rider (publisher) appears to credit the narrators but has deliberately spelled all their names incorrectly. Kristin Hughes becomes Christine Hughes, Mark Nelson is described as Mark Neilson, Rebecca Dittman is spelled Ditmen, Cori Samuel is now Korey Samuel and Bob Neufeld is morphed into Bob Knufeld. It's a half hearted attempt to disguise the identities of this audiobook's true creators. Having read this, you may wish to put money into the pocket of this publisher. I have purchased it in order to write this review. I don't think it's ethical, personally, to sell and profit by the freely available work of good-hearted volunteers, however legal it may actually be.

The Art of War Audiobook by Sun Tzu

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sun Tzu) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 03:52:09 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: Sun Tzu Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 01-02-14 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 350 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: For over 2000 years, these 13 chapters attributed to Sun Tzu have been the Bible, or should have been the Bible for those intending to wage war, or who are waging war. When JFK began the American adventure in Vietnam, although he was very well read, I doubt he had read this missive. Ho Chi Minh however, I am sure was very familiar with it, and don't be surprised that the Taliban is also familiar with the principles contained therein. Leaders as diverse as Mao Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap, General Douglas MacArthur and leaders of Imperial Japan have drawn inspiration from the work. When 2 LT Mike Vendetti the narrator ignored the simple principles of this tract, he returned home minus a leg. "Charlie" knew exactly what he was doing. Members Reviews: Most enjoyable I've read this book many times before but until listening to someone like the narrator read it, it never really sunk in! Succinct - helpful for life lessons I will listen to this over and over again until I get it. My husband read it and he says it has helped him with everything. A must for all It's been over 10 years since I read this for school and now I had a chance to listen to it again. I prefer this to reading it myself. Mike Vendetti did a great job narrating this book. It's a very versatile book that can be applied to many areas of life. Would definitely recommend this audio book to anyone. I got this book free for honest review A truck load of broad philosophies What did you like best about The Art of War? What did you like least? Has some great one liners, but that doesn't help much on audio If youve listened to books by Sun Tzu before, how does this one compare? NA What aspect of Mike Vendettis performance would you have changed? He reads the book well Was The Art of War worth the listening time? This book is better designed as a manual and not an audio book Any additional comments? If you like the book of Proverbs in the Bible, you will like this book. But it is better read than listened to. Favorite book This is probably my most favorite book .. his teachings can be applied almost anywhere.

The Decameron Audiobook by Giovanni Boccaccio

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Giovanni Boccaccio) — Thu, 14 Sep 2017 20:29:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Decameron Author: Giovanni Boccaccio Narrator: Simon Russell Beale, Gunnar Cauthery, Alison Pettitt, Daisy Badger, Carly Bawden, Lucy Briggs-Owen, full cast Format: Original Recording Length: 28 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 09-14-17 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Decameron is one of the greatest literary works of the Middle Ages. Ten young people have fled the terrible effects of the Black Death in Florence and, in an idyllic setting, tell a series of brilliant stories, by turns humorous, bawdy, tragic and provocative. This celebration of physical and sexual vitality is Boccaccio's answer to the sublime other-worldliness of Dante's Divine Comedy. Members Reviews: Not Up to the Usual Naxos Standard Just as every generation thinks it is the first to have discovered sex, so every generation takes up The Decameron as proof that every generation has been doing it since the first two bits of protoplasm decided to play house. When confronted with Boccaccios masterpiece in college, my group of friends indulged in the same Orwellian doublethink. In fact, we went further, taking these racy tales as 1) proof that all medieval piety was just so much hypocritical nonsense and 2) a sort of literary imprimatur for our own escapades. Of course, wed conveniently forgotten (or failed to read) what one of the storytellers points out: while spending their afternoons spinning tales of illicit couplings, these young Florentines spend their evenings in their own beds, their Fridays reflecting on the Crucifixion and their Sundays at Mass. And, as Boccaccio points out at the end, the storytellers were in gardens, places devoted to pleasure, they were young (though not immature) and were not readily influenced by stories (unlike my friends and myself). His defense of his work is far more eloquent than that, but I dont want to spoil your pleasure when you get there. Barbara Tuchman proposed another way of looking at Medieval bawdry. Though discussing the Reign of Misrule, when peasants and publicans presided over mock Masses, her point still holds. Such irreverence was an index not of unrest and the coming Reformation (how we do love to read history backwards), but of how deeply daily life was imbued with the Faith. Its teachings and tenants, its festivals and foibles, were the common coin of conversation, out of which one might make a moral point or fashion a joke. Our forefathers felt very much at home within their faith and the culture it created. As a pillar of that culture, Boccaccios book is something to be at home in, too. Having never read the whole thing before, Ive thought of the Decameron as a grab bag of stories that can be plucked out and savored individually. While thats not a bad way of proceeding, taking the whole book from cover to cover makes each story a small chapter in a larger, single story. We get to know the different storytellers. We see their interrelationships. We hear yarns involving real people who lived in late medieval Florence, including figures like Giotto. Are some of the stories not quite as captivating as they were in the 14th Century? Sure. Do one or two leave you wondering what was the point? Yeah. (I realize now that my professor assigned us the best of them, so some wonderful surprises were spoiled for me.) But there are more than enough naughty nuns, credulous lovers, heartless widows, lovesick priests, foolish doctors, pregnant men, drunken gamblers and stones of invisibility to go around. Theres even a little necrophilia. By the end weor at least Ifeel a part of the young peoples charmed circle.

War and Peace 1 Audiobook by Leo Tolstoy

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) — Sun, 31 Dec 2017 22:43:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: War and Peace 1 Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Ella Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-31-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "War and Peace" (1869) is a classic novel by Leo Tolstoy, which is regarded as a central work of world literature and one of Tolstoy's finest literary achievements. The novel chronicles the history of the French invasion of Russia and the impact of the Napoleonic era on Tsarist society through the stories of five Russian aristocratic families. Volume One begins in 1805 in Saint Petersburg, at a soirée. The plot moves to Moscow, contrasting its provincial, more Russian ways to the more European society of Petersburg. The story continues at a country estate, and then Tolstoy describes the impending Russian-French war preparations. The major event in the book is the Battle of Austerlitz, portrayed as an early test for Russia, which ended badly because the soldiers fought for irrelevant things like glory or renown rather than the higher virtues which would produce, according to Tolstoy, a victory at Borodino during the 1812 invasion. ©2017 Audioliterature. Translated by Dole (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Best edition I've seen I have, at various times, tried to read four different editions of War & Peace (Penguin, Signet, Barnes & Noble, and now this) and by far, this is the best edition I've seen. This edition is everything I was looking for in a copy of War & Peace and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Pros: It is highly readable. Translating texts is always difficult, because you want to retain the feel of reading a Nineteenth century work but use language that makes the work accessible. Personally, I found some editions (Barnes & Noble, Penguin) to be hard to read and comprehend, especially when you first begin. This edition is a relative breeze to read. It has French translations. When reading the Signet edition, I found myself using google translate to understand sentences or phrases left in the book in French. Other editions translated most of the French but left phrases here and there untranslated and in the text, without footnotes. I understand in the original, Tolstoy wrote entire passages in French but provided translations in the foot notes. This edition follows that pattern. There are entire passages in French, but they are translated in the footnotes on the page. It has historical end-notes and an index. I am not unfamiliar with European and Russian history, but I, like most people, have no more knowledge than what I learned in my freshman world history class. This work has end notes in the text to provide context. Though it slows me down, I find myself flipping to the back of the book and reading every end note when the text provides it. I cannot stress enough how helpful this has been. The index is likewise helpful. It is an alphabetical list and short biography of the historical characters and places mentioned in War and Peace. It includes a short chapter summary. At the very end of the book, there is a chapter summary for a collection of chapters sharing a theme or describing the same event. The summary is no more than a sentence long and provides a nice refresher when you are trying to recall what happened when. Cons: Compared to editions that translate all the French, reading in the footnotes can be burdensome. I personally don't mind, but I can see how that might trip some people up. If you are looking for a copy of War and Peace, this is the one to get. Trust me. Not Quite Fiction. Not Quite History. Not Philosophy.

The Master and Margarita [Russian Edition] Audiobook by Mikhail Bulgakov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mikhail Bulgakov) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:45:15 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Master and Margarita [Russian Edition] Author: Mikhail Bulgakov Narrator: Vladimir Ivanovich Samoylov Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 07-22-11 Publisher: New Internet Technologies Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 136 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Nothing in the whole of literature compares with The Master and Margarita. One spring afternoon, the Devil, trailing fire and chaos in his wake, weaves himself out of the shadows and into Moscow. Mikhail Bulgakov's fantastical, funny, and devastating satire of Soviet life combines two distinct yet interwoven parts, one set in contemporary Moscow, the other in ancient Jerusalem, each brimming with historical, imaginary, frightful, and wonderful characters. Written during the darkest days of Stalin's reign, and finally published in 1966 and 1967, The Master and Margarita became a literary phenomenon, signaling artistic and spiritual freedom for Russians everywhere. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Members Reviews: Amazing! What about Vladimir Ivanovich Samoylovs performance did you like? Samoylov did an outstanding job in portraying the characters! I haven't heard anything (anyone) better. it's like listening to a play on a radio! Any additional comments? Growing up in USSR i couldn't escape reading this book when at school It was a part of compulsory reading that we HAD to do. I personally think it was great idea, but WAY to early to get to the point and main idea of the book. Now, decades later i keep reading it all over and over again. It is by far one of my favorite books. Every time i find something new for myself! Highly recommend this version to all native Russians and people who can comprehend Russian language (Speech). Greatest book ever written. The narrator is amazing. 5 stars on all accounts This is one of the best books ever written. The narration is fantastic. Five stars on all accounts. Exceptional version Amazing version of an amazing book. You owe it yourself to read/listen to this mind bending book Great narration!! Loved this, great narrator with wonderful voices for all the characters. Would highly recommend to anyone, even if you've already read the book. Read and listen over and over It's absolutely amazing masterpiece. The words and sentences are so delightfully juicy and ironic. Bulgakov plays with the language extremely tastefully and graceful. The magic of reality and a reality of magic intertwined and not giving us even a second of rest or boredom. I was reading it on my tipy toes

Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality, Beyond the Pleasure Principle, The Ego and the Id Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sigmund Freud) — Tue, 14 Feb 2017 03:53:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality, Beyond the Pleasure Principle, The Ego and the Id Author: Sigmund Freud Narrator: Derek Le Page Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-14-17 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Here are three key works by Sigmund Freud which, published in the first decades of the 20th century, underpinned his developing views and had such a dramatic effect on world society. In the uncompromising Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality (1905), he declared that 'sexual aberrations' are not limited to the insane but exist in 'normal' people to a greater or lesser degree. The three essays are divided between sexual perversions, childhood sexuality and puberty. Twenty-first century society has opened and developed the subject considerably, but it is still salutary to return to one of the most important early discussions. Freud presents the force of the unconscious in the sexual instinct and complexes such as the castration complex and the Oedipus complex, the latter of which he first noted in The Interpretation of Dreams. In Beyond the Pleasure Principle (1920) Freud corrects his earlier view that libido or sexual drive is the overwhelming force behind human activity. Now he balances the drive of 'Eros' with 'Thanatos', the destruction or death principle. Along with the pleasure principle, he argues, there lies a tendency for people to self-harm in many ways, either literally or by replaying painful events or thoughts of the past - deliberately invoking 'unpleasure' (psychological discomfort or pain). Beyond the Pleasure Principle remains one of the most criticised texts in the Freud oeuvre. In The Ego and the Id (1923), Freud outlined his study of the human psyche, the result of many years of psychoanalytical practice. Based on the concepts of the 'conscious' and 'unconscious', three elements in the psychic apparatus come into play - the id (instinctual trends), the superego (the critical and moralising role) and the ego (the more conscious control that decides between the two). In the recording, the three works presented here are not only of interest in themselves but show the developing nature of Freud's thought and work over two decades. They are read clearly by Derek Le Page. Members Reviews: The format does not work in any of my kindle ... The format does not work in any of my kindle devices (Kindle, Mac & iPhone). I can read paragraphs but when font size changes, characters are mixed, words broken and lines disarranged. I asked for a full refund. The page text is scrambled At first I thought these were rather esoteric but intelligible diagrams, until I searched for other editions and noticed the lack of text scramble. I can barely read anything. Fantastic translation with complete footnotes that span the many editions ... Fantastic translation with complete footnotes that span the many editions Freud kept editing fro 25 years. Exciting introduction essay by Steve Marcus that points out how Freud's message still points to the future of psychoanalysis. Four Stars This book was required for a philosophy class I took to acquire my Bachelor's degree. Not scientific but interesting nonetheless. Freud's work should be read more as classical literature than as a collection of actual scientific essays. That being said, the Three Essays on the Theory of Sexuality was an entertaining and interesting read.

The Bhagavad Gita Audiobook by Jack Hawley

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jack Hawley) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:52:28 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bhagavad Gita Subtitle: A Walkthrough for Westerners Author: Jack Hawley Narrator: Jack Hawley Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-12 Publisher: New World Library Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 171 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Bhagavad Gita has been called India's greatest contribution to the world. In this audio version of his classic book The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners, Jack Hawley makes its wisdom clear to Western seekers. Members Reviews: A Walkingthrough, not enough Thinkingthrough... Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? It's good, but not great. The "translation" takes too many liberties... colloquializes too much. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Bhagavad Gita? Sri Krishna's self-revelation to Arjuna. What did you like about the performance? What did you dislike? I liked that the speaker was clear. However, I did not like the speaker's repetitive overemphasis.It made the delivery seem cloying. A professional reader should have been used.At various points the reader made Sri Krishna sound almost condescending. That is not at all a part of Sri Krishna's attitude. Did The Bhagavad Gita inspire you to do anything? The Gita is very inspiring, elevating. It prompts the reader to self-examination and improvement. Any additional comments? All in all the "translation" and delivery mar the grandeur, intellectual depth and expansive spirit of the original work.Though I think the author/reader made a noble attempt, with good intention. The Bhagavad Gita: A Walkthrough for Westerners I really loved this. The author reads his own work here, and he does a very good job. He has a pleasant voice that seems suited to the material. It is not a literal translation word-for-word, more like a distillation in modern English and with the intent to explain the Bhagavad Gita to westerners in particular. He explains the concepts and some of the vocabulary, which I found helpful. There is a sort of soundtrack to the reading, which I did not find intrusive and which I actually thought added something to it - I liked it - but I think some people may find it distracting, so listen to a sample before you buy it. Overall the sound quality was pretty good; I heard papers rattle occasionally, but I became so interested in the material itself that I stopped noticing it if it continued throughout the book. I would recommend this work to anyone who is interested in learning about the Bhagavad Gita or in world religions and beliefs. As soon as I finsihed it, I started it again, because there is a lot to it, and I was fascinated. I wish I'd found this when it was first produced. Great intro to the Gita but sleepy performance I can 100% recommend the book as illuminating intro to the Gita . However I will not listen to this book again as its audio (monotone reading and constant background noise/music) is not very appealing. The Razor's Edge Any additional comments? While difficult to date, the Bhagavad Gita is generally accepted to have been written well before both the Christian Bible as well as the Buddha. Some place it as far back as 4000 years or more. Academically, it is not generally dated that far back, though. Its relevance to the present day is that it supposedly contains universal truths. People can believe what they want to believe and it makes little difference to me. This review being written in a supposedly Christian nation, however, my personal opinion is that all Christians should be required to read the Bhagavad Gita at least once in their life.

The Idiot [Blackstone] Audiobook by Fyodor Dostoevsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoevsky) — Fri, 19 Sep 2003 05:05:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Idiot [Blackstone] Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 22 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 09-19-03 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 797 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Despite the harsh circumstances besetting his own life - abject poverty, incessant gambling, and the death of his firstborn child - Dostoevsky produced a second masterpiece, The Idiot, just two years after completing Crime and Punishment. In it, a saintly man, Prince Myshkin, is thrust into the heart of a society more concerned with wealth, power, and sexual conquest than the ideals of Christianity. Myshkin soon finds himself at the center of a violent love triangle in which a notorious woman and a beautiful young girl become rivals for his affections. Extortion, scandal, and murder follow, testing the wreckage left by human misery to find "man in man." ©2000 Blackstone Audiobooks. Originally published in 1880 in Russia. Critic Reviews: "Nothing is outside Dostoevsky's province....Out of Shakespeare there is no more exciting reading." (Virginia Woolf) Members Reviews: Intense and painfully sad I avoided this book for a long time: who wants to read a book about a person who's so good everyone around him thinks he's an idiot? Boy, was I wrong. This is an intense and brooding novel, filled with Dostoevsky's usual array of deeply conflicted characters and blistering monologues. The idiot himself, Prince Myshkin, is no pushover: maybe he's a bit naive at times, but he insists on treating people as equals and assuming their good intentions until contrary evidence is overwhelming. He suffers from epilepsy, and in the course of the novel has a couple of seizures that dramatically alter the direction of the story. Superficially, the novel is about Myshkin's conflicted relationships with two women: Aglaya, the youngest daughter of a distant relative, with whom he is in love; and Anastassya Filippovna, a "fallen woman" who's been fobbed off by her former lover and who seems to be drifting from one self-destructive relationship to another. Myshkin may have loved her once, but now he mainly pities her. Aglaya, who at one point seems willing to marry Myshkin, ultimately breaks off because of his obsession with Anastassya. But that's only one small facet of this complex, teeming book. The characters are captivating, the scenes at times almost hypnotic in their intensity. I've only read a few of Dostoevsky's novels, but so far I'm inclined to say this is probably my favorite. Robert Whitfield (=Simon Vance) gives a stellar reading. Of particular note is his ability to distinguish the voices of the many women in the book: sometimes the shading is subtle, but I always knew instantly who was talking. Well done, highly recommended. Salvation under the weight of our own humanity. Have you ever wondered what it would be like if a person as selfless and beautiful as the Jesus portrayed in the bible? Someone so in tune with humanity so aware of its horrors and imperfections, yet so wholly consumed by his love of humanity that he would destroy himself just for the chance of allowing you to save yourself? That was what Dostoevsky was attempting to do, and by the gods, he did it. The story may not be for everyone, but if you stick with it you will be amazed. This is far and away my favorite Dostoevsky novel, and I have read all of them. Considering how difficult it is to find a decent reading of any of Dostoevsky's longer works Robert Whitfield is incredible.

The Story of the Volsungs Audiobook by Anonymous

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:31:37 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Story of the Volsungs Subtitle: The Volsunga Saga Author: Anonymous Narrator: Antony Ferguson Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-30-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 127 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Originally written in Icelandic in the 13th century AD by an anonymous author, The Story of The Volsungs is a legendary saga based on Norse mythology. The epic describes the legendary history and heroic feats of several generations of mythic Viking families and derives from many sources, including preexisting Edda, or heroic poems, Norse legends, historical events, and orally transmitted folklore. The saga is imbued throughout with themes of power, jealousy, love, vengeance, and fear. Often considered a critical influence on such later works as Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle and J. R. R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy, The Story of the Volsungs is a powerful epic that continues to resonate for modern listeners. This edition---which includes excerpts from the Poetic Eddas, one of the sources of The Story of the Volsungs---is the translation by William Morris and Eirikr Magnusson. Members Reviews: Passionate, Poetic, Bloody, Heroic, & Tragic Saga The Story of the Volsungs is a classic Icelandic saga, written in the 13th century from much older oral fragments of songs. Eirikr Magnusson and William Morris??? 1888 translation of the saga is fast-paced, coherent, heroic, tragic, and darkly beautiful. It is mostly prose, but includes many passages of poetry or songs. It influenced H. Rider Haggard???s The Saga of Eric Brighteyes, J. R. R. Tolkien???s oeuvre (especially the Silmarillion), and Poul Anderson???s The Broken Sword. If you like such tragic fantastic adventure fiction, if you are interested in Norsemen (Vikings!), or if you enjoy reading epics for their insights into human nature and their windows into different cultures, you should listen to this audiobook. It begins with a useful 48-minute introduction by H. Halliday Sparling about the historical, religious, political, and cultural context of the Norsemen and of their sagas, which is followed by an 8-minute preface by Magnusson and Morris about their translation. The saga depicts the interrelated fates of two great Norse families, the Volsungs and the Guikings. From the opening sequence, in which Sigi, grandfather of Volsung, kills a thrall who outperforms him in hunting and then hides his body in a snowdrift, the people in the saga are prey to overwhelming ambition, pride, envy, love, and hate. So there are plenty of battles, with kings killing kings and heroes dealing death till their arms are ???red with blood, even to the shoulders,??? and murders, brothers killing brothers, sons fathers, and mothers children, with poison, sword, or fire. The Norns have already decided the people???s dooms. There are also fantastic elements aplenty: men change into wolves, nightmares reveal disastrous futures, magic potions make men forget, magical swords are re-forged, Odin interferes with advice, boon, or doom, and so on. There are many great scenes, like Sigurd talking with a dragon about its cursed treasure or finding the sleep-spelled shield-maiden, Brynhild, ???clad in a byrny as closely set on her as though it had grown to her flesh.??? The characters are compelling because they???re so heroic and flawed. Any character might be loathsome one moment and admirable the next, or vice versa. The saga is not an easy listen, because many characters??? names sound similar and because of the archaic Malory-esque language used by Morris to evoke a timeless and heroic age (so the free online text might be helpful).

Don Quijote de la Mancha [Don Quixote] Audio Libro por Miguel de Cervantes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Miguel de Cervantes) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 03:24:05 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Título: Don Quijote de la Mancha [Don Quixote] Autor: Miguel de Cervantes Narrador: full cast Formato: Abridged Duración: 5 hrs and 23 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 03-23-06 Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros) Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 175 votos Categorías: Classics, World Literature Resumen del editor: FonoLibro, el líder en audiolibros en español, celebra los 400 años de la obra mas importante y universal de nuestra lengua Las Aventuras del Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de La Mancha, mas conocida por el nombre abreviado de Don Quijote. Miguel de Cervantes de Saavedra, su autor, relata en esta magna novela las fabulosas aventuras de un "caballero andante" y su escudero, el bonachón y pícaro "Sancho Panza", al recorrer los caminos de España para "deshacer entuertos", creando una saga que ha sido dibujada en todas las formas y medios del arte y la narrativa de todos los tiempos. "Don Quijote", junto con La Biblia, es quizás una de las obras humanas que se ha traducido a mayor numero de idiomas. Esta historia inmortal enriqueció el lenguaje, creo personajes y arquetipos inolvidables y exalto por siempre el espíritu humano. Haciendo honor a esta herencia, FonoLibro ha dramatizado la historia con las mejores voces de nuestro idioma. Este audiolibro revive, en una fecha histórica, las peripecias y hazanas de Don Quijote y Sancho Panza de una manera entretenida y a un nivel de producción que lo hará figurar de manera destacada en su hogar, para disfrute de toda su familia. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Reseñas Editoriales: FonoLibro, the leading Spanish-language audiobook producer in the Americas, presents a dramatization of Miguel Cervantes masterpiece, The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, with original music and sound effects, and featuring notable actors from Latin American radio and television. Cervantes romantic description of the travels and adventures of the addle-brained Alonso Quijano and his "squire" Sancho Panza is not just the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age and the entire Spanish literary canon, but continues generation after generation to be a joyful "chivalric" experience. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Crítica Comentarios: "The well paused, highly dramatic narrations by Spain's Juan Manuel Montesinos, and by a diverse cast of qualified Latin American and Spanish readers, bring Sancho and Don Quixote's adventures to life, allowing listeners to follow the intricate and sometimes complex series of events and stories-within-stories of this amazing novel. Orlando Cuevas's rendering of Sancho stands out, as it evokes the humility, humor, and leisurely attitude of the character, just as Don Quixote's voice reflects the eloquence and lucidity amidst the folly that define this famous figure." (Criticas) Opiniones de los miembros: Wonderfully read! This is a marvelous book, read with seductive and marvelous expression. Please, please, please make more books like this available in Spanish. It's a world of sounds, delights, and colors, that brings the intelligence, the heart and the emotions into pleasant mixture. As someone who spends a lot of time in Chile, this classical Spanish accent is pure music! More. More. More, Please! Fantastic! I enjoyed this version of Don Quijote. It was funny, entertaining and allowed me to refresh my spanish in an enjoyable way. I highly recommend this audiobook. Excelente narrativa Excelente narrativa. La ambientación es estupenda.

Ulysses Audiobook by James Joyce

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Joyce) — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 08:22:07 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ulysses Author: James Joyce Narrator: Tadhg Hynes, Kayleigh Payne Format: Unabridged Length: 31 hrs and 39 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-17 Publisher: Victorian Classic Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Narrator Tadhg Hynes: "I first decided to record Ulysses in October 2015. Little did I know then what an unforgettable 18 months lay ahead. Having already recorded Dubliners and Portrait (and being terrified of Ulysses), I decided to give myself a year just to read it. However, after about four episodes I started recording it and became hooked. "Being a Dubliner and having the privilege of walking the pages of this book daily, it became a world that absorbed me totally. Almost everywhere I went in Dublin, Joyce was there. I kept coming across phrases from the book in real life. I was born in Holles St. Hospital some 60 years after the Oxen of the Sun episode was set there. While the city has moved with the times, it's still unavoidable to get the sense of Joyce's Dublin even now. "Some parts of the book are more difficult than others, but I found that every word had its place, and with a bit of effort and research it came to life. Don't be put off by its reputation. You don't need a university degree (though some like to think that you do!). It's a book for everyone, and as you become familiar with the way Joyce writes, this becomes obvious. "I've tried to bring out the Dublin wit and the unique language of its people, and I hope that this adds to the enjoyment of this great book. "I would like to add a special note of thanks and admiration to the wonderful reading of Molly Bloom's soliloquy, given by Kayleigh Payne. Famed for its lack of punctuation and rambling nature, this iconic piece of writing is beautifully interpreted and sensitively portrayed. Kayleigh's work has brought a new dimension to the recording, and I am eternally grateful." Members Reviews: On Deck? âUlyssesâ: the literary readerâs favorite and the casual readerâs frustration. It is a difficult book to read - if the experts are right, the difficulty is worth it. Nonetheless, it remains difficult, and for that, any judgment based on the usual âgood story - well toldâ criterion will be less than fair to this masterpiece. My first attempt ended 43 years ago on page 38 (the bookmark was still there.) But the book canât be ignored it is on nearly every â100 greatest booksâ ever written list: there are many 'bests' lists and âUlyssesâ is usually in the leadoff, or #2 spot - that doesnât happen by âchanceâ! The difficulty with this read is that the reader is often simply âlisteningâ to the protagonists thoughts presented in stream-of-consciousness style, while Joyce is constantly âplayingâ with the language; English, French, Latin even Italian, and he plays with the characters and other authors, even his own prior work, and philosophies are explored, and all-the-while the story is an allegory of Homerâs (the Greek, not Simpson) âOdysseyâ. And yetâ in the back of the mind, you just canât help but wonder if the myopic little Jimmy J. was just having it on with all of us. In fact, he said himself...

Collected Fictions Audiobook by Jorge Luis Borges, Andrew Hurley (translator)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jorge Luis Borges) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:56:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Collected Fictions Author: Jorge Luis Borges, Andrew Hurley (translator) Narrator: George Guidall Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-24-10 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 259 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Jorge Luis Borges has been called the greatest Spanish-language writer of our century. A selection of Borges' dazzling fictions are gathered in this audiobook, brilliantly translated by Andrew Hurley. These enigmatic, elaborate, imaginative inventions display Borges' talent for turning fiction on its head by playing with form and genre and toying with language. Together these incomparable works comprise the perfect compendium for all those who have long loved Borges, and a superb introduction to the master's work for those who have yet to discover this singular genius. Selections include: "Borges and I", "The Garden of Forking Paths", "Man on Pink Corner", "The Library of Babel", "Death and the Compass", "The Lottery in Babylon", "The Maker", "The Zahir", "The Encounter", "The Circular Ruins", "Shakespeare's Memory", "August 25, 1983", "The Immortal", "Parable of Cervantes and the Quixote", "The Story from Rosendo Juarez", "The Aleph", and "Dreamtigers". Please note: This audio edition includes selections from the paperback edition. The stories included are unabridged. Critic Reviews: "A Borges invention can start anywhere, hint at unlikely sources, and proceed by pseudo-banal routes to unprecedented goals; it always takes the reader on a roller-coaster ride into some previously unsuspected dimension. This collection of the great magician's work is a new translation and includes one piece never before put into English." (The Atlantic Monthly) "This...collection of the complete imaginings of the Argentine writer...is an event, and cause for celebration." (The New York Times) Members Reviews: Highlights of Collected Fictions = Uncollected So frustrated by this purchase. I bought this, thinking I was getting the full AMAZING book, and realized shortly after ... NOPE. Return to Sender. Not "Unabridged." Is there anything you would change about this book? Labelling this Any additional comments? Disappointing short shrift to a great short story collection. Need a list of the titles included What did you love best about Collected Fictions? I am fine with the audiobook being an abridged version, but would much appreciate a table of content that shows the titles included and help navigate the listening experience. Loved the Audiobook, But Need More of the Stories! Borges' work invites/requires multiple readings to capture it all. I could, and have, listened to this audiobook many, many times over. Borges writes for the ear as much as the page, and the translation and narration are top notch. It's a pleasure to listen to, and I absolutely love it. That said, however, there are only seventeen stories from this collection represented in this audiobook. It's well worth the money, but we need more. Please, please, please, consider releasing another audio collection so that more of these amazing stories are available in audio format. Surprise: It's Abridged Like many other reviewers, I didn't realize when purchasing this that it's only a tiny sample of the book, although I guess I should've known from the 5 hour runtime. That being said, I wasn't very into it.

Persuasion Audiobook by Jane Austen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane Austen) — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 16:19:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Persuasion Author: Jane Austen Narrator: Helen Stainer Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-05-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 9 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "Persuasion" is the last novel of Jane Austen's. As the Napoleonic Wars come to an end in 1814, Admirals and Captains of the Royal Navy are put ashore, their work done. Anne Elliot meets Captain Frederick Wentworth after seven years, by the chance of his sister and brother-in-law renting her father's estate, while she stays for a few months with her married sister, living nearby. They fell in love the first time they met, but she broke off the engagement... Besides the theme of persuasion, the novel evokes other topics, with which Austen was familiar: the Royal Navy, in which two of Jane Austen's brothers rose to the rank of admiral; and the superficial social life of Bath. ©2016 Audioliterature (P)2016 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Pleasing Story, Sound Needs Work The story of Anne Elliot & Captain Wentworth is a lovely tale of second chances. It is my favorite of Jane Austen's work. There are several choices in Audible. I listened to the samples to find a voice that was pleasing to my ears. It took some time and I was happy to find this version. It was very pleasant until around chapter 19 or 20. The sound quality was that of someone turning off a filter that keeps recording from having a tinny/in a tunnel sound. Still clear enough to hear the story, but not so pleasant to listen to...so disappointed!!!!! ! I wish she had recorded this in a studio but I still enjoyed it greatly! Her performance in Mansfield Park made me want her for this book.

Notes from the Underground Audiobook by Fyodor Dostoevsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoevsky) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:34:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Notes from the Underground Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Dick Hill Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 24 mins Language: English Release date: 02-26-10 Publisher: Alpha DVD LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: A predecessor to such monumental works as Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, Notes From Underground represents a turning point in Dostoevsky's writing towards the more political side. In this work we follow an unnamed narrator who is disillusioned by the oppression and corruption of the society in which he lives and withdraws into the underground. Notes from the Underground shows Dostoevsky at his best. Members Reviews: Really good performance This is the first time I take a more complex fiction book on Audible. I've read this book before and now I tried the audio version. I must say that the format is not the best for this kind of books, which need complete and exclusive attention, so reading would be recommended. Altough that, the narrator is amazing. The way he interprets the book is great! I suggest reading the book first and then taking the audiobook Raskolnikov by Dick Hill I shall always think of Dick Hill's voice as that of Raskolnikov. A fine performance that found the nuance of sense in the madness. Well done! pretty good pretty, pretty, pretty good. he's just writing about his experiences, but i couldn't stop listening, even the mundane is interesting. required a heading. The tale of a crazy asshole who never reached emotional maturity. A solid performance of a good book.

The Painted Veil Audiobook by W. Somerset Maugham

biacuaduc@gmail.com (W. Somerset Maugham) — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 21:24:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Painted Veil Author: W. Somerset Maugham Narrator: Kate Reading Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-07 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1772 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Stripped of the British society of her youth and overwhelmed by the desolation around her, she is compelled by her awakening conscience to reassess her life. She takes up work with children at a convent, but when her husband dies, she is forced to return to England to her father, her one remaining relative, to raise her unborn child. Though too late for her marriage, she has learned humility, independence, and how to love. Critic Reviews: "[Maugham is] the modern writer who has influenced me the most." (George Orwell) "An expert craftsman....His style is sharp, quick, subdued, casual."(New York Times) "The Painted Veil, with its sadness, its moral tension, its irony and compassion, its building evocations of lust and terror and remorse, is a work of art." (Spectator) Members Reviews: What An Unexpected Delight! I generally consider myself an educated person, but somehow got through (many) decades of adult life without reading Maugham. I'm either very lucky to have finally found this writer, or really dumb to have missed him for so long. Either way, I was enchanted by the writing, approved of the narration, and can't seem to get the story out of my mind. There are so many ways to consider the story, the characters, the setting and the atmosphere I can't begin to tell you. I can tell you that even if you don't usually crave "classics" (but maybe have a few favorites as I have like The Great Gatsby and The Old Man and the Sea) you've got to listen to, and consider, The Painted Veil. A Joyous Realm I was intreged by the trailer for the recent motion picture and thought of reading the book prior to seeing the movie. It is truly thought provoking and great from start to finish. The reader is a delight. I am now in search of more of Somerset Maugham's works. Devastating Beauty The beginning chapters of this book had me expecting a far different type of story than this turned out to be. The metamorphosis of complex characters who can--and sometimes do--make important steps in life was told with such candor and sensitivity that I find myself quite astonished about how it was done. The book was in no sense difficult to understand, yet its messages are quite rigorous and profound. I would highly recommned this novel, author, and excellent reader to anyone who (like myself) hopes someday to think and grow up into an insightful and gracious soul. Rich and Compelling "The Painted Veil" is a compelling tale of lust and redemption, a story that begins sordidly and ends profoundly and one that is rich in reality, compassion, and hope. It is a morality tale of astonishing depth and humanity. Beautifully written and entertainingly read, it it is well worth listening to more than once. Worth reading Maugham's story is dated but no doubt true to its time, and for that reason sad and believable. His sympathy for the dull and restricted lives that many women were expected to endure is tempered by his disgust at the superficiality, racism and timidity of the British upper classes. This tale is a true social and political portrait of an era, and as creepily modern as it is time-worn.

Shahnameh Audiobook by Ferdowsi

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Ferdowsi) — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:54:60 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shahnameh Subtitle: The Epic of the Persian Kings Author: Ferdowsi Narrator: Marc Thompson, Francis Ford Coppola - introduction Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 1 min Language: English Release date: 12-22-17 Publisher: Fictionville Studio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The new, impeccable translation and adaptation of the Epic of Persian Kings by Ahmad Sadri brought to life a host of heroic characters and wove their adventures into a thrilling story spanning thousands of years. Containing four grand tragedies and four beautiful love stories, the audiobook is currently going into its fifth edition. It has been a smashing success. We are delighted to present a 12-hour audio experience of this text (performed by the award-winning voice actor, Marc Thompson) against the backdrop of evocative sound design and music editing of Hamid Rahmanian the creator of the Shahnameh project. Now, make sure you have a good set of headphone/speakers and tighten your seat belts. This immersive audio experience will take you on a journey back to the soundscape of ancient Iranian heroes, monsters, lovers, and warriors. This is going to be one heck of a ride. About the Book: Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings is the illustrated edition of the classic work written over one thousand years ago by Abolqasem Ferdowsi, one of Persia's greatest poets. This new prose translation of the national epic is illuminated with over 500 pages of illustrations and will be published in April 2013. The lush and intricate illustrations in this edition have been created by award-winning graphic artist and filmmaker Hamid Rahmanian, incorporating images from the pictorial tradition of the Persianate world from the fourteenth to the nineteenth centuries. The new translation and adaptation by Ahmad Sadri, retells the mythological and epic stories of the original poem in prose format. This Shahnameh is an extraordinary literary and artistic accomplishment. Published by Liveright , distributed by W. W. Norton & Company Hardcover with slipcase, 592 pages, 500+ four-color illustrations ISBN 978-1-63149-446-8 Critic Reviews: "Creating this audiobook breathes new life into the Shahnameh stories. It is an immersive experience, making these ancient tales tangible for those who are new to these incredible heroic stories and a delight for those already familiar with the poem" (Francis Ford Coppola) Members Reviews: This book is a must have ! This book is a must have ! Hamid Rahmanian has been able to make the Shahnameh accessible to a large audience via a pleasant and easy to read format with beautiful illustrations.The amount of work and dedication that was put into this masterpiece is just staggering, every page is a wonderful work of art. Many thanks to Hamid and Dr Sadri for this ! I bought several as gifts and people loved it ! Lovely presentation of the Persian epic I had tried to read the Dick Davis more complete translation but it all began to run together after a while, with moments of power but a lot of hubbub. This version was much easier to follow and I found the illustrations a treat -- I am sympathetic to the idea of using modern technology to create a new variation on the long existent tradition of illustrating the work. I suspect I'll go back to Davis in the near future and do the thing properly but I really enjoyed this approach. Fabulous book I love the classic stories of the shahnameh and I think think version is by far the best. It's evident that this was a labor of love. So much detail in the illustrated works.

Brat'ya Karamazovy Audiobook by Fyodor Dostoevsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoevsky) — Tue, 08 Dec 2015 23:32:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Brat'ya Karamazovy Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Yuriy Grigoriev Format: Unabridged Length: 49 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 12-08-15 Publisher: Bibliophonika Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "Brat'ya Karamazovy" - posledniy roman Dostoevskogo, kotoryy avtor pisal dva goda. Roman zadumyvalsya kak pervaya chast' ehpicheskogo proizvedeniya "Istoriya Velikogo greshnika". Proizvedenie bylo okoncheno v noyabre 1880 goda. Roman "Brat'ya Karamazovy" vklyuchaet v sebya slozhnuyu, otlichno vystroennuyu i psihologicheski vyverennuyu detektivnuyu istoriyu, pri ehtom v kanve detektivnogo syuzheta obyknovennoe (na pervyy vzglyad) ugolovnoe proisshestvie ne tol'ko spletaetsya s istoriey lyubovnogo sopernichestva, no i vstraivaetsya v obshchuyu kartinu sovremennogo Dostoevskomu obshchestva. Syuzhet slozhen i vetvitsya: ot osnovnogo syuzheta otdelyayutsya pobochnye linii. Ugolovnoe prestuplenie, o kotorom idyot rech' - ubiystvo Fyodora Pavlovicha Karamazova, cheloveka pozhilogo i ves'ma sostoyatel'nogo, ego povarom Smerdyakovym, kotoryy prihodilsya emu nezakonnym synom. The PDF booklet that accompanies this selection will be automatically added to My Library after the purchase. ©2011 Bibliophonika (P)2014 Bibliophonika Members Reviews: Brilliant!! , , , ; ! ! Horrible narration Not commenting on the classic, it is obviously an excellent read. However, the narrator is horrible. The intonations are unnatural. You would think someone, who is reading the 19th century book with French phrases, words, and names would make an effort to learn how to pronounce them properly in French, but the narrator did not take time to do this.It would be perfect if not for an awful narration.

Life Lessons from the Great Books Audiobook by The Great Courses

biacuaduc@gmail.com (The Great Courses) — Mon, 08 Jul 2013 01:06:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Life Lessons from the Great Books Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor J. Rufus Fears Format: Original Recording Length: 18 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Study more than three dozen works that span the timelines of Western history, from ancient Greece and Rome to the modern age. Whether written 2,000, 200, or 20 years ago, the enduring works of literature still speak to us and place our unique experiences into a larger perspective, offering invaluable lessons for every important moment in life. Every Great Book you explore over these 36 insightful lectures-from the Odyssey and the Gospel of John to Hamlet and Animal Farm - is a unique expression of the human spirit and a fountain of advice, from how to conduct yourself in times of trouble to how to better appreciate the simple moments in your life. You'll discover six broad themes that run through history's most compelling stories: the unconquerable human spirit, youth and old age, romance and love, adventure and courage, laughter and irony, and patriotism. In exploring these themes within the context of these Great Books, you learn new ideas about both the works themselves and the broad scope of the human condition. If you haven't read these Great Books before, the warmth of Professor Fears's storytelling and his insightful approach to literature will have you heading to the library to learn more. And if you've already read these works, you'll discover new themes and ideas that will help you get more out of them. Regardless of your previous familiarity with these works, you'll come to understand why these masterpieces remain eternal testaments to the variety of human experience and the powerful ways in which literature can guide and inspire us. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Interesting but a bit scattered by Prof. Fears If you could sum up Life Lessons from the Great Books in three words, what would they be? Insightful. Entertaining. Scattered. What was one of the most memorable moments of Life Lessons from the Great Books? Recounting the story of the Odyssey, he reads his interpretation of the lesson from the book and you get a real feeling that this one struck him just a bit deeper then some of the rest. Have you listened to any of Professor J. Rufus Fearss other performances before? How does this one compare? Prof. Fears has done tons of wonderful content for TTC and this one is not an exception. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? His descriptions of the lives of Washington and Lincoln in discussing their farewell and inauguration speeches rekindled a desire to research both. Any additional comments? Two minor quibbles: Prof. Fears structures the course as a series of themes, so the books feel a bit disjointed - he'll be talking about Greeks, then suddenly he'll be in early America. It also felt a bit "Western Civ" oriented (So the Tale of the Genji had nothing to teach us?) But those two criticisms aside, I can happily recommend this series to anyone who likes to hear a very intelligent, thoughful person talking about something they're passionate about. Excellent series on lessons from the great books This was a very well performed series of lectures on the great books. The professor would summarize a book in each lecture and then draw some generalities that we can apply to our own lives.

The Old English Baron Audiobook by Clara Reeve

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Clara Reeve) — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 19:57:39 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old English Baron Author: Clara Reeve Narrator: Ella Porter Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 12-21-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Old English Baron" is an early Gothic novel by Clara Reeve. The story follows the adventures of Sir Philip Harclay, who returns to medieval England to find that Arthur Lord Lovel, the friend of his youth, is dead. His cousin Walter Lord Lovel had succeeded to the estate, and sold the family castle to the baron, Fitz-Owen. Among the baron's household were his two sons and daughter Emma, several young gentlemen relations being educated with the sons, and Edmund Twyford, the son of a peasant, who had been brought to live with them. When Sir Philip saw him, he took an immediate liking to him, being struck by his resemblance to his lost friend. The Knight proposing to take him into his own family, being childless. Edmund preferred to remain with the baron, receiving however an assurance that if ever he was in need of it, Sir Philip would renew his offer. By his manifestly superior nature and qualities, Edmund attracts the enmity of his benefactor's nephews. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Gothic men in action. I wondered how men in gothic stories behaved if they were the good guys. Only one women in the story and she did not faint or get kidnapped. Tale of the lost heir, and son, etc, coming into his own, the people who try to stop him and the ones who tried to help him. But he had a tendency to fall on his knees and cry a lot.. And the people helping him had to stop and pray about everything, then he would cry again. Gothic romance without women. Unusual. Good book, amazing condition. Just took too long to get here. I live in Alaska so that is a fact of like, though, I did order this well in return. I actually finished the kindle book before this one arrived. Now I have it for notes. The conditions is honestly better than used, the binding being gently broken in. To whom ever owned this before, thank you. Be prepared to attack this wonderful story in the early morning or you will not get to bed at your regular time. Once you start you will not be able to put it down until you finish every last page. Please enjoy.

The Idiot Audiobook by Fyodor Dostoevsky

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoevsky) — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 05:42:44 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Idiot Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Jefferson Mays Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 10-08-14 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: One of the most influential authors from Russias Golden Age, Fyodor Dostoevsky left behind a vast collection of prized literary works, including Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov. In The Idiot, Prince Myshkin possesses a childlike innocence and trusting nature that leave him vulnerable to abuse by those around him. Returning to St. Petersburg to collect an inheritance, Myshkin realizes he is a stranger in a society obsessed with wealth, manipulation and power. Members Reviews: Avoid Constance Garnett The Alan Meyers translation used for this recording is much better than the translation used for the other recordings on Audible. The performance is also quite good. Just weird I know it is supposed to be a classic and I listened to it because my husband loves this book, but I just wanted to slap every character in the book at one point or another. Thought provoking Dostoevsky tale is a great examination of the shortcomings of people and how we can be better

Dubliners Audiobook by James Joyce

biacuaduc@gmail.com (James Joyce) — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 12:59:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dubliners Author: James Joyce Narrator: Tadhg Hynes Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins Language: English Release date: 09-06-13 Publisher: Victorian Classic Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in English. Members Reviews: Not to be missed!!!! Would you consider the audio edition of Dubliners to be better than the print version? Yes. I don't have a lot of spare time so reading a good book can take a long time for me. Being able to listen to books opens up a whole new world for me. What does N.N. bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Tadhg Hynes does a great job. The fact that he is a Dubliner himself adds a great deal to the enjoyment. Joyces' language and use of dialect is essential to his writing so the intonation and understanding of the Dublin accent is a huge part of the book. The reader does this naturally and switches between characters with very authentic voices. Any additional comments? While all the short stories were enjoyable, three stood out particularly. They were Counterparts, Grace and The Dead.If you don't have a tear in your eye at the end of The Dead then you must be devoid of a heart. It's beautifully read and the last few paragraphs will haunt your memory for a long time. Did I miss something? Any additional comments? I found all the stories pretty boring. I was mildy excited when I got to 'The Dead' since I've read good things about it. It was a let down like the rest of the book. Maybe classics are like Oscar winning movies...boring. Maybe it's time for me to get off the 'Classic' kick and read something that is good IMO. I definitely won't be reading Ulysses anytime soon.

Candide (AudioGO Edition) Audiobook by Voltaire

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Voltaire) — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:10:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Candide (AudioGO Edition) Author: Voltaire Narrator: Jack Davenport Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-01-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 918 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Candide, published simultaneously in five European capitals in 1759, became an instant best seller and is now regarded as one of the key texts of the Enlightenment. Voltaires preoccupations with evil and with various kinds of human folly and intolerance found a perfect vehicle in the philosophical tale. A master storyteller, he combined often wildly entertaining action with profoundly serious sense, parodying the traditional chivalric and oriental tales with which his public was more familiar to create a witty allegory of a young man whose optimism gives way to disillusionment after a series of terrible misfortunes. Members Reviews: Guaranteed to keep you smiling if not LOL This was probably Not what most folks would think about this classic. This book is fraught with one-liners that are just hilarious. And to think that these one-liners came from a philosopher of the 1700s makes it even more astonishing. A book that has remained essential reading for almost 400 years does not require a review by some amateur from our millennium nor could I do it justice. Suffice it to say that this book can be read by scholars who would find transcendental meanings of the times then and relevance for our times now. But, what makes a great book and what made it particularly appealing for me is that, while it can be completely dissected and analyzed, it can also be just thoroughly enjoyed at face value by anyone. The performances by Jack Davenport were brilliant. Each characters voice was distinct, seemingly appropriate and perfectly realized for the character performed. And there were plenty of characters alright. There was little of the he said.... she said monotony of some other books I have listened to. There were so many renditions by other narrators it was difficult to choose from among them. But again I think I lucked out. I cannot imagine any of the alternative narrators being better than Jack Davenport. Not that I think this book could not be appreciated in print. It certainly can. But Mr. Davenport just made it so much fun and really brought the book to life. I find myself smiling as I write this remembering just how much I laughed out loud. Homers Odyssey meets Hitch-hikers Guide Would you listen to Candide (AudioGO Edition) again? Why? Yes - hilarious Who was your favorite character and why? Too many to choose What does Jack Davenport bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Humour.... Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? no Any additional comments? Great one-liners around every corner Candide was not at all what I expected.. Short, punchy, beautifully read Candide is an easy and delightful classic, great for teens and adults. Jack Davenport's reading is superb -- my favorite is his interpretation of Martin, the pessimist. He brings out the sarcasm of this character very effectively. A strange coincidence is Voltaire's description of the humorously reduced circumstances of a king of Corsica, which so closely describes Napoleon's exile on Elba that it is necessary to remember that Voltaire died before the French Revolution. The dispassionate calm of this light work make it an excellent sleep book.The last line, of course, is still quoted everywhere today and the reader delivers it well, a triumphant solution to the puzzle of life. Clean Slate of a Newborn Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes.

The Metamorphosis Audiobook by Franz Kafka

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franz Kafka) — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 11:03:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Metamorphosis Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 04-27-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 836 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: With thisstartling, bizarre, yet surprisingly funny firstsentence, Kafka begins his masterpiece, TheMetamorphosis. It is the story of ayoung traveling salesman who, transformed overnight into a giant,beetle-like insect, becomes an object of disgrace tohis family, an outsider in his own home, aquintessentially alienated man. Rather than being surprised at the transformation, the members of his family despise it as an impending burden upon themselves. A harrowing - thoughabsurdly comic - meditation on human feelings ofinadequacy, guilt, and isolation, TheMetamorphosis has taken its place as oneof the most widely read and influential works of20th-century fiction. As W. H. Auden wrote,Kafka is important to us because his predicamentis the predicament of modern man. FRANZ KAFKA (18831924), one of the major fiction writers of the twentieth century, was born to a middle-class German-speaking Jewish family in Prague. His unique body of writing, much of which is incomplete and was mainly published posthumously, is considered by some people to be among the most influential in Western literature, inspiring such writers as Albert Camus, Rex Warner, and Samuel Beckett. Critic Reviews: In The Metamorphosis Kafka reached the height of his mastery: he wrote something which he could never surpass, because there is nothing which The Metamorphosis could be surpassed by - one of the few great, perfect poetic works of this century. (Elias Canetti, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1981) Members Reviews: Kafka-esque terrific Would you listen to The Metamorphosis again? Why? A true classic. Works very well on audible. Almost a short story, but a wonderful narrative. Depressing, but good book Would you listen to The Metamorphosis again? Why? Yes, because it is always good to read about human nature. Who was your favorite character and why? The main character, Gregor Samsa. All the others are more disgusting than the creature he becomes. Did Ralph Cosham do a good job differentiating all the characters? How? This was the second book I heard with this narrator. I didn't like him very much. It's a matter of taste, but I didn't like his voice and his interpretations. He sounded rather monotonous. Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry? Well, I felt a bit disgusted throughout the book, and a bit depressed with the end. All in all it was a very good book. It makes you think about life. Any additional comments? This book is about a human being who lived among verminous creatures. When he becomes a nasty bug like them, they realize they have to start living like human beings. So this guy wakes up as a bug... So, this guy Gregor Samsa wakes up one morning as a cockroach. (Actually, the Wikipedia article has an interesting discussion about how Kafka never specified exactly what kind of bug Gregor turned into). His family freaks out a little, as you might expect, but then they sort of come to accept the situation. Gregor feels increasingly isolated as he cannot really communicate with them and he can no longer support them as he once did. Coexisting in a tiny apartment with a giant cockroachinsect becomes increasingly burdensome for the family. Eventually Gregor dies (implied, that he wills himself to death to spare his family further burden) and they're all relieved. The end. Sort of a downer.

Kokoro Audiobook by Natsume Soseki

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Natsume Soseki) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 17:07:32 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Kokoro Author: Natsume Soseki Narrator: Matt Shea Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 02-03-15 Publisher: Gateway Editions Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 99 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "The subject of Kokoro, which can be translated as 'the heart of things' or as 'feeling,' is the delicate matter of the contrast between the meanings the various parties of a relationship attach to it. In the course of this exploration, Soseki brilliantly describes different levels of friendship, family relationships, and the devices by which men attempt to escape from their fundamental loneliness. The novel sustains throughout its length something approaching poetry, and it is rich in understanding and insight. The translation, by Edwin McClellan, is extremely good." (Anthony West, The New Yorker) Members Reviews: The Heart Of Things, Relationships & Feelings This is a complicated review. I found and read this book because of another book I just finished reading. That title was The End of Life Book Club--a story about a mother and son who used books and reading to cope with terminal illness, loss, connection and family. They raved about this Japanese title so I found it and listened. The writing is spare and poetic. The book was written in 1914 and offers an interesting exploration of loneliness and connection in "modern" times. These concepts are strangely applicable to our modern times. But more than this it offers deeper insight into The End of Life Book Club. Soseki speaks about not closing your life off by walling yourself in behind mountains of books. The mother and son from End of Life often lost opportunities to truly talk and connect on deeper personal levels because they focused so much on the current book. Don't get me wrong, reading and discussion of books is expansive, enriching and powerful. But, at times books became a safe haven and functioned as insulation from difficult conversations. Back to this current book review-- Kororo is a fascinating look at life and transcends the limitations of time, culture and perspective. A universal story which has much to offer to current day readers. The reading style is soft and gentle. The story tackles difficult issues and does so with beauty and grace. An unusual book which I really enjoyed. Interesting to see that issues of coping with family and finding ways to connect with others isn't just a current day--modern problem. One Of The Great... Japanese classics of teacher and student, love and tragedy. A must read when one is exploring Japanese literature Don't need to know anything about Japan to enjoy Soseki's Kokoro is probably THE most famous work of modern literature in Japan (everyone reads the second half of it in their school text books), but you certainly don't need to know anything about Japan or Japanese culture to enjoy and get something profound from this work. Like so many great works of fiction, it appeals to the human in everyone, and asks those questions every human struggles with, about life and death, and the ups and downs of life. Great Book! The Weakness of Man A great novel! This is a story about a respectable mans account of his life before he makes a great decision. A somber story that explores the frailty of mans heart, as well as his cruelty and guilt. I had no trouble listening to the novel at any point and would recommend it to anyone who can enjoy a story sprinkled with an air of sadness throughout.

The Three Kingdoms Audiobook by Luo Guanzhong, Christine Sun

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Luo Guanzhong) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 17:07:21 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Kingdoms Author: Luo Guanzhong, Christine Sun Narrator: Michelle Tate Format: Abridged Length: 39 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-15 Publisher: Real Reads Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Three Kingdoms is one of the Chinese Noble Classics. The great empire of China is in turmoil. As the government becomes increasingly incompetent, warlords and nobles battle for power. In the north is the Kingdom of Wei, headed by cunning and manipulative Cao Cao. In the southeast is the Kingdom of Wu, ruled by masterful and charismatic Sun Quan. In the west is the Kingdom of Shu, commanded by kindhearted and humble Liu Bei. Cao has committed murder and betrayal on his way to glory only to see his familys throne overthrown by other scheming crooks. Sun and his advisor, Zhou Yu, have established a military stronghold but are no match against Lius military strategist, Zhuge Liang, who wisely advocates tolerance and mutual respect. Full of thrilling action, sophisticated stratagems, passionate brotherhood, and loyalty, The Three Kingdoms sums up all the most important lessons of history. If you enjoy this, three other Real Reads Chinese Noble Classics are also available: Dream of the Red Chamber, Journey to the West and The Water Margin. Members Reviews: Too short Would you try another book from Luo Guanzhong and Christine Sun and/or Michelle Tate? I'd prefer to read the full book written by Lou Guanzhong. Has The Three Kingdoms turned you off from other books in this genre? No, just wished it wasn't so short. 3 books can't be a 45 min read. What does Michelle Tate bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? She read it well. Could you see The Three Kingdoms being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be? It already has at least two tv shows and tons on movies. Any additional comments? Upload a full unabridged version of this book. There was no detail to this version and it was a jumbled mess. too short, missing a huge gap of the story. it's missing a huge gap in the actual story and followed little no zero sequence. the three kingdoms Ithe three kingdom It does not give details of the three Kingdoms. history. IWant to learn more about the history. difficult to understand the author effectively translated much of the story but utterly failed with the names and cultural context. Adding descriptors to the characters, like Lao with the long earlobes", or simply Anglo-sizing the names would do a great deal to help. likewise, many of the cultural elements of the story sound much like the American tall tales, but with no context they just sound like childish exaggerations. Good brief view of events this gives you a brief guide if events at the time but doesn't go into much detail

The Arabian Nights Entertainments Audiobook by Andrew Lang

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Lang) — Wed, 02 Aug 2017 19:56:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Arabian Nights Entertainments Author: Andrew Lang Narrator: David McCallion Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-17 Publisher: A.R.N. Publications Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 17 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: This delightfully narrated classic is a story within a story. In an attempt to postpone execution, the king's new bride spends one thousand and one nights enchanting him with story after story of true love, tragedy, sorcerers, and jinns. Included in this volume are the following stories: "The Arabian Nights" "The Story of the Fisherman" "The Story of the Greek King & the Physician Douban" "The Story of the Husband and the Parrot" "The Story of the Vizir Who Was Punished" "The Story of the Young King of the Black Isles" "The Sultan and His Vow" "The Fable of the Ass the Ox and the Laborer" "The Story of the Merchant and the Genie" "The History of the First Old Man and the Hind" "The History of the Second Old Man" "The Three Calendars" "Sons of Kings and the Five Ladies of Baghdad" "The History of the First Calendar" "The History of the Second Calendar" "The History of the Envious Man and of Him Who Was Envied" "The History of the Third Calendar" "The Story of Zobeide" "The History of Amina" "The Story of the Three Sisters" "The Story of Aladdin or The Wonderful Lamp" "The History of Ali Baba, and of the Forty Robbers Killed By One Slave" "The Story of Sinbad the Sailor" "The First Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor" "The Second Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor" "The Third Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor" "The Fourth Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor" "The Fifth Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor" "The Sixth Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor" "The Seventh and Last Voyage of Sinbad the Sailor" "The Little Hunchback" "The Story of the Barber's Fifth Brother" "The Story of the Barber's Sixth Brother" "The Adventures of Prince Camaralzaman and the Princess BadouraNoureddin and the Fair Persian" "The Adventures of Haroun-Al-Raschid, Caliph of Baghdad" "The Story of the Blind Baba-Abdalla" "The Story of Sidi-Nourman" "The story of Ali Colia, Merchant of Baghdad" "The Enchanted Horse" Members Reviews: love it . loved it .wish they would make this in to a Netflix show that would be awesome The Original Inception What disappointed you about The Arabian Nights Entertainments? I found the reader super irritating, he uses an obnoxious falsetto for every woman and youth in the story and a moronic grumble for every large, old, or authoritative character. What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) couldn't stand the reader, didn't finish it What didnt you like about David McCallions performance? his voice Any additional comments? The stories are charming but, particularly with David McCallion's reading style, difficult to follow because the nature of the book is stories within stories within stories.

Gilgamesh: The New Translation Audiobook by Gerald J. Davis

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Gerald J. Davis) — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 21:56:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Gilgamesh: The New Translation Author: Gerald J. Davis Narrator: John Hanks Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 04-13-15 Publisher: Gerald J. Davis Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 55 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest story that has come down to us through the ages of history. It predates the Bible, The Iliad and The Odyssey. The Epic of Gilgamesh relates the tale of the fifth king of the first dynasty of Uruk (in what is modern-day Iraq), who reigned for 126 years, according to the ancient Sumerian list of kings. Gilgamesh was first inscribed in cuneiform writing on clay tablets by an unknown author during the Sumerian era and has been described as one of the greatest works of literature in the recounting of mankind's unending quest for immortality. Critic Reviews: "Gilgamesh is monumental!" (Rainer Maria Rilke) Members Reviews: Poetic translation of an epic story Disclosure: I received this audiobook from the translator in return for an honest review After reading Gerald Davis's translations of Don Quixote and Beowulf (on audiobook), I was excited to read his new translation: Gilgamesh. Like these other two books, Gilgamesh is an epic story beautifully translated. It's the story of Gilgamesh, King of Uruk (now Iraq), his battle and then friendship with Enkidu, and later his solo quest. Although I generally haven't read the classics since high school and college, translations by Gerald Davis make content lyrical and accessible. I originally read the Kindle version of this book, and enjoyed it. The audiobook version is even better, with John Hanks' vivid narration. Recommended. I liked it, a lot This t translation is my first exposure to this type of literature. It was a wonderful listening experience. The narrative was entertaining, engrossing and worth a relisten. Magnificent! Where does Gilgamesh: The New Translation rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? This is one of the best audiobooks I have ever listened to. What did you like best about this story? The inspiring and majestic story line. What does John Hanks bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? His acting ability to breathe life into the words is extraordinary. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The eternal words of Siduri, the Maker of Wine. Entertaining Listened to it on and off. The verse repetition stuff seemed funny like it was meant for children except for some of the themes. Good to have butt ... Hmm! Review of Gilgamesh: I'm giving this 4 stars because it pseems to be a straight representation of the Gilgamesh writings without spin; & that's a fabulous thing to be offered. I won't give it 5 because I'm no scholar of ancient texts so I cannot be sure how faithful it is. If you want something interesting read this. If you want entertaining don't. It's soooo repetitive! & it's childishly ridiculous. But of course it wasn't written for my entertainment.

Siddhartha Hörbuch von Hermann Hesse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hermann Hesse) — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 04:17:46 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Siddhartha Autor:: Hermann Hesse Erzähler: Ulrich Matthes Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 4 hrs and 43 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-06-07 Herausgeber: Der Hörverlag Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 8 Stimmen Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Ein Buch, dessen Tiefe in der kunstvoll einfachen und klaren Sprache verborgen liegt, eine Klarheit, die vermutlich die geistige Erstarrung jener literarischen Philister aus dem Konzept bringt, die immer so genau wissen, was gute und was schlechte Literatur ist. Der große Charakterdarsteller Ulrich Matthes gibt der Weisheit von Hesses Werk eine Stimme, die uns nicht mehr loslässt. Kritik Bewertungen: Siddhartha ist für mich eine wirksamere Medizin als das Neue Testament. -- Henry Miller Ulrich Matthes liest das Kultbuch der Hippies mit einer Stimme, die keinen mehr losläßt. -- F. F. Dabei Mitglieder Bewertungen: its in German. alas this vesion was in German. assumed it would be English. Silly me. must learn German.

1984 Hörbuch von George Orwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Orwell) — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 21:34:31 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: 1984 Autor:: George Orwell Erzähler: Ernst Jacobi, Angela Winkler, Dieter Borsche Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 1 hr and 59 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 07-07-17 Herausgeber: Der Audio Verlag Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 1 Stimmen Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Winston Smith lebt in einem totalitären Überwachungsstaat. Von allen Wänden starrt das Bild des Parteiführers "Großer Bruder", selbst in der eigenen Wohnung steht er unter ständiger Beobachtung. Winston, der als Angestellter selbst an der Verfälschung der Geschichte mitarbeitet, ist seit Langem ein Feind des Systems. Als er mit seiner Geliebten Julia den Kampf gegen den Staat aufnimmt, ist ihre Rebellion zum Scheitern verurteilt. Die aufrüttelnde Hörspielproduktion des dystopischen Klassikers ist gerade heute wieder erschreckend aktuell. ©2017 Der Audio Verlag (P)2017 Der Audio Verlag Mitglieder Bewertungen: In German! I was dismayed as its in German! Doh! Would be nice to be able to exchange it for English!

Heart of Darkness Audiobook by Joseph Conrad

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Conrad) — Fri, 12 May 2017 08:10:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heart of Darkness Author: Joseph Conrad Narrator: Bob Neufeld Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 05-12-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Before its 1902 publication, "Heart of Darkness" appeared as a three part series (1899) in "Blackwood's Magazine". It was classified by the Modern Library website editors as one of the "100 best novels" and part of the Western canon. The story centers on Charles Marlow, who narrates most of the book. He is an Englishman who takes a foreign assignment from a Belgian trading company as a river boat captain in Africa. "Heart of Darkness" exposes the dark side of European colonization while exploring the three levels of darkness that the protagonist, Marlow, encounters: the darkness of the Congo wilderness, the darkness of the Europeans' cruel treatment of the African natives, and the unfathomable darkness within every human being for committing heinous acts of evil. Although Conrad does not give the name of the river, at the time of writing the Congo Free State, the location of the large and important Congo River, was a private colony of Belgium's King Leopold II. In the story, Marlow is employed to transport ivory downriver. However, his more pressing assignment is to return Kurtz, another ivory trader, to civilization, in a cover up. Kurtz has a reputation throughout the region. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: I like the writing of Conrad and Heart of darkness is ... I have read some of the extremely detailed comments from some people. I like the writing of Conrad and Heart of darkness is no exception. To me some people read too much into what Conrad wrote. To me he simply wanted to critisize the grossly inefficiant and incompetent Belgian colonisation of the Congo. The inefficiency is highlighted by the 3 month wait for rivets to repair the steamer. The station managers of the "company" are grotesque and stupid. Kurtz has gone "local" and the reference to the feathered women parading up and down, indicates that Kurtz is lost to Western society. I read the book several times and love the atmosphere Conrad describes. A classic too is the decription of how the Romans found England going up the Thames (In the beginning of the book). This is the best edition of the best novella-length story ever written -- ... This is the best edition of the best novella-length story ever written -- an absolute masterpiece, and the accompanying background and critical materials in the Norton edition are invaluable. (Tip: Don't skip Conrad's letter in which he describes his "method" of writing!) This is a difficult, complex story that, if you read far enough into it, will grab you and will not let go until the very last sentence. A work of genius on multiple levels! If you haven't read it, read it now! If you have read it, read the historical and analytical materials in this edition and then read it again! Powerful prose Marlow, a reflective and thoughtful seaman , relates a tale of his travel up the Congo river to a small group of men. Darkness is theme, darkness in men's hearts as they enclaves native people in theme quest for riches. Darkness of the jungle, the fog, the natives , the river and the conquest of land, people and resources. Thud short story is beautifully written. The development of each character is so precise that one feels they personally know each participant in this powerful drama.

Letters to a Young Poet Audiobook

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Rainer Maria Rilke) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 04:24:20 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Letters to a Young Poet Author: Rainer Maria Rilke, Lewis Hyde (introduction), Charlie Louth (translator) Narrator: Dan Stevens, Max Deacon Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 03-26-14 Publisher: Penguin Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 63 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Rilke's powerfully touching letters to an aspiring young poet, now available in downloadable audio. At the start of the 20th century, Rainer Maria Rilke wrote a series of letters to a young officer cadet, advising him on writing, love, sex, suffering, and the nature of advice itself. These profound and lyrical letters have since become hugely influential for generations of writers and artists of all kinds, including Lady Gaga and Patti Smith. With honesty, elegance, and a deep understanding of the loneliness that often comes with being an artist, Rilke's letters are an endless source of inspiration and comfort. Lewis Hyde's new introduction explores the context in which these letters were written and how the author embraced his isolation as a creative force. This edition also includes Rilke's later work The Letter from the Young Worker. Members Reviews: A Chest of Treasures for any Artist When I purchased this, I only knew I love the poetry of Rilke and that I had read many positive reviews of this compilation of his letters to a young poet. I had no idea that this is a true chest of treasures. I purchased the Kindle version to go along with listening to this audiobook (the narration of which is outstanding). I kept placing bookmarks on the audible version and then highlighted the text in Kindle. This is quite a futile endeavor because, as I found, well over half deserves special emphasis. I will share only my favorite quote, after saying that this book of letters, and particularly this translation into English, is worth a credit in my opinion for its encouragement of creativity and a love of life and for the testimonials from the great artists over the past decades who have been deeply and positively affected by these letters. "... try, like the first human being, to say what you see and experience and love and lose. Don't write love poems; avoid at first those forms which are too familiar and habitual: they are the hardest, for you need great maturity and strength to produce something of your own in a domain where good and sometimes brilliant examples have been handed down to us in abundance. For this reason, flee general subjects and take refuge in those offered by your own day-to-day life; depict your sadnesses and desires, passing thoughts and faith in some kind of beauty--depict all this with intense, quiet, humble sincerity and make use of whatever you find about you to express yourself, the images from your dreams and the things in your memory. If your everyday life seems to lack material, do not blame it; blame yourself, tell yourself that you are not poet enough to summon up its riches, for there is no lack for him who creates and no poor, trivial place." inspirational and touching This was a great book that touched on love, life etc. gr8 narration and story

The Arabian Nights Audiobook by Andrew Lang (translator)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Andrew Lang (translator)) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:22:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Arabian Nights Author: Andrew Lang (translator) Narrator: Suehyla El Attar Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 03-05-12 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Full of mischief, valor, ribaldry, and romance, The Arabian Nights has enthralled readers for centuries. These are the tales that saved the life of Scheherazade, whose husband, the king, executed each of his wives after a single night of marriage. Beginning an enchanting story each evening, Scheherazade always withheld the ending: A thousand and one nights later, her life was spared forever. Editorial Reviews: The Arabian Nights assembles tales from centuries of Arabic, Persian, Indian, Egyptian and Mesopotamian cultures in an enchanting collection whose varied characters, storylines, and methods of describing them have influenced modern genres as diverse as fantasy, science fiction, and detective fiction. The collection employs the frame tale of a woman staving off her execution by telling stories that leave her husband, the sultan, in such suspense that he continuously postpones the sentence. Suehyla El Attar embodies Scheherazade, performing the collection with a feminine wile, as well as enthusiastically voicing the gruff beasts and powerful heroes like Aladdin, Ali Ba Ba, and Sinbad the Sailor who make this audiobook such an intoxicating stimulant to the imagination. Members Reviews: Not unabridged Burton--this is Lang What disappointed you about The Arabian Nights? The selection is advertised as the unabridged Burton translation, but it is actually the abridged Lang version. What was most disappointing about Richard Francis Burton (translator)s story? This was not Burton's translation, but rather Lang's bowdlerization. Which scene was your favorite? The frame story of Shahrazad. What character would you cut from The Arabian Nights? None--but Lang cut freely. Any additional comments? Change the advertising as soon as possible. I am sure there is a market for this version of the Arabian Nights, and the voice performer is excellent. Good, But Not Burton What did you love best about The Arabian Nights? The length and breadth of the stories is amazing. The combination of real and imaginary places, people, animals, and supernatural beings is dazzling. These stories are works of imagination of a high order. They also provide a great many insights into the Islamic world of the Middle Ages that created them. Who was your favorite character and why? Harun al-Rashid of course. He was the fifth Arab Abbasid Caliph. He ruled from 786 to 809. His reign make well have been the apogee of the Islamic Golden Age. He promoted Islamic art and music along with science and commerce. Which scene was your favorite? So many come to mind, it is hard to choose. The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor stand out. However, the tale of the Christian, Jew, and Muslim who all plead guilty to a murder they did not commit (to save someone else) is noteworthy as well. Any additional comments? This is both a good to great, and limited narration of the Arabian Nights. The single best feature of this narration is its length (11 hours and 35 minutes). The Arabian Nights is very large collection of stories of varying quality. However, even the very best stories still take many, many hours to narrate. Some of the other audiobooks narrating the Arabian Nights are just too short. This one is not. Initially I was somewhat wary of a female narration. The stories are generally written from a male perspective and implied storyteller is almost always male.

A Diary from Dixie Audiobook by Mary Chesnut

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Chesnut) — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 21:35:12 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Diary from Dixie Author: Mary Chesnut Narrator: Mary Baker Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: This is the original diary of the wife of Confederate General James Chesnut, Jr., who was an aide to President Jefferson Davis. It is a fascinating narrative of all the years of the American Civil War. It focuses on the daily lives and hardships of all who suffered through the war, from ordinary people to the Confederacy's generals and political elite. Mary Chesnut's prose has lost none of its provocative bite through the ages: "I think incompatibility of temper began when it was made plain to us that we get all the opprobrium of slavery while they, with their tariff, get the money there is in it." Nor any of its ironic sense of humor: "We try our soldiers to see if they are hot enough before we enlist them. If, when water is thrown on them they do not sizzle, they wont do; their patriotism is too cool." ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Fighting for human bondage The author was a member of a prominent southern family with large land holdings and hundreds of slaves. She spent the Civil War in the highest social circles of the ruling class, being personal friends with Jefferson Davis and his wife. She describes her war experience as frequent movement from one place to another, surrounded by friends, dinner parties, and a dizzying variety of social engagements. Unlike many women of her class, she was not deeply involved in hospital work or in providing clothing and other necessities to the troops. She had no children and her husband, though active on behalf of the rebel cause, was not on the battlefield. She provides some unique perspective on the confusion that reigned supreme in the Confederate government before the war actually commenced and of the ongoing political backbiting that marred the war effort. She speaks much of prominent generals but mentions Lee very sparingly, which seemed odd. She has the typical planter view of slavery-blacks are inscrutable, savage, and ungrateful for their bondage. Disloyal slaves are lured away into freedom. She displays the thinking common to her class-a total inability to consider the humanity of the slave population and a stubborn regard that makes them seem like life from another planet without the same emotions, needs, feelings shared by all human beings. So a terrible war is fought over their bodies, as chronicled by the author. I found her writing to lack the intensity expressed in other memoirs of southern women; her style is dispassionate and her descriptions of her endless social engagements becomes tiresome, although she displays admirable insight into the personalities of Confederate civilian and military leaders and military strategy. A captivating view into the southern society of the Civil War South A rare iSight into Civil War Society written by someone closely connected with Southern leaders. A captivating combination of the southern morality of the 1860's combined with a human element that makes this diary a must for anyone who wants to understand to social beliefs of this time period GREAT READ! You want to hear from a Southern Belle, who spent time socializing with Jefferson Davis, his wife, Robert E. Lee and his wife, oblivious to the War raging around her, this is the book for you. Her attitude was surprising. Absolutely worth reading! Absolutely Fascinating! A DIARY FROM DIXIE is absolutely fascinating.

The Art of War Audiobook by Sun Tzu, Lionel Giles (translator)

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Sun Tzu) — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 03:11:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Art of War Author: Sun Tzu, Lionel Giles (translator) Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 06-03-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 206 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Art of War is the most famous and longest-lasting book on the practice of war. The book does not mince words: war is about winning; it is not a gentleman's game; it is about using every means at one's disposal to tip the odds in one's favor. Of the centuries, this book has been used by military figures, war departments, business people, educators, and politicians, to name a few. This is the original work without additional editorial comment. Members Reviews: Aweful narration kills the spirit of Sun Tzu! If you love your ears, go try finding a different narrator as I did! This is bad Interesting, however... Really not a fan of the narrator. There are numerous hiccups and pauses that shouldn't be there and gives a feeling they forgot to edit Give it a chance then it's very good This is an ancient manuscript that is read very plainly. after getting used to the readers voice this is a very compelling piece of history that can be listened to again and again. Word switcher This guy likes to go pretty quickly which made him get his words mixed up on a lot of things. He skips a lot of parts. However the book was full read so that's about all you can really say It's a lot to chew on. Good Book Tho. Really with the Read. it'll shed light on tactics used by people around you.

Passing Audiobook by Nella Larsen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nella Larsen) — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 03:45:01 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Passing Author: Nella Larsen Narrator: Alice Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Light-skinned black woman Irene Redfield meets an old childhood friend - Claire - who is now "passing" as a white woman... Claire is married to a racist white man, who doesn't know she has African American blood. Despite the danger of being found out by her husband and society at large she finds herself helplessly drawn to Irene's world. An absolutely fascinating listening experience on many levels simultaneously. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Read it! Really enjoyed this book. Thought provoking, not what it appears to be While the language is straightforward and rather plain, the characters are complex and somewhat confusing. The narrator is unreliable, to the extent that the reader is not even sure what happens at the end of the novel. It's a fast read (barely over 100 pages) but it leaves the reader wondering about motivations, desires, and outcomes. Five Stars One of my favorite books now. This is a great novel to read if you are into analyzing characters ... This is a great novel to read if you are into analyzing characters and are into doing research to further understand the characters. Overall, it was an easy read and for the most part it was enjoyable. A great Novella The Novella is clearly and beautifully written. It talks to your feeling and describes the characters' reaction as typical humans who so many people can relate to. It is a wonderful reading experience, you would just feel yourself in another world. Love it.

Twice Told Tales Audiobook by Nathaniel Hawthorne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathaniel Hawthorne) — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 16:05:29 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twice Told Tales Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: George Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-07-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Hawthorne published several short stories in various periodicals, which he collected in 1837 as "Twice-Told Tales". Much of his writing is placed in New England, many works featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration. His fiction works are considered to be part of the Romantic movement, and more specifically, Dark romanticism. His themes often center on the inherent evil and sin of humanity, and his works often have moral messages and deep psychological complexity. This edition contains 40 short stories. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Hawthorne is one of the great writers and is a joy to read It is easy to use the Fire to access whatever Hawthorne tale one wants to read. I recommend this volume because the stories are fascinating and memorable. Classic choice and easy to read print Very readable edition, easy to read on my Kindle. Great classic choice. Beautifully crafted stories These stories are brilliant and beautifully written, worth reading at least twice. Delightful! Engagingly written stories---many of which you probably know already from fairy tales and mythology, but told so well that you enjoy reading them again---or reading them aloud to someone else. Highly recommended. It took me places I never have seen I was sad when I finished this book. Hawthorne had taken me to a time and place so long ago. I felt that I was there as I read his words.

El Lobo Estepario [Steppenwolf] Audio Libro por Hermann Hesse

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Hermann Hesse) — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:36:41 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Título: El Lobo Estepario [Steppenwolf] Autor: Hermann Hesse Narrador: Daniel Quintero Formato: Abridged Duración: 3 hrs and 2 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-07-08 Editor: Yoyo USA, Inc Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 34 votos Categorías: Classics, World Literature Resumen del editor: Here is the novel that influenced an entire generation. Steppenwolf is considered one of the greatest novels of author Hermann Hesse (1877-1962), who won the Nobel Prize in 1946. The story analyzes, in a deep way, the antagonism between the dual natures within an individual: Harry Haller, a man disappointed with life, who alternates between what is considered the kindness of a human being with the ferocity that characterizes a savage wolf. The mystical and fantasy elements of the book, in addition to its original ideas, influenced the thinking and behavior of 1950s youth, who saw themselves reflected in Haller's dual personality. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Diferente Es una novela que vale la pena leerla y admirar la imaginación del autor. En ocasiones puedes identificarte con el personaje. Missing information Would you try another book from Hermann Hesse and/or Daniel Quintero? Absolutely What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!) No arrive to the end yet What didnt you like about Daniel Quinteros performance? Good, great voice, pronounciation, and vocalization Any additional comments? There are missing parragraphs from the written book. During the first 20 minutes 3 parragraphs are missing this one for instance in minute 19 No, estoy persuadido de que no se ha quitado la vida. Vive todavía; por cualquier parte va subiendo y bajando, sobre sus piernas cansadas, las escaleras de casa extrañas; en cualquier parte está mirando fijamente suelos relucientes de parquet y araucarias pulcramente cuidadas; pasa los días en las bibliotecas y las noches en los colmados, o está tendido sobre un sofá alquilado; desde sus ventanas oye vivir al mundo y a los hombres y se sabe excluido, pero no se mata, pues un resto de fe le dice que tiene que apurar hasta el fin dentro de su corazón este sufrimiento, este tremendo sufrimiento, que es de lo que, a la postre, habrá de morir. Yo pienso con frecuencia en él; no me ha hecho la vida más fácil, no tuvo el don de apoyar y fomentar en mi lo fuerte y alegre, ¡oh, al contrario! Pero yo no soy él, y yo no llevo su clase de vida, sino la mía: una vida minúscula y burguesa, pero asegurada y llena de deberes. Y de este modo podemos pensar en él con calma y amistad yo y mi tía, la cual sabría contar de él más que yo; pero[] Para hombres en la "andropausia" Any additional comments? Es un clásico de la literatura filosófica y el libro es tan bueno como lo recordaba cuando lo leí en la secundaria; sin embargo, ahora que soy un adulto lo veo más como una narración de un hombre en la "andropausia" y su contenido filosófico está superado en la actualidad por otro tipo de libros o historias. Excelente libro Muy bello libro. De facil escucha, buena vwrsion resumida. Uno de,los mejores de Hesse.

The Odyssey Audiobook by Homer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 20:05:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Odyssey Author: Homer Narrator: Katie Haigh Format: Abridged Length: 37 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-16 Publisher: Astorg Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Two major epic poems came from ancient Greece and had the power to shape our culture for centuries. They are both attributed to the blind poet Homer, and are called Iliad and Odyssey. The Odyssey is the story of the Greek hero Odysseus, or Ulysses, who began a journey home after the fall of Troy. It will take him ten years of marvelous and terrible encounters before he finally reaches his native city, where everyone assumed he was dead. There will he find his wife Penelope, famously weaving and unweaving a never-ending tapestry while obnoxious suitors are competing for her hand. Once again, Odysseus will have to outsmart his opponents in order to be reunited with his family. The Iliad and the Odyssey are the oldest extant works of Western literature. They are of tremendous cultural importance, and their magic is still strongly alive. ©2016 Compagnie du Savoir (P)2016 Compagnie du Savoir Members Reviews: Abridged Not the full story Thought this was the full book, but only covers the initial plight Telemachus faces at home and Odysseus' return. Good narator so I purchased not seeing the very short listen time as compared to the other versions. 37 minutes? What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you? I didn't realize when I bought this that it was just a very small exerpt of the story. There are other inexpensive classics thar appear to contain the whole book. What could Homer have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Providing the whole story would have been appreciated rather than just a few minutes of it. Any additional comments? I feel ripped off.

The Sorrows of Young Werther Audiobook by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:42:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sorrows of Young Werther Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Narrator: Leighton Pugh Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 07-28-16 Publisher: Ukemi Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Werther, a sensitive young artist, finds himself in Wahlheim, a quiet, attractive village in Germany where he seeks solace from the turmoils of love. It is a young spring, and he hopes that arcadian solitude will prove a genial balm to his mind. But his romantic tendency rules otherwise, and he falls in love with Charlotte - Lotte - even though he knows she is affianced to another. In a series of letters to his friend, Wilhelm, he charts the course of his love, which rises to passion and obsession and, ultimately, tragedy. The Sorrows of Young Werther is the iconic love story which helped to usher in the Romantic age. Partially autobiographical, von Goethe, aged just 24, wrote it in just six weeks, and when it appeared in 1774 it immediately established his reputation. Told through the protagonist's eyes, it is the gradual rise of Werther's strong feelings checked by attempts at restraint and complicated by a friendship with Lotte's husband that keeps the listener on edge - especially when read with sympathy, as here, by Leighton Pugh. Translated by R. D. Boylan; revised by Leighton Pugh. Members Reviews: Great performance for a classical story. The vocals in this audible are far better than the other options for this book. I would recommend people listen to this one. Werther is worth it! This is from UKEMI AUDIOBOOKS which produces an expanding selection of important works of the past superbly read a wonderful way of absorbing those important books and writers youve never had the time or space to read. It took Goethe just six weeks to write The Sorrows of Young Werther but its impact throughout Europe following its publication in 1774 from blue frockcoat and yellow waistcoat outfits, to copycat displays of sublime displays of exaggerated sensibilities and the whole sturm und drang Romantic movement was sensational enough for it to deserve another 21st century life as a download. Especially as intelligently read as this is. The novel is made up of Werthers letters to his long-suffering but silent friend Wilhelm detailing his doomed-from-the-outset passion for the essence-of-goodness Lotte who is looking after all her younger siblings in what Werther sees as the Arcadian bliss of the countryside. From the start Werther knows shes promised to the much older Albert whom she marries, but the very impossibility of ever winning her feeds his monster tear-filled passions and the outpouring of his exquisite suffering. Eventually he sees he must annihilate himself which he does with Alberts pistols, taking twelve hours to die. Werther ('wert' is German worth) is much concerned with worth. He questions the worth of living; the the contemptible ambitions of rank of the worthless nobility; prizes the worth of Homer, Klopstock and Ossian ( although Werther reading Goethes translations of Ossian to Lotte really were an indulgence I could have done without!). There is a progression through the seasons with the flowers, trees and insects of early Summer and the burgeoning of Werthers passion, through to the winter mists, storms and tragedies befalling rural locals as the inevitability of his suicide approaches. There is so much torment and weeping and so on that the whole could become tiresome for a modern listener, but the narrator Leighton Pugh saves Werther was such a fate.

The Castle of Otranto Audiobook by Horace Walpole

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Horace Walpole) — Tue, 09 May 2006 01:34:45 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Castle of Otranto Author: Horace Walpole Narrator: Tony Jay Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 97 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: First published pseudonymously in 1764, The Castle of Otranto is purported to be an ancient Italian text from the time of the crusades and is a founding work of Gothic fiction. With its compelling blend of sinister portents, tempestuous passions, and ghostly visitations, it spawned an entire literary tradition and influenced such writers as Ann Radcliffe and Bram Stoker. Critic Reviews: "[Walpole] is the father of the first romance and surely worthy of a higher place than any living writer." (Lord Byron) Members Reviews: A Disordered Mind or The 1st Gothic (Parody) Novel Manfred, Prince of Otranto would be a reasonable man if his tempestuous emotions didn't overrule him. As Horace Walpole's The Castle of Otranto (1764) begins, the prince is trying with unseemly haste (that no one has the courage to criticize him for to his face) to marry his homely and sickly son Conrad on his sixteenth birthday to Isabella, daughter of the Marquis of Vicenza. Manfred is desperate for heirs because an old prophecy states that Otranto (castle and lands) will pass to the real owner when he's grown too large to inhabit it and because his wife (the devoted and saintly Hippolita) cannot bear him any more sons. Thus we might expect Manfred to be grief-stricken when, just before Conrad's nuptials, the youth is crushed to pieces by a giant, sable-plumed helmet falling from the sky (!). Instead, however, Manfred decides that he didn't need his weakling son anyway, and will divorce his wife and marry Isabella himself, figuring to start making heirs that very night. (This surprising shift from doting parent to calculating suitor is typical of Walpole's volatile characters, the inconstancy of the human mind being, perhaps, his point.) Needless to say, Isabella, who was not keen to marry Conrad, tries to flee his overbearing and taboo-eschewing father through a "secret" passageway to the neighboring church of St. Nicholas, there to seek sanctuary. Luckily for Isabella, a mysterious, handsome, and gentlemanly young peasant (who just happens to be the spitting image of Alfonso the Good, an earlier Prince of Otranto) is on hand to provide assistance. The novel proceeds to depict the impious attempts of the disorderly-minded Prince to avert the prophesied doom. Walpole, whose epigraph sonnet goes, "Oh! Guard the marvels I relate/ Of fell ambition scourg'd by fate" is not sanguine about one's chances of escaping destiny. En route to Manfred's, there are piquant scenes aplenty: a melancholy portrait stepping forth from its frame; giant armored limbs appearing in the castle; the Knight of the Gigantic Saber paying a call (his attendants bearing a giant sword); Matilda, the virginal 18-year-old daughter of Manfred, whom Isabella has often talked out of entering a nunnery, falling in love with a stranger; Friar Jerome of the church of St. Nicolas revealing some unexpected history and identity; and so on. Yes, Walpole founded the Gothic novel: supernatural events, old buildings, secret passageways, moaning winds, rumored ghosts, animated skeletons, old prophecies, hidden identities, psychic assaults, impious lusts, endangered virgins, foul murders, etc. The novel, however, is funnier than it is scary.

The Portrait of a Lady Audiobook by Henry James

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry James) — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 23:23:48 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Portrait of a Lady Author: Henry James Narrator: Alice Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 23 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-07-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 1.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Portrait of a Lady" is the title of this masterpiece. Isabel Archer - beautiful, young and spirited - visits her wealthy relatives in England, rejects marriage proposals by two more or less worthy suitors, inherits a fortune and then is manipulated into marriage to one of the most cruel creatures imaginable: Gilbert Osmond... This is just scratching the surface of this colossal, monumental work, so rich in both its prose, its characters and its many, many themes. A few of the major ones being love, death, personal responsibility, personal identity, freedom, ethics (or lack thereof) and the New world versus the Old world. This work (its story takes place mostly in England and Italy) finds new admirers from generation to generation. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Fragile book The content itself needs little review as most know that this is Henry James' masterpiece. My review is concerned with the edition which is part of the Penguin Clothbound Classics collection. These are beautiful books but unfortunately, the imprinted design is fragile and does peel off. Mine was shipped to me with little bits of the leaves already coming off which was disappointing as I collect this series. Five Stars Classic Content is what you expect, but the physical book itself is not great The physical book is enormous and the formatting is really poorly done. The content is, of course, great, but I found it really difficult to read because of the formatting and the dimensions of the book made it very awkward to read publicly. Enjoyed a rather long story. I enjoyed this story very much. The ending was a bit abrupt but in keeping with the story. Great transaction Exactly as advertised

Mosses from an Old Manse Audiobook by Nathaniel Hawthorne

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nathaniel Hawthorne) — Mon, 25 Dec 2017 20:03:11 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Mosses from an Old Manse Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne Narrator: George Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Many of the tales collected in "Mosses from an Old Manse" are allegories and, typical of Hawthorne, focus on the negative side of human nature. Hawthorne's friend Herman Melville noted this aspect in his review about Hawthorne and his "Mosses": "This black conceit pervades him through and through. You may be witched by his sunlight, transported by the bright gildings in the skies he builds over you; but there is the blackness of darkness beyond; and even his bright gildings but fringe and play upon the edges of thunder-clouds." William Henry Channing noted in his review of the collection that its author "had been baptized in the deep waters of Tragedy", and his work was dark with only brief moments of "serene brightness" which was never brighter than "dusky twilight". ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: A timeless and incomparable love-story, born of a place and time. This writing is a clear voice speaking from out of the early 1840's, when love was new, their lives were charmed, and a greatness in literature was before Nathaniel and Sophia. 170 years later, we are changed by them, and still mesmerized by the living sense scratched into the windowpane by Sophia's wedding ring, that evening bathed in the color of a glorious sunset.

Twenty Years After Audiobook by Alexandre Dumas

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Alexandre Dumas) — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twenty Years After Author: Alexandre Dumas Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 03-23-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 318 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Two decades have passed since the three musketeers triumphed over Cardinal Richelieu and Milady. Time has weakened their resolve and dispersed their loyalties. But treasons and stratagems still cry out for justice: civil war endangers the throne of France, while in England, Cromwell threatens to send Charles I to the scaffold. Dumas brings his immortal quartet out of retirement to cross swords with time, the malevolence of men, and the forces of history. But their greatest test is a titanic struggle with the son of Milady, who wears the face of Evil. Members Reviews: Dumas YES, Narrator NO Is there anything you would change about this book? I recently discovered Dumas' D'Artangion series, starting with the first one that is narrated by Simon Vance. I then skipped "Twenty Years After" and listened to "The Man in the Iron Mask", also narrated by Simon Vance. I decided to go back and listen to the one's I'd missed, starting with "Twenty Years After", narrated by Frederick Davidson. Well, in a work "Yuck". Mr. Davidson is a sad excuse for a narrator/reader/story teller. I gave it a chance, listening for two hours. Alas, I could not take Mr. Davidson any more and decided to check the book out of the library, as Simon Vance does not narrate a version of this book. I have placed Mr. Frederick Davidson on my do not listen to list forever. What didnt you like about Frederick Davidsons performance? Terrible, will never listen to a book narrated by Mr. Davidson again, NEVER. Enjoyed the story, but please get John Lee Any additional comments? Unfortunately, there is no choice in narrators for this book. I'm a big fan of John Lee's narations...this is not to that standard. The main characters have awfully grating interpretations to their voice, so I'm glad I'm only listening to this in the car and not on headphones. After a five hour drive today I place the rendition of D'Artagnan to an interaction of the voice of the father in the 80s show, ALF...a bit whiny, grating and annoying. Too bad the producer didn't make him change the voice. D'Artagnan doesn't even sound his age. The story is good, just don't try listening to this for several hours at a time. I'm getting through this, though, so I can move onto the next books, which are narrated by John Lee. I concur with Susanne I repeat all of Susanne's comments, verbatim. I am vastly disappointed. Like she, my one star is for the narrator, not the story. This Version Isn't Good. It is far from lost on me that Fredrick Davidson put a great deal of effort and enthusiasm into this production. That said, his attempts at characterization, while spirited to say the least, were so very awful that I decided to spend the money on a different rendition of the story instead of suffer through the remainder of his performance. For instance, he portrays d'Artagnan with a caricature of a voice that might be appropriate for a stuck-up British dandy, similar in tone to Peter Sellers' role of Mandrake in the 1964 film "Dr. Strangelove." I kept expecting him to say "aHmmm... jolly good, yes" at any moment. His other character voices are bad, but d'Artagnan is insufferable.

Les Miserables Audiobook by Victor Hugo

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Victor Hugo) — Fri, 22 Aug 2003 15:33:59 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Les Miserables Author: Victor Hugo Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 57 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 08-22-03 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1378 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Hugo describes early 19th-century France with a sweeping power that gives his novel epic stature. Among the most famous chapters are the account of the battle of Waterloo and Valjean's flight through the Paris sewers. Members Reviews: I love this book - one of the best of all time Les Miserables is my favorite novel of all time. It is a big, long, involved book. You may want to read an abridged version, although I would not. Some people have compared Jean Valjean to a Christ-type figure, but I strongly disagree with the analogy. Rather, the Bishop of Digne is most definitely the Christ figure. Valjean becomes, by virtue of the Good Man buying his soul, a counter part of Everyman. As he tries to make himself an honest man, he goes through struggle after struggle, but with the determination to live up to the vision the Bishop had of him when he gave Valjean the silver. The Bishop seems to already have transcended the bigger part of his humanness, and in fact, as he pays for the sins of Valjean, seems to have completed his work of becoming perfect. The silver was his last holdout, his last symbol of desiring the things of the earth, and he gave them away without a second thought when he realized that another of God's sons needed it worse. As I watch Valjean's transformation, it is impossible not to see myself in him. Now, about the narrator. I have read reviews on Frederick Davidson that consider him everywhere from the absolute worst to someone you have to acquire a taste for. I am in the latter category. When I first started listening, I really wondered if I could listen to him read my golden book for 60 hours. Eventually, however, I came to love the man as a narrator, and forgave without a thought his little idiosyncrasies. His characterizations are without equal, and I have heard some pretty astounding narrators. As I listened to the last three hours of Les Miserables, I was putty in Davidson's hands. I cannot even express in words what it was like to listen to him read this most tender and spiritual part. By the end, I was a slobbering mess, but thanking my God for this book, this author and this reader, and the lessons I had learned once again. Absolutely Sublime I read the book first, but I confess I skipped over much of the "digressions" I guess you would call them and skipped around just to follow the plot. I guess I'm a lazy reader that way. Now to hear them read to me, especially the French phrases and names I had so much difficulty with, I feel I'm getting a whole new perspective. Yes, Davidson is challenging at times but if you listen closely, he really does a beautiful job narrating. Check out his "I Claudius" for a truly superb narration. one happy insomniac I found the unabriged Les Mis an excellent listen. It's interesting enough to keep one from thinking of other things at the end of a long day, but not so interesting it kept me awake. The three volumes have been my bedtime story for the last year. I settle in to bed, set my iPod to turn itself off in thirty minutes, click play, turn the volume down low and let the reader's sexy French accent carry me off to dreamland. Hugo's masterpiece is sublimely suited for this purpose--missing a few minutes here and there doesn't detract from the overall experience of the book.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Audiobook by Mark Twain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) — Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:22:05 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Author: Mark Twain Narrator: John Greenman Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" (often shortened to "Huck Finn") is a novel written by Mark Twain and published in 1884. It is commonly regarded as one of the "Great American Novels" and is one of the first major American novels written in the vernacular, characterized by local color regionalism. It is told in the first person by Huckleberry "Huck" Finn, best friend of Tom Sawyer and narrator of two other Twain novels. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: Great Bedtime Reader All of the Illustrated Chosen Classics are great bedtime readers. My wife sits in the hall of the children's bedrooms and reads these stories to them at bedtime. The difference between these books and the traditional novels is that these stories move very fast. My son, in particular, will hear one of these abridged classic novels and, if he likes it, will then read the full unabridged version on his own. Kind of gives our kids a taste of the classics without having to start reading a really large and sometimes overwhelming looking book. My son is 10 and my daughter is 15. We have about 30 of these types of books in our library. A Classic Still Like many people of my age (62), I read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as a child because at that time it was widely perceived to be a child's or young adult's book. This is unfortunate as it is not nor has it ever been directed at the young. In my rereading I discovered for the first time why it is still called the original great American novel. Huckleberry, like Twain, is opinionated and perceptive. His narration and point of view drive the novel forward. Rather than relegate this work to the children's shelves or castigate it as racist, folks should embrace this novel for what it is, a bildungsroman that shows the growth of a country as well as the growth of its young protagonist. It captivated a classroom full of surly teens I teach English, and the junior year in North Carolina is devoted to American literature. I approached Huck Finn with no small amount of trepidation because of Twain's use of vernacular. I ran into the same problem with "Their Eyes Were Watching God" and solved that by listening to Ruby Dee's audio recording, which students loved. I purchased this recording of Huck Finn, and it was to die for fabulous. Students read along in their books as we listened to the recording, and it helped bring the characters and the story alive for them. They laughed when I hoped they would laugh, and they understood the novel so much better by being able to listen to it. This recording was invaluable. Reading this book as an adult is a whole different ... Reading this book as an adult is a whole different experience. I'm fairly sure the versions I read as a child were watered down. I don't have any memory of murder and mayhem in the versions I read as a child. All the same it was highly entertaining and deserving of being a classic. Friendship and mischieviousness. I grew up reading this book, a story about Huckleberry Finn and his adventurous life on the Mississippi River as a boy. He would be considered a hoodlum in this day and age, at the time it was written he was an orphan and had no one to help him grow with morals however he is a rather a good boy with pretty good morals and this story is a classic.

The Brothers Karamazov Audiobook by Fyodor Dostoevsky, Constance Garnett - translator

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoevsky) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:51:57 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Brothers Karamazov Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky, Constance Garnett - translator Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Abridged Length: 19 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-15-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 156 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The book probes the possible roles of four brothers in the unresolved murder of their father, Fyodor Karamazov. At the same time, it carefully explores the personalities and inclinations of the brothers themselves. Their psyches together represent the full spectrum of human nature, the continuum of faith and doubt. Ultimately, this novel seeks to understand the real meaning of faith and existence and includes much beneficial philosophical and spiritual discussion that moves the reader towards faith. An incredibly enjoyable and edifying story! Members Reviews: An expert abridgement The Brothers Karamazov is a wonderful book, and deserves to be read by many more people than might be willing to tackle the whole thing. This audiobook comes to the rescue. It's a remarkable achievement. It manages to get in every character, every incident, every philosophical digression I remember from two previous readings of the whole thing. And it does it without rushing. The pacing is steady throughout. Unlike the four or five hour versions typical of abridged audiobooks, this one appears to operate at the level of the word and phrase rather than the level of the incident or chapter: a little snip here, a small excision there; it all adds up to a version with about 56% of the original text intact. It's more a condensation than an abridgment. Yes, you're not getting the whole thing, but you're getting a solid and thoughtful selection, not a hack job. The Grand Inquisitor is still there in all his confounding glory. And you're getting Simon Vance. As a narrator of 19th century novels, Vance is nearly without peer. (He's pretty good with contemporary books as well, it's just that I've listened to more of the other.) Maybe not a man of a thousand voices, but he's got a couple hundred at least, and many of them are on display here - none of them for show, all of them in the service of the novel. Of course, if you can and want to, you should eventually tackle the whole thing. But give this one a shot in the meantime. Or give it a shot if, like me, you've read it before and just want a somewhat faster "review." Except it doesn't feel like a review when you're listening to it. It feels like Dostoevsky. No other narrator is greater for this one The audiobook may be abridged, but at moments the narrator brought me almost to tears with how how he presented father Zosima. His voice is quite caring in the narrating throughout. He gets the female characters perfectly, especially Grushenka and you are able to distinguish one character from another, despite the numerous characters. I don't believe anyone should substitute reading this masterpiece by simply listening to the audiobook. However, to miss out on this narrator's telling of a beautiful story is to miss a performance of a lifetime. Believe me, I place no exaggeration on this at all. An exploration of faith and humanity A thoughtful, deep, engaging exploration of the human condition. Even abridged, it feels long, launching into seemingly endless reverie about the role of the church or the reason evil exists in the world. But by the time I got to the end of this book, I was profoundly moved. This is a work of art. If you have the fortitude to make it through this whole piece, there is a lot of powerful insight here.

Don Quixote Audiobook by Tobias Smollett (translator), Miguel de Cervantes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Tobias Smollett (translator)) — Tue, 04 May 2004 22:43:46 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don Quixote Author: Tobias Smollett (translator), Miguel de Cervantes Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 36 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 05-04-04 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 677 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Don Quixote is one of the world's first novels and by far the best-known book in Spanish literature, was originally intended by Cervantes as a satire on traditional popular ballads, yet he also parodied the romances of chivalry. By happy coincidence he produced one of the most entertaining adventure stories of all time and, in Don Quixote and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, two of the greatest characters in fiction. (P)1998 Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: Excellent I was a little apprehensions about the length of this "book" and due to some of the comments about the narration. After having given it one listen I can attest to the quality of the narration and to the fact that it uses a good translation (Tobias Smollet) which I thoroughly enjoyed especially due to the "Shakespearean" quality of the text. The narration is very well done using different voice characterizations and a variety of British accents to differentiate each character. Very funny. "You are in the right, friend Sancho." Just remarkable I was a little hesitant to invest 36 hours but am certainly glad that I did. The book is just remarkable. In places (mainly from Sancho) it is laugh out loud funny. Published some 400 years ago it is the most modern of novels, both self referential and in the second part attacking a false sequel. The narration is excellent with clear, differeing voices for the main characters. One of the top ten books ever. Written in the early 1600s, Miguel Cervantes' novel about the delusional knight's adventures has become a classic staple of historic literature. Don Quixote is a middle-aged man who, having read too many chivalric novels, actually believes he is a knight and sets out on his adventures. He is aided by his trusted squire, Sancho Panza, to whom Don Quixote has promised an island over which to rule once he completes his adventures and wins over his only love, Dulcinea. The adventures which follow are exciting and entertaining. Don Quixote charges at windmills, mistaking them to be giants. He mistakes a country wench to be Dulcinea who has been enchanted by an evil magician's spell in order to look like a country wench. In short, he can't distinguish reality from his fantasy. This novel is long, and unless you're a classic literature buff, you can get away with the abridged version. What makes the book such a classic is the complexity of the characters. Don Quixote isn't insane all the time--there are times when he seems to know more about reality than he lets on. Sancho Panza seems like an idiot for following Don Quixote around, yet Sancho goes back and forth between criticizing his master's idiotic notions and adoring some of them as well. Moreover, the source of Don Quixote's madness is his obsession with books on chivalry. Yet this book itself is a story about a chivalric knight. By taking this story's message to heart, aren't we committing the same errors as Don Quixote did with his novels? I liked Robert Whitfield's narration, especially his depiction of Sancho Panza. He made it easy to follow despite a large cast of characters. Don Quixote (revised sorry) To only see Don Quixote de la Mancha as merely a book of humour, simply a manifestation of belly-laughs (which it does provide in abundance), would be seeing just the very fringe of its brilliance.

Ferma animalelor Audiobook by George Orwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (George Orwell) — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 02:60:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ferma animalelor Author: George Orwell Narrator: Victor Rebengiuc Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 03-01-16 Publisher: Humanitas Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Romanian.

The Republic Audiobook by Plato

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Plato) — Fri, 07 Jul 2017 10:12:54 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Republic Author: Plato Narrator: George Doyle Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 07-07-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 1 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Republic" (380 BC) by Plato is a Socratic dialogue, concerning the definition of justice, the order and character of the just city-state and the just man. As Plato's best-known work, it has proven to be one of the world's most influential works of philosophy and political theory, both intellectually and historically. In it, Socrates along with various Athenians and foreigners discuss the meaning of justice and examine whether or not the just man is happier than the unjust man by considering a series of different cities. The participants also discuss the theory of forms, the immortality of the soul, and the roles of the philosopher and of poetry in society. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Translation navigates well between remaining true to the literal meaning ... Translation navigates well between remaining true to the literal meaning of the original and producing fluid conversational prose updated for twenty-first century readers. Must Read "The Republic" is another book on my list of must read for anyone in college. Perhaps I'm aiming a bit high but I believe this book could usefully be introduced to high school students. In it we find Plato through Socrates discussing the perfect society and reasoning his way through why things should be the way he suggests. They cover nearly every aspect of society, from the Philosopher Kings who should rule society, the guardians, and the artisans. Different forms of government are compared and discussed. Marriage, the soul, justice, poetry, etc. It's an important book considering that it's philosophy is the foundation for the way the western world presently thinks/functions. It's something worth studying and discussing as it will definitely bring about many interesting conversations. The Republic A gift for a grandson. He enjoyed reading it. good information. good buy In Plato's Republic exists a guide to life and living for every person alive. By trying to describe the ideal state, Plato creates the first "Utopia" and in the meantime questions our perceptions of reality, the idea of justice and reality. Through Plato's thought we can see the only way to judge fairness and equality is through the ideal state and what man could be, not what man is. Plato's look on justice and reality is unmatched despite hundreds of attempts to replicate his thought and style in the past few millenium The introduction and translation to this classic by Robin Waterfield ... The introduction and translation to this classic by Robin Waterfield is absolutely essential for a full understanding of this philosophy.

Robinson Crusoe Audiobook by Daniel Defoe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Daniel Defoe) — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 17:11:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Robinson Crusoe Author: Daniel Defoe Narrator: Lawrence Skinner Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 12-20-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "Robinson Crusoe" is a novel by Daniel Defoe. It was published under the full title "The Life and Strange Surprising Adventures of Robinson Crusoe, Of York, Mariner: Who lived Eight and Twenty Years, all alone in an un-inhabited Island on the Coast of America, near the Mouth of the Great River of Oroonoque; Having been cast on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perished but himself. With An Account how he was at last as strangely deliver'd by Pyrates". Epistolary, confessional, and didactic in form, the book is presented as an autobiography of the title character - a castaway who spends decades on a remote tropical island, encountering cannibals, captives, and mutineers. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Robinson Crusoe An old classic I first read when I was in school. Interesting how much of it I had forgotten. It was fascinating to see how Robinson Crusoe coped with the primitive conditions in which he had to live. I found it amazing that nobody discovered the island for the 20+ years he was there other than the cannibals. Brings back memories of my early school days This book brings back my early childhood days. I did own one of these book back in the '70s and reliving the past by reading this book refreshes my mind all over again, it brings out the child in me. I really love these books and will recommend it to those who loves adventure stories e.g. Kidnapped, Jane Eyre, Count of Monte Cristo etc. Back in my early days it was said that the island Robinson Crusoe was stranded on was Tobago which is our sister island, I live in Trinidad. Today its called Trinidad & Tobago close to the mainland of Venezuela. This book was first published in April 25, 1719 and lots of stuff had been changed over the years. It all brings the excitement to the story and to the mind of any young readers even us older folks. Fun read I read this about 35 years ago and wanted to revisit it. This review is based on a Kindle edition. RC is a fun read. For a book from this period it is light on grand themes and proselytizing which makes me think it may have originally been written for a young male audience (I have no idea if that's true). The obvious theme in the book, to me, is to trust in God, do what you can while accepting that some things can't change, and have confidence that eventually things do work out for the best. All this wrapped in a story I think a young boy in the post-enlightenment would find exciting. I liked the story, too. How he solved various issues pertaining to day-to-day survival was interesting to me. I recommend it for a historical look at how self-sufficiency was perceived 100's of years ago. and I am so glad I had the chance to read it in its ... I read this book in a simplified format, translated into my local language when I was young, and I am so glad I had the chance to read it in its orignal form. It is as good as I remember, even though it can take a bit of time to get used to the language. It is a book about courage and man's resilience, it is a true classic. Holds up well, but ... Surprisingly accessible for a book of its age. The first part is a conventional coming-of-age story. The second part is immortal: Crusoe shipwrecked alone on an island for years. Crusoe's struggles, mental and physical and spiritual, are detailed and engaging.

Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Brontë

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Brontë) — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 22:20:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Brontë Narrator: Alice Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 18 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-03-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Orphaned into the authority of her Aunt Reed and subjected to the cruel regime at Lowood charity school, Jane Eyre still manages to hold on to her integrity. She takes up the post of governess at Thornfield and falls in love with the brooding and mysterious Mr. Rochester; but there will be quite a few complications in the way of their happiness. This is a classic and enduring masterpiece, multilayered in meaning and showing the listener many of the challenges facing women during the Victorian era. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: The free Kindle version is fine... The free Kindle version is fine if you aren't reading the book for study purposes and if you know a tiny hint of French. In fact, I'm of the opinion that reading 160+ year old books on Kindle has the distinct advantage of access to the built-in English dictionary. You can look up archaic words immediately without losing your page, thanks to the 'back' button. I didn't mind the fact that there were no page breaks between chapters as one previous reviewer did. In fact the novel was so gripping and compelling that the very fact that there were even chapters to break it up left me feeling somewhat impatient! The reason I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 probably has more to do with Kindle books in general rather than this book in particular. It reads as easily as any other book I've read on Kindle. But it's the kind of novel where you want to flip back to a certain section and re-read a portion just because of what is currently being said by the characters, and there is no way to do that. As for the French passages I had mentioned earlier, they are really very few in number and even if you don't know any French, don't let it stop you from reading this novel. They're all things said by one character or another, often repeated in English. (Thank you, Charlotte Bront)! None of it is important to the plot or to the characters themselves. Charlotte Bront shows herself to be an incredibly masterful writer in "Jane Eyre." There were times when I just stopped to admire the style with which she conveyed something and the techniques she used. She is also incredibly insightful into human nature. The main character is an introverted person and all of her thoughts, beautifully laid out, make her into one of the most compelling characters in literature. Although it may be difficult to see this, I do think that the author was showing her feminist colors, such as they were in those days, when she conjured up Jane Eyre. Thanks for making these classic books available for free on Kindle! While not fatal, the flaws are serious enough to prevent Jane Eyre from being a true masterpiece ** spoiler alert ** After my extreme disappointment with Shirley, I returned to Jane Eyre, which I first read as a 'tween and from time to time afterwards would dip back into the romantic bits no St. John!) to finally read it again cover-to-cover. In this novel, Bronte writes like a pro, opening the story with a conflict that immediately engages her readers' interest in Jane and quickly follows up with another that firmly cements that affection. When the evil Rev. Brocklehurst asks Jane what she must do to avoid the eternal torture of hell, she replies, "I must keep in good health, and not die," and her immortality as a literary character is secured.

1984 Livre Audio par Georges Orwell

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Georges Orwell) — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:11:35 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titre: 1984 Auteur: Georges Orwell Narrateur: Christian Gonon Format: Unabridged Durée: 11 hrs and 48 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 06-01-15 Éditeur: Gallimard Evaluation: 4 sur 5 sur 33 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Résumé de l'éditeur: "De tous les carrefours importants, le visage à la moustache noire vous fixait du regard. BIG BROTHER VOUS REGARDE, répétait la légende, tandis que le regard des yeux noirs pénétrait les yeux de Winston... Au loin, un hélicoptère glissa entre les toits, plana un moment, telle une mouche bleue, puis repartit comme une flèche, dans un vol courbe. C'était une patrouille qui venait mettre le nez aux fenêtres des gens. Mais les patrouilles n'avaient pas d'importance. Seule comptait la Police de la Pensée." Christian Gonon interprète avec virtuosité un des plus grands textes de George Orwell : avec lui, nous entrons dans le monde totalitaire de Big Brother, à la frontière entre science-fiction et réalité. ©1950 Éditions Gallimard (P)2014 Éditions Gallimard Avis des membres: Excellent narration, great story, not easy French. Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? I've read a number of novels in French but it's not my native language. I thought this would be a good first French audiobook because of the relatively simple story. I misremembered how subtle the story really is. I'm alternating listening to a chapter of the English version, and then a chapter of this version. Very enjoyable that way. What was one of the most memorable moments of 1984? The first "hatred" scene. So much scarier than the teenage me remembered--especially after listening to some WWII history, including the Rise and Fall of the Third Reich. Any additional comments? Please offer more classics in French--English-language as well as French literature. As of now the choice is pretty limited, but my guess French and Spanish are the two most popular second languages (acquired, at least) for Anglophones. Review Memorable. True classic. Really adds to knowledge and perception. Narrator's performance fantastic. Became his admirer. Classic What did you love best about 1984? I read this book years ago. Just now listened to the narration and found it extraordinary. It's apropos to current events. Un grand roman qui vieillit assez bien. Excellente lecture. Le lecteur réussit à nous faire entrer dans la tête de Smith. L'auteur réussi bien à nous démontrer l'adéquation entre totalitarisme (extrémisme) et abruptissement. Came up as 1984 and nothing about being in French until after purchase. Came up as 1984 and nothing about being in French until after purchase. Very disappointed.

L'ombra del vento Audiolibro di Carlos Ruiz Zafón

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Carlos Ruiz Zafón) — Tue, 18 Apr 2017 00:49:48 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: L'ombra del vento Autore: Carlos Ruiz Zafón Narratore: Riccardo Bocci Formato: Unabridged Durata: 15 hrs and 8 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 04-18-17 Editore: Mondadori Libri S.p.A. Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 3 voti Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: A Barcellona una mattina d'estate del 1945 il proprietario di un negozio di libri usati conduce il figlio undicenne, Daniel, al Cimitero dei Libri Dimenticati, un luogo segreto dove vengono sottratti all'oblio migliaia di volumi di cui il tempo ha cancellato il ricordo. E qui Daniel entra in possesso di un libro "maledetto" che cambierà il corso della sua vita. Perché dal passato iniziano a emergere storie di passioni illecite, di amori impossibili, di amicizie e lealtà assolute, di follia omicida, e un macabro segreto custodito in una villa abbandonata. Una storia in cui Daniel ritrova a poco a poco inquietanti paralleli con la propria vita. Mystery, romanzo storico e tragedia amorosa, "L'ombra del vento" fa rivivere la grande tradizione del feuilleton ottocentesco con una sensibilità squisitamente contemporanea. Clamoroso caso editoriale, è il libro che ha imposto Zafón sulla scena internazionale, e da allora non ha smesso di stregare milioni di lettori in tutto il mondo. Prodotto e realizzato da Emons, per conto di Mondadori. ©Photographic Archive F. Català-Roca - Arxiu Històric del Collegi d'Arquitectes de Catalunya. >> Questo audiobook in edizione integrale vi è offerto in esclusiva per Audible ed è disponibile solamente in formato audio digitale. ©2004 Mondadori (P)2017 Mondadori Recensioni dei membri: Great narration, great story! Would you consider the audio edition of L'ombra del vento to be better than the print version? Enjoyed this book so much I ordered it in both Spanish and French--admittedly, I had to read the Italian version twice in order to understand the story completely, but it was worth it.

Molloy Audiobook by Samuel Beckett

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Samuel Beckett) — Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:47:56 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Molloy Author: Samuel Beckett Narrator: Sean Barrett, Dermot Crowley Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-10-05 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 155 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Written initially in French, later translated by the author into English, Molloy is the first book in Dublin-born Samuel Beckett's trilogy. It was published shortly after WWII and marked a new, mature writing style, which was to dominate the remainder of his working life. Molloy is less a novel than a set of two monologues narrated by Molloy and his pursuer, Moran. In the first section, while consumed with the search of his mother, Molloy lost everything. Moran takes over in the second half, describing his hunt for Molloy. Within this simple outline, spoken in the first person, is a remarkable story, raising the questions of being and aloneness that marks so much of Beckett's work, but is richly comic as well. Beautifully written, it is one of the masterpieces of Irish literature. Critic Reviews: "These two skilled actors hold the book together remarkably well....In audio this work takes on the full richness of comedy, probably as Beckett, preeminently a dramatist, intended." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Nauseating, boring, hilarious, and magnificent If you haven't read, heard, or seen Waiting for Godot, do so now. Then return to this additional masterpiece by Samuel Beckett. This is the stripped-down, minimalist story of one man, aged and deteriorating and bitter, but frank beyond what many people would find acceptable -- certainly this is not someone you would want to hang out with. No one can truly follow in the footsteps of Beckett in creating this kind of character and spare yet eloquent prose. There are two narrators of this book, and the first one, who is the voice of Molloy, is the best to render Molloy's music. Molloy is the first book in a trilogy, and the second has just been realeased on Audible format. I finally figured out the (perhaps obvious) significance of the three titles. In the first the main character's name is Molloy, though he sometimes forgets it. In the second the main character is named Malone, which seems to me to be basically the name of the same character, though his name has evolved. And the third, The Unnameable, is the last evolution, where the name has evolved into dust. I think that some people will just hate this book, but if it reaches you, it will reach to your core. Distinct There were points in this narrative when I was laughing hysterically, and some when I was disgusted and filled with utter pity for our sad little man, Molloy. Beckett is unlike anybody I can think of: hilarious, disturbing, and somehow smooth all the while. I'll definitely be listening again and again to this one. The narrator Barrett does an excellent job in this and other recordings. Word Bliss I got this because it sounded challenging. I couldn't stop listening. I was inspired by the loose ends. Utter audio bliss. Circles and Straight Lines "Not to want to say, not to know what you want to say, not to be able to say what you think you want to say, and never to stop saying, or hardly ever, that is the thing to keep in mind, even in the heat of composition." I'm ever so confounded by Beckett. Eluded even. His plays remain impenetrable for the time being, and from among the celebrated novels, "Malone Dies" (1951) and "The Unnamable" (1953), are closed books to me. But "Molloy" (1951) is something different altogether. It's easier to appreciate, to get into, and ultimately, enjoy the ride for as long as it goes on.

The Iliad Audiobook by Homer

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Homer) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 18:00:23 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Iliad Author: Homer Narrator: Katie Haigh Format: Abridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-16 Publisher: Astorg Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Two major epic poems came from ancient Greece and had the power to shape our culture for centuries. They are both attributed to the blind poet Homer, and are called Iliad and Odyssey. The Iliad tells the epic story of the war of Troy and its ten-year siege, bloody battles and great heroes. The mighty warrior Achilles, whose mother held him by the heel while immerging him in the river Styx to make him invulnerable, his brave companion Patroclus, kings and gods compete alike for the glory of ancient Greece, which is still resonating today. The Iliad and its sequel, the Odyssey, are the oldest extant works of Western literature. They are of tremendous cultural importance, and their magic is still strongly alive. ©2016 Compagnie du Savoir (P)2016 Compagnie du Savoir Members Reviews: In short: In 2015, this is the best translation to get. Before I begin, a disclaimer. This review is not written to help you decide whether to read the Iliad. It is to help you decide which translation of the Iliad to choose. In short: In 2015, this is the best translation to get. Get it in paper, not Kindle. Peter Green states in the introduction that he is following in the footsteps of Lattimore, to preserve as much of the poem in Greek--wording, sentence structure, meter, and so on--in English, but to also make it declaimable. It is a translation to be read aloud. Thus, it is also a challenge to Fagles's translation, among whose virtues is how well it works as an audiobook. To review, there are several major verse modern translations of the Iliad. Lattimore's is closest to the original Greek, and for undergraduate work can substitute for the original well enough. There is the Fagles translation, in modern free verse, is wonderful to read aloud. The Fagles Odyssey was on Selected Shorts once, and for a long time after I insisted that there was no other worthwhile contemporary translation of Homer. I swore by it. Lombardo's translation is pretty common in colleges because of the price and the slangy presentation. Then there is Fitzgerald, which some swear by, but Fitzgerald's translation is loose with the Greek and mannered and fey in its English. It even translates Odysseus as "Ulysses," a sure sign that fidelity to the Greek is not worth the translator's trouble. I am missing some others, I'm sure. So let us begin at the beginning. In the Greek, the Iliad has "Îá¿ÎÎÎ áÎÎÎÎ ÎÎá ÎÎÎÎÏÎÎÎÏ áÏÎÎá¿Î¿Ï" Quite literally, "Rage! sing goddess of the son of Peleus Achilles." Îá¿ÎÎÎ means, more or less, the anger that engenders revenge, rage, wrath, anger are all ok to some degree. (It's complicated, an entire scholarly treatise is written on the meaning of the word.) Green gives, "Wrath, goddess, sing of Achilles Peleus's son's [/ wrath]." Fagles gives "Rage--Goddess sing the rage of Peleus's son Achilles." Lattimore gives "Sing, goddess, the anger of Peleus' son Achilleus." Green and Fagles are right to put the first word first. This is poetry, after all, the order of the words matter, the first especially.

Treasure Island Audiobook by Robert Louis Stevenson

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Louis Stevenson) — Tue, 13 Jun 2017 19:27:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Treasure Island Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Adrian Praetzellis Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "Treasure Island" is an adventure novel by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson, narrating a tale of "buccaneers and buried gold". First published as a book on May 23, 1883, it was originally serialized in the children's magazine "Young Folks" between 1881 and 1882 under the title "Treasure Island or the mutiny of the Hispaniola", with Stevenson adopting the pseudonym Captain George North. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: Enjoyable Classic It's a classic for a reason. I remember enjoying this when I was younger, and it was even better when I re-read it now. A trip to the Virgin Islands got me thinking about picking it up again, and I was glad that I did. The characters are interesting, the plot is fun, and it was a great early summer read. Great book. I read it out loud to my ... Great book. I read it out loud to my 8 year out and he loved it. He read a couple pages, but because it's such an old book, would have been too difficult for him to read alone. This is a wonderful adventure story This is a wonderful adventure story. I first read it at about 14 years of age, and I have re-read it 3-4 times as a young and then mature adult. This book occupies the place in British culture that Huckleberry Finn occupies in American culture. It is my standard gift to young male teenagers. The movie version that starred Robert Newton as Long John Silver is also wonderful. After Black Sails ended I felt like I should go and read this book as it ... After Black Sails ended I felt like I should go and read this book as it is the 'ending point' to all the characters in the television show. Great book. Just a great classic and well worth the read. Originally read for first time as a young boy, the story has always stuck with me. Great to read it in my 60s, with the help of reading glasses and a lifetime of experiences, the classic still rings true. Entertaining and thoroughly enjoyable.

Moby Dick Audiolibro di Herman Melville

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Herman Melville) — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:29:08 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: Moby Dick Sottotitolo: The Whale Autore: Herman Melville Narratore: Piero Baldini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 25 hrs and 37 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 09-09-11 Editore: Il Narratore s.r.l. Valutazioni: 5 su 5 su 5 voti Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Moby Dick infatti, oltre a essere uno straordinario romanzo d'avventura, è un complesso studio del conflitto tra l'uomo e le imperscrutabili forze naturali che lo sovrastano; conflitto che prende forma attraverso le figure del capitano Achab e di Moby Dick. Achab ha un'unica ossessione, un unico scopo: quello di uccidere il Leviatano, che in uno scontro precedente l'ha privato di una gamba. La caccia all'animale, senza posa e dal tragico esito, oscilla lungo il corso del romanzo tra descrizione realistica e valenza allegorica, in una complessa narrazione strutturata in differenti livelli di significato. Recensioni dei membri: Uno delle migliori letture di Moby Dick La voce di Piero Baldini dono una profondità alla lettura di questo capolavoro che raramente ho trovato. Ottima performance. marea marea che rimbocca e non affoga, marea che culla e non inchioda, marea che accarezza e non... Lettura eccezionale Piero Baldini ci regala un' interpretazione strepitosa. Uno splendido audiolibro preparato con cura e letto con straordinaria bravura. di certo il migliore audiolibro in cui mi sia imbattuto finora. consigliatissimo!

Northanger Abbey Audiobook by Jane Austen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane Austen) — Fri, 14 Jul 2017 22:05:22 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Northanger Abbey Author: Jane Austen Narrator: Alice Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: This early novel is often called Jane Austen's Gothic parody. Decrepit castles, locked rooms, mysterious chests, cryptic notes, and tyrannical fathers are quintessential gothic ingredients; but the listener is also rewarded with Austen's typical and wonderful sense of satirical humor! Our heroine is Catherine Morland, a seventeen-year-old woman from a country parsonage. While spending a few weeks in Bath with a family friend, Catherine falls in love with Henry Tilney, who invites her to visit his family estate, Northanger Abbey. Once there, Catherine, an avid reader of Gothic thrillers, lets the shadowy atmosphere of the old mansion fill her with doubt and fear. What lies behind the death of Henry's mother? Is there a terrible family secret? Can she really rely on Henry? Or has our lovely heroine just read to many gothic stories? ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Boring Ended up skipping some of the middle. Too much like pride and prejudice. Not recommended

Invitation to a Beheading Audiobook by Vladimir Nabokov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Vladimir Nabokov) — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:37:52 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Invitation to a Beheading Author: Vladimir Nabokov Narrator: Stefan Rudnicki Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-10 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 98 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Like Kafka's The Castle, Invitation to a Beheading embodies a vision of a bizarre and irrational world. In an unnamed dream country, the young man Cincinnatus C. is condemned to death by beheading for "gnostical turpitude", an imaginary crime that defies definition. Cincinnatus spends his last days in an absurd jail, where he is visited by chimerical jailers, an executioner who masquerades as a fellow prisoner, and by his in-laws, who lug their furniture with them into his cell. When Cincinnatus is led out to be executed. he simply wills his executioners out of existence. They disappear, along with the whole world they inhabit. Critic Reviews: "Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically." (John Updike) Members Reviews: Nabokov's Strange Violin Playing in the Void Nabokov's violin playing in the void of a totalitarian nightmare. Invitation to a Beheading belongs in those 20th Century novels by Orwell, Huxley, Kafka and Koestler that explore the individual revolting against an absurd totalitarianism. Cincinnatus C is an opaque prisoner being punished by a translucent society for his gnostical turpitude. With a Gogol-like playfulness and a Kafkaesque absurdity and a linqusitic inventiveness that belongs solely to Nabokov, 'Invitation to a Beheading' explores the many ways the state (and society) acts to destroy or force conformity on those whose vision is different. Beware those who transgress social norms, your days are both numbered ... and infinite Great tale, poor narration voice. The story itself is good. It is interesting and thought provoking. The narrators gravel voice distracts form the tale and was not pleasant. It was very difficult to get past this and get into the book. I would read the authors other books instead of listening to this narrator again. I enjoyed it--but not for everyone Narration--excellent. I've read several of his books and liked them all. This is an unconventional tale. If you like Kafka you'll like this. this novel was meant to be read aloud - great job I couldn't stop listening to this rendering of Nabokovs best novel - IMO. I read this book in college while studying English literature. I was fascinated with the story and the exquisite prose. The narrator did a great job. I was uncertain whether I would enjoy listening to him at first, as his voice is a bit gravelly and didn't seem suites to the story. His voice quickly grew on me, however, as he read the somewhat challenging prose very much the way I heard it in my mind when I read it years ago. He did an exceptionally good job at bringing what I'll call the Frenchman in the in the neighboring cell- so as not to include a spoiler - to life for me in a new way. He also handled very well the sometimes complicated dialogue that goes on both within and around Cincinnatus. This is Nabokovs best work IMO and the narrator only added to the story. I'd recommend this book to any serious reader.

Tales from the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night Audiobook by Richard F. Burton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Richard F. Burton) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:50:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Tales from the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night Subtitle: A Plain and Literal Translation of the Arabian Nights Entertainments Author: Richard F. Burton Narrator: Kevin Foley Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Bawdy and exotic, Tales from the Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night features the wily, seductive Scheherazade, who saves her own life by telling tales of magical transformation, genies and wishes, flying carpets and fantastical journeys, terror and passion to entertain and appease the brutal King Shahryar. First introduced in the West in 1704, the stories of "The Thousand and One Nights" are most familiar to American readers in sanitized children's versions. This modern edition, culled from the first three volumes of Richard F. Burton's famous ten-volume translation, restores the sensuality and lushness of the original Arabic. Intricate and imaginative, these stories continue to captivate audiences as they have for centuries. The following stories can be found in this audiobook: "Tale of the Bull and the Ass", "Tale of the Trader and the Jinni", "The First Shaykh's Story", "The Second Shaykh's Story", "The Third Shaykh's Story", "The Fisherman and the Jinni", "The Tale of the Wazir and the Sage Duban", "King Sindibad and his Falcon", "The Tale of the Husband and the Parrot", "The Tale of the Prince and the Ogress", "The Tale of the Ensorcelled Prince", "The Tale of the Three Apples", "The Hunchback's Tale", "The Nazarene Broker's Story", "The Reeve's Tale", "The Tale of the Jewish Doctor", "The Tale of the Tailor", "The Barber's Tale of Himself", "The Barber's Tale of His First Brother", "The Barber's Tale of His Second Brother", "The Barber's Tale of His Third Brother", "The Barber's Tale of His Fourth Brother", "The Barber's Tale of His Fifth Brother", "The Barber's Tale of His Sixth Brother", "The End of the Tailor's Tale", "Nur Al-Din Ali and the Damsel Anis Al-Jalis", "The Birds and Beasts and the Carpenter", "The Hermits", and "Tale of the Water Fowl and the Tortoise". Members Reviews: Cut off her Head!! There was some good in here, such as, The tale of Sheherazade, The Bull and The Ass, some of the Trader with the Jinni, some of the Fisherman and the Jinni, etc. Instead of buying eleven hours of this all together, I suggest you buy them one tale at a time. The sing song narration, repetition of similar stories and wide variety of strange names and thy's and old English can wear on your nerves after a while. I enjoyed the first stories, but toward the end it became white noise. This is suppose to be vol one thru three of a ten volume set. Not included are Aladdin, Sinbad, the Forty Thieves, and so on. These you know because they are the better stories and they are sold separately, buy them that way. Here are some Arabian truths you will learn buy reading this: "Rely, not on women: Trust not to their hearts, Whose joys and whose sorrows, Are hung to their parts!" Here are some common themes, Man loves his wife, but she does not love him and she cheats on him with a black slave. Black slaves are big and ugly. Kindness leads to calamity, so do not be kind. Ifrit's can easily be fooled.

Adevrul gol i alte povestiri Audiobook by Anton Cehov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Anton Cehov) — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 19:49:13 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Adevrul gol i alte povestiri Author: Anton Cehov Narrator: Razvan Vasilescu Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 04-27-16 Publisher: Humanitas Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Razvan Vasilescu citind povestirile lui Cehov, sensibile si pline de umor, despre oameni simpli si intamplarile lor complicate, pare ca vine chiar din secolul XIX. Si nu vine singur, aduce cu sine un arhivar devenit celebru cu ocazia unui accident provocat de betie, o guvernanta mototoala care este supusa unui test cinic, un functionar care, impins de aburii betiei, ii cere socoteala fostului sau sef, un batran demn si important nevoit sa solicite ajutor pentru nepotul sau neispravit, un functionar sfrijit care se ploconeste in fata fostului sau coleg, ajuns om mare, o actrita ingenua care asteapta declaratia unui comic sacait insa de lipsa unui pahar de vodca, un contraamiral care este invitat la o nunta doar datorita rangului sau, un croitor care traieste din hazul amintirilor, acceptandu-si resemnat umilinta de dragul lor, un raufacator inocent care nu intelege ce fatalitate l-a adus in sala de judecata. Cehov ofera spre delectare deznodaminte neverosimile, tulburare si incertitudine, concluzii eronate sau detalii incantatoare de atmosfera. Sunt indeajuns de sensibile pentru a va induiosa, veti fi incantati de inflacararea cu care Cehov isi pune personajele in situatii complicate, veti aprecia ironia fina a dialogurilor si veti rade cu pofta. Vocea lui Razvan Vasilescu si savoarea textului cehovian nu vor lasa rece nici un ascultator. Please note: This audiobook is in Romanian. ©2008 Humanitas (P)2008 Humanitas Critic Reviews: Pasiunea lui Razvan Vasilescu pentru Cehov ne ingaduie sa ne reintalnim cu deosebitul talent al scriitorului de a cuprinde in cateva randuri in scurtele sale povestiri portretul unor oameni, viata lor, ridicolul si uneori tragedia lor. -- Liviu Ciulei

The Castle Audiobook by Franz Kafka

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Franz Kafka) — Thu, 17 Jun 2004 02:51:38 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Castle Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-04 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: On his deathbed, Franz Kafka asked that all his unpublished manuscripts be burned. Fortunately, his request was ignored, allowing such works as The Trial to earn recognition among the literary masterpieces of the 20th century. This brilliant new translation of The Castle captures comedic elements and visual imagery that earlier interpretations missed. A traveler known only as K. is promised a job as land-surveyor by officials of the Castle. But when K. arrives in town to claim his position, he learns that owing to a clerical error, his services aren't needed after all. Seeking an explanation, K. endures increasingly frustrating setbacks as he strives in vain to simply make contact with someone, anyone, from the Castle. Saturated with absurdist humor, this haunting novel has fascinated and puzzled readers throughout the world. Some critics praise it as the century's great religious parable, while others interpret it as indisputably antireligious. Critically acclaimed narrator George Guidall sheds light on this dreamlike tale, illuminating the limitless nuances of Kafka's writing. (P)2004 Recorded Books Members Reviews: Obscure, enigmatic, and not for everyone I'm a Kafka fan, and I read The Castle before hearing the audiobook. This is definitely not for everyone -- long, rambling, seemingly without direction. Many of the passages feel more like a philosophy treatise than a story. It is an unfinished novel, literally ending in the middle of a scene, which leaves one very unsatisfied. The narration is excellent, although a Kafka novel isn't something you can breeze through -- there are times when you need to stop and let a particular sentence sink in. In many ways I preferred to read the actual book, and take my time with it. This is a book that makes you work -- there are more questions than answers, and no real solutions. Like trudging through snow, it can be both wearying and exhilarating (not to mention deep.) Before he died, Kafka told his friends how he intended The Castle to end, and that information would have been very helpful to include here. I also recommend The Trial as a much more accessible Kafka novel, which deals with many of the same themes (the individual struggle against a frustrating and obscure bureaucracy). It was interesting Listening to the book really brought back memories of 2 years that I lived in Germany. Essentially the book is about people who are quite intelligent when it comes to rationalizing, reasoning, and engineering, but the same people lack willpower, ummph or maybe just fortitude to go outside of the narrow parameters of the rulebooks and beaurocracies that keep them imprisoned. And the culture disdains anyone who undermines the rules and abhores anyone who does not properly respect the strict rules of the culture. The people have no capability to think outside of the box and adapt. Kafka's message was clear, I believe he wrote the book in the 1920's before the German's freely elected Adolf Hitler. If you want a glimpse into the muddled affairs of the still prevalent German political structure, listen to this book. best version This is simply amazing. I couldn't wait to get back to it in my 4 hour drives. Couldn't wait! The one thing that may help one get it is that the norman bates-like voice of the landlady and other female parts is in fact exactly faithful to the text.

The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Audiobook by Henry Fielding

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Henry Fielding) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:08:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling Author: Henry Fielding Narrator: Kenneth Danzinger Format: Unabridged Length: 35 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 166 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: A foundling of mysterious parentage, Tom Jones is brought up by the benevolent and wealthy Squire Allworthy as his own son. Tom falls in love with the beautiful and unattainable Sophia Western, a neighbors daughter, whose marriage has already been arranged. When Toms sexual misadventures around the countryside get him banished, he sets out to make his fortune and find his true identity. Against the vivid background of 18th-century London, Tom encounters passion, corruption, danger, and intrigue before finally claiming his fortune, legitimacy, and true love. Fieldings bawdy, colorful, high-spirited novel paints human vices and virtues with unprecedented honesty and good humor, making Tom Jones as fresh and entertaining today as it was 200 years ago. Critic Reviews: Tom Joneshas been admired by many readers as the most meticulously crafted book of its type. With neoclassic objectivity, humor, and fine psychological delicacy, Fielding dissects the motives of his characters to reveal universal truths about human nature. ( Masterpieces of World Literature) Two hundred years have not dimmed Fieldings realism. His humor is closer to our own than that of any writer before the present century." (Kingsley Amis) Members Reviews: Well read, many accents, older recording I know I must have missed a great many of the satirical jokes in Tom Jones, but I laughed out loud at enough of them to know that the more things change, the more things stay the same. Certainly, the diction and social mores at times make comprehension a challenge, but any confusing parts can easily be ignored and later clarified with a little further listening. This is also helpful if you find parts a little slow (a few parts of the first volume felt a bit slow to me); keep moving forward and there is plenty to enjoy. I wasn't sure how I felt about reader Kenneth Danzinger at first, but he quickly grew on me. His various accents made it easy to follow who was speaking and were at often greatly amusing. If you enjoy classic literature and/or British literature, I would guess you'll enjoy this. I picked it after reviewing a list of "100 Novels Everyone Should Read" (Telegraph; Tom Jones was #28). My only complaint is that the recording itself is not the best. The slightly lesser quality led me to listen to it quite loud at times, but overall, I've listened to much worse quality (and the sample is accurate to what I'm referring to, so if you don't notice it, so much the better). I was sad it was over, so that is always the sign of a good listen! Kenneth Danzinger brings this classic to life I've listened to around 200 audiobooks so far, and the performance of many narrators has been excellent, but none have stood out like Kenneth Danzinger does in this reading of Tom Jones. This material could be deadly dull in the wrong hands-one shudders to think of what Frederick Davidson/David Case would have done to the 18th century prose. Danzinger, by his firm command of the language, brings Fielding's humor to the fore. At least two episodes were laugh-out-loud funny, and many, many more made my commute a thing of joy. I put off reading or listening to this for a long time, afraid that it would be another Don Quixote, full of irrelevant topical references strung together by a dull satire. Nothing could be farther from the truth.

Guerre et Paix 1 Livre Audio par Léon Tolstoï

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Léon Tolstoï) — Mon, 05 Dec 2016 17:59:41 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titre: Guerre et Paix 1 Auteur: Léon Tolstoï Narrateur: Éric Herson-Macarel Format: Unabridged Durée: 12 hrs and 30 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 12-05-16 Éditeur: Sixtrid Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 6 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Résumé de l'éditeur: Russie, début du XIXe siècle. À l'Ouest de l'Empire, les guerres napoléoniennes font rage et se rapprochent dangereusement des frontières. De Moscou à Saint-Pétersbourg, la noblesse et la grande bourgeoisie vivent inconscientes du danger, et organisent dîners et bals. Ainsi le comte Rostov qui s'apprête à célébrer la fête de sa fille Natacha ; du prince André Bolkonski et de sa jeune épouse, Lise, enceinte ; de Pierre, fils illégitime du comte Besouklov ; de Nicolas Rostov et de sa cousine Sonia, follement épris l'un de l'autre... Leurs vies insouciantes vont bientôt basculer à l'annonce de l'entrée en guerre de la Russie aux côtés de l'Autriche. Aux joies futiles de la paix vont bientôt succéder les affres et les souffrances de la guerre, aux ors des bals, le rouge du sang et aux musiques des danses celui du canon et de la mitraille. Guerre et Paix a été consacré comme le meilleur roman de tous les temps. © domaine public (P)2016 Sixtrid SAS

María [Mary] Audio Libro por Jorge Isaac

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jorge Isaac) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:11:39 GMT

Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Título: María [Mary] Autor: Jorge Isaac Narrador: full cast Formato: Abridged Duración: 2 hrs and 2 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 10-25-06 Editor: FonoLibro Inc. (Audiolibros - Audio Libros) Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 8 votos Categorías: Classics, World Literature Resumen del editor: Esta famosa y reconocida novela narra la historia de amor juvenil entre María y Efraín, enmarcada en la zona selvática del Valle del Cauca a fines siglo XIX, en la hacienda "El Paraíso" donde ambos crecieron. Sin embargo el camino de ambos se separo cuando, a la usanza de la época, Efraín fue enviado a Bogota a culminar sus estudios de bachillerato. Después de seis años Efraín vuelve a El Paraíso y María, ya convertida en una hermosa mujer, encandece los sentimientos del joven y el amor se apodera de ambos corazones. Sin embargo, este bello amor es victima de un destino trágico que se interpone entre ambos enamorados. María fue publicada originalmente en 1867 y se convirtió en una de las novelas más vendidas para su época. Hoy es una de las joyas de la literatura en español y latinoamericana que nadie debe dejar de conocer. Viaje en el tiempo, comparta y disfrute de esta bella historia en una magnifica producción en audiolibro, con la calidad insuperable de FonoLibro. Reseñas Editoriales: Maria is the sprawling romantic saga written by Columbian author Jorge Isaacs, in the 1860s, that many leading literary critics consider to be one of the defining works of Latin American literature. Rousingly performed with fervent flair by a full Spanish speaking cast, this is the passionate and tortured story of Maria and Efrain, two desperate cousins whose dramatic love never truly had a chance. Fans of Gabriel Garcia Marquez will certainly find this tale enchanting. Please note: this audiobook is performed in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Five Stars good price, good value A must-read for specialists in Spanish and Latin American Studies This is a must-read for students of and experts in Spanish and Latin American Studies. I used it as a primary source in my doctoral dissertation in the field. La segunda vez no fue tan buena La razon por la que compre este libro fue por que me acuerdo haberlo leido en mi infancia. Esta segunda vez encontre la historia un poco alargada. No lo recomiendo. lo decimonónico en su hermosura selvática Jorge Isaacs (Cauca, 1837-1895) es el autor de la excepcional María (1867). María dista de ser una novela interpretada de un modo unívoco y siempre aprobatorio. La crítica le mezquina de ordinario lo que el público lector de lengua castellana le ha brindado, casi desde la primera hora, hasta convertirla en una de las obras más leídas y con mayor número de ediciones en la literatura de nuestra lengua. Es, de las novelas decimonónicas, la historia de amor funesto más sugestiva, sentida y llena de signficado. La novela narra los amores de dos jóvenes adolescentes que dan contenida vida a su primer amor . . . . El encantamiento sensual o la vehemencia de la pasión juvenil es sublimada en objetos o manifestaciones diversas del amor por el otro --flores, guedejas, pañuelos, anillos--; objetos que sellan una promesa, pagan una culpa o compensan un agravio. Una sensualidad delicada y real se manifiesta en roce de casualidad, presiones tiernas, besos, visión sorpresiva de la desnudez de hombros, manos o pies, que son objeto de maravilla constante. Maria This is a beautiful 19th century novel, a classic of Latin American literature.

Jane Eyre Audiobook by Charlotte Brontë

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Charlotte Brontë) — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 16:50:42 GMT

The Adventures of Buffalo Bill Audiobook by William F. Cody

biacuaduc@gmail.com (William F. Cody) — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:08:18 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Adventures of Buffalo Bill Author: William F. Cody Narrator: Barry Eads Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-16-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Life and Adventures of Honorable William F. Cody - Buffalo Bill - as told by himself" make up a narrative which reads more like romance than reality, and which in many respects will prove a valuable contribution to the records of our Western frontier history. While no literary excellence is claimed for the narrative, it has the greater merit of being truthful, and is verified in such a manner that no one can doubt its veracity. The frequent reference to such military men as Generals Sheridan, Carr, Merritt, Crook, Terry, Colonel Royal, and other officers under whom Mr. Cody served as scout and guide at different times and in various sections of the frontier, during the numerous Indian campaigns of the last ten or twelve years, affords ample proof of his genuineness as a thoroughbred scout. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: Take me back I was born in the wrong century. I'm sure it was a lot harder than I'd like it to be but it would be something to live in that time. This book briefly took me there. History has always been fascinating to me.P.W. I've always been interested in history of any kind especially,our Great country. While in even elementary school I read a lot of books,pertaining to the pioneers and their hardships especially, the ones that made a name for themselves,such as Kit Carson,Buffalo Bill,Daniel Boons,Davey Crockett. just to name a few. P.W. A Pioneer's Courage and a Story Teller's Soul The Adventures of Buffalo Bill opened my eyes to the life of the American West in the 1800s. The pioneers needed to be alert and ready to fight at a moment's notice. Survival took cunning and nerves of steel. Buffalo Bill had all of that and the ability to spin a great yarn. Good book! A little repetitive in spots Good book! A little repetitive in spots, but it helped fluff out the story. Billy Get Your Gun This is a great account of one of America's greatest heroes in his own words. However, it is very much a product of the time in which it was written. Buffalo Bill straddled two eras and must have found himself very lost in the latter part of his life.

Ocharovannyy strannik. Sbornik rasskazov Audiobook by Nikolay Leskov

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Nikolay Leskov) — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 08:48:50 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ocharovannyy strannik. Sbornik rasskazov Author: Nikolay Leskov Narrator: Pavel Morgunov Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 3 mins Language: English Release date: 12-09-15 Publisher: Bibliophonika Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Nikolay Semenovich Leskov (1831-1895)- velikiy russkiy pisatel'. On sozdal mnogo proizvedeniy iz narodnoy russkoy zhizni, v kotoryh, po slovam pisatelya, "otrazilsya vek i sovremennyy chelovek". V ehtot sbornik voshli sleduyushchie proizvedeniya: "Yazvitel'nyy", "Zhitie odnoy baby", "Ledi Makbet Mcenskogo uezda", "Zapechatlennyy angel" i "Ocharovannyy strannik". The PDF booklet that accompanies this selection will be automatically added to My Library after the purchase. ©2011 Bibliophonika (P)2014 Bibliophonika

The Modern Scholar: Giants of French Literature Audiobook by Katherine Elkins

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Katherine Elkins) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:37:30 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Modern Scholar: Giants of French Literature Subtitle: Balzac, Flaubert, Proust, and Camus Author: Katherine Elkins Narrator: Katherine Elkins Format: Original Recording Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 03-22-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 59 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: In this series of lectures, Professor Katherine Elkins details the lives and works of the premier French writers of the last two centuries. With keen insight into her subject material, Professor Elkins discusses the attributes that made classics of such works as Balzac's Human Comedy, Flaubert's Madame Bovary, Proust's In Search of Lost Time, and Camus' The Stranger. Literary immortals all, these four French authors produced works that reflected their times and exerted a continuing and lasting influence on all the generations that followed. Members Reviews: The Modern Scholar: Giants of French Literature This Audible book entitled The Modern Scholar: Giants of French Literature Balzac, Flaubert, Proust and Camus consists of several lectures by Prof. Katherine Elkins. This book, is so instructive in its scope and intellectual insight on the works (and to a lesser degree) lives of the French literary giants Honoré de Balzac, Gustave Flaubert, Marcel Proust and Albert Camus, that I was as a direct result thereof inspired to have the following books delivered to my Kindle: The Works of Honoré de Balzac; The Collected Works of Gustave Flaubert and Marcel Prousts In Search of Lost Time. Im yet to purchase Camus. The publications Prof Elkins discusses critically are: 1. The Balzac novels: The Wild Asses Skin, Le Père Goriot, Eugénie Grandet, Lost Illusions andCousin Betty. 2. The Flaubert novels:Madame Bovary and Sentimental Education. 3. Prousts masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time; and 4. Work by Camus incuding: The Stranger (aso translated as : The Outsider); The Myth of Sisyphus, The Plague, The Fall, and The First Man In my case, this audiobook is where my first experience of reading French literature had its genesis. I would perhaps never have read at least the modest two novels if I hadnt listened to the lectures by Prof. Elkins. I confess that I first listened to these lectures and with this I was given prescience from which I could draw inspiration and courage to read the novels themselves. Now Im done reading Prousts In Search of Lost Time as well as Balzacs Le Père Goriot (Father bGoriot) in that order. So Ill deal with them in that order. 1. In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust I can now proudly proclaim that Ive waded through one of the most influential, difficult and obtuse literary works ever written. Its length exceeds what would have amounted to more than 3,000 pages in hard copy. If you read this work, then you will have read approximately 10 novels in one go estimating that an average novel spans approximately 300 pages. I would never have come close to getting it. Granted, I still dont. But I, upon first having listened to the lecture and then only reading the novel, was thereafter made alive to the sound of the spoon on the plate and the raising to the lips of a spoonful of tea in which I had soaked a morsel of the [madeleine] cake. Now Im in the position to conclude the following with the narrator of this novel: And suddenly the memory returns. The taste was that of the little crumb of madeleine . . . The novel would only have been a boring written instrument (which it unfortunately has the potential of becoming without the proper guidance this lecture offers), devoid of tastes, smells, sounds and for that matter every sensory perception.

Les aventures de Tom Sawyer Livre Audio par Mark Twain

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mark Twain) — Fri, 24 Oct 2014 08:40:20 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titre: Les aventures de Tom Sawyer Auteur: Mark Twain Narrateur: Mathilde Desgardin-Lamarre Format: Unabridged Durée: 7 hrs and 36 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 10-24-14 Éditeur: Audible Studios Evaluation: 4.5 sur 5 sur 6 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Résumé de l'éditeur: Mark Twain décrit avec beaucoup de talent les frasques et mésaventures de Tom Sawyer, jeune garçon à l'esprit vif et débordant d'imagination, élevé par sa tante Polly, au bord du Mississipi. Tom ne loupe pas une occasion de se distinguer pour plaire à la jolie Becky, et il est toujours prêt pour vivre des aventures en compagnie de son inséparable ami Huckleberry Finn, fils de l'ivrogne du village. Un soir dans un cimetière, Tom et Huck sont témoins d'un meurtre. Muff Potter est accusé du crime, mais Tom et Huck savent que le véritable assassin est Joe l'Indien... Les Aventures de Tom Sawyer est un des chefs-d'œuvre de la littérature américaine. Chacun y trouvera certainement des réminiscences de sa propre enfance et prendra un bain de jouvence à la description des exploits de ce petit diable qui a malgré tout un bon fond. >> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. © Domaine public (P)2014 Audible FR

Lady Susan (Golden Deer Classics) Audiobook by Jane Austen

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jane Austen) — Fri, 24 Nov 2017 02:08:24 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Susan (Golden Deer Classics) Author: Jane Austen Narrator: Sinead Gallen Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-24-17 Publisher: Oregan Publishing Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Austen's "most wicked tale," "Lady Susan" is a short epistolary novel by Jane Austen, possibly written in 1794 but not published until 1871. Lady Susan is a selfish, attractive woman, who tries to trap the best possible husband while maintaining a relationship with a married man. She subverts all the standards of the romantic novel; she has an active role, she's not only beautiful but intelligent and witty, and her suitors are significantly younger than she is. ©2017 Oregan Publishing (P)2017 Oregan Publishing Members Reviews: Very interesting and well performed! The story is told through at least seven narrators in the form of letters to one another, giving multiple perspectives on the plot. The voice actress does an excellent job, not only of conveying the drama but also of making it easy to distinguish between all these different voices.

Vintage Reading: From Plato to Bradbury Audiobook by Robert Kanigel

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert Kanigel) — Fri, 17 May 2013 00:21:53 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Vintage Reading: From Plato to Bradbury Subtitle: A Personal Tour of Some of the World's Best Books Author: Robert Kanigel Narrator: Denise Washington Blomberg Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-17-13 Publisher: Bancroft Press Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: A friendly literary companion, Kanigel shares the books he loves best. Vintage Reading is like those samples that seduce you into tasting because Kanigels enthusiastic eclecticism makes it clear that a good listener is really someone ready to venture between the covers, and Kanigels mini-forays between those covers seem cozy not intimidating. The antidote to Cliffs Notes, Vintage Readings unpretentious appetite for literature will inspire listeners young and old to new adventures and, most importantly, a confidence in themselves. Members Reviews: An Enticing Read Vintage Reading: From Plato to Bradbury, A Personal Tour of Some of the World's Best Books is an anthology of 80 book reviews that the author wrote over a seven-year period for three separate newspapers. Most are around 750 words. The reviews are well written and engrossing. The book is broken into nine sections: "On Everyone's List of Literary Classics" in which 12 books are reviewed. Two examples: Kim by Rudyard Kipling and My Antonia by Willa Cather. "On Many a List for Burning: Heretics, Subversives, Demagogues" in which 7 books are reviewed. Two examples: Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler and Ten Days That Shook the World by John Reed. "Books That Shaped the Western World" in which 11 books are reviewed. Two examples: Essays by Montaigne and Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville; "Making Hard Work Easy: The Great Popularizers" in which 10 books are reviewed. Two examples: Coming of Age in Samoa by Margaret Mead and The Greek Way by Edith Hamilton. "Not Robinson Crusoe, Not Brave New World: Lesser Known Classics" in which 7 books are reviewed. Two examples: A Journal of the Plague Year by Daniel Defoe and Roughing It by Mark Twain. "Lighter Fare: Good Reads, Best Sellers" in which 8 books are reviewed. Two examples: A Bell for Adano by John Hersey and The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. "But I Know What I Like: On Aesthetics and Style" in which 5 books are reviewed. Two examples: The Seven Lamps of Architecture by John Ruskin and The Nude: A Study in Ideal Form by Kenneth Clark. "One-of-a-Kinds" in which 9 books are reviewed. Two examples: A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf and The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas Kuhn "The Realm of the Spirit: Holy and Human" in which 11 books are reviewed. Two examples: The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton and Night by Elie Wiesel. Each of the 80 reviews is like a tasty appetizer that entices you to read (or re-read) an outstanding book. Some gems The reviews of the author's reading selections were a little too verbose and pretentious for my liking. However, I did come away with a short list of literature I plan to read in its entirety. One Star Never received A truly good read A truly good read. You'll likely read it, then read it again and then keep it for reference. The book in itself would make a good college "lit" course. I found several books that I now want to read and some that I'm glad that I didn't read. Understand that you are trusting the author in his reviews but he's about as good as "reviewers" come. I had many questions answered and a lot of interesting tidbits about the writers were thrown in.

Die Grube und das Pendel Hörbuch von Edgar Allan Poe

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edgar Allan Poe) — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:57:25 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Die Grube und das Pendel Autor:: Edgar Allan Poe Erzähler: Tom Hankel Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 38 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 11-26-09 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 3.5 von 5 von 11 Stimmen Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Der Autor: Edgar Allan Poe, 1809-1849, war ein US-amerikanischer Schriftsteller. Er schuf den ersten Detektiven der Kriminalliteratur und stellte ihm einen Erzähler an die Seite. Damit prägte er entscheidend dieses Genre, dass z.B. bei Sir Arthur Conan Doyle mit Sherlock Holmes seine Perfektion erlangte. Er entwickelte Theorien und Grundsätze, die von grundlegender Bedeutung auch für die Science Fiction Literatur sind. Seine Poesie wurde so zum Fundament des Symbolismus und damit der modernen Dichtung. Poe lebte zeitlebens in bitterer Armut und starb unter mysteriösen Umständen.

Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee (Dee Goong An) Audiobook by Robert van Gulik

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Robert van Gulik) — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:58:10 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee (Dee Goong An) Subtitle: An Authentic 18th-Century Chinese Detective Novel Author: Robert van Gulik Narrator: Mark Bramhall, Yuri Rasovsky, Stefan Rudnicki, Lorna Raver Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 06-01-09 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 103 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: This book, written anonymously in the 18th century, interweaves three of Judge Dee's most baffling cases: a double murder among traveling merchants, the fatal poisoning of a bride on her wedding night, and the suspicious death of a shop keeper with a beautiful wife. The crimes take him up and down the great silk routes, into ancient graveyards where he consults the spirits of the dead, and through all levels of society, leading him to some brilliant detective work. Members Reviews: More Judge Dee Please! If you could sum up Celebrated Cases of Judge Dee (Dee Goong An) in three words, what would they be? Cross-Cultural, Complicated, Clever-- add Chinese! Did the plot keep you on the edge of your seat? How? The judge switched from case to case and they all seemed unrelated and insoluble, but in the end, although the crimes occurred over great distances at times, they seemed to all fit together into an intricate pattern. And the Chinese practically invented paranormal mysteries! They are full of dreams and ghosts and visions of the afterlife. The most wonderful thing about these books though is not just that the stories are great mysteries, the atmosphere is evoked so well and the characters so memorable, but that it is based on a real historical person and the real ancient Chinese entertainment form of detective stories. The explanation of how these stories are converted to suit Western tastes is fascinating. I read these books in paper before taking a Chinese History class and found that the information on ancient Chinese culture contained in the stories was great preparation for the class. Which character as performed by the narrators was your favorite? I liked the old guard who showed Judge Dee and his other officers to Turnip Pass. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I found it very moving that the rule at the time--which Judge Dee was prepared to follow--was that if a prisoner was tortured and turned out to be innocent, the judge and his officers were to be executed in the prisoner's place. I imagine corruption of justice occurred anyway among lesser officials but if you followed the rules, you would be very careful. I wish today's justice were as scrupulous. Any additional comments? I want more Judge Dee audio books on audio please. Their cross cultural background and atmosphere is even better than the stories themselves and is the sort of thing that narration immerses you in even more completely than the written word. Judge Dee For those who appreciate the translations of van Gulik, this current work will please and satisfy. Very well narrated, the listener will be transported to an era long ago expired. The morals and lessons if the story fit both ancient times and current life. The listener will be left satisfied and wanting the story to go on. love it narration excellent. plot captivating, as the epilogue states this isn't you typical western detective novel but it's still wonderful in its uniqueness Cases of Judge Dee I first read Judge Dee back on the 80's when I was looking for something different. These stories did not disappoint. I do not enjoy the tourture aspects, however, (even the U.S. Has recently practice tourture for ways and means, unfortunately).

Lady Audley's Secret Audiobook by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Mary Elizabeth Braddon) — Mon, 03 Jul 2017 10:41:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Lady Audley's Secret Author: Mary Elizabeth Braddon Narrator: Alice Johnson Format: Unabridged Length: 14 hrs Language: English Release date: 07-03-17 Publisher: Audioliterature Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: This work is a full blooded Victorian, sensationalistic melodrama! Murder, arson, blackmail, bigamy; not many ingredients are missing in this entertaining piece. The story is fast-paced and the main character, Lady Audley, is a refreshingly manipulative and resourceful villainess filled with passion and desires that threatened the male dominated Victorian era. ©2017 Audioliterature (P)2017 Audioliterature Members Reviews: Tantalizing At first, the tale starts out rather boring, yet soon becomes quickly fascinating. Lady Audley's Secret is irresistible and hard to put down. The ending has a great moral and what a twist! Extraordinary novel! Who is she? I very well written Victorian who done it. I will now read the series. It is pre-Holmes sort of a detective story. If you like a good book with a reluctant hero, this is just the thing. Charming and relaxing read from another time. If you like charming novels from the 19th century, you will really enjoy this book. Read the first few pages, and if they grab you, the whole book well I must admit a terrific escape from this world into another one. Strange somewhat unsatisfactory tale None of the characters in this book are particularly likable, and the story tends to drag at first. I feel as though I figured out the plot and then has to be dragged along until the story ended. l thoroughly enjoyed the book Intriguing mystery. The only thing i could say as improvement would be the loose ends were tied up too quickly. l thoroughly enjoyed the book!

A Modest Proposal Audiobook by Jonathan Swift

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Jonathan Swift) — Wed, 12 Apr 2017 09:47:19 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Modest Proposal Author: Jonathan Swift Narrator: John Gonzales Format: Unabridged Length: 24 mins Language: English Release date: 04-12-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Jonathan Swift almost defines satire in his biting and brutal pamphlet in which he suggests that poor (Catholic) Irish families should fatten up their children and sell them to the rich (Protestant) land owners, thus solving the twin problems of starving children and poverty in one blow. When the "Proposal" was published in 1729, Swift was quickly attacked, and even accused of barbarity - the exact state the "Proposal" was written to expose. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: âAnd giving some pleasure to the richââ Jonathan Swift was an Anglo-Irish essayist and satirist whose work was produced in the early 18th Century. His most famous work isGulliver's Travels (Dover Thrift Editions). As serendipity would have it, I was discussing the issue of immigration, in its many forms, with an Anglo-Irish friend. I offered a satirical as well as an extreme solution â with a straight face â but he was not taken in, and said: âOh, you mean like selling poor children to the rich, so they can eat them.â In this âinstantâ age, we shared that commonality of having read Swiftâs âA Modest Proposalâ written in 1729. I had read it in high school, and decided that a re-read was essential. Way back then, Ireland had a population of only a million and a half. Swift calculates that there were â200,000 breeders,â and suggested that males be able to âserveâ four females, a particular ratio that has a familiar ring. The people are often referred to in the same manner as animals, in terms of breeding, upbringing, and ultimate disposition. Swift frequently uses the term âPapists,â a term no longer in vogue, and indicates that his âmodest proposalâ would lower their numbers, a goal that he posits as worthwhile and essential. It was good political satire in 1729. It ended so abruptly, and open-endedly that I had to independent check to determine if this Kindle version did not omit the ending â as was done in regards to a Shakespearean play I had read. But no, this version is complete. As for the satire, with our current crop of political leadership, it would be increasingly difficult to differentiate a satirical quip from an (dis)honestly held policy statement. As for Swiftâs proposal, I modestly provide 4-stars. "A young, healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food... ...whether stewed, roasted, baked or boiled." Never in my life would I have guessed that the same author of the classic "Gulliver's Travels" could come up with this outright horror tale. Obviously it's meant as satire, but talk about raising the hairs on the back of my neck! How about this passage for sheer terror "A child will make two dishes at an entertainment for friends, and when the family dines alone, the fore or hind quarter will make a reasonable dish, and seasoned with a little pepper or salt, will be very good on the fourth day." Had to save the second half of the book for dessert as my hunger for horror is quite quenched for now, but definitely a most satisfying book that will yet linger on my palate well after the oh so brief taste! one of the best commentaries on The Famine (Ireland) one of the best commentaries on The Famine (Ireland).

The Age of Innocence Audiobook by Edith Wharton

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Edith Wharton) — Fri, 17 Feb 2017 19:32:41 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Age of Innocence Author: Edith Wharton Narrator: Elizabeth Klett Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-17 Publisher: SAGA Egmont Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 49 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Edith Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for fiction with this 1920 novel about Old New York society. Newland Archer is wealthy, well-bred, and engaged to the beautiful May Welland. But he finds himself drawn to May's cousin Ellen Olenska, who has been living in Europe and who has returned following a scandalous separation from her husband. ©2017 SAGA Egmont (P)2017 SAGA Egmont Members Reviews: Buyer beware!! Any additional comments? Listeners should be aware that this version has been taken from a free public domain recording that was never intended to be sold. It is available at Librivox . org for free. The publishers have taken it from that site and had no part in its production. I recorded it for LibriVox, not for Audible. Elizabeth Klett Great performance but the Chapters aren't right! Any additional comments? I loved listening to the book. Klett's voice was good and she did a good job reading the dialogue. However, I made copious notes as I read. When I went to transfer my annotations to the printed text, the chapters did not match up at all. Awesome was like a bystander Mostly a documentary of culture of the elite rich in New York in the 19th century. The love they had for each other but the life they were not allowed to live together. This was a fascinating historical book by Ms. Wharton and it really shows the reader all the ins and outs of the way things where back then. It is the wonderful voice of narrator Elizabeth Klett that really brings New York and all the characters alive in the book, I don't think it is a book I would have ever read but listening to Ms. Klett narrate this book brought me into New York like I was a bystander, watching it all happen that was so cool, thank you! Thankfully it was short It seemed like an American attempt at Vanity Fair and just didn't really hold me. Its a classic, it has some points but ... As far as the performance, it was ok but it was very jarring at the start of each chapter (and there are many chapters, mostly short ones) to hear Title, Author, Chapter number since at the end of the previous chapter I was told it was the end of Chapter x. Not very good for the flow of the Narration. unexpected I was afraid this was a timepiece that hadn't aged well but was pleasantly surprised how I was quickly drawn in. The ending was particularly good I thought.

The Swiss Family Robinson Audiobook by Johann David Wyss

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Johann David Wyss) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 03:19:04 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Swiss Family Robinson Author: Johann David Wyss Narrator: James Conlan Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 10-14-11 Publisher: Cherry Hill Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Swiss Family Robinson has delighted generations of readers with its exciting tale of a family which, though shipwrecked, displays the right stuff and builds a charming colony that later, they do not want to leave. Cut off from the comforts and companionship of other humans, they use a familiarity with natural history and biology to find the resources and build the tools to construct a canoe, weave cloth, irrigate a garden, and turn an immense hollow tree into a lofty house with a spiral staircase. They domesticate buffaloes, wild asses, and monkeys, establish farms and plantations, and finally, have a terrifying encounter with natives from a nearby island. Members Reviews: This book is not unabriged! What disappointed you about The Swiss Family Robinson? This audio book claimed to be unabridged but whole sections were left out, names changed, etc. This was not what I was expecting when I bought it. Has The Swiss Family Robinson turned you off from other books in this genre? I still love classic literature but I will be more careful in the future to make sure what I pay for is truly unabridged. What didnt you like about James Conlans performance? The narrator was monotone and pompous sounding. He made this book sound boring and the characters arrogant. Any additional comments? I wish I could return this book. I will not ever listen to it. Preach, kill something, lecture, kill something... Any additional comments? I remember loving this book as a child, but I now suspect that the book I read back then was a greatly abbreviated version that left a lot out. The father spends all of his time preaching at and reprimanding his kids, the kids spend all their time killing every bird and animal in sight, and the mother's just a background character put there to worry and cook. I gave up halfway through the book because I just couldn't bear to hear yet another sermon or another description of a creature's death.

Die Brüder Karamasow Hörbuch von Fjodor M. Dostojewski

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Fjodor M. Dostojewski) — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 01:60:37 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Die Brüder Karamasow Autor:: Fjodor M. Dostojewski Erzähler: Oliver Rohrbeck Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 40 hrs and 47 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-20-15 Herausgeber: Audible Studios Bewertung: 4.5 von 5 von 7 Stimmen Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Aljoschas Gemütsstimmung war beim Verlassen des väterlichen Hauses noch trüber und gedrückter als bei seiner Ankunft. Auch sein Denken war sozusagen zerstückelt und zersplittert, während er doch gleichzeitig Furcht davor verspürte, das Zerstückelte zu vereinigen, aus den qualvollen Widersprüchen, die er an diesem Tag durchlebt hatte, die einheitliche Idee herauszufinden. Sein Zustand grenzte beinahe an Verzweiflung. Alle anderen Fragen überragten wie ein Berg die verhängnisvolle, unlösbare Hauptfrage: Wie wird die Spannung zwischen dem Vater und dem Bruder Dmitri wegen dieser schrecklichen Frau enden...? >> Diese ungekürzte Hörbuch-Fassung wird Ihnen exklusiv von Audible präsentiert und ist ausschließlich im Download erhältlich. ©1880 Gemeinfrei (P)2015 Audible GmbH Mitglieder Bewertungen: love to read This was one of my absolute favorite novels when I was young. I even have the real book in German. I wanted to have it on my kindle, so that I can read it again whenever I have time, which is usually when I travel. I have always loved historical novels and I still do. Klassische russische Literatur auf Deutsch. Diese Übersetzung ist auch in Audible. Gesprochenes und geschriebenes Deutsch zusammen. Das hilft viel! Awesome book in really good edition There is little reason to write anything about the book itself. The edition is really neat and the translation is also very good. There are a couple minor type errors here and there, but they are very sparse.

Moby Dick or The Whale Audiobook by Herman Melville

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Herman Melville) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:02:03 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Moby Dick or The Whale Author: Herman Melville Narrator: Hayward Morse Format: Abridged Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-13 Publisher: Books Be Spoken Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: Herman Melville was born on August 1, 1819 in New York City. He became a bank clerk, but in search of adventure, later worked on several ships, including the whale-ship "Acushnet". Not only Melville's early novels were inspired by his journeys, but above all his most extraordinary literary work "Moby Dick". But literary success soon faded and so after 1857 he published only some poetry. Herman Melville died on September 28, 1891 in New York. Hayward Morse has appeared in innumerable stage, radio, TV and film productions in the United States, Britain, Canada and Europe. Successfully working at London's West End, he later received a Tony award nomination for his performance in "Butley" on Broadway. Very experienced with recording Audio Books, Hayward Morse shows his theatrical grandeur in playing different characters, credibly and most impressingly. Please note: This audiobook is in English. Members Reviews: I am not saying that the book is bad, far from it Not what I suspected. I have always heard that this book was a study on obsession and rage but that makes up an incredibly small portion of the book. It is really more of a textbook about whaling in the 19th century. I am not saying that the book is bad, far from it. What I am saying is that I am glad that I read it because it filled a gap in my literary knowledge, but having said that, I will never have to read it again. A study in symbolism, or just a well-told story... So far, so good. I'm 12 chapters in and thoroughly enjoying Melville. It's been awhile since I've read this and remember getting pretty bogged down once the detailed discussion of the use of whale by-products begins (although I do remember learning several new words for "oily"). The book was a free download and the audible version was 99 cents. I've decided to start listening to the classics while I take my dog for her daily 4 mile walk. Being a cheapskate I'm starting with the free books and the 99 cent audible companions. With a Dostoyevsky and a D.H. Lawrence under my belt, I thought I'd take a spin with Melville. Perhaps listening to the description of whale by-products will be more entertaining than reading it. I think Melville's style lends itself well to being read aloud. I don't remember chuckling so much while reading his descriptions of things and I have been having those descriptions read to me. The book can be enjoyed on many levels, but I don't think you need to be a literature geek to appreciate the story being told by the main character. If you want to get beyond that and delve into all the symbolism contained here, you may do so; but you may also enjoy just seeing the world through Ishmael's eyes -- he's quite a character (pun intended). Moby Dick for non English majors. I am a non English major, so no comments on the opinion. I had never read this book in school. I give this four stars only because of the general information about the whaling industry. I find the style of prose hard to read, although I would have to say in many places it is effective. The book, through the author's or character's observations, describes in a fair amount of detail of life, conditions and use for the whaling industry. There is some condemnation of the uses of parts of the whale by the rich while detailing the lives of the whalers.

Cuore di tenebra [Heart of Darkness] Audiolibro di Joseph Conrad

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Conrad) — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:05:57 GMT

Ascolta questo libro audio completo gratuitamente su https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titolo: Cuore di tenebra [Heart of Darkness] Autore: Joseph Conrad Narratore: Silvia Cecchini Formato: Unabridged Durata: 4 hrs and 5 mins Lingua: Italiano Data di pubblicazione: 01-31-11 Editore: Collina d'oro Valutazioni: 2.5 su 5 su 2 voti Categoria: Classics, World Literature Riepilogo Editore: Questo romanzo breve, pubblicato nel 1902, è il romanzo più famoso di Joseph Conrad, ed è considerato un classico della letteratura inglese. Lo stile narrativo, a tratti impressionistico, ha ispirato molti scrittori moderni. Il racconto è ambientato nellAfrica nera, e esprime una critica al colonialismo basato su scopi commerciali; su un piano più profondo tocca il tema della lotta intima del conflitto con la propria parte ombra.A questo lungo racconto si sono ispirati vari film, fra cui Apocalypse Now. Musica di Kevin Mac Leod. Please note: This audiobook is in Italian.

La bicyclette bleue : 1939-1942 (La bicyclette bleue 1) Livre Audio par Régine Deforges

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Régine Deforges) — Fri, 11 Nov 2016 01:02:30 GMT

Écoutez ce livre audio dans son intégralité gratuitement sur https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titre: La bicyclette bleue : 1939-1942 (La bicyclette bleue 1) Auteur: Régine Deforges Narrateur: Véronique Groux de Miéri, Hervé Lavigne Format: Unabridged Durée: 13 hrs and 22 mins Langue: Français Date de publication: 11-11-16 Éditeur: Audible Studios Evaluation: 5 sur 5 sur 3 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Résumé de l'éditeur: 1939. Léa Delmas a dix-sept ans. Sa famille possède le domaine de Montillac, au cœur du vignoble bordelais. Sa vie se résume aux senteurs de cette terre, à la lumière, à la tendresse des siens. La maison s'affaire aux préparatifs du bal... Mais la déclaration de guerre anéantit l'harmonie de cette fin d'été, et jette Léa dans le chaos. Elle découvre et affronte la débâcle, lexode sous les bombes, la mort, l'occupation nazie, l'exploitation du domaine, la violence du plaisir, la fragilité des sentiments. En ces premières années de guerre, Léa est contrainte à des choix impossibles... >> Ce livre audio en version intégrale vous est proposé en exclusivité par Audible et est uniquement disponible en téléchargement. La bicyclette bleue (1939-1942) (La bicyclette bleue 1) de Régine Deforges © Editions Ramsay, 1981 © Librairie Arthème Fayard, 1993 (P) Éditions VDB, 2011 Avis des membres: ainsi la meillure partie Not one to be shy, this is an great story, any doubts about it are lost as the various paths of the French under Occupation take on meaning and impart to the large sad tale a diary and a heroine among the adventures of the hardest community evolution.

Radetzkymarsch Hörbuch von Joseph Roth

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Joseph Roth) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:55:42 GMT

Hören Sie sich dieses volle Hörbuch kostenlos bei https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> Titel: Radetzkymarsch Autor:: Joseph Roth Erzähler: Michael Heltau Format: Unabridged Spieldauer: 17 hrs and 21 mins Sprache: Deutsch Veröffentlichungsdatum: 02-19-10 Herausgeber: Diogenes Verlag AG Bewertung: 4 von 5 von 3 Stimmen Kategorien: Classics, World Literature Zusammenfassung des Herausgebers: Sein Großvater hat dem Kaiser in der Schlacht bei Solferino das Leben gerettet. Sein Vater ist ein pflichtbewusster Beamter der k.u.k. Monarchie. Doch Carl Joseph von Trotta, Enkel des "Helden von Solferino" und Offizier wider Willen, ist sensibel und zartbesaitet. Während die alten Gewissheiten zerbröckeln, sucht er Ablenkung von seiner Schwäche im Spiel, im Alkohol, bei den Frauen. Anhand von drei Generationen der Familie von Trotta schildert Joseph Roth Glanz und Verfall des Habsburgerreichs - mit diesem Roman über sein Lebensthema schuf Joseph Roth sein Meisterwerk. (c)+(p) 2009 Diogenes Verlag Kritik Bewertungen: Schöner als im "Radetzkymarsch" ist wahrscheinlich selten der Untergang einer Epoche beschrieben worden. --Frankfurter Neue Presse Mitglieder Bewertungen: My introduction to a long lost writer. I started reading this book in English, then switched to German. Thus I came to a full realization of the excellent tranbslation of this book. Without it, much of the artful description of people and events in this slow moving story would be lost. It was my fist exposure to Joseph Roth's writing. I am glad I discovered this gem. Decline of an Empire I'm not sure how many of the linguistic or cultural nuances come across in an English (or other) translation - or will be understood by the people of 2014 - but this is a must-read for anyone interested in the final decades of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, one of the most multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, multi-religious political behemoths to ever exist. Beautifully crafted, representing the rich culture of late 19th ... Beautifully crafted, representing the rich culture of late 19th century Eastern Europe, at the same time introducing the ugly ghosts of the coming times. Nostalgic, kind, generous towards a people caught in the web of time. Old Vienna The definitive literary account of upper-class life in Vienna before World War I. Roth's writing is brilliant, perceptive, moving. A foundational book for Austrian Studies on any level. Donaumonarchie Roth wrote this really good historical novel about the decline of the Austrian - Ungarian Empire at the beginning of the 20th century. Absolutely recommended!

Don Quixote Audiobook by Miguel de Cervantes

biacuaduc@gmail.com (Miguel de Cervantes) — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 03:52:43 GMT

Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/279/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Don Quixote Subtitle: The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha Author: Miguel de Cervantes Narrator: Jonathan Waite Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 02-25-16 Publisher: Astorg Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, World Literature Publisher's Summary: The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha, or more simply Don Quixote, is one of the most influential works of literature from a Spanish author. It is one of the earliest canonical novels, and is regularly cited as the best work of fiction ever published. A nameless hidalgo read so many chivalric romances that he loses his sanity and decides to set out into the world as a knight, to bring justice under the name Don Quixote. The delusional hidalgo then recruits a simple farmer, Sancho Panza, whose unique wit proves a marvelous addition to Don Quixote's idealistic bouts. This abridged version of a literary monument brings you in convenient format one of the funniest and most profound texts ever. ©2016 Compagnie du Savoir (P)2016 Compagnie du Savoir