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Note: The authors receive royalties paid by the audiobook service provider for this free offer. If you do not want your audiobook to be in the podcast please send us an email to info@thebookvoice.com. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aesops-Fables-Audiobook/B002V0K0K2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesop's Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Jonathan Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-05 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 530 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century B.C, relied on animal stories to convey his key points to his masters in court. Aesop's Fables are now classic, memorable morality plays in which amusing animal characters drive home thought-provoking morals to generations of listeners and modern day readers. They illustrate what was fundamental to Greek culture yet their appeal lies in logic we still understand. Fables from different cultures frequently overlap in the lessons they teach. If we would only stop to listen, there is an important lesson for us to learn from these fables; mankind is one, not several. Editorial Reviews: Contrived 2,500 years ago by the Greek storyteller Aesop, these fables were only written down 300 years later. Jonathan Kent's narration revives the original oral tradition, and his voices for the animal characters make the little stories entertaining as well as enlightening. The variety of characters Kent creates will fascinate children, the better to impart the time-tested moral lessons still with us thousands of years later. The production squeezes 160 fables into 140 minutes, making each one last less than a minute. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Aesop) Tue, 23 Aug 2005 07:08:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Aesops-Fables-Audiobook/B002V0K0K2 thebookvoice.com 02:22:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesop's Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Jonathan Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-05 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 530 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century B.C, relied on animal stories to convey his key points to his masters in court. Aesop's Fables are now classic, memorable morality plays in which amusing animal characters drive home thought-provoking morals to generations of listeners and modern day readers. They illustrate what was fundamental to Greek culture yet their appeal lies in logic we still understand. Fables from different cultures frequently overlap in the lessons they teach. If we would only stop to listen, there is an important lesson for us to learn from these fables; mankind is one, not several. Editorial Reviews: Contrived 2,500 years ago by the Greek storyteller Aesop, these fables were only written down 300 years later. Jonathan Kent's narration revives the original oral tradition, and his voices for the animal characters make the little stories entertaining as well as enlightening. The variety of characters Kent creates will fascinate children, the better to impart the time-tested moral lessons still with us thousands of years later. The production squeezes 160 fables into 140 minutes, making each one last less than a minute. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Aesop's Fables Author: Aesop Narrator: Jonathan Kent Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins Language: English Release date: 08-23-05 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 530 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Aesop, an ancient Greek poet who was sold into slavery in the early sixth century B.C, relied on animal stories to convey his key points to his masters in court. Aesop's Fables are now classic, memorable morality plays in which amusing animal characters drive home thought-provoking morals to generations of listeners and modern day readers. They illustrate what was fundamental to Greek culture yet their appeal lies in logic we still understand. Fables from different cultures frequently overlap in the lessons they teach. If we would only stop to listen, there is an important lesson for us to learn from these fables; mankind is one, not several. Editorial Reviews: Contrived 2,500 years ago by the Greek storyteller Aesop, these fables were only written down 300 years later. Jonathan Kent's narration revives the original oral tradition, and his voices for the animal characters make the little stories entertaining as well as enlightening. The variety of characters Kent creates will fascinate children, the better to impart the time-tested moral lessons still with us thousands of years later. The production squeezes 160 fables into 140 minutes, making each one last less than a minute. Members Reviews: Terrible quality recording The audio is low in volume and heavily compressed. Audible shouldnt be selling a book of this audio quality it isnt up to their standards. ONE GOOD TURN DESERVES ANOTHER IT'S ONE THING TO PROPOSE, ANOTHER TO EXECUTE This was a very quick two hours and 22 minutes. Aseop knew it was better to show than to tell and all his stories show. It is amazing how he sets the stage and builds characters in a couple of paragraphs. I did not realize how many of the phrases we use today come from these tales. Such as: HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY, DON'T BITE THE HAND THAT FEEDS YOU AND SPARE THE ROD AND SPOIL THE CHILD, to name a few. You can listen to this is short periods or in longer, each story is less than a minute. Teachable Moments Great for grandchildren to listen to in the car. They learn and we talk about important points. Great Fun! My 13 year old son didn't think much of reading these fables however, he loves to listen to them on his ipod while going to sleep. He does not even care if we start over or pick up in the middle. Interesting way to teach & great fun. Loved the Fables! This audio collection had 160 of the fables, and I liked the variety of the selections. This was very enjoyable to revisit some childhood stories that I recalled and I had forgotten that they were such short tales. I had read some of them before, but others were new to me. I also enjoyed the use of animals to illustrate the morals of the tales. I was amazed that some common expressions we use today (such as physician heal thy self) comes from the morals of these fables; I guess I had never thought about where these expressions came from before nor had I recognized them as a youngster. The narrator did a decent job, so overall, I really liked this selection. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/All-Quiet-on-the-Western-Front-Audiobook/B00478WP40 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Quiet on the Western Front Author: Erich Maria Remarque Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4832 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Paul Bäumer is just 19 years old when he and his classmates enlist. They are Germanys Iron Youth who enter the war with high ideals and leave it disillusioned or dead. As Paul struggles with the realities of the man he has become, and the inscrutable world to which he must return, he is led like a ghost of his former self into the wars final hours. All Quiet is one of the greatest war novels of all time, an eloquent expression of the futility, hopelessness and irreparable losses of war. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erich Maria Remarque) Fri, 15 Oct 2010 11:56:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/All-Quiet-on-the-Western-Front-Audiobook/B00478WP40 thebookvoice.com 06:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Quiet on the Western Front Author: Erich Maria Remarque Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4832 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Paul Bäumer is just 19 years old when he and his classmates enlist. They are Germanys Iron Youth who enter the war with high ideals and leave it disillusioned or dead. As Paul struggles with the realities of the man he has become, and the inscrutable world to which he must return, he is led like a ghost of his former self into the wars final hours. All Quiet is one of the greatest war novels of all time, an eloquent expression of the futility, hopelessness and irreparable losses of war. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Quiet on the Western Front Author: Erich Maria Remarque Narrator: Frank Muller Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-15-10 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4832 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Paul Bäumer is just 19 years old when he and his classmates enlist. They are Germanys Iron Youth who enter the war with high ideals and leave it disillusioned or dead. As Paul struggles with the realities of the man he has become, and the inscrutable world to which he must return, he is led like a ghost of his former self into the wars final hours. All Quiet is one of the greatest war novels of all time, an eloquent expression of the futility, hopelessness and irreparable losses of war. Members Reviews: My Choice for Frank Muller's Best I wish it were possible to award six or seven stars for a book and reader. This would be my choice for that combination. Listen and weep. Escapes the Boundaries of Time and Place A novel's greatness can often be seen in its timelessness and it globalness. This novel escapes the boundaries of time and place. It is as real today as it must have been when first publlished. There is something both poetic and banal in the solidarity and brotherhood that surrounds war, death and the madness of man's struggle for survival in the midst of the dark and chocking abyss that floats in the trenches of war. You think war is all glory, but it is all hell. This book moved me in the way the movie Saving Pvt. Ryan did (especially that movies initial D-Day scene). There are countless war movies and books, but these are the only two I am familiar with that were capable of bringing home the horror of war. My father fought in WWII and never told war stories or even talked about combat other than in vague ways. In his view war was a senseless meat grinder. I never felt I knew what he was getting at until after I'd seen Saving Pvt. Ryan and read All Quiet on the Western Front. All Quiet is written by a WWI combat veteran and tells tells the story of Paul Baumer who, along with his classmates is encouraged to join the war with a great deal of patriotic talk by those who, by virtue of their age or position, need never fight themselves. Paul soon discovers that, as U.S. Gen. Sherman said: "I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation. War is hell." and "There is many a boy here today who looks on war as all glory, but, boys, it is all hell." I finished this book thinking, for mankind to evolve, wars should simply be banned (or, as suggested by Paul and his comrades, turned into life-and-death tournaments between the world leaders and generals who declare them). The narrator is perfect and really does the material justice. And the writing itself is beautiful. Unreservedly recommended. A+ Simply amazing This book, from the story to the narration, was pure perfection. I have read hundreds of books and seen thousands of films in my life, yet none came close to the the horrors of war depicted in this book. No wonder the Nazi's wanted the author's head! This book gave me a whole new perspective on WWI that I never had before. I cannot recommend enough. Should be required reading for all the peoples of earth. Muller makes a great book even greater Phenomenal depiction of the horror and monotony of war. Paul Bäumer at 18 is convinced along with his classmates to join the WWI war effort. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Joyces-Ulysses-Audiobook/B00DD08V50 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joyce's Ulysses Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor James A. W. Heffernan Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ulysses depicts a world that is as fully conceived and vibrant as anything in Homer or Shakespeare. It has been delighting and puzzling readers since it was first published on Joyce's 40th birthday in 1922. And here, Professor Heffernan maps the brilliance, passion, humanity, and humor of Joyce's modern Odyssey in these 24 lectures that finally make a beguiling literary masterpiece accessible for any reader willing to give it a chance. Although they discuss selected points from the enormous body of critical scholarship on Ulysses, these lectures presuppose no special knowledge of literature or of James Joyce. Whether or not you've read Ulysses, you'll find they make an excellent guide to the many-layered pleasures of this modern epic. Illuminating the dramatic and artistic integrity behind the novel's most notoriously challenging passages, they explain why this frank, path-breaking novel was praised as a landmark and damned as obscene - even banned - as soon as it first appeared. You'll come to see Ulysses as many books at once: an inspired modern reweaving of the fabric of Homer's mighty Odyssey; a supreme synthesis of realism and symbolism; a grandly comic and at times bawdy work - a seriocomic parable about art and experience; a symphonic, kaleidoscopic portrayal of the sights, sounds, and voices of Dublin and every city; and a dazzling work of masterfully handled prose styles and narrative devices. Above all, you'll learn to read Ulysses as an unsentimental but deeply felt story that uses concrete facts of mundane life in a particular time and place to say something truly extraordinary and universal that speaks to all that is human in us. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 14:07:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Joyces-Ulysses-Audiobook/B00DD08V50 thebookvoice.com 12:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joyce's Ulysses Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor James A. W. Heffernan Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ulysses depicts a world that is as fully conceived and vibrant as anything in Homer or Shakespeare. It has been delighting and puzzling readers since it was first published on Joyce's 40th birthday in 1922. And here, Professor Heffernan maps the brilliance, passion, humanity, and humor of Joyce's modern Odyssey in these 24 lectures that finally make a beguiling literary masterpiece accessible for any reader willing to give it a chance. Although they discuss selected points from the enormous body of critical scholarship on Ulysses, these lectures presuppose no special knowledge of literature or of James Joyce. Whether or not you've read Ulysses, you'll find they make an excellent guide to the many-layered pleasures of this modern epic. Illuminating the dramatic and artistic integrity behind the novel's most notoriously challenging passages, they explain why this frank, path-breaking novel was praised as a landmark and damned as obscene - even banned - as soon as it first appeared. You'll come to see Ulysses as many books at once: an inspired modern reweaving of the fabric of Homer's mighty Odyssey; a supreme synthesis of realism and symbolism; a grandly comic and at times bawdy work - a seriocomic parable about art and experience; a symphonic, kaleidoscopic portrayal of the sights, sounds, and voices of Dublin and every city; and a dazzling work of masterfully handled prose styles and narrative devices. Above all, you'll learn to read Ulysses as an unsentimental but deeply felt story that uses concrete facts of mundane life in a particular time and place to say something truly extraordinary and universal that speaks to all that is human in us. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joyce's Ulysses Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor James A. W. Heffernan Format: Original Recording Length: 12 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 181 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ulysses depicts a world that is as fully conceived and vibrant as anything in Homer or Shakespeare. It has been delighting and puzzling readers since it was first published on Joyce's 40th birthday in 1922. And here, Professor Heffernan maps the brilliance, passion, humanity, and humor of Joyce's modern Odyssey in these 24 lectures that finally make a beguiling literary masterpiece accessible for any reader willing to give it a chance. Although they discuss selected points from the enormous body of critical scholarship on Ulysses, these lectures presuppose no special knowledge of literature or of James Joyce. Whether or not you've read Ulysses, you'll find they make an excellent guide to the many-layered pleasures of this modern epic. Illuminating the dramatic and artistic integrity behind the novel's most notoriously challenging passages, they explain why this frank, path-breaking novel was praised as a landmark and damned as obscene - even banned - as soon as it first appeared. You'll come to see Ulysses as many books at once: an inspired modern reweaving of the fabric of Homer's mighty Odyssey; a supreme synthesis of realism and symbolism; a grandly comic and at times bawdy work - a seriocomic parable about art and experience; a symphonic, kaleidoscopic portrayal of the sights, sounds, and voices of Dublin and every city; and a dazzling work of masterfully handled prose styles and narrative devices. Above all, you'll learn to read Ulysses as an unsentimental but deeply felt story that uses concrete facts of mundane life in a particular time and place to say something truly extraordinary and universal that speaks to all that is human in us. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your Library section along with the audio. Members Reviews: Good to Begin With Any additional comments? The first thing anyone would ask i think, would be if they should try this series of lectures. This is what I would say: If you really want to understand the way James Joyce writes, how he constructs his Ulysses and how this seemingly meaningless mass of words all fit together to frankly make something extremely beautiful, then you should get this. The energy the professor brings to the lectures is good and helps in keeping the listener on track and interested. He also does quite a good job in connecting the chapters together, which really helps as sometimes the sheer amount of content that can be found in the chapters can make you forget what happened before and not sure how to connect them together. I have read some of the comments below and while it is true that the lectures focuses very much on the original Odyssey and how Joyce recreates them into something new and modern, I actually think thrashing the path through the Odyssey is quite important. It becomes a guide that makes reading Joyce's Ulysses much more comprehensible. Also, it is very helpful to take note of the chapter headings especially if you want to read or reread Ulysses. Understanding the relationship between the Odyssey and Joyce's Ulysses is very important given the work's title. Having said this, I do agree that there is less focus on the other themes of the work discussed and to truly appreciate the work these areas must be explored more. However, this is why I titled this review as a good place to begin. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Death-of-Ivan-Ilyich-Audiobook/B00546T8NU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Ivan Ilyich Subtitle: A Leo Tolstoy Short Story Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Bill DeWees Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The brilliance of this story is in how a normal bureaucrat, a judge in this case, has a small accident that winds up gradually taking his life. As he deals with this incident, with hope at first and then despair, he comes to terms with his family, his life, and the mediocrities that we all suffer with, except for the exceptional few. This story rings a particularly poignant note for those in early middle age facing the next part of their lives. This story is considered Tolstoy's best. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:15:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Death-of-Ivan-Ilyich-Audiobook/B00546T8NU thebookvoice.com 02:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Ivan Ilyich Subtitle: A Leo Tolstoy Short Story Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Bill DeWees Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The brilliance of this story is in how a normal bureaucrat, a judge in this case, has a small accident that winds up gradually taking his life. As he deals with this incident, with hope at first and then despair, he comes to terms with his family, his life, and the mediocrities that we all suffer with, except for the exceptional few. This story rings a particularly poignant note for those in early middle age facing the next part of their lives. This story is considered Tolstoy's best. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Ivan Ilyich Subtitle: A Leo Tolstoy Short Story Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Bill DeWees Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 285 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The brilliance of this story is in how a normal bureaucrat, a judge in this case, has a small accident that winds up gradually taking his life. As he deals with this incident, with hope at first and then despair, he comes to terms with his family, his life, and the mediocrities that we all suffer with, except for the exceptional few. This story rings a particularly poignant note for those in early middle age facing the next part of their lives. This story is considered Tolstoy's best. Members Reviews: Great Book, Great Price, Good Narration This is a late Tolstoy novella (perhaps his best short) examining one life facing death. The narration is good (not great) and does not get in the way of the text at all. The writing is excellent among the best you will ever read. The story is dark, quite non-religious, and largely existentialist, thus some may find it too depressing. Others may find in the story a powerful illustration of the primary lesson of life; If you waste it, you will regret it. It does this without being the tiniest bit preachy, moralistic, or predictable. At two bucks one of the best values on Audible. If you haven't read any Tolstoy, this is the place to start. The Egotist Looks At A Mirror What did you like best about The Death of Ivan Ilyich? What did you like least? Ironically, the answer to both questions is Ivan's conversion at the end of his life. The humanity of facing ones death is an inevitability for all and our vision of Ivan is a window into that psychology. For 99.99%+ of the population, we can only truly understand the death experience when we die. I only give nominal deference to those who have "experienced" being brain dead but have been revived. Even still, they did not die completely. Tolstoy's attempt is ambitious but it rings plausible enough for a honest rendering of my own end (several decades from now, I hope). What most disappointed me was the ending which described a conversion that was anything besides a factual existence. Ivan began his long path of terminal diagnosis in a state of disbelief. How could he be dying since he lived so well? But in the end, his pain goes away only when he accepted that he lived selfishly. This realization perpetuates the mythology that our sufferings are directly proportional to our "goodness". At one point, all the people around Ivan, including the doctors, accept the inevitable because Ivan's ailments are beyond their reach and understanding - why cannot man accept that the world in all of its glory and good things is made for their sole benefit? This ego-centrism is frustrating to witness first hand but perhaps can be somewhat forgiven as this was written in the 1886 when religion was still a principle source of scientific knowledge. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? See question above. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Bill DeWees? I'm keeping my 2-star rating but it's probably unfair. I DID feel the performance was a bit mechanical but so was the writing. Still, I can not offer an alternate narrator. Do you think The Death of Ivan Ilyich needs a follow-up book? Why or why not? No, this book is not open ended and nor should it be. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Independent-People-Audiobook/B06Y277W3H Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Independent People Author: Halldór Laxness Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This magnificent novel - which secured for its author the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature - is now available to contemporary American audiences. Although it is set in the early 20th century, it recalls both Iceland's medieval epics and such classics as Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter. And if Bjartur of Summerhouses, the book's protagonist, is an ordinary sheep farmer, his flinty determination to achieve independence is genuinely heroic and, at the same time, terrifying and bleakly comic. Having spent 18 years in humiliating servitude, Bjartur wants nothing more than to raise his flocks unbeholden to any man. But Bjartur's spirited daughter wants to live unbeholden to him. What ensues is a battle of wills that is by turns harsh and touching, elemental in its emotional intensity, and intimate in its homely detail. Vast in scope and deeply rewarding, Independent People is a masterpiece. Critic Reviews: "A huge, skaldic treat filled with satire, humor, pathos, cold weather and sheep." ( Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Halldór Laxness) Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:17:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Independent-People-Audiobook/B06Y277W3H thebookvoice.com 20:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Independent People Author: Halldór Laxness Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This magnificent novel - which secured for its author the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature - is now available to contemporary American audiences. Although it is set in the early 20th century, it recalls both Iceland's medieval epics and such classics as Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter. And if Bjartur of Summerhouses, the book's protagonist, is an ordinary sheep farmer, his flinty determination to achieve independence is genuinely heroic and, at the same time, terrifying and bleakly comic. Having spent 18 years in humiliating servitude, Bjartur wants nothing more than to raise his flocks unbeholden to any man. But Bjartur's spirited daughter wants to live unbeholden to him. What ensues is a battle of wills that is by turns harsh and touching, elemental in its emotional intensity, and intimate in its homely detail. Vast in scope and deeply rewarding, Independent People is a masterpiece. Critic Reviews: "A huge, skaldic treat filled with satire, humor, pathos, cold weather and sheep." ( Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Independent People Author: Halldór Laxness Narrator: Michael Page Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 04-18-17 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 74 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This magnificent novel - which secured for its author the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature - is now available to contemporary American audiences. Although it is set in the early 20th century, it recalls both Iceland's medieval epics and such classics as Sigrid Undset's Kristin Lavransdatter. And if Bjartur of Summerhouses, the book's protagonist, is an ordinary sheep farmer, his flinty determination to achieve independence is genuinely heroic and, at the same time, terrifying and bleakly comic. Having spent 18 years in humiliating servitude, Bjartur wants nothing more than to raise his flocks unbeholden to any man. But Bjartur's spirited daughter wants to live unbeholden to him. What ensues is a battle of wills that is by turns harsh and touching, elemental in its emotional intensity, and intimate in its homely detail. Vast in scope and deeply rewarding, Independent People is a masterpiece. Critic Reviews: "A huge, skaldic treat filled with satire, humor, pathos, cold weather and sheep." ( Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: long but beautiful If you can stick with it for the full 20 hours you will find that this book has a lot going on. at once humorous and yet deeply moving. I'd recommend Insight into Iceland's Culture and History Great narration, compelling story. A bit depressing but also an insightful glimpse into Icelandic culture and history. Nobel Prize - Of Course Where does Independent People rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far? Independent People ranks first or second among the 200 or so books I've listened to. Who was your favorite character and why? The two main characters are both compelling. Both are trans-formative, both growing and maturing into new identities. What does Michael Page bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Michael Page's narration and interpretation of the characters was splendid and expert. It was like listening to a play and he was playing all the parts and all were presented uniquley. Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? This book should be consumed slowly and thoughtfully over time. It is not a piece of pulp fiction to chew up in one sitting. Any additional comments? Independent People can be a complex read. There are elements of description that seem overdone and unnecessary at times but the reward comes from the ultimate knitting together of compelling scenes and powerful characterizations. Well worth spending the time. How one man can make many so miserable... Nowadays the main character, Bjartur would be diagnosed as a Sociopath; self-righteous, egotistical and with no conscience. He is so self centered that he makes the lives of those close to him miserable. Of course in the end--out of character--he shows some compassion; but one wonders if this is probably self-serving too. So from the point of view that he is a memorable character, I assume that is the reason the book has been given rave reviews and awards. But for me it was arduous to get through. bleak and resilient the main character was extremely difficult to swallow. Yet you couldn't help but admire his boldness and his independence. the reindeer scene! beautiful blend of mysticism, superstition, realism, strength, hardship, mule headed Independence. the scene with the youngest son imagining the kitchen implements as live characters was splendid. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Babettes-Feast-and-Sorrow-Acre-Audiobook/B002V5J3PA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Babette's Feast and Sorrow-Acre Author: Isak Dinesen Narrator: Colleen Dewhurst Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist: give me leave to do my utmost." This line from "Babette's Feast" lends itself to both of the stories in this audio collection, which tell of unbreakable human spirit and total commitment to life choices. "Babette's Feast," now an award-winning film, takes a humorous look at a pure-spirited community in which love, lost youth, self-denial, and creative urges contribute to making the right choices. And "Sorrow-Acre," the most anthologized of Isak Dinesen's stories, challenges the most profound choice of all. Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst's warm, sensitive interpretation reveals the subtle beauty of Dinesen's prose. (P)1987 by The Audio Partners Inc. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Isak Dinesen) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 14:01:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Babettes-Feast-and-Sorrow-Acre-Audiobook/B002V5J3PA thebookvoice.com 02:35:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Babette's Feast and Sorrow-Acre Author: Isak Dinesen Narrator: Colleen Dewhurst Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist: give me leave to do my utmost." This line from "Babette's Feast" lends itself to both of the stories in this audio collection, which tell of unbreakable human spirit and total commitment to life choices. "Babette's Feast," now an award-winning film, takes a humorous look at a pure-spirited community in which love, lost youth, self-denial, and creative urges contribute to making the right choices. And "Sorrow-Acre," the most anthologized of Isak Dinesen's stories, challenges the most profound choice of all. Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst's warm, sensitive interpretation reveals the subtle beauty of Dinesen's prose. (P)1987 by The Audio Partners Inc. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Babette's Feast and Sorrow-Acre Author: Isak Dinesen Narrator: Colleen Dewhurst Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 35 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 81 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Through all the world there goes one long cry from the heart of the artist: give me leave to do my utmost." This line from "Babette's Feast" lends itself to both of the stories in this audio collection, which tell of unbreakable human spirit and total commitment to life choices. "Babette's Feast," now an award-winning film, takes a humorous look at a pure-spirited community in which love, lost youth, self-denial, and creative urges contribute to making the right choices. And "Sorrow-Acre," the most anthologized of Isak Dinesen's stories, challenges the most profound choice of all. Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress Colleen Dewhurst's warm, sensitive interpretation reveals the subtle beauty of Dinesen's prose. (P)1987 by The Audio Partners Inc. Members Reviews: Brilliant writing, beautifully read I just LOVE these stories, and think Collen Dewhurst did a magnificent job reading them. Couldn't go to bed because I couldn't stop listening. Marred by poor production quality Two wonderful folk-tale-like stories from the pen of an incredibly talented author. These two stories are superb. The audio, however, is of extremely poor quality. It isn't anywhere near to the quality of most books sold by Audible. It's a shame as the stories themselves are beautiful. Two short stories - just over an hour each. Babette was not as good as the movie. Sorrow-Acre was too depressing for me. But both are thought provoking. BABETTES FEAST I saw the movie many years ago and liked it. It stayed in my mind. I hoped the book would be better, but it was not. CAUTION SPOILER: Two pious religious sisters have lived their lives helping others, eating simple food, denying themselves love and enjoyments in life. Babettes husband and boys were killed. She flees to Norway where she cooks and works for the sisters for no money, for many years. When Babette wins the lottery, she uses all that money to create one meal for the sisters and their friends - expensive wines, a live turtle for soup, etc. The sisters do not want to show that they enjoy food, but the meal is so great that it brings out things in people. The sisters did not know until after the meal that Babette was one of the great chefs of France. This was about the artists need to create. She spent her entire lottery winnings on one creation. I did not see as many reactions and changes in people in the book as I did in the movie. -------------------------------------- SORROW-ACRE: It was too depressing, but it was thought provoking. CAUTION SPOILER: Set in the 1800s or earlier when peasants worked the fields for a lord (local ruler or land owner) in Denmark. A boy is accused of burning a building and will be sent to jail or something. His mother begs for mercy. The lord says if the mother can cut all the rye in a field in one day, then the boy will be set free. This is the work for three men. The mother does it but dies within minutes of cutting the last stalk. The boy cries as he hugs his mother. The lord sets the boy free. The idea is that the lord gave the mother tremendous power to save a life. It is rare for people to be given that much power. I hated the lord for doing it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Stephen-Fry-Presents-a-Selection-of-Anton-Chekhovs-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GPPWS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stephen Fry Presents a Selection of Anton Chekhov's Short Stories Author: Anton Chekov Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Chekhov is probably better known in Britain for his plays than for his prose. For many, however, it is his short stories that mark the high water of his genius. It might at first glance be hard for those not used to his style of narrative to see what the fuss is about - and fuss there is: for most authors and lovers of literature Chekhov is incomparably the greatest short story writer there ever was. These tales appear to be about nothing. Some seem shockingly short and disarmingly inconsequential. They often fail to provide that sting in the tail or punch in the gut that we associate with the kind of popular Roald Dahl, Somerset Maugham story. But if you let character, observation and language do their work in your mind - hope you will agree with me that no writer captured, mood, moral entanglement, familial love and the pains and joys of humanity quite as well and with quite so much painterly detail, sympathy and fellow-feeling as Anton Chekhov." written by Stephen Fry. ©2008 SamFry Limited (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekov) Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:59:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Stephen-Fry-Presents-a-Selection-of-Anton-Chekhovs-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GPPWS thebookvoice.com 01:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stephen Fry Presents a Selection of Anton Chekhov's Short Stories Author: Anton Chekov Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Chekhov is probably better known in Britain for his plays than for his prose. For many, however, it is his short stories that mark the high water of his genius. It might at first glance be hard for those not used to his style of narrative to see what the fuss is about - and fuss there is: for most authors and lovers of literature Chekhov is incomparably the greatest short story writer there ever was. These tales appear to be about nothing. Some seem shockingly short and disarmingly inconsequential. They often fail to provide that sting in the tail or punch in the gut that we associate with the kind of popular Roald Dahl, Somerset Maugham story. But if you let character, observation and language do their work in your mind - hope you will agree with me that no writer captured, mood, moral entanglement, familial love and the pains and joys of humanity quite as well and with quite so much painterly detail, sympathy and fellow-feeling as Anton Chekhov." written by Stephen Fry. ©2008 SamFry Limited (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Stephen Fry Presents a Selection of Anton Chekhov's Short Stories Author: Anton Chekov Narrator: Stephen Fry Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-08 Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 191 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Chekhov is probably better known in Britain for his plays than for his prose. For many, however, it is his short stories that mark the high water of his genius. It might at first glance be hard for those not used to his style of narrative to see what the fuss is about - and fuss there is: for most authors and lovers of literature Chekhov is incomparably the greatest short story writer there ever was. These tales appear to be about nothing. Some seem shockingly short and disarmingly inconsequential. They often fail to provide that sting in the tail or punch in the gut that we associate with the kind of popular Roald Dahl, Somerset Maugham story. But if you let character, observation and language do their work in your mind - hope you will agree with me that no writer captured, mood, moral entanglement, familial love and the pains and joys of humanity quite as well and with quite so much painterly detail, sympathy and fellow-feeling as Anton Chekhov." written by Stephen Fry. ©2008 SamFry Limited (P)2008 HarperCollins Publishers Members Reviews: Good intro to Chekhov A nice sampling of shorter works by Chekhov. Stephen Fry is a first-rate narrator. He succeeded in doing what he said he wanted to do: stimulated my interest in Chekhov and sparked an effort to read (and listen to) more. Fortunately, to meet that need, there are several other audiobooks of Chekhov stories on Audible (by Kenneth Branagh and Ralph Cosham among others) with surprisingly little overlap: and of course a half-dozen new translations in the trade paperback market. The stories are sometimes light, sometimes dark, always full of selective and evocative detail. They have a certain quality I can't quite articulate: a kind of compassionate satire. My one complaint, and it's something that's true of many short-story collections from Audible, is that the stories are jammed together: one story ends and the next begins in practically the same breath. Please: especially with stories like these, give us a couple of seconds of dead silence between each story: we need a moment to absorb the impact. Remarkable With clarity of voice and precision of diction, Stephen Fry brings Anton Chekov's work to life in this 1:48-minute collection. A must own! This selection includes the following seven stories: An Avenger / A Blunder / Boys / The Huntsman / The Lady With The Dog / Misery / Oysters Mr Fry is just the man to do this. First, let me commend Stephen Fry. His voice is easy to listen to, clear, has a pleasant tone, and he pronounces Russian names well. He's a talented actor and he brings the text alive, speaking the dialogue in the voice of each character and the narration with a smoothe but not slick authority. He's a delight to listen to. Secondly, this is a nice selection of Checkhov's work.These stories are funny, moving and true to life. Previously I've only read Cehckhov, hearing it enhances the experience considerably. Recommended with the highest enthusiasm. Absolutely Brilliant! Any additional comments? This is one of the best audiobooks I've ever downloaded here at Audible. I've read the stories before and expected to enjoy this, but I found that I absolutely adored it. Stephen Fry is delightful in everything he puts his hand toward. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Germinal-Audiobook/B00XLZ2H3E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Germinal Author: Émile Zola Narrator: Leighton Pugh Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-15 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Germinal is one of the most striking novels in the French tradition. Widely regarded as Zola's masterpiece, the novel describes the working conditions of French coalminers in the 1860s in harsh and realistic terms. It is visceral, graphic, and unrelenting. Its strong socialist principles and vivid accounts of the miners' strikes meant that the novel became a key symbol in the workers' fight against oppression, with chants of "Germinal! Germinal!" resonating high above the author's funeral. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Émile Zola) Fri, 22 May 2015 17:24:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Germinal-Audiobook/B00XLZ2H3E thebookvoice.com 19:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Germinal Author: Émile Zola Narrator: Leighton Pugh Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-15 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Germinal is one of the most striking novels in the French tradition. Widely regarded as Zola's masterpiece, the novel describes the working conditions of French coalminers in the 1860s in harsh and realistic terms. It is visceral, graphic, and unrelenting. Its strong socialist principles and vivid accounts of the miners' strikes meant that the novel became a key symbol in the workers' fight against oppression, with chants of "Germinal! Germinal!" resonating high above the author's funeral. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Germinal Author: Émile Zola Narrator: Leighton Pugh Format: Unabridged Length: 19 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-15 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 66 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Germinal is one of the most striking novels in the French tradition. Widely regarded as Zola's masterpiece, the novel describes the working conditions of French coalminers in the 1860s in harsh and realistic terms. It is visceral, graphic, and unrelenting. Its strong socialist principles and vivid accounts of the miners' strikes meant that the novel became a key symbol in the workers' fight against oppression, with chants of "Germinal! Germinal!" resonating high above the author's funeral. Members Reviews: well performed this is a masterful performance of Zola's utterly depressing tale of the plight of French coal miners in the Second empire. Best audiobook I've ever read. Deeply moving and dramatic tale read by a phenomenal narrator A wonderfully narrated version of Zola's intense political and personal drama about French miners, the mine owners and a growing workers' revolution. Good reading of a great 19th Century novel Would you listen to Germinal again? Why? This is great novel that seems to be virtually unknown to American readers. It is both a vivid and convincing account of the everyday lives of miners, as told from within, and the tale of a heroic, doomed strike and a catastrophic mine disaster. Although it is quite long, it is beautifully written, full of complex and engaging characters, and carries the reader forward with great momentum. In this production, it is well read. Among other things, the reader handles the French names comfortably. What other book might you compare Germinal to and why? I can think of no 19th Century novel in English that is comparable. It delves more deeply into the texture of everyday lives of working class men and women then anything by Dickens and with fewer illusions. It treats sex, both good sex and bad sex, simply as another fact of the lives of the characters without either euphemisms (other than those used by characters themselves) or prurience. There are no artificial happy endings, but the novel is not dreary. "A shuddering volcano" The 'shuddering volcano' are the coal mines of Northern France in 1860s, but the phrase applies to the whole of this blistering novel which was Zola's masterpiece published in 1885. The coal mines digest the human poor - men, women, girls and boys - slaving deep in the bowels of the earth for a wage frequently docked unjustly and barely able to support life. Desperately poor, these people strive to support their families which are constantly expanding not only by unwanted babies, but also by sick, old or crippled family members, spat out by the pits and unable to work. Meanwhile the pit-owners hold lavish dinner parties, plan their daughters' weddings and refuse to give to the destitute who beg at their doors. When Etienne arrives in Montsou seeking work and lodges with the Maheu family, he shares the children's bed along with Catherine, a 15 year-old pit-tram pusher and their bond becomes the emotional focus of the story. The whole 19 hours' listening is a savage cry against the oppression and misery of the poor with Etienne as Zola's mouthpiece. It is his ferocity which drives the workers' strike which has such devastating results. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Misery-Audiobook/B00GSREDPC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Misery Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Here are 11 short stories and one novella by Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Russian master Anton Chekhovs profound rumination on grief and loneliness is impeccably realized by renowned Shakespearean actor Kenneth Branagh, whose compassionate, layered performance captures the emotional fragility of elderly sledge driver Iona Potapov, still reeling from the death of his son, as well the stinging, cold indifference of the passengers he attempts to open up to as he guides them through the snow-blanketed streets of St. Petersburg in this powerful audiobook that will linger in the listeners mind long after its over. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:37:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Misery-Audiobook/B00GSREDPC thebookvoice.com 00:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Misery Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Here are 11 short stories and one novella by Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Russian master Anton Chekhovs profound rumination on grief and loneliness is impeccably realized by renowned Shakespearean actor Kenneth Branagh, whose compassionate, layered performance captures the emotional fragility of elderly sledge driver Iona Potapov, still reeling from the death of his son, as well the stinging, cold indifference of the passengers he attempts to open up to as he guides them through the snow-blanketed streets of St. Petersburg in this powerful audiobook that will linger in the listeners mind long after its over. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Misery Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 14 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Here are 11 short stories and one novella by Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Russian master Anton Chekhovs profound rumination on grief and loneliness is impeccably realized by renowned Shakespearean actor Kenneth Branagh, whose compassionate, layered performance captures the emotional fragility of elderly sledge driver Iona Potapov, still reeling from the death of his son, as well the stinging, cold indifference of the passengers he attempts to open up to as he guides them through the snow-blanketed streets of St. Petersburg in this powerful audiobook that will linger in the listeners mind long after its over. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Extraordinary-Adventures-of-Arsene-Lupin-Gentleman-Burglar-Classic-Tales-Edition-Audiobook/B014F6Z5VS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar [Classic Tales Edition] Author: Maurice Leblanc Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fine-art aficionado. Master of disguise. Jewelry expert. Historian. Gentleman. Burglar. Arsene Lupin is all of these and more. In 1905, Maurice Leblanc introduced his gentleman burglar in the story "L'Arrestation d'Arsène Lupin". Shortly thereafter, the stories were collected as one single volume. In these charming adventures, Lupin orchestrates a myriad of extravagant heists in the very face of the determined Inspector Ganimard. With his sparkling wit, his sharp eye for detail, and his incredible gift of anticipation, Lupin carries off the most amazing thefts and never leaves a clue behind. And yet he is ever the embodiment of gentlemanly manners and old-school chivalry. Take these first adventures for a whirl, and witness how he measures up when he goes toe to toe with the redoubtable Sherlock Holmes himself! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maurice Leblanc) Tue, 25 Aug 2015 13:21:50 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Extraordinary-Adventures-of-Arsene-Lupin-Gentleman-Burglar-Classic-Tales-Edition-Audiobook/B014F6Z5VS thebookvoice.com 06:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar [Classic Tales Edition] Author: Maurice Leblanc Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fine-art aficionado. Master of disguise. Jewelry expert. Historian. Gentleman. Burglar. Arsene Lupin is all of these and more. In 1905, Maurice Leblanc introduced his gentleman burglar in the story "L'Arrestation d'Arsène Lupin". Shortly thereafter, the stories were collected as one single volume. In these charming adventures, Lupin orchestrates a myriad of extravagant heists in the very face of the determined Inspector Ganimard. With his sparkling wit, his sharp eye for detail, and his incredible gift of anticipation, Lupin carries off the most amazing thefts and never leaves a clue behind. And yet he is ever the embodiment of gentlemanly manners and old-school chivalry. Take these first adventures for a whirl, and witness how he measures up when he goes toe to toe with the redoubtable Sherlock Holmes himself! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar [Classic Tales Edition] Author: Maurice Leblanc Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 12 mins Language: English Release date: 08-25-15 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 52 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fine-art aficionado. Master of disguise. Jewelry expert. Historian. Gentleman. Burglar. Arsene Lupin is all of these and more. In 1905, Maurice Leblanc introduced his gentleman burglar in the story "L'Arrestation d'Arsène Lupin". Shortly thereafter, the stories were collected as one single volume. In these charming adventures, Lupin orchestrates a myriad of extravagant heists in the very face of the determined Inspector Ganimard. With his sparkling wit, his sharp eye for detail, and his incredible gift of anticipation, Lupin carries off the most amazing thefts and never leaves a clue behind. And yet he is ever the embodiment of gentlemanly manners and old-school chivalry. Take these first adventures for a whirl, and witness how he measures up when he goes toe to toe with the redoubtable Sherlock Holmes himself! Members Reviews: Outstanding! If you could sum up The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar [Classic Tales Edition] in three words, what would they be? Excellent quality reading Any additional comments? There is plenty of info on Maurice LeBlanc's Lupin series available online so I'll leave this to the quality of the product itself. If it was at all possible I'd give this ten stars. I've been listening to audiobooks for ages. Professional ones, hobbyist ones, Librivox ones, computer generated ones... This is really one of the most enjoyable listens I've had. B. J. Harrison really caught the mood and tenor of the Arsene Lupin stories. While sometimes an audiobook can be a slog to get through because I just wind up wanting to find out what happens next, despite the reader... in the case of these stories, I look forward to the next chance I get to listen to them with joy. B. J. has also read the the crossover book Arsene Lupin vs Sherlock Holmes, which I'll eagerly listen to next. If you are out there reading this reveiw, Mr. Harrison, might I request adding to this collection with The Hollow Needle, which is distantly related to Lupin vs Holmes... or La Comtesse de Cagliostro (Memoirs of Arsene Lupin) which IMO is one of the finest Lupin stories written? Thank you for doing these, they are really a treat! The Original Gentleman Thief These are the first tales of the legendary thief, Arsene Lupin. I'm not very familiar with French literature, but this collection gave me the same feeling as reading some good Victorian literature. If you're a fan of that genre, heist movies, or the Lupin III anime series you should enjoy this. Each adventure is as unique as the treasures Lupin steals and the French prose is gorgeously translated. Sherlock Holmes fans are especially in for a treat. Finally, B.J. Harrison is excellent as a narrator. Very highly recommended! not even for historical interest just plain silly. People were writing good stories long before this. Possible redemption may be lost in.....translation? The French do have a sense of humour and maybe this silly style was in 'vogue'.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ada-or-Ardor-Audiobook/B005MKCCC2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ada, or Ardor Subtitle: A Family Chronicle Author: Vladimir Nabokov Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Published two weeks after Vladimir Nabokovs seventieth birthday, Ada, or Ardor is one of his greatest masterpieces, the glorious culmination of his career as a novelist. It tells a love story troubled by incest, but it is also at once a fairy tale, epic, philosophical treatise on the nature of time, parody of the history of the novel, and erotic catalogue. Ada, or Ardor is no less than the supreme work of an imagination at white heat. This is the first American edition to include the extensive and ingeniously sardonic appendix by the author, written under the anagrammatic pseudonym Vivian Darkbloom. One of the twentieth centurys master prose stylists, Vladimir Nabokov was born in St. Petersburg in 1899. He studied French and Russian literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, then lived in Berlin and Paris, where he launched a brilliant literary career. In 1940 he moved to the United States, and achieved renown as a novelist, poet, critic, and translator. He taught literature at Wellesley, Stanford, Cornell, and Harvard. In 1961 he moved to Montreux, Switzerland, where he died in 1977. Critic Reviews: Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically. (John Updike) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Vladimir Nabokov) Tue, 20 Sep 2011 06:14:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Ada-or-Ardor-Audiobook/B005MKCCC2 thebookvoice.com 20:46:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ada, or Ardor Subtitle: A Family Chronicle Author: Vladimir Nabokov Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Published two weeks after Vladimir Nabokovs seventieth birthday, Ada, or Ardor is one of his greatest masterpieces, the glorious culmination of his career as a novelist. It tells a love story troubled by incest, but it is also at once a fairy tale, epic, philosophical treatise on the nature of time, parody of the history of the novel, and erotic catalogue. Ada, or Ardor is no less than the supreme work of an imagination at white heat. This is the first American edition to include the extensive and ingeniously sardonic appendix by the author, written under the anagrammatic pseudonym Vivian Darkbloom. One of the twentieth centurys master prose stylists, Vladimir Nabokov was born in St. Petersburg in 1899. He studied French and Russian literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, then lived in Berlin and Paris, where he launched a brilliant literary career. In 1940 he moved to the United States, and achieved renown as a novelist, poet, critic, and translator. He taught literature at Wellesley, Stanford, Cornell, and Harvard. In 1961 he moved to Montreux, Switzerland, where he died in 1977. Critic Reviews: Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically. (John Updike) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Ada, or Ardor Subtitle: A Family Chronicle Author: Vladimir Nabokov Narrator: Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 46 mins Language: English Release date: 09-20-11 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 80 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Published two weeks after Vladimir Nabokovs seventieth birthday, Ada, or Ardor is one of his greatest masterpieces, the glorious culmination of his career as a novelist. It tells a love story troubled by incest, but it is also at once a fairy tale, epic, philosophical treatise on the nature of time, parody of the history of the novel, and erotic catalogue. Ada, or Ardor is no less than the supreme work of an imagination at white heat. This is the first American edition to include the extensive and ingeniously sardonic appendix by the author, written under the anagrammatic pseudonym Vivian Darkbloom. One of the twentieth centurys master prose stylists, Vladimir Nabokov was born in St. Petersburg in 1899. He studied French and Russian literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, then lived in Berlin and Paris, where he launched a brilliant literary career. In 1940 he moved to the United States, and achieved renown as a novelist, poet, critic, and translator. He taught literature at Wellesley, Stanford, Cornell, and Harvard. In 1961 he moved to Montreux, Switzerland, where he died in 1977. Critic Reviews: Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically. (John Updike) Members Reviews: Incest, a game the Whole Family Can Play There's a whole swath of novels I purchased in my twenties but knowing the authors' genius never felt quite ready to read (ah, tomorrow). It took me years to crack open these 'Infinite Jests', 'Moby-Dicks', these 'Recognitions' and 'Brothers Karamazovs', etc. Well, after reading 11 previous (not in time only in MY reading are some of these actually previous) Nabokov novels, and never really tripped by any, I was finally in the right spot in my life to read 'Ada, or Ardor' and give that novel the more than titular attention Nabokov's novels all demand. Please remember people, this novel is so much more than a book about a cousin/brother who loves his cousin/sister. There is also another 1/2 sister involved, oh and IT is a book about time, memory, love. It is a novel about the past and the present (no not the future, never the future). IT is a romance of Tolstoy, Proust AND Time. IT is festooned with all the fantastic elements of Nabokov: his language, his structural genius, his playful doubling, his love of place and people. The whole novel is a giant painting where Nabokov unscrews all his paints and surrounds the canvas. He isn't satisfied with painting one side. No. The Big N wants to unwind and unroll that big cotton canvas, stretch it, and paint front and back. He wants to over-paint. HE will garish the floor, the ceiling, the walls. Nabokov hides stories within stories. Reading Nabokov's great novels is like finding yourself alone in a beautiful park on a perfect day and suddenly your senses overwhelmed by the smell, the light, the butterflies and memories of your past. It is like an emotional contrast flush. Nabokov has intravenusly warmed you instantly from head to foot - and ZAP! WHOOP! WHOOP! Reading almost never ever gets better than Nabokov when the Master is on fire (Lolita; Pale Fire; Speak, Memory; and Ada, or Ardor). Butchering Nabokov What did you like best about Ada, or Ardor? What did you like least? I wouldn't have thought anybody could make Nabokov's wonderful prose sound this bad: grating, irritating and affected. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Dead-Audiobook/B00GWMSXZ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In "The Dead", a story from James Joyce's Dubliners, Gabriel Conroy and his wife, Gretta, attend an annual dance and dinner hosted by the Morkan sisters. Confrontations throughout the night, including challenges to his Irish nationalism and the increasingly distant behavior of his wife, cause him annoyance and frustration. When Gretta, in a sentimental mood, tells about a former love, Gabriel begins to question the truth about his life. Jim Norton delivers this complex narrative with an impressive authority, exerting command over the nuances of Joyce's language, and his judicious use of Irish accents makes the characters spring to life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:32:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Dead-Audiobook/B00GWMSXZ4 thebookvoice.com 01:31:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In "The Dead", a story from James Joyce's Dubliners, Gabriel Conroy and his wife, Gretta, attend an annual dance and dinner hosted by the Morkan sisters. Confrontations throughout the night, including challenges to his Irish nationalism and the increasingly distant behavior of his wife, cause him annoyance and frustration. When Gretta, in a sentimental mood, tells about a former love, Gabriel begins to question the truth about his life. Jim Norton delivers this complex narrative with an impressive authority, exerting command over the nuances of Joyce's language, and his judicious use of Irish accents makes the characters spring to life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 31 mins Language: English Release date: 11-26-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In "The Dead", a story from James Joyce's Dubliners, Gabriel Conroy and his wife, Gretta, attend an annual dance and dinner hosted by the Morkan sisters. Confrontations throughout the night, including challenges to his Irish nationalism and the increasingly distant behavior of his wife, cause him annoyance and frustration. When Gretta, in a sentimental mood, tells about a former love, Gabriel begins to question the truth about his life. Jim Norton delivers this complex narrative with an impressive authority, exerting command over the nuances of Joyce's language, and his judicious use of Irish accents makes the characters spring to life. Members Reviews: The most beautiful short story? Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Without hesitation. Masterly crafted by Joyce, and the reading from Jim Norton - flawless. What did you like best about this story? The wind down at the end. Sublime. Have you listened to any of Jim Nortons other performances? How does this one compare? I haven't listened to any other of Jim Norton's performances, but after hearing his handling of this work, I will be looking out for more readings by Jim. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? Again, the wind down at the end (denoument.) Both beautiful and sad. Any additional comments? If you find yourself with an hour and a half to spare, download this. Low price - highest of quality. Dim the lights and let Joyce and Jim work their magic. You won't be disappointed. Not Something to Get Excited About Not one of my favourites. An oddity and very old fashioned, which normally is irrelevant to me, but in this case is at the forefront of what I do not like. The moral of the story is what it is all about and I became exceedingly disappointed when the long awaited climax turned out to be a rather flat ending. I will need to listen to this several times over the next few years, maybe then it will grow on me and the 'so called beauty' of this story will reveal itself. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Man-in-the-Iron-Mask-Audiobook/B00O2Q28H6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man in the Iron Mask Author: Alexandre Dumas Narrator: Bill Homewood Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-14 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Man in the Iron Mask continues the adventures of the dauntless heroes of The Three Musketeers - Aramis, Athos, Porthos and d'Artagnan. In old age their swashbuckling ought to have been replaced by a more gentle way of life, but the veteran warriors find themselves at the center of a plot in which both hearts and heads are broken, and the very throne of France is at stake. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alexandre Dumas) Thu, 02 Oct 2014 00:22:23 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Man-in-the-Iron-Mask-Audiobook/B00O2Q28H6 thebookvoice.com 20:45:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man in the Iron Mask Author: Alexandre Dumas Narrator: Bill Homewood Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-14 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Man in the Iron Mask continues the adventures of the dauntless heroes of The Three Musketeers - Aramis, Athos, Porthos and d'Artagnan. In old age their swashbuckling ought to have been replaced by a more gentle way of life, but the veteran warriors find themselves at the center of a plot in which both hearts and heads are broken, and the very throne of France is at stake. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Man in the Iron Mask Author: Alexandre Dumas Narrator: Bill Homewood Format: Unabridged Length: 20 hrs and 45 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-14 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Man in the Iron Mask continues the adventures of the dauntless heroes of The Three Musketeers - Aramis, Athos, Porthos and d'Artagnan. In old age their swashbuckling ought to have been replaced by a more gentle way of life, but the veteran warriors find themselves at the center of a plot in which both hearts and heads are broken, and the very throne of France is at stake. Members Reviews: An odd place to start Bill Homewood is a wonderful narrator and has done thrilling versions of books by Alexandre Dumas and Victor Hugo. And his narration here is first-rate. But the text itself is a puzzle. The Man in the Iron Mask is actually part of a much larger novel by Dumas, The Vicomte de Bragelonne. Different editors divide the book up in different ways. The particular version selected for this recording begins incoherently: Aramis is visiting Philippe in the Bastille, but all indications of context have been lopped off the front. For example, the first sentence is: "Since Aramis's singular transformation into a confessor of the order, Baisemeaux was no longer the same man." What order? Who is Baisemeaux? The next sentence goes on to talk about the "the place which Aramis held in the worthy governor's estimation." Governor of what? Is he still talking about Baisemeaux or someone else? The narrator mentions "the turnkey, the same who, on Aramis's first arrival, had shown himself so inquisitive and curious." Wait - this isn't his first visit? Which turnkey? Is Baisemeaux the turnkey? What was he curious about? "In this wise they reached the basement of the Bertaudiere." Um.... OK.... what's the Bertaudiere? And why are they in the basement? Continued listening will clarify the context, but I found myself irritated by this unnecessarily rocky start. Granted this is a widely available "editor's cut" of the novel, but there ARE other versions that begin in a less confusing way. Naxos usually takes more care in choosing editions of non-English works. For those who are interested, all parts of the massive Vicomte de Bragelonne have been recorded in an excellent version by Simon Vance. False Title: It is rather - The Drawn Out Tragedy of the 4 Invincibles Do not think that is anything like the movie or that it has much of anything to do with the plot concerning a young man in an iron mask. Much like the scene of Me Lady and her Jailor in The Three Musketeers, the focus draws to long upon dismal ill fate. The overall feel of the book could be expressed, "Oh no! - Well, at least I can remember back when they had good fortune and comradery. Dumas /Homewood 2016! This has been amazing! The Count of Monte Christo, The Three Musketeers, and now this story. Homewood is more than equal to the task! Beautifully written, but very hard to follow. The only other book in the series I've read is the first one, so perhaps that's why I felt so lost while listening to this. I enjoyed the Marvel Illustrated adaption of this and thought this would be a fun listen. While the writing's vivid and poetic, the story's hard to follow. There are so many characters, so many intrigues, so much that's happening that I had to reverse numerous times just to get a clue about what's going on. Also, I never got why Philippe would be considered a better king than Louis. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classic-Russian-Short-Stories-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002V8LMP6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Russian Short Stories, Volume 1 Author: Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Ivan Turgenev, Fyodor Dostoyevsky Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Russian literature exudes an atmosphere of mysticism, which is said to be a natural result of the simplicity of her people. Often, instead of being "about" anything, Russian stories sometimes seem to be the "thing" in itself. Be this as it may, it is an undeniable fact that with hardly any portent of future greatness to come, Russian literature suddenly sprang fully developed into existence in the 19th century. One after another, from Pushkin to Chekhov, some of the greatest writers who have ever lived emerged from the steppes, forests, and cities of Mother Russia. Selections in Volume I: Critic Reviews: "Charlton Griffin is an extraordinarily gifted narrator and his performance is enhanced with music and sound effects. These are the classics." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alexander Pushkin) Tue, 15 Mar 2005 19:00:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classic-Russian-Short-Stories-Volume-1-Audiobook/B002V8LMP6 thebookvoice.com 04:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Russian Short Stories, Volume 1 Author: Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Ivan Turgenev, Fyodor Dostoyevsky Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Russian literature exudes an atmosphere of mysticism, which is said to be a natural result of the simplicity of her people. Often, instead of being "about" anything, Russian stories sometimes seem to be the "thing" in itself. Be this as it may, it is an undeniable fact that with hardly any portent of future greatness to come, Russian literature suddenly sprang fully developed into existence in the 19th century. One after another, from Pushkin to Chekhov, some of the greatest writers who have ever lived emerged from the steppes, forests, and cities of Mother Russia. Selections in Volume I: Critic Reviews: "Charlton Griffin is an extraordinarily gifted narrator and his performance is enhanced with music and sound effects. These are the classics." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Russian Short Stories, Volume 1 Author: Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, Ivan Turgenev, Fyodor Dostoyevsky Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 03-15-05 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 133 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Russian literature exudes an atmosphere of mysticism, which is said to be a natural result of the simplicity of her people. Often, instead of being "about" anything, Russian stories sometimes seem to be the "thing" in itself. Be this as it may, it is an undeniable fact that with hardly any portent of future greatness to come, Russian literature suddenly sprang fully developed into existence in the 19th century. One after another, from Pushkin to Chekhov, some of the greatest writers who have ever lived emerged from the steppes, forests, and cities of Mother Russia. Selections in Volume I: Critic Reviews: "Charlton Griffin is an extraordinarily gifted narrator and his performance is enhanced with music and sound effects. These are the classics." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Excellent I did not the narrator Charlton Griffin: he is an amazing reader, with beautiful voice and an amazing variety of intonations. Look forward to buy new audiobooks read by him. The Russian short stories are extremely entertaining. Highly recommended Just few hors d'oeuvres of Russian literature Excellent narration matched to timeless short stories. Russia is a cold and different world from America and these shorts are a good, yet tiny, introduction to the world of Russian literature. Great collection! This is a really good introduction to classic Russian literature. The music was, however, a bit distracting when played at the same time as the narration. In addition, the narrator seemed to be a bit bored by some of the stories. I liked the Gogol the best and will be looking for more by him. The finest! This is one of the best performances I've listened. The music is very thoughtfully chosen. Highly recommended. well narrated,, typically bleak russian stories. narration is solid and well done. stories are traditionally russian in their bleakness. don't look for happy endings! even with that component, the book is worth hearing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Hand-Audiobook/B007A3345I Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hand Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-12 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A withered, shriveled, severed human hand is kept chained in a corner. The "owner" of this morbid trophy always keeps three loaded revolvers in the same room. Nothing seems too suspicious until the hand is mysteriously reclaimed. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy de Maupassant) Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:15:47 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Hand-Audiobook/B007A3345I thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hand Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-12 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A withered, shriveled, severed human hand is kept chained in a corner. The "owner" of this morbid trophy always keeps three loaded revolvers in the same room. Nothing seems too suspicious until the hand is mysteriously reclaimed. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hand Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: B.J. Harrison Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-17-12 Publisher: B.J. Harrison Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 71 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A withered, shriveled, severed human hand is kept chained in a corner. The "owner" of this morbid trophy always keeps three loaded revolvers in the same room. Nothing seems too suspicious until the hand is mysteriously reclaimed. Members Reviews: Just a scary story This is not at all a bad short story, but it was a bit predictable. The narration is excellent but this is a rather simple scary story with little else going for it. If you are in the mood for a short campfire story this is not worth a credit, but at $0.58 it was worth the listen. The Hand The Hand A neat little creepy story. Not worth a full credit, but pick it up on sale. Watch out for the hand A fun quick story for the kids or the kid in all of us. Perfect for telling around the campfire. The narration is very good Classic Would you try another book from Guy de Maupassant and/or B.J. Harrison? Yes, its a classic and well acted out. Did The Hand inspire you to do anything? Yes, scare the poo out of my niece and nephew. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Trousseau-Audiobook/B00GSCYV36 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trousseau Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: A man is sent to a beautiful cottage on business to deliver a message from the Colonel. There he meets the Colonel's wife and their daughter Manetchka, who are sewing a wedding outfit for the young girl, though she swears she will never marry. He visits twice more in the ensuing years; each time, a tragedy has occurred, yet the sewing persists. Anton Chekhov masterfully uses the accumulation of details to push the narrative forward, revealing a profound statement about loneliness and loss. Kenneth Branaugh gives a terrific performance full of nuance and care that slowly crafts a deep sorrow. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 18:60:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Trousseau-Audiobook/B00GSCYV36 thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trousseau Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: A man is sent to a beautiful cottage on business to deliver a message from the Colonel. There he meets the Colonel's wife and their daughter Manetchka, who are sewing a wedding outfit for the young girl, though she swears she will never marry. He visits twice more in the ensuing years; each time, a tragedy has occurred, yet the sewing persists. Anton Chekhov masterfully uses the accumulation of details to push the narrative forward, revealing a profound statement about loneliness and loss. Kenneth Branaugh gives a terrific performance full of nuance and care that slowly crafts a deep sorrow. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trousseau Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: A man is sent to a beautiful cottage on business to deliver a message from the Colonel. There he meets the Colonel's wife and their daughter Manetchka, who are sewing a wedding outfit for the young girl, though she swears she will never marry. He visits twice more in the ensuing years; each time, a tragedy has occurred, yet the sewing persists. Anton Chekhov masterfully uses the accumulation of details to push the narrative forward, revealing a profound statement about loneliness and loss. Kenneth Branaugh gives a terrific performance full of nuance and care that slowly crafts a deep sorrow. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Overcoat-Audiobook/B00ZQ3XKNK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Overcoat Subtitle: A Russian Ghost Story, with Original Foreword by Kate Shrewsday Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Kate Shrewsday Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-15 Publisher: Kate Pitt Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Nicolai Gogol's classic ghost story set in the streets of St. Petersburg in the 19th century. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Gogol) Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:26:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Overcoat-Audiobook/B00ZQ3XKNK thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Overcoat Subtitle: A Russian Ghost Story, with Original Foreword by Kate Shrewsday Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Kate Shrewsday Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-15 Publisher: Kate Pitt Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Nicolai Gogol's classic ghost story set in the streets of St. Petersburg in the 19th century. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Overcoat Subtitle: A Russian Ghost Story, with Original Foreword by Kate Shrewsday Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Kate Shrewsday Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 8 mins Language: English Release date: 06-17-15 Publisher: Kate Pitt Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 27 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Nicolai Gogol's classic ghost story set in the streets of St. Petersburg in the 19th century. Members Reviews: The Life, Death, and Life After Death of Akaky Very interesting short story. It is important and worth reading due to its influence on Russian Literature, but it's also a very enjoyable read. It can most certainly be read in one sitting. Kate Shrewsday is flawless and a perfect choice for this story. I can imagine Adam Sandler doing this as a film. Extremely accessible writing. Strangely I found it's style similar to current Hollywood movies which shows the modernity of Gogol's mind. His depiction of the downtrodden is humorous and keenly observed. His portrayal of a power crazy petty beurocrat rapier-like. Like the ultimately ghostly protagonist Gogol exacts his revenge on the absurd in humanity in the immortal characters he leaves behind. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-Retrato-de-Dorian-Gray-The-Picture-of-Dorian-Gray-Audiobook/B00FC0OHWK Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: El Retrato de Dorian Gray [The Picture of Dorian Gray] Autor: Oscar Wilde Narrador: Rolando Aguero, Aldo Lumbía, Tomás Moro, Franco Patiño, Miguel Durán, Maricel Moya, Elba Arce Formato: Abridged Duración: 1 hr and 59 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-17-14 Editor: Audiolibros Colección Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: La novela relata la historia de Dorian Gray, mezclando realidad y fantasía. Un joven atractivo y exitoso desarrolla la obsesión por mantenerse siempre joven, después de que el pintor Basil Hallward, su amigo, lo relata soberbiamente en un lienzo. Todas las huellas de sus depravados actos y los estragos del paso de tiempo se traspasan a la pintura, permaneciendo él inmutable, lanzándose así en una espiral de odio y vicio. Oscar Wilde supo relatar a la perfección, con gran ojo critico, tanto la sociedad de su época (plena época victoriana a finales del siglo XIX), como el tema de la vanidad, la locura y la enajenación. Su perfección como retratista y sus descripciones cautivan al oyente de modo sin igual. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Oscar Wilde) Mon, 17 Feb 2014 21:23:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-Retrato-de-Dorian-Gray-The-Picture-of-Dorian-Gray-Audiobook/B00FC0OHWK thebookvoice.com 01:59:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: El Retrato de Dorian Gray [The Picture of Dorian Gray] Autor: Oscar Wilde Narrador: Rolando Aguero, Aldo Lumbía, Tomás Moro, Franco Patiño, Miguel Durán, Maricel Moya, Elba Arce Formato: Abridged Duración: 1 hr and 59 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-17-14 Editor: Audiolibros Colección Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: La novela relata la historia de Dorian Gray, mezclando realidad y fantasía. Un joven atractivo y exitoso desarrolla la obsesión por mantenerse siempre joven, después de que el pintor Basil Hallward, su amigo, lo relata soberbiamente en un lienzo. Todas las huellas de sus depravados actos y los estragos del paso de tiempo se traspasan a la pintura, permaneciendo él inmutable, lanzándose así en una espiral de odio y vicio. Oscar Wilde supo relatar a la perfección, con gran ojo critico, tanto la sociedad de su época (plena época victoriana a finales del siglo XIX), como el tema de la vanidad, la locura y la enajenación. Su perfección como retratista y sus descripciones cautivan al oyente de modo sin igual. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: El Retrato de Dorian Gray [The Picture of Dorian Gray] Autor: Oscar Wilde Narrador: Rolando Aguero, Aldo Lumbía, Tomás Moro, Franco Patiño, Miguel Durán, Maricel Moya, Elba Arce Formato: Abridged Duración: 1 hr and 59 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 02-17-14 Editor: Audiolibros Colección Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 6 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: La novela relata la historia de Dorian Gray, mezclando realidad y fantasía. Un joven atractivo y exitoso desarrolla la obsesión por mantenerse siempre joven, después de que el pintor Basil Hallward, su amigo, lo relata soberbiamente en un lienzo. Todas las huellas de sus depravados actos y los estragos del paso de tiempo se traspasan a la pintura, permaneciendo él inmutable, lanzándose así en una espiral de odio y vicio. Oscar Wilde supo relatar a la perfección, con gran ojo critico, tanto la sociedad de su época (plena época victoriana a finales del siglo XIX), como el tema de la vanidad, la locura y la enajenación. Su perfección como retratista y sus descripciones cautivan al oyente de modo sin igual. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Esta novela es sinónimo de belleza. Nos presenta la ... Esta novela es sinónimo de belleza. Nos presenta la ambición, la intriga y la superficialidad de la sociedad inglesa del Siglo 19. Oscar Wilde ha creado uno de los mejores anti heroes que existen en la literatura, el exquisito y maravilloso Dorian Gray. Gray es un personaje maravillosamente creado cuya ambición y superficialidad van destruyendo su alma (representada en el retrato) poco a poco. La obra está escrita en un lenguaje culto y cualquiera que carezca de conocimientos literarios y gramáticos podría perderse. El retrato de Dorian Gray es una obra tan maravillosa que solo el que aprecie el verdadero arte de la literatura podría disfrutarla como se debe y analizarla con esmero y pasión. Dorian Gray está acompañado de personajes típicos de la epoca (Basil y Harry) y son presentados de manera perfecta que sirven de introducción para conocer a nuestro protagonista. Belleza, inteligencia, sabiduría y mundo, eso significa El retrato de Dorian Gray. Para pensar Descriptivo y realista acerca de la moralidad humana. Escrito para pensar y filosofar sin llegar a conclusiones precisas, no puedo decir aún me encantó y lo re leería varias veces pero si para entender al personaje que se dejó seducir por los placeres de la vida El poder de la narrativa! Fantástico libro. A pesar que es un libro que data del siglo 19 no pierde su encanto y su dinamismo. Narra una historia que nos es muy conun a todos el concepto de la belleza y lo etéreo de esta y a que seríamos capaces para mantener las cosas como cuando éramos jóvenes. Óscar Wilde tiene una narrativa poderosa y fascinante y nos transporta a un mundo donde sólo el puede hacer. El poder de la literatura. This classic book is an obligatory read for everyone who love the literature This classic book is an obligatory read for everyone who love the literature. It presents the issue of what will we do if we can still young and healthy without take any care about us or our actions. And if would you like to live in that way despite the consequences. Morally and ethically. Five Stars Excellent novel, easy to read and entertaining. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Great-Russian-Short-Story-Collection-Audiobook/B00XRH3FGY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Russian Short Story Collection Subtitle: 25 Classic Tales by the Great Russian Authors Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Fedor Sologub, Alexander Pushkin, Maxim Gorky, Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of great short stories by the best Russian classic authors. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoyevsky) Mon, 18 May 2015 03:36:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Great-Russian-Short-Story-Collection-Audiobook/B00XRH3FGY thebookvoice.com 11:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Russian Short Story Collection Subtitle: 25 Classic Tales by the Great Russian Authors Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Fedor Sologub, Alexander Pushkin, Maxim Gorky, Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of great short stories by the best Russian classic authors. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Great Russian Short Story Collection Subtitle: 25 Classic Tales by the Great Russian Authors Author: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Anton Chekhov, Fedor Sologub, Alexander Pushkin, Maxim Gorky, Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 05-18-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The ultimate collection of great short stories by the best Russian classic authors. Members Reviews: Terrible narrator What didnt you like about Cathy Dobsons performance? Every three words she does a downward inflection and a drag! It really makes no difference what she's reading: the title, the author's name, the middle or the end of a sentence. It's so terribly monotonic, I replayed a 10 minutes story three times and still could not follow. This is by far the worst audio book I've ever gotten. Great selection ruined by abysmal narration. Superb selection but the narration ruined the experience. Dobson reads every sentence as one would read a fairy tale to a child. Somehow she managed to strip profound passages of meaning with her annoying overdramatic performance. Her unwarranted emphasis on every last word of a sentence was cringeworthy. So disappointing because she ruined the magnificent selections. Narrative Absolutely unpleasant to listen to. Uncomfortable and annoying ending to all phrases. I am refering to the inflection. Won't listen any further to this book by Cathy Dobson. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/God-Sees-the-Truth-But-Waits-Audiobook/B0054K37JM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Sees the Truth, But Waits Subtitle: A Leo Tolstoy Short Story Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: God Sees the Truth, But Waits engages a subject that would have suited Dostoyevsky. But Dostoyevsky would have written it with a tone of fist-waving anger and frustration, while Tolstoy wrote this story with an accepting, non-violent attitude toward the grievances described. The protagonist has been wrongly accused of murder, separated from his family for 26 years, and by circumstance meets the real murderer in Siberia. Meanwhile, he has gained an important role in the Siberian community and is trusted by the warden and prisoners alike. He spies the murderer trying to escape and is threatened, but still does not speak out when asked to by the warden. This profoundly moves the murderer, who seeks forgiveness from the protagonist, who says, Only God can give forgiveness. The murderer confesses, the protagonist exonerated and is ordered released from prison, but is found dead when the release notice comes - a classic Russian ending. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) Thu, 02 Jun 2011 14:40:48 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/God-Sees-the-Truth-But-Waits-Audiobook/B0054K37JM thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Sees the Truth, But Waits Subtitle: A Leo Tolstoy Short Story Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: God Sees the Truth, But Waits engages a subject that would have suited Dostoyevsky. But Dostoyevsky would have written it with a tone of fist-waving anger and frustration, while Tolstoy wrote this story with an accepting, non-violent attitude toward the grievances described. The protagonist has been wrongly accused of murder, separated from his family for 26 years, and by circumstance meets the real murderer in Siberia. Meanwhile, he has gained an important role in the Siberian community and is trusted by the warden and prisoners alike. He spies the murderer trying to escape and is threatened, but still does not speak out when asked to by the warden. This profoundly moves the murderer, who seeks forgiveness from the protagonist, who says, Only God can give forgiveness. The murderer confesses, the protagonist exonerated and is ordered released from prison, but is found dead when the release notice comes - a classic Russian ending. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: God Sees the Truth, But Waits Subtitle: A Leo Tolstoy Short Story Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 40 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: God Sees the Truth, But Waits engages a subject that would have suited Dostoyevsky. But Dostoyevsky would have written it with a tone of fist-waving anger and frustration, while Tolstoy wrote this story with an accepting, non-violent attitude toward the grievances described. The protagonist has been wrongly accused of murder, separated from his family for 26 years, and by circumstance meets the real murderer in Siberia. Meanwhile, he has gained an important role in the Siberian community and is trusted by the warden and prisoners alike. He spies the murderer trying to escape and is threatened, but still does not speak out when asked to by the warden. This profoundly moves the murderer, who seeks forgiveness from the protagonist, who says, Only God can give forgiveness. The murderer confesses, the protagonist exonerated and is ordered released from prison, but is found dead when the release notice comes - a classic Russian ending. Members Reviews: Good Story, Poor Narration The story is good, but a bit simplistic and predicable and the narration drove me nuts. So far I have not liked anything by this narrator. The reading is halting and stumbling. For a buck and twenty minutes it was still worth it, but there are many better short stories. Tolstoy is always good I dont enjoy this narrator. I find his halting folksy Americanism distracting at best and very annoying at worst. Great Story but horrible narrator Would you listen to God Sees the Truth, But Waits again? Why? Reality Who was your favorite character and why? None particular Any additional comments? Deaver Brown is the worst narrator. I just cannot understand some of his words. Timely message!! Sublime. Reminds me of the Lion of Judah publications archive my father passed down to me of my Russian great grandma's. Awful, awful, awful narration! Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? I only managed to hear this through to the end because it was so short, and I was morbidly fascinated, wondering how much worse the narration could possibly get. Does this guy really get paid to narrate? Just embarrassingly bad. I will never again buy anything narrated by Deaver Brown. He showed absolutely no respect for the text, apparently not even bothering to check pronunciation before he began (even for common English words, let alone Russian names!), and his reading sounded like even he couldn't be bothered making it to the end. Very disrespectful also of the publisher to allow it to be read by this incompetent person. Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Deaver Brown? Bill DeWees did a decent job of "The Death of Ivan Ilyich" in the same series. Any additional comments? I hope the publisher, or whoever is in charge of selecting a narrator, pays attention to these comments. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Metamorfosis-Texto-Completo-The-Metamorphosis-Audiobook/B002V5IYTG Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Metamorfosis (Texto Completo) [The Metamorphosis ] Autor: Franz Kafka Narrador: Ramón V. Pascual Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 24 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-28-08 Editor: Audio Libro CD Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 46 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Gregor Samsa, el protagonista, se despierta una mañana sintiendo extraños dolores. Asustado, se percata de que sus miembros no le responden, y además nota que su cuerpo pesa en exceso. Gregor vive con sus padres y hermana, y piensa en ellos y en su trabajo, cuando aquella mañana descubre que ha dejado de ser humano para convertirse en un bicho. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franz Kafka) Wed, 28 May 2008 17:29:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Metamorfosis-Texto-Completo-The-Metamorphosis-Audiobook/B002V5IYTG thebookvoice.com 02:24:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Metamorfosis (Texto Completo) [The Metamorphosis ] Autor: Franz Kafka Narrador: Ramón V. Pascual Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 24 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-28-08 Editor: Audio Libro CD Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 46 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Gregor Samsa, el protagonista, se despierta una mañana sintiendo extraños dolores. Asustado, se percata de que sus miembros no le responden, y además nota que su cuerpo pesa en exceso. Gregor vive con sus padres y hermana, y piensa en ellos y en su trabajo, cuando aquella mañana descubre que ha dejado de ser humano para convertirse en un bicho. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Metamorfosis (Texto Completo) [The Metamorphosis ] Autor: Franz Kafka Narrador: Ramón V. Pascual Formato: Unabridged Duración: 2 hrs and 24 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-28-08 Editor: Audio Libro CD Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 46 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Gregor Samsa, el protagonista, se despierta una mañana sintiendo extraños dolores. Asustado, se percata de que sus miembros no le responden, y además nota que su cuerpo pesa en exceso. Gregor vive con sus padres y hermana, y piensa en ellos y en su trabajo, cuando aquella mañana descubre que ha dejado de ser humano para convertirse en un bicho. Please Note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Molesto de escuchar La forma de pronunciar las sibilantes del narrador es muy molesta, incluso con un volumen bajo. Sorprende el descuido en cuestiones tan elementales para un audiolibro. Para meditar No pude parar de escuchar la historia. Es una excelente realizaci?n. Creo que este escrito de Kafka no puede estar mejor narrado. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Masterworks-of-Early-20th-Century-Literature-Audiobook/B00DDTG216 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masterworks of Early 20th-Century Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Thorburn Format: Original Recording Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: If you've ever longed to read the great Modernist novels of the early 20th century - perhaps James Joyce's Ulysses, Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, or William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom! - but have shied away or set them down because of their intimidating style, fragmented narrative, or lack of a clear plot, you no longer need to wait, or be reluctant to return. In this series of 24 lectures, an acclaimed literary scholar and award-winning teacher has created an accessible gateway to this remarkable literary movement. Professor Thorburn will show you not only how an entire generation of Modernist authors - including Joyce, Faulkner, Conrad, Woolf, and Kafka - turned the tradition of literature on its head, creating new techniques to reflect an increasingly complex post-Victorian world, but how to understand and enjoy them. You'll see that even though their works are indeed some of the most challenging you'll ever encounter, they are also among the most rewarding. Choosing short but representative novels and stories, Professor Thorburn offers a compelling overview of Modernism you'll find intriguing - even if you don't have time to read the works along with him. Each work is introduced with a full plot summary to ensure that readers from all backgrounds will easily understand the lectures. Guided by the tenet, "trust ourselves and trust the texts," Professor Thorburn demystifies the world of literary criticism and demonstrates how a thoughtful, careful reader can find exciting and enriching insights in these works. You'll examine these great novels and stories from all angles, through close readings of selected passages and illuminating discussions of structure, form, symbolism, and character. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (The Great Courses) Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:42:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Masterworks-of-Early-20th-Century-Literature-Audiobook/B00DDTG216 thebookvoice.com 11:29:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masterworks of Early 20th-Century Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Thorburn Format: Original Recording Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: If you've ever longed to read the great Modernist novels of the early 20th century - perhaps James Joyce's Ulysses, Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, or William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom! - but have shied away or set them down because of their intimidating style, fragmented narrative, or lack of a clear plot, you no longer need to wait, or be reluctant to return. In this series of 24 lectures, an acclaimed literary scholar and award-winning teacher has created an accessible gateway to this remarkable literary movement. Professor Thorburn will show you not only how an entire generation of Modernist authors - including Joyce, Faulkner, Conrad, Woolf, and Kafka - turned the tradition of literature on its head, creating new techniques to reflect an increasingly complex post-Victorian world, but how to understand and enjoy them. You'll see that even though their works are indeed some of the most challenging you'll ever encounter, they are also among the most rewarding. Choosing short but representative novels and stories, Professor Thorburn offers a compelling overview of Modernism you'll find intriguing - even if you don't have time to read the works along with him. Each work is introduced with a full plot summary to ensure that readers from all backgrounds will easily understand the lectures. Guided by the tenet, "trust ourselves and trust the texts," Professor Thorburn demystifies the world of literary criticism and demonstrates how a thoughtful, careful reader can find exciting and enriching insights in these works. You'll examine these great novels and stories from all angles, through close readings of selected passages and illuminating discussions of structure, form, symbolism, and character. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Masterworks of Early 20th-Century Literature Author: The Great Courses Narrator: Professor David Thorburn Format: Original Recording Length: 11 hrs and 29 mins Language: English Release date: 07-08-13 Publisher: The Great Courses Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 50 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: If you've ever longed to read the great Modernist novels of the early 20th century - perhaps James Joyce's Ulysses, Virginia Woolf's To the Lighthouse, or William Faulkner's Absalom, Absalom! - but have shied away or set them down because of their intimidating style, fragmented narrative, or lack of a clear plot, you no longer need to wait, or be reluctant to return. In this series of 24 lectures, an acclaimed literary scholar and award-winning teacher has created an accessible gateway to this remarkable literary movement. Professor Thorburn will show you not only how an entire generation of Modernist authors - including Joyce, Faulkner, Conrad, Woolf, and Kafka - turned the tradition of literature on its head, creating new techniques to reflect an increasingly complex post-Victorian world, but how to understand and enjoy them. You'll see that even though their works are indeed some of the most challenging you'll ever encounter, they are also among the most rewarding. Choosing short but representative novels and stories, Professor Thorburn offers a compelling overview of Modernism you'll find intriguing - even if you don't have time to read the works along with him. Each work is introduced with a full plot summary to ensure that readers from all backgrounds will easily understand the lectures. Guided by the tenet, "trust ourselves and trust the texts," Professor Thorburn demystifies the world of literary criticism and demonstrates how a thoughtful, careful reader can find exciting and enriching insights in these works. You'll examine these great novels and stories from all angles, through close readings of selected passages and illuminating discussions of structure, form, symbolism, and character. 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: Most Enriching Course Ever This is my first review after over a year as an audible member and well over 100 listens and ratings. I was so impressed with this course that I had to write this to add to my 5 stars: I found this course more enjoyable and rewarding than any I've had in 8 years of higher education. Though that statement may, admittedly, say something about the quality of my education, it probably has more to do with my maturity in the nearly 20 years since my last degree, and I think can even moreso be attributed to the superb professor, Dr. David Thorburn of MIT. What a wonderful set of lectures on modern literature! Dr. Thorburn has significantly transformed and improved my vision of literature in the 20th century (and today). He is fantastic in his enthusiasm and love for the literature, the art and the artist/authors. I was sad that the course had to end and depressed when I couldn't find another lecture by Dr. Thorburn. I'm hopeful he'll consider enriching us in the lowly masses with more lectures. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Scaramouche-Audiobook/B002V0LR3Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scaramouche Author: Rafael Sabatini Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: While incognito, he becomes both a wildly popular actor and a firebrand of the Revolution. His vow to avenge his friend's murder leads him deeper into the political intrigues that surround the Revolution, and to a position of power. But there are secrets to be revealed that will stun all of Paris. One of the best historical romances of all time, Scaramouche was a best seller upon its original publication in the U.S. in 1921. Critic Reviews: "All in all, this 'sheer knight-errantry' is a marvelous entertainment." (Kirkus Reviews) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Rafael Sabatini) Wed, 02 Aug 2006 15:44:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Scaramouche-Audiobook/B002V0LR3Q thebookvoice.com 12:04:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scaramouche Author: Rafael Sabatini Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: While incognito, he becomes both a wildly popular actor and a firebrand of the Revolution. His vow to avenge his friend's murder leads him deeper into the political intrigues that surround the Revolution, and to a position of power. But there are secrets to be revealed that will stun all of Paris. One of the best historical romances of all time, Scaramouche was a best seller upon its original publication in the U.S. in 1921. Critic Reviews: "All in all, this 'sheer knight-errantry' is a marvelous entertainment." (Kirkus Reviews) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Scaramouche Author: Rafael Sabatini Narrator: Robert Whitfield Format: Unabridged Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins Language: English Release date: 08-02-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 227 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: While incognito, he becomes both a wildly popular actor and a firebrand of the Revolution. His vow to avenge his friend's murder leads him deeper into the political intrigues that surround the Revolution, and to a position of power. But there are secrets to be revealed that will stun all of Paris. One of the best historical romances of all time, Scaramouche was a best seller upon its original publication in the U.S. in 1921. Critic Reviews: "All in all, this 'sheer knight-errantry' is a marvelous entertainment." (Kirkus Reviews) Members Reviews: Mesmerizing I've seen a movie based on this novel maybe thirty years ago (yes, I am that old), then I ventured to listen to the novel, which forced me to stay up until 4 AM for two consecutive days, and I doubt that I'll be rewarded with equal pleasure any time in the near future. I hope others will find as much pleasure as I did in this beautiful novel. Great writer, good reader Scaramouche has always been one of my favorite novels. It has everything good escape fiction should have- great characters, an interesting setting, twists and turns, ups and downs and surprises. I've probably read the book three or four times but it all seemed fresh again with this reading. The reader does a very good job with most of the characters and keeps the action moving very fast. Several times I sat in my car continuing to listen (I listen to books in my car via my Ipod) even though I had arrived at my destination- always a mark of a good audiobook. I only have one complaint. Some of the older female characters were made to seem a bit too pompous and ridiculous through the reading. Superb This book is in my top ten favorites along with Pride and Prejudice, Jane Eyre, Harry Potter, The Moonstone, etc. It is a superb action-adventure story told in the very best style. Scaramouche contains all the 'essentials'-- a dashing hero, sword fights, love, revenge, mystery, great dialogue, and clever plot twists. You will find yourself cheering and sighing by turns. Don't miss this book. If you enjoy this one then read/listen to Captain Blood, Sabatini's next-best book. Honestly I think that his other books are lousy by comparison. Some authors only have one or two books in them, and that is the case here. But Captain Blood is great fun-- pirates, sea battles, romance, etc. The recording and narrator are fair/good. Whitfield sometimes lacks the emotion a scene requires, and his character voices are not always perfect. But I'm being hypercritical-- it is one of my favorite books, after all. 10/10 Excellent A great story, well read by Robert Whitfield. There is enough action, romance, and adventure to keep you interested, but this story is mostly about revenge. Its not as good a revenge story as The Count of Monte Cristo, but is excellent nonetheless. The narration is terrific. If you like this book, you will almost certainly also like Captain Blood by the same author and narrator. A classic of Serious Historical Fiction Nowadays it seems that historical novels are a subgroup of bawdy Romance, but once upon a time, writers like Rafael Sabatini (who also penned the immortal Captain Blood) dealt with serious issues and created deft and morally subtle fiction like Scaramouche. This novel of the French Revolution takes the issues seriously - but never leaves you long without action, suspense, and intrigue. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Rome-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B007CLYZPQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Arina Lanskaya Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Enjoy this lesser-known story by the great Russian master of the short story Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852). "Rome", a departure from Gogol's typical satiric style, is not included in most collections of his short fiction. It isn't easy to find in print, but you can listen to it here. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Gogol) Fri, 24 Feb 2012 05:47:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Rome-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B007CLYZPQ thebookvoice.com 02:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Arina Lanskaya Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Enjoy this lesser-known story by the great Russian master of the short story Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852). "Rome", a departure from Gogol's typical satiric style, is not included in most collections of his short fiction. It isn't easy to find in print, but you can listen to it here. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Rome [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Arina Lanskaya Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 02-24-12 Publisher: IDDK Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Enjoy this lesser-known story by the great Russian master of the short story Nikolai Gogol (1809-1852). "Rome", a departure from Gogol's typical satiric style, is not included in most collections of his short fiction. It isn't easy to find in print, but you can listen to it here. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Araby-Audiobook/B00GWFFXCM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Araby Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners , Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: "Araby", one of the most enduring and beloved stories from James Joyces classic Dubliners, is at its heart a coming-of-age story about what a young boy expects and receives from his first tentative foray into adulthood. Joyce is an undisputed master of the short story, and this example contains all his most acclaimed hallmarks of the craft: It packs a huge punch into a small package, each sentence loaded with meaning, each action weighted with implication. Skilled voice actor Jim Norton performs this selection with aplomb, deftly and uniquely characterizing each of the storys inhabitants with his tone and maintaining strong pacing and clear enunciation throughout. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:21:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Araby-Audiobook/B00GWFFXCM thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Araby Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners , Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: "Araby", one of the most enduring and beloved stories from James Joyces classic Dubliners, is at its heart a coming-of-age story about what a young boy expects and receives from his first tentative foray into adulthood. Joyce is an undisputed master of the short story, and this example contains all his most acclaimed hallmarks of the craft: It packs a huge punch into a small package, each sentence loaded with meaning, each action weighted with implication. Skilled voice actor Jim Norton performs this selection with aplomb, deftly and uniquely characterizing each of the storys inhabitants with his tone and maintaining strong pacing and clear enunciation throughout. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Araby Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners , Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: "Araby", one of the most enduring and beloved stories from James Joyces classic Dubliners, is at its heart a coming-of-age story about what a young boy expects and receives from his first tentative foray into adulthood. Joyce is an undisputed master of the short story, and this example contains all his most acclaimed hallmarks of the craft: It packs a huge punch into a small package, each sentence loaded with meaning, each action weighted with implication. Skilled voice actor Jim Norton performs this selection with aplomb, deftly and uniquely characterizing each of the storys inhabitants with his tone and maintaining strong pacing and clear enunciation throughout. Members Reviews: Short story classic I use this short story with college students. Joyce is a linguistic gem and his descriptions bewilder many but they are worth analyzing. Sorry, I'm just not attuned to James Joyce's works ... Sorry, I'm just not attuned to James Joyce's works. I can't get surreptitious with his characters. I'm probably not Irish enough or it's a voice from a time and place I can't relate to......But I know he's revered and I respect his work.... I'll keep trying anyway.... Four Stars It was a book Five Stars Good story Five Stars Awesome... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Where-Love-Is-There-God-Is-Also-Audiobook/B002V0PWSW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Love Is, There God Is Also Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Leo Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists for such works as War and Peace and Anna Karenina. He also wrote a number of outstanding short stories. This is one of his best. © and (P)1986 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Leo Tolstoy's short parable stands as a warmhearted treatise on faith's power to redeem the forsaken and ease one's pains. "Where Love is, there is God Also" follows a humble cobbler, Martin Avdeitch, who, having lost his entire family to poor health, decides to abandon his faith. Martin is visited by a missionary who convinces the cobbler to more closely study his Bible. Actor Walter Zimmerman, a veteran performer of Russian masterworks, is fluid and to-the-point, capturing the understated sorrow that belies the cobbler's quiet suffering. Tolstoy's story grapples with the age-old question of how a loving God can allow bad things to happen to good people. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:19:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Where-Love-Is-There-God-Is-Also-Audiobook/B002V0PWSW thebookvoice.com 00:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Love Is, There God Is Also Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Leo Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists for such works as War and Peace and Anna Karenina. He also wrote a number of outstanding short stories. This is one of his best. © and (P)1986 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Leo Tolstoy's short parable stands as a warmhearted treatise on faith's power to redeem the forsaken and ease one's pains. "Where Love is, there is God Also" follows a humble cobbler, Martin Avdeitch, who, having lost his entire family to poor health, decides to abandon his faith. Martin is visited by a missionary who convinces the cobbler to more closely study his Bible. Actor Walter Zimmerman, a veteran performer of Russian masterworks, is fluid and to-the-point, capturing the understated sorrow that belies the cobbler's quiet suffering. Tolstoy's story grapples with the age-old question of how a loving God can allow bad things to happen to good people. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Where Love Is, There God Is Also Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 34 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 122 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Leo Tolstoy is widely regarded as one of the greatest of all novelists for such works as War and Peace and Anna Karenina. He also wrote a number of outstanding short stories. This is one of his best. © and (P)1986 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Leo Tolstoy's short parable stands as a warmhearted treatise on faith's power to redeem the forsaken and ease one's pains. "Where Love is, there is God Also" follows a humble cobbler, Martin Avdeitch, who, having lost his entire family to poor health, decides to abandon his faith. Martin is visited by a missionary who convinces the cobbler to more closely study his Bible. Actor Walter Zimmerman, a veteran performer of Russian masterworks, is fluid and to-the-point, capturing the understated sorrow that belies the cobbler's quiet suffering. Tolstoy's story grapples with the age-old question of how a loving God can allow bad things to happen to good people. Members Reviews: Thought provoking Excellent, thought provoking story. Very well read, too. Timeless Story of Generous Spirituality This is the story of an aging cobbler bereft of his own family, who finds solace taking care of the poor and desperate people who pass by his little shop. It is a morality tale that applies to any time or place where me-first obsessions overrule the better angels of human nature. Advanced apologies if the story seems too religious for some secular readers. If Tolstoy was here, he would apologize too. Well, actually he wouldn't. He had the courage of his convictions. An OK translation + an OK audiobook = MEH. The translation was OK. The audiobook was OK. Not my favorite Tolstoy piece. Completely forgetable all in all. Good but Predictable Tolstoy Short Story This is a good story but is a bit predictable, simple, and preachy. The narration is solid and pleasant. This is far from a great short story, but is still worth the short time it takes and the one buck cost (dont use a full credit). Non-Religious Listeners, Beware This story is an extremely simple Christian fable: a man who's had a hard life has fallen into depression. He starts to read the New Testament, becomes calm and content, and stops drinking. He then applies the teachings of the gospel and become blissful. That's basically it. Nothing wrong with it if you're religious, I suppose, but as literary fiction I found it, well, embarrassing. I kept waiting for some sort of plot development or non-trivial (to my taste, anyway) insight, but there was nothing. It's hard to believe that this is the same Tolstoy who wrote War and Peace or The Death of Ivan Ilyich. I personally have nothing against stories with a religious message in them -- I loved Ivan Ilyich, for example, or G.K. Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday -- but only if they have some literary quality as "compensation". As for the narrator: I thought he was perfectly fine. True, he has a noticeable Boston accent, but personally I don't mind it -- after all, Tolstoy wrote in Russian, and a British or "General American" accent would be just as foreign to the piece. The bottom line: Unless you're looking for an inspirational Christian fable, I wouldn't bother with this audiobook. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Dead-Audiobook/B00ARLHL5O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Author: James Joyce Narrator: Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The final short story in the collection Dubliners and often considered the best of Joyce's shorter works. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Tue, 25 Dec 2012 21:02:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Dead-Audiobook/B00ARLHL5O thebookvoice.com 01:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Author: James Joyce Narrator: Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The final short story in the collection Dubliners and often considered the best of Joyce's shorter works. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dead Author: James Joyce Narrator: Bart Wolffe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 12-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The final short story in the collection Dubliners and often considered the best of Joyce's shorter works. Members Reviews: The Dead by James Joyce This, of course, is a classic. It is a small, intense description of a private party in Dublin in the early 1900's in wintertime. It describes the characters, the events, the atmosphere of the evening and the relationships (sometimes strained) between the different parties at the event. It captures the mood perfectly. The version I purchased from Kindle was annotated which was very helpful from the viewpoint of the famous people of the time who are mentioned throughout and who have since been forgotten. It is a simple story, drawn very much from Joyce's own life, wife, friends and relations. Well worth reading, especially for the last few pages which really capture the moment. There was also a marvellous film adaptation of this story starring Angelica Houston, directed by John Houston which is well worth watching. You will never look at snow with the same eyes again. Five Stars love it First reading didn't thrill me It's only my first reading. I have heard that Joyce can be difficult. I don't know what to make of the narrative. His development of the scene and characters is fantastic. He leads a reader to ask questions and keep going to find the answers around the corner. He gradually unfolds the descriptions that answer the questions. Still, I was left wondering. Maybe it will hit me later. A short and striking piece The prose is excellent, but that is not the entire reason of why I like this piece. Although on my first read of The Dead I did not like it, it always returned to my mind at certain points in my life because of the subject matter. On subsequent readings I realized its beauty. The melancholy expressed over lost love and life in such a short period is profound. The Dead contains great writing. Beware of fake & distracting Kindle Edition illustrations BEWARE OF ILLUSTRATED EDITIONSThe Dead : By James Joyce - Illustrated- completely unrelated and unattractive drawings inserted at random that distract from the text. The story itself is excellent, though. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Lady-with-the-Dog-Audiobook/B01A95SE80 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lady with the Dog Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Unhappy in his marriage, a Moscow bank worker, Dmitri Gurov, is vacationing in Yalta, Crimea, where he sees a young lady walking along the seafront with her small dog. They are soon engaged in an affair and spend most of their time together walking and taking drives to Oreanda. Returning to Moscow and his daily routine, working by day and clubbing by night, Gurov expects to soon forget young Anna but finds he is haunted by her memory. Read in English, unabridged. Music by Frederic Chopin from Anton Kingsbury's album Classical Chillout: Chopin. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Fri, 08 Jan 2016 20:38:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Lady-with-the-Dog-Audiobook/B01A95SE80 thebookvoice.com 00:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lady with the Dog Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Unhappy in his marriage, a Moscow bank worker, Dmitri Gurov, is vacationing in Yalta, Crimea, where he sees a young lady walking along the seafront with her small dog. They are soon engaged in an affair and spend most of their time together walking and taking drives to Oreanda. Returning to Moscow and his daily routine, working by day and clubbing by night, Gurov expects to soon forget young Anna but finds he is haunted by her memory. Read in English, unabridged. Music by Frederic Chopin from Anton Kingsbury's album Classical Chillout: Chopin. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Lady with the Dog Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 01-08-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Unhappy in his marriage, a Moscow bank worker, Dmitri Gurov, is vacationing in Yalta, Crimea, where he sees a young lady walking along the seafront with her small dog. They are soon engaged in an affair and spend most of their time together walking and taking drives to Oreanda. Returning to Moscow and his daily routine, working by day and clubbing by night, Gurov expects to soon forget young Anna but finds he is haunted by her memory. Read in English, unabridged. Music by Frederic Chopin from Anton Kingsbury's album Classical Chillout: Chopin. Members Reviews: Great story lousy performance This has to be one of the worst performances I've ever heard. The reader sounds like a robot or would like one of those automated speech programs. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Actors-End-Audiobook/B00GSBZ5LY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Actor's End Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: A large, somewhat simpleminded actor feels something snap in his chest during an argument with a theater manager, and takes to his bed, adamant that he must return to his childhood home. Fellow actors provide various other remedies, including repeated doses of castor oil. Acclaimed actor Kenneth Branaghs brilliant displays of accent and intonation magically capture and convey the pathos and humor in this serio-comic backstage character portrait by the Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhov. This selection is from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of Chekhovs short works. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 09:43:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Actors-End-Audiobook/B00GSBZ5LY thebookvoice.com 00:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Actor's End Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: A large, somewhat simpleminded actor feels something snap in his chest during an argument with a theater manager, and takes to his bed, adamant that he must return to his childhood home. Fellow actors provide various other remedies, including repeated doses of castor oil. Acclaimed actor Kenneth Branaghs brilliant displays of accent and intonation magically capture and convey the pathos and humor in this serio-comic backstage character portrait by the Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhov. This selection is from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of Chekhovs short works. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Actor's End Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 15 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: A large, somewhat simpleminded actor feels something snap in his chest during an argument with a theater manager, and takes to his bed, adamant that he must return to his childhood home. Fellow actors provide various other remedies, including repeated doses of castor oil. Acclaimed actor Kenneth Branaghs brilliant displays of accent and intonation magically capture and convey the pathos and humor in this serio-comic backstage character portrait by the Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhov. This selection is from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of Chekhovs short works. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Hush-Audiobook/B00GSCYFTQ Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hush! Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Listeners will derive a great deal of pleasure from actor Kenneth Branagh's performance of this satirical short story from Anton Chekhov's In the Ravine and Other Stories about a writer's selfish impositions on his family. Branagh excels in portraying the writer's self-pitying internal monologue and anchors it to the story's comic tone, using a light but precise touch to bring out the humor in the writer's repetitive admonishments of silence, his lack of self-awareness, and the attempts of his hapless family members to accommodate him. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 15:51:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Hush-Audiobook/B00GSCYFTQ thebookvoice.com 00:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hush! Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Listeners will derive a great deal of pleasure from actor Kenneth Branagh's performance of this satirical short story from Anton Chekhov's In the Ravine and Other Stories about a writer's selfish impositions on his family. Branagh excels in portraying the writer's self-pitying internal monologue and anchors it to the story's comic tone, using a light but precise touch to bring out the humor in the writer's repetitive admonishments of silence, his lack of self-awareness, and the attempts of his hapless family members to accommodate him. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hush! Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 7 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Listeners will derive a great deal of pleasure from actor Kenneth Branagh's performance of this satirical short story from Anton Chekhov's In the Ravine and Other Stories about a writer's selfish impositions on his family. Branagh excels in portraying the writer's self-pitying internal monologue and anchors it to the story's comic tone, using a light but precise touch to bring out the humor in the writer's repetitive admonishments of silence, his lack of self-awareness, and the attempts of his hapless family members to accommodate him. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Diamond-Necklace-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00699JDTA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diamond Necklace and Other Stories Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Beautifully simple and marvelously strong, the stories of Guy de Maupassant have enchanted generations around the world. One of the finest short story writers of all time, de Maupassant believed that the most heart-wrenching and powerful moments in life lay in the simple events of daily life, and he proved it by turning those moments into timeless stories. In addition to The Diamond Necklace, this collection includes six of de Maupassants most popular stories: "Boule de Suif"; "The Piece of String"; "Beside Schopenhauers Corpse"; "Mademoiselle Fifi"; "Miss Harriet"; and "The Legend of Mont St. Michel". Editorial Reviews: Award-winning narrator George Guidall uses every instrument at his disposal to bring these simple but profound stories from the classic, masterful writer to life. Guidall performs all the parts and accents here with his trademark inflections and pacing. One of the major pleasures of listening to Guidall is his perfect pacing and timing; he knows just the right time to twist a vowel or hold a word for that extra second that makes his work head and shoulders above others in the business. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy de Maupassant) Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:15:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Diamond-Necklace-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00699JDTA thebookvoice.com 04:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diamond Necklace and Other Stories Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Beautifully simple and marvelously strong, the stories of Guy de Maupassant have enchanted generations around the world. One of the finest short story writers of all time, de Maupassant believed that the most heart-wrenching and powerful moments in life lay in the simple events of daily life, and he proved it by turning those moments into timeless stories. In addition to The Diamond Necklace, this collection includes six of de Maupassants most popular stories: "Boule de Suif"; "The Piece of String"; "Beside Schopenhauers Corpse"; "Mademoiselle Fifi"; "Miss Harriet"; and "The Legend of Mont St. Michel". Editorial Reviews: Award-winning narrator George Guidall uses every instrument at his disposal to bring these simple but profound stories from the classic, masterful writer to life. Guidall performs all the parts and accents here with his trademark inflections and pacing. One of the major pleasures of listening to Guidall is his perfect pacing and timing; he knows just the right time to twist a vowel or hold a word for that extra second that makes his work head and shoulders above others in the business. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diamond Necklace and Other Stories Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-18-11 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 26 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Beautifully simple and marvelously strong, the stories of Guy de Maupassant have enchanted generations around the world. One of the finest short story writers of all time, de Maupassant believed that the most heart-wrenching and powerful moments in life lay in the simple events of daily life, and he proved it by turning those moments into timeless stories. In addition to The Diamond Necklace, this collection includes six of de Maupassants most popular stories: "Boule de Suif"; "The Piece of String"; "Beside Schopenhauers Corpse"; "Mademoiselle Fifi"; "Miss Harriet"; and "The Legend of Mont St. Michel". Editorial Reviews: Award-winning narrator George Guidall uses every instrument at his disposal to bring these simple but profound stories from the classic, masterful writer to life. Guidall performs all the parts and accents here with his trademark inflections and pacing. One of the major pleasures of listening to Guidall is his perfect pacing and timing; he knows just the right time to twist a vowel or hold a word for that extra second that makes his work head and shoulders above others in the business. Members Reviews: Absolutely marvelous Here is a book of short stories written by the master of the genre. Each story is fascinating with succinct but thorough development of characters and plot. Terrific narration is a terrific enhancement. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Beggar-Audiobook/B00GSCYH7G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Beggar Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Skvortsov, a comfortably middle-class man, is approached by Lushkov, a beggar, who tells him a sad tale in order to gain his sympathy. Recognizing Lushkov as someone who has previously told him a different story, Skvortsov scolds the beggar for his lies and decides to put him on a more respectable path by hiring him to chop wood. Renowned actor Kenneth Branagh captures Skvortsov's simple self-righteousness, contrasting it with Lushkov's voice, which at first brims with pathos, then defensiveness and self-pity, and finally, a sober honesty that punctures Skvortsov's assumptions. Branagh's performance is paced deliberately - his use of pauses and hesitation lends immediacy to the story. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 11:60:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Beggar-Audiobook/B00GSCYH7G thebookvoice.com 00:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Beggar Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Skvortsov, a comfortably middle-class man, is approached by Lushkov, a beggar, who tells him a sad tale in order to gain his sympathy. Recognizing Lushkov as someone who has previously told him a different story, Skvortsov scolds the beggar for his lies and decides to put him on a more respectable path by hiring him to chop wood. Renowned actor Kenneth Branagh captures Skvortsov's simple self-righteousness, contrasting it with Lushkov's voice, which at first brims with pathos, then defensiveness and self-pity, and finally, a sober honesty that punctures Skvortsov's assumptions. Branagh's performance is paced deliberately - his use of pauses and hesitation lends immediacy to the story. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Beggar Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 11 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Skvortsov, a comfortably middle-class man, is approached by Lushkov, a beggar, who tells him a sad tale in order to gain his sympathy. Recognizing Lushkov as someone who has previously told him a different story, Skvortsov scolds the beggar for his lies and decides to put him on a more respectable path by hiring him to chop wood. Renowned actor Kenneth Branagh captures Skvortsov's simple self-righteousness, contrasting it with Lushkov's voice, which at first brims with pathos, then defensiveness and self-pity, and finally, a sober honesty that punctures Skvortsov's assumptions. Branagh's performance is paced deliberately - his use of pauses and hesitation lends immediacy to the story. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Father-Sergius-Other-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B002V8KVQM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Father Sergius & Other Short Stories Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Tolstoy brings to these brief tales the same psychological depth and spiritual insight found in his larger works. In fact, his short stories are an excellent place to begin reading this great author. In them, you will find the same challenging themes of morality, forgiveness, redemption, and more. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:55:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Father-Sergius-Other-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B002V8KVQM thebookvoice.com 04:34:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Father Sergius & Other Short Stories Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Tolstoy brings to these brief tales the same psychological depth and spiritual insight found in his larger works. In fact, his short stories are an excellent place to begin reading this great author. In them, you will find the same challenging themes of morality, forgiveness, redemption, and more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Father Sergius & Other Short Stories Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 34 mins Language: English Release date: 02-13-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Tolstoy brings to these brief tales the same psychological depth and spiritual insight found in his larger works. In fact, his short stories are an excellent place to begin reading this great author. In them, you will find the same challenging themes of morality, forgiveness, redemption, and more. Members Reviews: Unusual and enjoyable Good job (as usual) by Simon Vance. These stories are more explicitly religious than some of Tolstoy's work. The collection includes the title story, along with "God Sees the Truth but Waits," "Prisoner in the Caucasus," "What Men Live By," "Where Love Is, God Is," and "Alyosha the Pot." I particularly enjoyed "What Men Live By," which has a fairy-tale quality matched by both the writing and Vance's narration. "Father Sergius" and "Prisoner in the Caucasus" are more realistic, hard-bitten tales. An unusual and enjoyable collection. Unfortunately the chapter breaks are (apparently) based on the original CD lengths rather than the individual stories, so it's hard to navigate unless you're listening straight through. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Chorus-Girl-Audiobook/B00GSCYYC4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chorus Girl Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Renowned actor Kenneth Branagh performs Anton Chekhov's short story "The Chorus Girl" with compassion and high emotion. Pasha, a stage performer, and one of her admirers, Kolpakov, are at her home when Kolpakov's wife visits without warning, weeping and asking Pasha to leave her husband alone for the sake of their family and demanding the return of his gifts to her. Branagh deftly handles the themes of the story, performing the women's impassioned outbursts with effective, well-chosen restraint to highlight the strong irony of the situation. Branagh's perceptive depiction of the characters' vulnerabilities will especially take hold of listeners' sympathies. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 22:60:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Chorus-Girl-Audiobook/B00GSCYYC4 thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chorus Girl Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Renowned actor Kenneth Branagh performs Anton Chekhov's short story "The Chorus Girl" with compassion and high emotion. Pasha, a stage performer, and one of her admirers, Kolpakov, are at her home when Kolpakov's wife visits without warning, weeping and asking Pasha to leave her husband alone for the sake of their family and demanding the return of his gifts to her. Branagh deftly handles the themes of the story, performing the women's impassioned outbursts with effective, well-chosen restraint to highlight the strong irony of the situation. Branagh's perceptive depiction of the characters' vulnerabilities will especially take hold of listeners' sympathies. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Chorus Girl Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Renowned actor Kenneth Branagh performs Anton Chekhov's short story "The Chorus Girl" with compassion and high emotion. Pasha, a stage performer, and one of her admirers, Kolpakov, are at her home when Kolpakov's wife visits without warning, weeping and asking Pasha to leave her husband alone for the sake of their family and demanding the return of his gifts to her. Branagh deftly handles the themes of the story, performing the women's impassioned outbursts with effective, well-chosen restraint to highlight the strong irony of the situation. Branagh's perceptive depiction of the characters' vulnerabilities will especially take hold of listeners' sympathies. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Heart-of-a-Dog-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B01498XDS4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heart of a Dog [Russian Edition] Author: Mikhail Bulgakov Narrator: Boris Plotnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: One of Mikhail Bulgakov's most beloved stories for its dark humour and biting stature, featuring a stray dog named Sharik who takes human form as a slovenly and narcissistic incarnation of the New Soviet Man. The novel has become a cultural phenomenon in Russia, known and discussed by people of all ages and generations. Read in Russian by Boris Plotnikov. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mikhail Bulgakov) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 06:33:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Heart-of-a-Dog-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B01498XDS4 thebookvoice.com 04:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heart of a Dog [Russian Edition] Author: Mikhail Bulgakov Narrator: Boris Plotnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: One of Mikhail Bulgakov's most beloved stories for its dark humour and biting stature, featuring a stray dog named Sharik who takes human form as a slovenly and narcissistic incarnation of the New Soviet Man. The novel has become a cultural phenomenon in Russia, known and discussed by people of all ages and generations. Read in Russian by Boris Plotnikov. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Heart of a Dog [Russian Edition] Author: Mikhail Bulgakov Narrator: Boris Plotnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: One of Mikhail Bulgakov's most beloved stories for its dark humour and biting stature, featuring a stray dog named Sharik who takes human form as a slovenly and narcissistic incarnation of the New Soviet Man. The novel has become a cultural phenomenon in Russia, known and discussed by people of all ages and generations. Read in Russian by Boris Plotnikov. Members Reviews: Biting satire on the Homo Sovieticus Michail Bulgakov, wrote this novel in 1925, when the Soviets had started their most ambitious project - the creation of the new Soviet man. In the novel, Professor Filip Filipovich, does an experiment , transplanting on a stray dog, Sharik, an intelligent and loving animal, the heart of a man, hoping thus to achieve a more superior product. The new creature turns into a very nasty, worthless and cruel individual, full of empty Soviet rethorique. It is a supremely written satire, depicting the early years of Soviet dictatorship, before the cruel 1930s, when Stalin completely dehumanized Russian social life. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/All-Quiet-on-the-Western-Front-Audiobook/B003W2CT84 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Quiet on the Western Front Author: Erich Maria Remarque Narrator: Tom Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The story is told by a young 'unknown soldier' in the trenches of Flanders during the First World War. Through his eyes we see all the realities of war: under fire, on patrol, waiting in the trenches, at home on leave, and in hospitals and dressing stations. Although there are vividly described incidents which remain in the mind, there is no sense of adventure here, only the feeling of youth betrayed and a deceptively simple indictment of war - of any war - told for a whole generation of victims. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Erich Maria Remarque) Thu, 05 Aug 2010 02:42:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/All-Quiet-on-the-Western-Front-Audiobook/B003W2CT84 thebookvoice.com 07:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Quiet on the Western Front Author: Erich Maria Remarque Narrator: Tom Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The story is told by a young 'unknown soldier' in the trenches of Flanders during the First World War. Through his eyes we see all the realities of war: under fire, on patrol, waiting in the trenches, at home on leave, and in hospitals and dressing stations. Although there are vividly described incidents which remain in the mind, there is no sense of adventure here, only the feeling of youth betrayed and a deceptively simple indictment of war - of any war - told for a whole generation of victims. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: All Quiet on the Western Front Author: Erich Maria Remarque Narrator: Tom Lawrence Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 08-05-10 Publisher: Hachette Audio UK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 112 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The story is told by a young 'unknown soldier' in the trenches of Flanders during the First World War. Through his eyes we see all the realities of war: under fire, on patrol, waiting in the trenches, at home on leave, and in hospitals and dressing stations. Although there are vividly described incidents which remain in the mind, there is no sense of adventure here, only the feeling of youth betrayed and a deceptively simple indictment of war - of any war - told for a whole generation of victims. Members Reviews: Second war book This is the second war related book that I have read and am not regretting it. It simultaneously highlights the everyday life as well as the combat conditions of the soldiers. I am so glad I listened to this book. It is one of the best books I have read. the translation is also excellent. Good book I would have preferred to have a more germanic voice but besides that, brilliant audiobook Not the America Translation I bought this book to read along with, but the wording is absolutely different. If I had known I wouldn't have bought it, now I have to buy the other version. Great and moving story Great story for anyone interested in the life of a soldier during the great war. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Carmilla-A-Vampyre-Tale-Audiobook/B003JDJI8A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carmilla: A Vampyre Tale Author: J. Sheridan Le Fanu Narrator: Megan Follows Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-27-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 287 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This was the very first vampire thriller! Pure innocence becomes the target of age-old evil. Virtuous Laura has grown up in a solitary castle and longs for a close friend. Her wish seems granted with the arrival of a beautiful and mysterious stranger named Carmilla. A friendship develops but the brooding mood and sexual overtones mar Laura's happiness. Will she escape with her life and spirit? Megan Follows' brilliant reading perfectly evokes the dramatic atmosphere of this Gothic Victorian tale. This tale was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (J. Sheridan Le Fanu) Tue, 27 Apr 2010 09:17:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Carmilla-A-Vampyre-Tale-Audiobook/B003JDJI8A thebookvoice.com 00:03:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carmilla: A Vampyre Tale Author: J. Sheridan Le Fanu Narrator: Megan Follows Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-27-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 287 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This was the very first vampire thriller! Pure innocence becomes the target of age-old evil. Virtuous Laura has grown up in a solitary castle and longs for a close friend. Her wish seems granted with the arrival of a beautiful and mysterious stranger named Carmilla. A friendship develops but the brooding mood and sexual overtones mar Laura's happiness. Will she escape with her life and spirit? Megan Follows' brilliant reading perfectly evokes the dramatic atmosphere of this Gothic Victorian tale. This tale was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carmilla: A Vampyre Tale Author: J. Sheridan Le Fanu Narrator: Megan Follows Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-27-10 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 287 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This was the very first vampire thriller! Pure innocence becomes the target of age-old evil. Virtuous Laura has grown up in a solitary castle and longs for a close friend. Her wish seems granted with the arrival of a beautiful and mysterious stranger named Carmilla. A friendship develops but the brooding mood and sexual overtones mar Laura's happiness. Will she escape with her life and spirit? Megan Follows' brilliant reading perfectly evokes the dramatic atmosphere of this Gothic Victorian tale. This tale was the inspiration for Bram Stoker's Dracula! Members Reviews: Very Old, Very Dark, Very Good Ok, So you have to remember, this story was written a long time BEFORE Bram Stoker, ever penned his now famous "Dracula". Which in my humble opinion, makes the tale even more intriguing. Being in that "Carmilla" A Vampyre Tale" was written many, many, years ago. I found that, just like many stories written that era, used a dialect that says alot, without really being direct. In this tone, we find a faint lesbian undertone. Making the charater, Carmilla, that much more creepy. If you love vampires, this is a must read. Great novella, great reading, censored text Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Yes, but with a caveat: the text has been censored. The prologue, reported by "Dr. Hesselius" -- an occult scholar, a kind of proto-psychoanalyst ("Carmilla" lends itself well to a psychoanalytic reading) -- is missing; and an unpleasantly racist passage from chapter 3, a throwaway remark about a hideous companion of the mysterious women (unnecessary for the story, but necessary for an unabridged edition) has been cut. What was one of the most memorable moments of Carmilla: A Vampyre Tale? "Your mother warns you to beware of the assassin!" Mothers lurk on the edges of this tale, all of them vampires. Roger Vadim's take on this dream scene in his adaptation "Blood and Roses" is unforgettable (you can find the sequence online). Which scene was your favorite? Laura's first, childhood dream: creepy as hell. And of course, every scene where Carmilla is being languorous. Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? The very end, after the silly "alliance of fathers" (the weakest part of the novella) has done its job: "The following Spring my father took me a tour through Italy..." It is wonderfully ambivalent: "often from a reverie I have started, fancying I heard the light step of Carmilla at the drawing room door." Any additional comments? Megan Follows is the perfect reader for this, it's just sad that the text has been altered: minus one star overall for this. Kept me listening right to the end. The story rattles along with all the finesse of a bouncy coach ride through Transylvania. I was a little disappointed by the awkward ending -- a somewhat overblown "TA DA!" moment that was a foregone conclusion ten minutes in, but I suppose it may have something to do with when it was written. Still, not a bad addition to the genre for it's day, and the narrator did a nice job -- and sounded the right age -- which was very important to the tale. Classic Vampire Story with Good Narration! If you like classic ghost/horror stories, then Carmilla by J.S. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Idiot-Audiobook/B006L9Y7QC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Idiot Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Abridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-11 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Prince Myshkin has just returned to Russia after several years in a Swiss sanitarium and soon finds himself in a complicated love triangle. Myshkin's honesty, goodness, and integrity are shown to be unequal to the moral emptiness of those around him. This new abridgement was completed exclusively for Mission Books by Russian Studies scholar Thomas Beyer to keep the important religious themes of the novel intact. This edition of The Idiot is an excellent way for the admirer of Dostoevsky to refresh himself, or to introduce Dostoevsky to a friend who has yet to experience the joy of reading his works. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoevsky) Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:04:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Idiot-Audiobook/B006L9Y7QC thebookvoice.com 12:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Idiot Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Abridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-11 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Prince Myshkin has just returned to Russia after several years in a Swiss sanitarium and soon finds himself in a complicated love triangle. Myshkin's honesty, goodness, and integrity are shown to be unequal to the moral emptiness of those around him. This new abridgement was completed exclusively for Mission Books by Russian Studies scholar Thomas Beyer to keep the important religious themes of the novel intact. This edition of The Idiot is an excellent way for the admirer of Dostoevsky to refresh himself, or to introduce Dostoevsky to a friend who has yet to experience the joy of reading his works. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Idiot Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Abridged Length: 12 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 12-27-11 Publisher: Mission Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Prince Myshkin has just returned to Russia after several years in a Swiss sanitarium and soon finds himself in a complicated love triangle. Myshkin's honesty, goodness, and integrity are shown to be unequal to the moral emptiness of those around him. This new abridgement was completed exclusively for Mission Books by Russian Studies scholar Thomas Beyer to keep the important religious themes of the novel intact. This edition of The Idiot is an excellent way for the admirer of Dostoevsky to refresh himself, or to introduce Dostoevsky to a friend who has yet to experience the joy of reading his works. Members Reviews: Simon Vance ruins his own near perfect narration. I am heartbroken. Simon Vance is the gold standard of reading Dostoevsky, but he ruins his own performance by losing track of which characters are supposed to have which voices. Completely pulls you out of it, and mischaracterizes individuals at key moments. I offer the following example, though it isn't the only one. Rogozhin and the Prince, and the contrast between them, is a central theme of the novel. Irony vs Candor, self loathing passion vs sincerity without self awareness. In the first chapter, Vance gives a *perfect* performance for these two. The two characters are nearly the same age, and Vance gives them a voice that is similar in physical tone and age, but polar opposites in emotional tone. Rogozhin is a dark, brooding sneer, and the Prince a light warm entreaty. Then, the next time Rogozhin appears, Vance appears to confuse the character with an old man, and then forever after, whenever Rogozhin speaks, he is given a boisterous old man's voice, inexplicably. Completely ruins the subtlety of the character. After a very intimate scene between Rogozhin and the Prince was butchered with this voice, I had to abandon audiobook completely to avoid ruining the novel. So frustrating, because Vance is *so* good. Check out his reading of "Notes From the Underground" to get an Idea of how good Vance can be when he doesn't have to juggle multiple characters. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Siddhartha-Audiobook/B00AG2CBAE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Siddhartha Author: Hermann Hesse Narrator: Michael A. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: Michael A. Smith Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Siddhartha is a novel by Hermann Hesse that deals with the spiritual journey of an Indian man named Siddhartha during the time of the Buddha. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Hermann Hesse) Mon, 03 Dec 2012 04:07:29 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Siddhartha-Audiobook/B00AG2CBAE thebookvoice.com 03:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Siddhartha Author: Hermann Hesse Narrator: Michael A. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: Michael A. Smith Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Siddhartha is a novel by Hermann Hesse that deals with the spiritual journey of an Indian man named Siddhartha during the time of the Buddha. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Siddhartha Author: Hermann Hesse Narrator: Michael A. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 12-03-12 Publisher: Michael A. Smith Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 43 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Siddhartha is a novel by Hermann Hesse that deals with the spiritual journey of an Indian man named Siddhartha during the time of the Buddha. Members Reviews: A beautiful masterpiece and an excellent narrator What made the experience of listening to Siddhartha the most enjoyable? The contrast in personality between Siddhartha and Govinda. They are actually two sides of the same sentient being, e.g., passive versus active. Who was your favorite character and why? Siddhartha is my favorite, but Vasudeva is not any less. Siddhartha personally experienced everything all the way through his life, but Vasudeva lent him a hand to make him realize what life is all about. Have you listened to any of Michael A. Smiths other performances before? How does this one compare? I did check out a few audible books narrated by Michael A. Smith. This is perhaps the best one. His soothing voice was very clear which made it extremely easy for me to follow the story. Most importantly, Michael's peaceful and neutral intonation imposed no unnecessary impression on me. Compared to all other versions of Siddhartha, this is by far the best! Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting? There is no way that I can digest this much of information all at once. Any additional comments? Reading a book and listening to a book are really different. Michael has given his listeners an excellent performance. Good book with a great ending. Terrific narration. The story is ok but the ending was so good! Worth reading just for that. Great narration too. Love this story!!! Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why? Without a doubt. This is an enduring masterpiece. Have you listened to any of Michael A. Smiths other performances before? How does this one compare? I have. This one was just as good, if not better. Who was the most memorable character of Siddhartha and why? Siddhartha himself. Any additional comments? This is a delightful story, and even though it lacks the monsters and gore and technology of more modern stories, it endures for a reason. Not my cup of tea I teach Siddhartha to my HS seniors, and while I do my best I must admit that this book has nothing that I look for in a good book. Practically all of the spirituality is lost on me. The characters not very compelling. The imagery non-existent. The story a snooze. The spiritual musings nonsubstantial. But hey, this is just one man's opinion. Others seem to be profoundly affected by this text. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Diary-of-a-Madman-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00K23YUZ6 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories Subtitle: Signet Classics Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Michael A. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-14 Publisher: Michael A. Smith Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Some call him a Russian Mark Twain. And with his special blend of comedy, social commentary, and fantasy, Nikolai Gogol paved the way for his countrymen Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. This sampling of Gogol's works includes the increasingly fantastic entries of The Diary of a Madman followed by the wonderfully surrealistic The Nose in which the title character embarks on some unlikely activities when separated from its owner's face. Rounding out the collection are the woefully comic tale of a clerk's acquisition of The Overcoat and Ivan Fyodorovich and his Aunt, in which the title character retires to his country estate, managed by a wily Aunt. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Gogol) Fri, 02 May 2014 05:46:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Diary-of-a-Madman-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00K23YUZ6 thebookvoice.com 04:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories Subtitle: Signet Classics Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Michael A. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-14 Publisher: Michael A. Smith Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Some call him a Russian Mark Twain. And with his special blend of comedy, social commentary, and fantasy, Nikolai Gogol paved the way for his countrymen Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. This sampling of Gogol's works includes the increasingly fantastic entries of The Diary of a Madman followed by the wonderfully surrealistic The Nose in which the title character embarks on some unlikely activities when separated from its owner's face. Rounding out the collection are the woefully comic tale of a clerk's acquisition of The Overcoat and Ivan Fyodorovich and his Aunt, in which the title character retires to his country estate, managed by a wily Aunt. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Diary of a Madman and Other Stories Subtitle: Signet Classics Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Michael A. Smith Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 05-02-14 Publisher: Michael A. Smith Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Some call him a Russian Mark Twain. And with his special blend of comedy, social commentary, and fantasy, Nikolai Gogol paved the way for his countrymen Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky. This sampling of Gogol's works includes the increasingly fantastic entries of The Diary of a Madman followed by the wonderfully surrealistic The Nose in which the title character embarks on some unlikely activities when separated from its owner's face. Rounding out the collection are the woefully comic tale of a clerk's acquisition of The Overcoat and Ivan Fyodorovich and his Aunt, in which the title character retires to his country estate, managed by a wily Aunt. Members Reviews: Disappointing This is the first audible title I have been disappointed with. I have been making a survey of the great Russian writers, and assumed that the level of quality in narration that is given to Dostoevsky and Tolstoy would be present in Gogol as well. Unfortunately this is not the case. Mr. Smith's narration maintains an infuriatingly predictable cadence, in which over-emphasized adjectives create a lilting, contrived monologue reminiscent of an enthusiastic child reciting lines in a school play. Smith's consistent tone of bracing irritability throughout the production seems entirely tone-deaf, undermining Gogol's ironic subtleties, not to mention his use of grotesque slapstick and surrealism. All of the joy of Gogol's writing is lost due to Smith's grating delivery, which aggravatingly becomes the central focus, rather than the actual text. The pronunciation of Russian names is also sub-par at best. This is a good example of getting what you pay for - I thought I was getting a great deal on some classic Russian literature, but the listening turned out to be an entirely frustrating experience. Lesson learned: always listen before you buy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/King-Queen-Knave-Audiobook/B004C3REJG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King, Queen, Knave Author: Vladimir Nabokov Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This novel is the story of Dreyer, a wealthy and boisterous proprietor of a mens clothing emporium. Ruddy, self-satisfied, and thoroughly masculine, he is perfectly repugnant to his exquisite but cold middle-class wife, Martha. Attracted to his money but repelled by his oblivious passion, she longs for their nephew instead, the thin, awkward, myopic Franz. Newly arrived in Berlin, Franz soon repays his uncles condescension in his aunts bed. One of the twentieth centurys master prose stylists, Vladimir Nabokov was born in St. Petersburg in 1899. He studied French and Russian literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, then lived in Berlin and Paris, where he launched a brilliant literary career. In 1940 he moved to the United States, and achieved renown as a novelist, poet, critic, and translator. He taught literature at Wellesley, Stanford, Cornell, and Harvard. In 1961 he moved to Montreux, Switzerland, where he died in 1977. Critic Reviews: Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically. (John Updike) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Vladimir Nabokov) Sun, 05 Dec 2010 04:49:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/King-Queen-Knave-Audiobook/B004C3REJG thebookvoice.com 09:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King, Queen, Knave Author: Vladimir Nabokov Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This novel is the story of Dreyer, a wealthy and boisterous proprietor of a mens clothing emporium. Ruddy, self-satisfied, and thoroughly masculine, he is perfectly repugnant to his exquisite but cold middle-class wife, Martha. Attracted to his money but repelled by his oblivious passion, she longs for their nephew instead, the thin, awkward, myopic Franz. Newly arrived in Berlin, Franz soon repays his uncles condescension in his aunts bed. One of the twentieth centurys master prose stylists, Vladimir Nabokov was born in St. Petersburg in 1899. He studied French and Russian literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, then lived in Berlin and Paris, where he launched a brilliant literary career. In 1940 he moved to the United States, and achieved renown as a novelist, poet, critic, and translator. He taught literature at Wellesley, Stanford, Cornell, and Harvard. In 1961 he moved to Montreux, Switzerland, where he died in 1977. Critic Reviews: Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically. (John Updike) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: King, Queen, Knave Author: Vladimir Nabokov Narrator: Christopher Lane Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 12-05-10 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 30 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This novel is the story of Dreyer, a wealthy and boisterous proprietor of a mens clothing emporium. Ruddy, self-satisfied, and thoroughly masculine, he is perfectly repugnant to his exquisite but cold middle-class wife, Martha. Attracted to his money but repelled by his oblivious passion, she longs for their nephew instead, the thin, awkward, myopic Franz. Newly arrived in Berlin, Franz soon repays his uncles condescension in his aunts bed. One of the twentieth centurys master prose stylists, Vladimir Nabokov was born in St. Petersburg in 1899. He studied French and Russian literature at Trinity College, Cambridge, then lived in Berlin and Paris, where he launched a brilliant literary career. In 1940 he moved to the United States, and achieved renown as a novelist, poet, critic, and translator. He taught literature at Wellesley, Stanford, Cornell, and Harvard. In 1961 he moved to Montreux, Switzerland, where he died in 1977. Critic Reviews: Nabokov writes prose the only way it should be written, that is, ecstatically. (John Updike) Members Reviews: A non-Euclidean German love triangle. Nabokov blows me away. What appears to be a fairly straight-forward, Euclidian love triangle gets all doppelgängered-up at the end. While Nabokov said "of all [his] novels this brute is the gayest", I found it far more brute than gay. Only Nabokov could make the heavy themes of the pre-Nazi German psyche appear 'gay'. Not only is Nabokov able to get this cement kite airborne, but he is also able to make it seem light and nimble as it dances in the sunlight. You almost forget that he is writing about the dehumanization of the individual, the moral seduction and corruption of a nephew, and avunculicide. Don't sweat the bumbling Nazi in the making... that might just be Old Enricht's strange invention laughing next door. Lane is superb I can't imagine a better voice. The characters are thoroughly developed in this way; the sardonic sarcasm maintained. Nabokov's wit is frustratingly humorous. Prefer to hear someone else narrate this one Hard to listen to, as narrator attempting provisionally cute, wry, or quaint reading, to create an attitude, while I was longing for a straight-forward reading, to let the text itself do the work; rather than hamming it up in a cloying narration style. The narrator should have concentrated on clarity of speech and easy rhythm, in my opinion. Nonetheless I don't wish to turn my followers off this version, as much listening satisfaction is down to personal taste. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Death-of-Ivan-Ilyich-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V8MPSY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: George K. Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: How, Tolstoy asks, does an unreflective man confront his one and only moment of truth? This novella was the artistic culmination of a profound spiritual crisis in Tolstoy's life, a nine-year period following the publication of Anna Karenina during which he wrote not a word of fiction. A thoroughly absorbing and, at times, terrifying glimpse into the abyss of death, it is also a strong testament to the possibility of finding spiritual salvation. Also included in this volume are "The Forged Coupon," "After the Dance," "My Dream," "There Are No Guilty People," and "The Young Tsar." Editorial Reviews: The title story of this collection, a novella written by Tolstoy after the author's conversion to Christianity, tells the simple, affecting story of the main character's death and the ambitious, successful, and unreflective life that preceded it. Narrator George K. Wilson's characterizations are clear and compelling. He models the protagonist's angst, bewilderment, and agony skillfully, and renders other characters distinctly but without overemphasizing their differences. It's a well-balanced narration that is easy to follow and that brings home the emotional punch of Ivan Ilych's stirring last weeks, days, and moments. Other stories in this well-done set include "The Forged Coupon," "After the Dance," "My Dream," "There Are No Guilty People," and "The Young Tsar." Critic Reviews: "Written more than a century ago, Tolstoy's work still retains the power of a contemporary novel." (Publishers Weekly) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:49:38 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Death-of-Ivan-Ilyich-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V8MPSY thebookvoice.com 07:56:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: George K. Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: How, Tolstoy asks, does an unreflective man confront his one and only moment of truth? This novella was the artistic culmination of a profound spiritual crisis in Tolstoy's life, a nine-year period following the publication of Anna Karenina during which he wrote not a word of fiction. A thoroughly absorbing and, at times, terrifying glimpse into the abyss of death, it is also a strong testament to the possibility of finding spiritual salvation. Also included in this volume are "The Forged Coupon," "After the Dance," "My Dream," "There Are No Guilty People," and "The Young Tsar." Editorial Reviews: The title story of this collection, a novella written by Tolstoy after the author's conversion to Christianity, tells the simple, affecting story of the main character's death and the ambitious, successful, and unreflective life that preceded it. Narrator George K. Wilson's characterizations are clear and compelling. He models the protagonist's angst, bewilderment, and agony skillfully, and renders other characters distinctly but without overemphasizing their differences. It's a well-balanced narration that is easy to follow and that brings home the emotional punch of Ivan Ilych's stirring last weeks, days, and moments. Other stories in this well-done set include "The Forged Coupon," "After the Dance," "My Dream," "There Are No Guilty People," and "The Young Tsar." Critic Reviews: "Written more than a century ago, Tolstoy's work still retains the power of a contemporary novel." (Publishers Weekly) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: George K. Wilson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins Language: English Release date: 01-29-09 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 23 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: How, Tolstoy asks, does an unreflective man confront his one and only moment of truth? This novella was the artistic culmination of a profound spiritual crisis in Tolstoy's life, a nine-year period following the publication of Anna Karenina during which he wrote not a word of fiction. A thoroughly absorbing and, at times, terrifying glimpse into the abyss of death, it is also a strong testament to the possibility of finding spiritual salvation. Also included in this volume are "The Forged Coupon," "After the Dance," "My Dream," "There Are No Guilty People," and "The Young Tsar." Editorial Reviews: The title story of this collection, a novella written by Tolstoy after the author's conversion to Christianity, tells the simple, affecting story of the main character's death and the ambitious, successful, and unreflective life that preceded it. Narrator George K. Wilson's characterizations are clear and compelling. He models the protagonist's angst, bewilderment, and agony skillfully, and renders other characters distinctly but without overemphasizing their differences. It's a well-balanced narration that is easy to follow and that brings home the emotional punch of Ivan Ilych's stirring last weeks, days, and moments. Other stories in this well-done set include "The Forged Coupon," "After the Dance," "My Dream," "There Are No Guilty People," and "The Young Tsar." Critic Reviews: "Written more than a century ago, Tolstoy's work still retains the power of a contemporary novel." (Publishers Weekly) Members Reviews: Ok Kind of hard to follow The Death of Ivan Ilyich has a good message and was an ok story. The others were just kind of odd and hard to get into. Draw out What disappointed you about The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories? The story was drawn out and difficult to ascertain what the moral of the story was. The character names sounded very similar to each other so the story was a little hard to follow at times What could Leo Tolstoy have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you? Have very different names for the characters Would you listen to another book narrated by George K. Wilson? Yes What character would you cut from The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories? Mmm... Any additional comments? Some of the other stories I was surprised when they ended...there was no definite conclusion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Resurrection-Audiobook/B002V5BMSG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Resurrection Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: While the situation of Tolstoy's plot is alien to most people, his nuanced treatment of mortal life is familiar to all. Later in his life Tolstoy confessed that he earlier had seduced two young girls for his pleasure. Perhaps his own deeds and their horrible consequences motivated him to write this novel with special passion. It is a particularly moving tale. Tolstoy's Resurrection is marvelous in the fullest sense of the word - a story so improbable that it must be a miraculous achievement. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:03:04 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Resurrection-Audiobook/B002V5BMSG thebookvoice.com 16:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Resurrection Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: While the situation of Tolstoy's plot is alien to most people, his nuanced treatment of mortal life is familiar to all. Later in his life Tolstoy confessed that he earlier had seduced two young girls for his pleasure. Perhaps his own deeds and their horrible consequences motivated him to write this novel with special passion. It is a particularly moving tale. Tolstoy's Resurrection is marvelous in the fullest sense of the word - a story so improbable that it must be a miraculous achievement. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Resurrection Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Simon Vance Format: Unabridged Length: 16 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 01-13-09 Publisher: christianaudio.com Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 100 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: While the situation of Tolstoy's plot is alien to most people, his nuanced treatment of mortal life is familiar to all. Later in his life Tolstoy confessed that he earlier had seduced two young girls for his pleasure. Perhaps his own deeds and their horrible consequences motivated him to write this novel with special passion. It is a particularly moving tale. Tolstoy's Resurrection is marvelous in the fullest sense of the word - a story so improbable that it must be a miraculous achievement. Members Reviews: Vance is Wonderful! First of all, Simon Vance is a wonderful reader. He does a brilliant job with the long Russian names which made this a pleasure to listen to. And the first half of the book I found completely captivating -- Tolstoy is an excellent writer and I loved his humor and detail. However, I'm afraid I lost interest during the second part of the book as I felt there were many new characters constantly being introduced who did not add to the story. I guess I was also a bit disappointed with the ending, but I guess it was a rather gutsy thing to write at the time. Wonderful story full of humanity and empathy Would you listen to Resurrection again? Why? Yes because it has so much wisdom and insight at man's inhumanity to man. Who was your favorite character and why? The protagonist. Any additional comments? Every person should read this novel. They say reading literature teaches people empathy. This is a primary example. Leo's Denunciation of Criminal Justice System Tolstoy's last major novel (1899) is his twilight indictment of the criminal justice and penal systems. The novel opens with the Russian prince Dmitri N. serving on a jury in a criminal trial of 3 peasants, a man and 2 women, accused of poisoning and robbing the deceased. Prince recognizes one of the accused women, named Ms. Maslova, as a young maid he deflowered when both were teens a decade earlier during his visit to his aunts' home. The head maid had fired Maslova, an educated peasant, after finding out she slept with the Prince. With nowhere else to turn, Maslova became a prostitute. Although the jury finds Maslova not guilty, an error in the jury's verdict form leaves her technically guilty of an act contributing to the death, and thus subject to mandatory imprisonment. Believing his actions directly caused Maslova's wayward path ultimately leading to the imprisonment, Prince N sets out on a course to overturn her conviction and have her freed. In the process, he talks with numerous other prisoners and learns of much unfairness, perceived and real, both specific to cases and generally resulting from being raised in a bad environment. Regrettably, this novel wanes about halfway through when Tolstoy "tells" much more than he "shows," the novel becoming more of a scathing sermon, full of homilies and exhortations seeming to champion a sort of anarchist view of Christianity whereby no person can sit in judgment of any other (all of us being sinners). Tolstoy remains my favorite novelist ever. Like all other humans, he was not perfect. The book that got Tolstoy excommunicated What a magnificent, beautiful, touching and sobering book. It has left me with a sense of disquiet though. So many of the terrible things that T. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Master-of-the-World-Audiobook/B00FKGVP58 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Master of the World Author: Jules Verne Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-13 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: When a volcano suddenly seems to erupt and threaten a mountain town of North Carolina, Inspector Strock is sent to determine the danger. When an automobile race in Wisconsin is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a vehicle traveling at many times the top speed of the entrants, Strock is again consulted. And when an odd-shaped boat is sighted moving at impossible speeds off the New England coast, Stock and his boss begin to wonder if the incidents are related. Then Strock gets a note warning him to abandon his investigation, on pain of death but he is intrigued rather than deterred. The story is set in a period when gasoline engines were new and automobiles were rare, and so the appearance of a vehicle that can move at astounding speeds on land, on water - and as later seen, underwater and through the air - marks a technological advance far beyond the reach any nation. It is technology invented by a man who styles himself "The Master of the World" and threatens the peace of the world unless Inspector Strock can find a way to stop the mad inventor. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Jules Verne) Wed, 02 Oct 2013 21:15:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Master-of-the-World-Audiobook/B00FKGVP58 thebookvoice.com 04:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Master of the World Author: Jules Verne Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-13 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: When a volcano suddenly seems to erupt and threaten a mountain town of North Carolina, Inspector Strock is sent to determine the danger. When an automobile race in Wisconsin is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a vehicle traveling at many times the top speed of the entrants, Strock is again consulted. And when an odd-shaped boat is sighted moving at impossible speeds off the New England coast, Stock and his boss begin to wonder if the incidents are related. Then Strock gets a note warning him to abandon his investigation, on pain of death but he is intrigued rather than deterred. The story is set in a period when gasoline engines were new and automobiles were rare, and so the appearance of a vehicle that can move at astounding speeds on land, on water - and as later seen, underwater and through the air - marks a technological advance far beyond the reach any nation. It is technology invented by a man who styles himself "The Master of the World" and threatens the peace of the world unless Inspector Strock can find a way to stop the mad inventor. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Master of the World Author: Jules Verne Narrator: Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 10-02-13 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: When a volcano suddenly seems to erupt and threaten a mountain town of North Carolina, Inspector Strock is sent to determine the danger. When an automobile race in Wisconsin is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a vehicle traveling at many times the top speed of the entrants, Strock is again consulted. And when an odd-shaped boat is sighted moving at impossible speeds off the New England coast, Stock and his boss begin to wonder if the incidents are related. Then Strock gets a note warning him to abandon his investigation, on pain of death but he is intrigued rather than deterred. The story is set in a period when gasoline engines were new and automobiles were rare, and so the appearance of a vehicle that can move at astounding speeds on land, on water - and as later seen, underwater and through the air - marks a technological advance far beyond the reach any nation. It is technology invented by a man who styles himself "The Master of the World" and threatens the peace of the world unless Inspector Strock can find a way to stop the mad inventor. Members Reviews: Monotone Narrator I struggled to keep listening. The narrator was very dry and monotone. The book would have been better with an animated narration. The Second in the Robur Series Despite being the better known volume, this is actually the second in the Robur series following Robur The Conqueror. If you have seen the Vincent Price film you have seen an amalgamation of the two stories. In my opinion, this volume is the weaker of the two and less compelling to listen to. Little new ground is covered and characters are pretty paper thin. Recommended only if you want to hear the entire story or are a Verne aficionado. I also found the performance to be somewhat stilted with an odd cadence. It was not horrendous, but it was distracting. Everything is wrong about this book Everything is wrong about this one: - Too short - Hardly any story - Feel like a (too long) introduction - Feels too implausable - and this IS a Jules Verne novel! - The antagonist doesn't do ANYTHING! And still calls himself "Master of the World"... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/South-Sea-Tales-Audiobook/B01DFRPTDW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South Sea Tales Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The literary world was shocked when, in 1890, at the height of his career, Robert Louis Stevenson announced his intention to settle permanently in Samoa. His readers were equally shocked when he began to use the subject material offered by his new environment not to promote a romance of empire but to produce some of the most ironic and critical treatments of imperialism in 19th-century fiction. In stories such as "The Beach of Falesa", "The Bottle Imp", and "The Isle of Voices", Stevenson shows himself to be virtuoso of narrative styles. This is the first collection to bring together all his shorter Pacific fiction in one volume, and in it Stevenson emerges as a witness to the cross-cultural encounters of 19th-century imperialism and to the creation of the global culture that characterizes the postcolonial world. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Louis Stevenson) Mon, 28 Mar 2016 00:29:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/South-Sea-Tales-Audiobook/B01DFRPTDW thebookvoice.com 10:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South Sea Tales Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The literary world was shocked when, in 1890, at the height of his career, Robert Louis Stevenson announced his intention to settle permanently in Samoa. His readers were equally shocked when he began to use the subject material offered by his new environment not to promote a romance of empire but to produce some of the most ironic and critical treatments of imperialism in 19th-century fiction. In stories such as "The Beach of Falesa", "The Bottle Imp", and "The Isle of Voices", Stevenson shows himself to be virtuoso of narrative styles. This is the first collection to bring together all his shorter Pacific fiction in one volume, and in it Stevenson emerges as a witness to the cross-cultural encounters of 19th-century imperialism and to the creation of the global culture that characterizes the postcolonial world. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: South Sea Tales Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Robert Ian Mackenzie Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-28-16 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The literary world was shocked when, in 1890, at the height of his career, Robert Louis Stevenson announced his intention to settle permanently in Samoa. His readers were equally shocked when he began to use the subject material offered by his new environment not to promote a romance of empire but to produce some of the most ironic and critical treatments of imperialism in 19th-century fiction. In stories such as "The Beach of Falesa", "The Bottle Imp", and "The Isle of Voices", Stevenson shows himself to be virtuoso of narrative styles. This is the first collection to bring together all his shorter Pacific fiction in one volume, and in it Stevenson emerges as a witness to the cross-cultural encounters of 19th-century imperialism and to the creation of the global culture that characterizes the postcolonial world. Members Reviews: Stevenson's retelling of Pacific island legends & stories Towards the end of Robert Louis Stevenson's life in the late 1880's, he had to move to the Pacific islands for his health. He managed to visit many of the most famous locales while there, including Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, the Gilberts, the Marshalls, and many besides these. He listened to and recorded both native legends and sailors' stories, besides creating a few original stories of his own. The book contains the following stories: The Beach of Falesa, The Bottle Imp, The Isle of Voices, The Ebb-Tide: A Trio and Quartette, and two very short stories. The book also contains a very lengthy literary overview and critique of Stevenson's work, which I would recommend skipping until after you've read the book. Thankfully, it also contains a map, which you will repeatedly refer to. The Beach of Falesa is about a European trader (Wiltshire) who takes up residence in the fictitious island of Falesa, whereupon he is hoodwinked by a fellow European (Case) into buying a worthless business and marrying an untouchable girl. Wiltshire then determines to unseat Case from his position of dominance among the natives, so he (Wiltshire) can make good on his business and restore his wife Uma to respectibility. This story like the others that follow are true character studies of both human weakness and resolve. The Bottle Imp is the story of a native Hawaiian who gets his genie in a bottle to grant him his wishes. But though his wishes are made true and he wins the heart of the girl of his dreams, he becomes both arrogant and cursed with leprosy. He is believed to be a devil by his neighbors. Forced into exile with a wife who believes that he doesn't love her, he desperately seeks out the genie once more to cure his illness. Then he can be with her again, but at the price of external damnation. Or is there still a way out? The Isle of Voices is also a story about greed and lust. One young Hawaiian man (Keola) yearns for a native girl, but lacks the material wealth for a comfortable marriage. So his girlfriend's father magically takes him to the mysterious and frightful Isle of Voices where treasure lies at his feet simply waiting to be picked up. Not sated with slight and trivial wealth, Keola determines to treacherously seize a vast fortune despite being ominously forbidden by the father. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Under-the-Sunset-Audiobook/B00MAP58I2 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Sunset Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Walter Dixon, Rose Itzcovtiz, James Langton, Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-14 Publisher: Harmonic Wave Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Under the Sunset" was Bram Stoker's first short story collection written in 1881. These short stories were intended for children and includes the following stories: "Under The Sunset", "The Rose Prince", "The Invisible Giant", and much more. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bram Stoker) Mon, 04 Aug 2014 14:03:26 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Under-the-Sunset-Audiobook/B00MAP58I2 thebookvoice.com 03:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Sunset Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Walter Dixon, Rose Itzcovtiz, James Langton, Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-14 Publisher: Harmonic Wave Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Under the Sunset" was Bram Stoker's first short story collection written in 1881. These short stories were intended for children and includes the following stories: "Under The Sunset", "The Rose Prince", "The Invisible Giant", and much more. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Under the Sunset Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Walter Dixon, Rose Itzcovtiz, James Langton, Karen White Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 08-04-14 Publisher: Harmonic Wave Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Under the Sunset" was Bram Stoker's first short story collection written in 1881. These short stories were intended for children and includes the following stories: "Under The Sunset", "The Rose Prince", "The Invisible Giant", and much more. Members Reviews: A Collection of Children's Stories? While Stoker originally wrote this collection of eight short stores for children, I would be reluctant to read most of the stories to anyone under the age of ten. I found the stories themselves to be a rather mixed bag both in terms of theme and quality. My favorite by far was "The Invisible Giant." The eight stories in this collection are: Under the Sunset The Rose Prince The Invisible Giant The Shadow Builder How 7 Went Mad Lies and Lilies The Castle of the King The Wondrous Child While definitely not Stoker's best work, I enjoyed reading it all the same. ..or Bram Stoker's Fairy Tales After having read The Castle of the King in a large collection of ghost stories, I just had to check this book out. I'm willing to be that virtually everyone looking into this book is familiar with his more famous work, Dracula. I was more expecting, as the back of the book says, a few tales of terror. That's not what you'll get. To put it in a nutshell... imagine the guy who wrote Dracula wrote some Fairy Tales as well. It's exactly what you would expect. The result is a bunch of stories, ranging from the flagrantly biblical (The Rose Prince) to the unbelievably dark (The Shadow Maker, the Castle of the King). The stories tend towards sad rather than frightening, and if you're a normal parent, you might not want to read them to your children.... fortunately for me, I'm not a normal parent. Crazy parents rejoice! I am not satisfy. It is to short history for the price. I though it was a compilation of a few histories. I am not satisfy. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Great-French-and-Russian-Short-Stories-Volume-1-Unabridged-Selections-Audiobook/B002V9ZA3U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great French and Russian Short Stories, Volume 1 (Unabridged Selections) Author: various Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The short stories presented in this volume include eight by Guy de Maupassant: "Love's Awakening", "Useless Beauty", "In the Moonlight", and "The Horla". Also included are "The Thief" and "The Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; "The Mysterious Mansion" and "Christ in Flanders" by Honore de Balzac; "The Bet","The Kiss", "The Lottery Ticket", "A Work of Art", and "The Slanderer" by Anton Chekov; "The Overcoat" by Nikolai Gogol; "Zodmirsky's Duel" by Alexander Dumas; "The Shot" by Alexander Pushkin; "The Long Exile" by Leo Tolstoy; "The Thief" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; "Captain Burle" by Emile Zola, "The Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; and "In the Moonlight" by Guy de Maupassant. Editorial Reviews: Timeless masters in their own right, the composers of these short classics would bear increasing influence on future generations of English-speaking authors, their impact reaching the varied fields of existentialism, surrealism, and absurdism. Performers Jim Killavey and Walter Zimmerman take turns delivering this eclectic mix of short stories, which includes humorous parables from Anton Chekov and Guy de Maupassant, rollicking adventures from Alexander Dumas, and the tremulous psychological exposés of Fyodor Dostoevsky. A veteran performer of Russian masterworks, Zimmerman shows a knack for accents and role-playing while maintaining a quick-clipped clarity. Killavey recites the French greats in his clear, eloquent baritone. A seasoned performer, Killavey was instrumental in the movement toward recording the classics in an unabridged format. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (various) Fri, 19 Jan 2007 18:50:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Great-French-and-Russian-Short-Stories-Volume-1-Unabridged-Selections-Audiobook/B002V9ZA3U thebookvoice.com 10:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great French and Russian Short Stories, Volume 1 (Unabridged Selections) Author: various Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The short stories presented in this volume include eight by Guy de Maupassant: "Love's Awakening", "Useless Beauty", "In the Moonlight", and "The Horla". Also included are "The Thief" and "The Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; "The Mysterious Mansion" and "Christ in Flanders" by Honore de Balzac; "The Bet","The Kiss", "The Lottery Ticket", "A Work of Art", and "The Slanderer" by Anton Chekov; "The Overcoat" by Nikolai Gogol; "Zodmirsky's Duel" by Alexander Dumas; "The Shot" by Alexander Pushkin; "The Long Exile" by Leo Tolstoy; "The Thief" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; "Captain Burle" by Emile Zola, "The Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; and "In the Moonlight" by Guy de Maupassant. Editorial Reviews: Timeless masters in their own right, the composers of these short classics would bear increasing influence on future generations of English-speaking authors, their impact reaching the varied fields of existentialism, surrealism, and absurdism. Performers Jim Killavey and Walter Zimmerman take turns delivering this eclectic mix of short stories, which includes humorous parables from Anton Chekov and Guy de Maupassant, rollicking adventures from Alexander Dumas, and the tremulous psychological exposés of Fyodor Dostoevsky. A veteran performer of Russian masterworks, Zimmerman shows a knack for accents and role-playing while maintaining a quick-clipped clarity. Killavey recites the French greats in his clear, eloquent baritone. A seasoned performer, Killavey was instrumental in the movement toward recording the classics in an unabridged format. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Great French and Russian Short Stories, Volume 1 (Unabridged Selections) Author: various Narrator: Walter Zimmerman, Jim Killavey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 01-19-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The short stories presented in this volume include eight by Guy de Maupassant: "Love's Awakening", "Useless Beauty", "In the Moonlight", and "The Horla". Also included are "The Thief" and "The Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; "The Mysterious Mansion" and "Christ in Flanders" by Honore de Balzac; "The Bet","The Kiss", "The Lottery Ticket", "A Work of Art", and "The Slanderer" by Anton Chekov; "The Overcoat" by Nikolai Gogol; "Zodmirsky's Duel" by Alexander Dumas; "The Shot" by Alexander Pushkin; "The Long Exile" by Leo Tolstoy; "The Thief" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; "Captain Burle" by Emile Zola, "The Wedding" by Fyodor Dostoevsky; and "In the Moonlight" by Guy de Maupassant. Editorial Reviews: Timeless masters in their own right, the composers of these short classics would bear increasing influence on future generations of English-speaking authors, their impact reaching the varied fields of existentialism, surrealism, and absurdism. Performers Jim Killavey and Walter Zimmerman take turns delivering this eclectic mix of short stories, which includes humorous parables from Anton Chekov and Guy de Maupassant, rollicking adventures from Alexander Dumas, and the tremulous psychological exposés of Fyodor Dostoevsky. A veteran performer of Russian masterworks, Zimmerman shows a knack for accents and role-playing while maintaining a quick-clipped clarity. Killavey recites the French greats in his clear, eloquent baritone. A seasoned performer, Killavey was instrumental in the movement toward recording the classics in an unabridged format. Members Reviews: Entertaining What did you love best about Great French and Russian Short Stories, Volume 1 (Unabridged Selections)? The recording seems to be a little dated and tinny which may account for previous reviewers withholding stars. But the readers are skilled and they don't over-dramatize the prose. It's a good collection and encompasses a variety of themes - most are dryly funny or ironic, a few are tragic, one is hopelessly sentimental. The stories are all entertaining and are a wonderful exposure to French and Russian authors without committing 20 hours at a time. I'll be looking for more like this. Good listen I really enjoyed this audio. I have never listened to short stories. I enjoyed going from one story to another instead of listening for 14 hours to one. As can be expected, some stories are great-others very slow. I enjoyed most stories and discovered new authors I am intrested whose works I am intrested in reading. Some hits, some misses, but worthwhile I dont have a deep background in 19th century French and Russian literature, so I was taken somewhat by surprise by the heavy moralizing and didacticism served up by these works. A few of these stories come across as clumsy and primitive, while others yet sparkle by their cleverness and ingenuity, nevertheless all are a revealing window into the era and locales. The quality of the narration is uneven, distractingly bad at times with some apparently recorded from the bottom of a well, and at least one narrator showing even less personality than Stephen Hawkings speech synthesizer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Bet-Audiobook/B002V0GFXI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bet Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Bet" is one of Chekov's most anthologized stories. A rich banker makes a bet with a poor artist that he cannot voluntarily stay imprisoned for a long period of time. The result of the bet is quite different than either man could have supposed. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov begins his classic 1889 tale "The Bet" with the recollection of an argument that took place 15 years earlier at a party of the self-ordained intelligentsia. The argument - so familiar to our own time - was about the moral legitimacy of capital punishment. While most of the party agreed that capital punishment was inhumane, a middle-aged banker held that it was far more humane than life imprisonment. When a young lawyer disagreed, the bet was on: If the lawyer will spend 15 years in solitary confinement, the banker will give him a large sum of money. Fifteen years on, who will win? As performed by the popular Walter Zimmerman, The Bet is a hilarious look at principle, moral value, and the tyranny of caprice. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Tue, 22 May 2007 16:09:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Bet-Audiobook/B002V0GFXI thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bet Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Bet" is one of Chekov's most anthologized stories. A rich banker makes a bet with a poor artist that he cannot voluntarily stay imprisoned for a long period of time. The result of the bet is quite different than either man could have supposed. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov begins his classic 1889 tale "The Bet" with the recollection of an argument that took place 15 years earlier at a party of the self-ordained intelligentsia. The argument - so familiar to our own time - was about the moral legitimacy of capital punishment. While most of the party agreed that capital punishment was inhumane, a middle-aged banker held that it was far more humane than life imprisonment. When a young lawyer disagreed, the bet was on: If the lawyer will spend 15 years in solitary confinement, the banker will give him a large sum of money. Fifteen years on, who will win? As performed by the popular Walter Zimmerman, The Bet is a hilarious look at principle, moral value, and the tyranny of caprice. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Bet Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 05-22-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Bet" is one of Chekov's most anthologized stories. A rich banker makes a bet with a poor artist that he cannot voluntarily stay imprisoned for a long period of time. The result of the bet is quite different than either man could have supposed. © and (P)1979 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov begins his classic 1889 tale "The Bet" with the recollection of an argument that took place 15 years earlier at a party of the self-ordained intelligentsia. The argument - so familiar to our own time - was about the moral legitimacy of capital punishment. While most of the party agreed that capital punishment was inhumane, a middle-aged banker held that it was far more humane than life imprisonment. When a young lawyer disagreed, the bet was on: If the lawyer will spend 15 years in solitary confinement, the banker will give him a large sum of money. Fifteen years on, who will win? As performed by the popular Walter Zimmerman, The Bet is a hilarious look at principle, moral value, and the tyranny of caprice. Members Reviews: Pretty good Chekhov Short Story Although this is not a great story, this is solidly good Chekhov with solidly good narration. Chekhov is my favorite short story writer, yet this in not one of my favorite stories; nevertheless it is clearly worth the twenty minutes and one dollar. Remarkable Remarkable short story having to do with - on less than - the real meaning of life. Thought provoking. Great Short Story Money isn't of much worth. Time in good books, pondering, and seeking peace. Beautifully written and told. Must read when you have a few minutes. The Bet One of my favorite short stories by Anton Chekhov. Strong didactic theme and moral that has much to teach us, even today. It addresses the theme of capital punishment and begs the question, "Which is worse?" and makes us ask ourselves what price we would pay for freedom. Ironic final ending that will "imprison" the reader, long after the final page is turned. -Deborah Killion, writer https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Eveline-Audiobook/B00GWLMZ5E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eveline Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: Drawn from James Joyces seminal short story collection Dubliners, "Eveline" tells the story of a young girl torn between lingering familial obligations and love, and follows her as she attempts to resign - or at least decide between - the two. Joyce is called a master for a reason, and his prose is light, subtle, and rich all at once, his characterization deft and his language unforgettable. Jim Nortons crisp, refined tones accentuate the purposeful emotional distance in this story, balancing the intimacy of being so close to Eveline with all the things we dont and cant know about how she feels. Nortons pacing and intonation are consistent and compelling, doing true justice to Joyces timeless talents. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:18:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Eveline-Audiobook/B00GWLMZ5E thebookvoice.com 00:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eveline Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: Drawn from James Joyces seminal short story collection Dubliners, "Eveline" tells the story of a young girl torn between lingering familial obligations and love, and follows her as she attempts to resign - or at least decide between - the two. Joyce is called a master for a reason, and his prose is light, subtle, and rich all at once, his characterization deft and his language unforgettable. Jim Nortons crisp, refined tones accentuate the purposeful emotional distance in this story, balancing the intimacy of being so close to Eveline with all the things we dont and cant know about how she feels. Nortons pacing and intonation are consistent and compelling, doing true justice to Joyces timeless talents. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eveline Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: Drawn from James Joyces seminal short story collection Dubliners, "Eveline" tells the story of a young girl torn between lingering familial obligations and love, and follows her as she attempts to resign - or at least decide between - the two. Joyce is called a master for a reason, and his prose is light, subtle, and rich all at once, his characterization deft and his language unforgettable. Jim Nortons crisp, refined tones accentuate the purposeful emotional distance in this story, balancing the intimacy of being so close to Eveline with all the things we dont and cant know about how she feels. Nortons pacing and intonation are consistent and compelling, doing true justice to Joyces timeless talents. Members Reviews: Excellent Short Story This is a wonderful short story. In so few words, James Joyce gives us a vivid portrait of the hardship experienced by this young girl and the struggle she experiences as she makes a decision which will define her future. Headline Eveline is an interesting read about a girl that lives in the UK and is not sure if the grass is greener situation. . The one star isn't for the book, but for ... The one star isn't for the book, but for this edition of it. Typos and missing punctuation abound. The publisher didn't even bother to proofread 2 pages of text. I'm asking for a refund. A well written short story Eveline is a very well written short story of the conflict of love and a new live vs tradition with family in Ireland. Enjoy reading Poor Eveline! Eveline is a fabulous short story from master writer James Joyce, which tells a story of love opressed by tradition and family. This is a short story I recomend to all because of the emotion you'll feel through the litterary style of James Joyce. The ending will have you trying to read faster to find out what happens! Enjoy!Devuan Seraun! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Dom-Quixote-Portuguese-Edition-Audiobook/B00TQENJP4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dom Quixote [Portuguese Edition] Author: Miguel de Cervantes Narrator: Antonio Carlos Prado Mói, Alecs Lima, Cristiana Galvo, Di Ramon, Marcio Brodt, Paulo Arcuri Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: As aventuras do nobre cavaleiro Dom Quixote e seu fiel escudeiro Sancho Pança so contadas de forma muito divertida neste audiolivro. Com trilha sonora executada pelo violonista Thiago Abdalla, oito atores interpretam as vozes dos mais de trinta personagens e do narrador da história. Vozes: Antonio Carlos Prado Mói (narrador); Alecs Lima (Dom Quixote); Angela Couto (ama, personagem aleatório, Amazona); Cristiana Galvo (primeira donzela, sobrinha Dolores, criada do albergue e mulher de Sancho Pança); Di Ramon (Sanso Carrasco e leitura de bilhete e placa); Marcio Brodt (Sancho Pança, estalajeiro, jovem pastor, camponês, monge, Alonso Lopez, guardas, barbeiro, médico, homens do reino de Sancho Pança, padre, prisioneiros e personagens indefinidos); Paulo Arcuri (fazendeiro, cavaleiros com capuz branco, Gil de Passamonte, Falso Diabo, duque, bandoleiro, cavaleiro da lua branca, prisioneiros e personagens indefinidos); Ricardo Paim (mercardor).Gravado a partir de texto adaptado por Leonardo Chianca. Co-produço da Livro Falante com a Editora DCL. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Miguel de Cervantes) Fri, 13 Mar 2015 20:28:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Dom-Quixote-Portuguese-Edition-Audiobook/B00TQENJP4 thebookvoice.com 02:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dom Quixote [Portuguese Edition] Author: Miguel de Cervantes Narrator: Antonio Carlos Prado Mói, Alecs Lima, Cristiana Galvo, Di Ramon, Marcio Brodt, Paulo Arcuri Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: As aventuras do nobre cavaleiro Dom Quixote e seu fiel escudeiro Sancho Pança so contadas de forma muito divertida neste audiolivro. Com trilha sonora executada pelo violonista Thiago Abdalla, oito atores interpretam as vozes dos mais de trinta personagens e do narrador da história. Vozes: Antonio Carlos Prado Mói (narrador); Alecs Lima (Dom Quixote); Angela Couto (ama, personagem aleatório, Amazona); Cristiana Galvo (primeira donzela, sobrinha Dolores, criada do albergue e mulher de Sancho Pança); Di Ramon (Sanso Carrasco e leitura de bilhete e placa); Marcio Brodt (Sancho Pança, estalajeiro, jovem pastor, camponês, monge, Alonso Lopez, guardas, barbeiro, médico, homens do reino de Sancho Pança, padre, prisioneiros e personagens indefinidos); Paulo Arcuri (fazendeiro, cavaleiros com capuz branco, Gil de Passamonte, Falso Diabo, duque, bandoleiro, cavaleiro da lua branca, prisioneiros e personagens indefinidos); Ricardo Paim (mercardor).Gravado a partir de texto adaptado por Leonardo Chianca. Co-produço da Livro Falante com a Editora DCL. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dom Quixote [Portuguese Edition] Author: Miguel de Cervantes Narrator: Antonio Carlos Prado Mói, Alecs Lima, Cristiana Galvo, Di Ramon, Marcio Brodt, Paulo Arcuri Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 03-13-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: As aventuras do nobre cavaleiro Dom Quixote e seu fiel escudeiro Sancho Pança so contadas de forma muito divertida neste audiolivro. Com trilha sonora executada pelo violonista Thiago Abdalla, oito atores interpretam as vozes dos mais de trinta personagens e do narrador da história. Vozes: Antonio Carlos Prado Mói (narrador); Alecs Lima (Dom Quixote); Angela Couto (ama, personagem aleatório, Amazona); Cristiana Galvo (primeira donzela, sobrinha Dolores, criada do albergue e mulher de Sancho Pança); Di Ramon (Sanso Carrasco e leitura de bilhete e placa); Marcio Brodt (Sancho Pança, estalajeiro, jovem pastor, camponês, monge, Alonso Lopez, guardas, barbeiro, médico, homens do reino de Sancho Pança, padre, prisioneiros e personagens indefinidos); Paulo Arcuri (fazendeiro, cavaleiros com capuz branco, Gil de Passamonte, Falso Diabo, duque, bandoleiro, cavaleiro da lua branca, prisioneiros e personagens indefinidos); Ricardo Paim (mercardor).Gravado a partir de texto adaptado por Leonardo Chianca. Co-produço da Livro Falante com a Editora DCL. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Members Reviews: Abridged and overly simplified edition. This simplified edition lost great part of the literary value. yet, it motivated me to listen to the unabridged Spanish edition. clássico Excelente para quem no tem tempo de ler. permite entendimento geral sobre a obra prima de cervantes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Dubliners-Blackstone-Edition-Audiobook/B002UZJVQW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dubliners (Blackstone Edition) Author: James Joyce Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: In his first published work in prose, James Joyce paints vivid portraits of the people of Dublin, his city of birth, in a collection of stories whose larger purpose, he said, was to depict a "moral history of Ireland". From the first story, in which a young boy encounters death, to the haunting final story involving the middle-aged Gabriel, the book gives an unflinching and realistic portrayal of "dear, dirty Dublin" in the early 20th-century. This brilliant study is by turns bawdy and witty, but always darkened by a paralysis of spirit and emotions. (P)1992 Blackstone Audiobooks bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Thu, 26 Jan 2006 20:27:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Dubliners-Blackstone-Edition-Audiobook/B002UZJVQW thebookvoice.com 07:28:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dubliners (Blackstone Edition) Author: James Joyce Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: In his first published work in prose, James Joyce paints vivid portraits of the people of Dublin, his city of birth, in a collection of stories whose larger purpose, he said, was to depict a "moral history of Ireland". From the first story, in which a young boy encounters death, to the haunting final story involving the middle-aged Gabriel, the book gives an unflinching and realistic portrayal of "dear, dirty Dublin" in the early 20th-century. This brilliant study is by turns bawdy and witty, but always darkened by a paralysis of spirit and emotions. (P)1992 Blackstone Audiobooks Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dubliners (Blackstone Edition) Author: James Joyce Narrator: Frederick Davidson Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 28 mins Language: English Release date: 01-26-06 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: In his first published work in prose, James Joyce paints vivid portraits of the people of Dublin, his city of birth, in a collection of stories whose larger purpose, he said, was to depict a "moral history of Ireland". From the first story, in which a young boy encounters death, to the haunting final story involving the middle-aged Gabriel, the book gives an unflinching and realistic portrayal of "dear, dirty Dublin" in the early 20th-century. This brilliant study is by turns bawdy and witty, but always darkened by a paralysis of spirit and emotions. (P)1992 Blackstone Audiobooks Members Reviews: Sometimes Davidson works, sometimes not As I've said elsewhere, Frederick Davidson is an acquired taste. Frederick Davidson doing "Irish" is beyond my capabilities at the moment. It's a spirited reading, as his usually are, but there are better readings of this book available on Audible. (The one by Jim Norton is one; the one that uses a different Irish author or actor for each story is another.) Dubliners - Big disapointment I was hugely disappointed by this. The narrator sounded like he just wanted to get through it. He didn't seem to put any feeling into it. If I had been able to sample it beforehand I would definitely not have bought it. It was a waste of money, for me anyway. I have downloaded one or two other books from Audible and they have been fine. I'm downloading one right now. .I think there is a more expensive audio book of Dubliners. I wish I'd bought it, but then that's taking a chance too! However, it's just my opinion. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Queen-of-Spades-Audiobook/B00IPPEM9M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Queen of Spades Author: Alexander Pushkin Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Alexander Pushkin's greatest short story. Hermann, a young German officer serving in the Engineers regiment, is obsessed by gambling, although he never indulges in it himself. One night he hears a tale about how a wealthy 87-year-old Countess in St. Petersburg once learned the secret of how to win on three cards from the Duc d'Orleans. He becomes obsessed with learning the secret himself. In pursuit of this aim, he becomes enamoured of the Countess' companion, the beautiful Lizaveta. A nocturnal visit to his paramour, however, turns to tragedy as he finds himself in the chamber of the Countess and tries first by persuasion and then by force to get her to reveal the secret of the cards. The denouement of the story is uncanny and captivating. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alexander Pushkin) Mon, 03 Mar 2014 02:22:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Queen-of-Spades-Audiobook/B00IPPEM9M thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Queen of Spades Author: Alexander Pushkin Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Alexander Pushkin's greatest short story. Hermann, a young German officer serving in the Engineers regiment, is obsessed by gambling, although he never indulges in it himself. One night he hears a tale about how a wealthy 87-year-old Countess in St. Petersburg once learned the secret of how to win on three cards from the Duc d'Orleans. He becomes obsessed with learning the secret himself. In pursuit of this aim, he becomes enamoured of the Countess' companion, the beautiful Lizaveta. A nocturnal visit to his paramour, however, turns to tragedy as he finds himself in the chamber of the Countess and tries first by persuasion and then by force to get her to reveal the secret of the cards. The denouement of the story is uncanny and captivating. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Queen of Spades Author: Alexander Pushkin Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 03-03-14 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Alexander Pushkin's greatest short story. Hermann, a young German officer serving in the Engineers regiment, is obsessed by gambling, although he never indulges in it himself. One night he hears a tale about how a wealthy 87-year-old Countess in St. Petersburg once learned the secret of how to win on three cards from the Duc d'Orleans. He becomes obsessed with learning the secret himself. In pursuit of this aim, he becomes enamoured of the Countess' companion, the beautiful Lizaveta. A nocturnal visit to his paramour, however, turns to tragedy as he finds himself in the chamber of the Countess and tries first by persuasion and then by force to get her to reveal the secret of the cards. The denouement of the story is uncanny and captivating. Members Reviews: Pushkin's greatness ruined by narrator The narrator uses a maddeningly staccato delivery over and over again, as if every 5th line or so is a punch line to a stand-up comedy routine. I love Russian literature, but I found it near impossible to focus on the story given how annoying the narration was. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classic-Irish-Short-Stories-2-Audiobook/B0036GRKYO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Irish Short Stories 2 Author: various Narrator: T.P. McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-06 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: These stories, in turn atmospheric, spookily funny, full of intriguing characters, picturesque, and touching, are steeped in the Irish delight in story-telling and cover an intriguing century of Irish city and country life. With his wonderfully rich voice and expertise at story-telling, narrator T.P. McKenna, the well-known Irish actor, brings an authentic flavour to this audiobook. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (various) Tue, 21 Nov 2006 23:25:11 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classic-Irish-Short-Stories-2-Audiobook/B0036GRKYO thebookvoice.com 03:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Irish Short Stories 2 Author: various Narrator: T.P. McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-06 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: These stories, in turn atmospheric, spookily funny, full of intriguing characters, picturesque, and touching, are steeped in the Irish delight in story-telling and cover an intriguing century of Irish city and country life. With his wonderfully rich voice and expertise at story-telling, narrator T.P. McKenna, the well-known Irish actor, brings an authentic flavour to this audiobook. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Irish Short Stories 2 Author: various Narrator: T.P. McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-06 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: These stories, in turn atmospheric, spookily funny, full of intriguing characters, picturesque, and touching, are steeped in the Irish delight in story-telling and cover an intriguing century of Irish city and country life. With his wonderfully rich voice and expertise at story-telling, narrator T.P. McKenna, the well-known Irish actor, brings an authentic flavour to this audiobook. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Three-Musketeers-Audiobook/B00F3JT086 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Musketeers Subtitle: The Classics Read by Celebrities Author: Alexandre Dumas Narrator: Michael York Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A young Gascon nobleman, d'Artagnan, makes his way to Paris hoping to join the Musketeers, that legion of heroes held in high esteem by the king and feared by the wicked Cardinal Richelieu. D'Artagnan quickly proves he has the heart of a Musketeer and earns himself a place in their ranks. Relying on their wits and skills with the sword, the gallant trio sets out to preserve the honor of the king and foil the nefarious schemes of Cardinal Richelieu. Alexandre Dumas' swashbuckling epic has embroidered upon history a colorful world of swordplay, intrigue, and romance, which earned this classic its reputation as the most thrilling adventure novel ever written. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alexandre Dumas) Thu, 12 Sep 2013 05:15:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Three-Musketeers-Audiobook/B00F3JT086 thebookvoice.com 06:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Musketeers Subtitle: The Classics Read by Celebrities Author: Alexandre Dumas Narrator: Michael York Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A young Gascon nobleman, d'Artagnan, makes his way to Paris hoping to join the Musketeers, that legion of heroes held in high esteem by the king and feared by the wicked Cardinal Richelieu. D'Artagnan quickly proves he has the heart of a Musketeer and earns himself a place in their ranks. Relying on their wits and skills with the sword, the gallant trio sets out to preserve the honor of the king and foil the nefarious schemes of Cardinal Richelieu. Alexandre Dumas' swashbuckling epic has embroidered upon history a colorful world of swordplay, intrigue, and romance, which earned this classic its reputation as the most thrilling adventure novel ever written. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Three Musketeers Subtitle: The Classics Read by Celebrities Author: Alexandre Dumas Narrator: Michael York Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A young Gascon nobleman, d'Artagnan, makes his way to Paris hoping to join the Musketeers, that legion of heroes held in high esteem by the king and feared by the wicked Cardinal Richelieu. D'Artagnan quickly proves he has the heart of a Musketeer and earns himself a place in their ranks. Relying on their wits and skills with the sword, the gallant trio sets out to preserve the honor of the king and foil the nefarious schemes of Cardinal Richelieu. Alexandre Dumas' swashbuckling epic has embroidered upon history a colorful world of swordplay, intrigue, and romance, which earned this classic its reputation as the most thrilling adventure novel ever written. Members Reviews: Well Done! The abridged version is fast paced and exciting. The narration was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Mystified-Magistrate-Audiobook/B00B607K06 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mystified Magistrate Subtitle: And Other Tales Author: Richard Seaver (translator), Marquis de Sade Narrator: Ken Kliban Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The great virtue of this volume is that it reveals a lighter, comic side of Sade. He was a man obsessed, like many great writers, and his obsessions are still present here: his hatred of all things pretentious, his loathing of a corrupt judicial system, his damning of hypocrisy and false piety. One of the great anarchists of all time, he was nevertheless far from mad (as many pretended) and these works of fiction shed another light on this most feverish of minds. But however heavy the subject, The Mystified Magistrate is infused with a light touch; it is revealing but never offensive. Editorial Reviews: The Marquis de Sade, from whom we get the term "sadism", uses his pen to jab at people from his real life in these short, witty tales. The magistrate of the titular work, for example, is almost certainly based on the magistrate who passed a death sentence on Sade, executing an effigy in his place. The Marquis usual themes of hypocrisy, deviancy, absurdity, and humor are present and Ken Kilban is able, in his performance, to treat the stories' humor with seriousness and their seriousness with humor. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Richard Seaver (translator)) Sat, 02 Feb 2013 22:60:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Mystified-Magistrate-Audiobook/B00B607K06 thebookvoice.com 06:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mystified Magistrate Subtitle: And Other Tales Author: Richard Seaver (translator), Marquis de Sade Narrator: Ken Kliban Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The great virtue of this volume is that it reveals a lighter, comic side of Sade. He was a man obsessed, like many great writers, and his obsessions are still present here: his hatred of all things pretentious, his loathing of a corrupt judicial system, his damning of hypocrisy and false piety. One of the great anarchists of all time, he was nevertheless far from mad (as many pretended) and these works of fiction shed another light on this most feverish of minds. But however heavy the subject, The Mystified Magistrate is infused with a light touch; it is revealing but never offensive. Editorial Reviews: The Marquis de Sade, from whom we get the term "sadism", uses his pen to jab at people from his real life in these short, witty tales. The magistrate of the titular work, for example, is almost certainly based on the magistrate who passed a death sentence on Sade, executing an effigy in his place. The Marquis usual themes of hypocrisy, deviancy, absurdity, and humor are present and Ken Kilban is able, in his performance, to treat the stories' humor with seriousness and their seriousness with humor. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Mystified Magistrate Subtitle: And Other Tales Author: Richard Seaver (translator), Marquis de Sade Narrator: Ken Kliban Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The great virtue of this volume is that it reveals a lighter, comic side of Sade. He was a man obsessed, like many great writers, and his obsessions are still present here: his hatred of all things pretentious, his loathing of a corrupt judicial system, his damning of hypocrisy and false piety. One of the great anarchists of all time, he was nevertheless far from mad (as many pretended) and these works of fiction shed another light on this most feverish of minds. But however heavy the subject, The Mystified Magistrate is infused with a light touch; it is revealing but never offensive. Editorial Reviews: The Marquis de Sade, from whom we get the term "sadism", uses his pen to jab at people from his real life in these short, witty tales. The magistrate of the titular work, for example, is almost certainly based on the magistrate who passed a death sentence on Sade, executing an effigy in his place. The Marquis usual themes of hypocrisy, deviancy, absurdity, and humor are present and Ken Kilban is able, in his performance, to treat the stories' humor with seriousness and their seriousness with humor. Members Reviews: Kudos to the Marquis! This was quite a delightful surprise! Novellas and short stories, hilarious at times, wonderful, realistic, thought-out characters. The Marquis certainly knew how to tell a story - sex and religion - bawdy, tongue in cheek!! Most enjoyable quick read I've experienced in a long time. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/-Boule-de-Suif-Short-Stories-of-Maupassant-Audiobook/B0764HCD7R Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [Boule de Suif: Short Stories of Maupassant] Author: Guy De Maupassant Narrator: 1972 - 1972 - Zhangcheng1972 Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy De Maupassant) Tue, 07 Nov 2017 01:40:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/-Boule-de-Suif-Short-Stories-of-Maupassant-Audiobook/B0764HCD7R thebookvoice.com 11:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [Boule de Suif: Short Stories of Maupassant] Author: Guy De Maupassant Narrator: 1972 - 1972 - Zhangcheng1972 Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: - [Boule de Suif: Short Stories of Maupassant] Author: Guy De Maupassant Narrator: 1972 - 1972 - Zhangcheng1972 Format: Unabridged Length: 11 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 11-07-17 Publisher: BOVCM Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Please note: This audiobook is in Mandarin. : / : / https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classic-Irish-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GMIRI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Irish Short Stories Author: various Narrator: T.P. McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-06 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: They range from Gerald Griffin's chilling tale, "The Brown Man", to the delicate and closely observed "Araby", taken from James Joyce's Dubliners, about adolescent sexual awakening. Also included are Oscar Wilde's stylish and witty story "The Model Millionaire", about a young man on whom good fortune smiles; Oliver Goldsmith's "Adventures of a Strolling Player", a compressed narrative of a peripatetic existence; Sheridan Le Fanu's story about the "Faustian" Sir Dominick Sarsfield; William Castleton's wily distiller Bob Pentland and his outwitting of the excide man; and Agnes Castle's romantic Rosanna. They combine in a distinctive potpourri of stories written by Irish story tellers and inspired by Irish life and character. With his wonderfully rich voice and expertise at story-telling, narrator T.P. McKenna, the well-known Irish actor, brings an authentic flavour to this audiobook. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (various) Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:17:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Classic-Irish-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B0036GMIRI thebookvoice.com 02:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Irish Short Stories Author: various Narrator: T.P. McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-06 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: They range from Gerald Griffin's chilling tale, "The Brown Man", to the delicate and closely observed "Araby", taken from James Joyce's Dubliners, about adolescent sexual awakening. Also included are Oscar Wilde's stylish and witty story "The Model Millionaire", about a young man on whom good fortune smiles; Oliver Goldsmith's "Adventures of a Strolling Player", a compressed narrative of a peripatetic existence; Sheridan Le Fanu's story about the "Faustian" Sir Dominick Sarsfield; William Castleton's wily distiller Bob Pentland and his outwitting of the excide man; and Agnes Castle's romantic Rosanna. They combine in a distinctive potpourri of stories written by Irish story tellers and inspired by Irish life and character. With his wonderfully rich voice and expertise at story-telling, narrator T.P. McKenna, the well-known Irish actor, brings an authentic flavour to this audiobook. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Classic Irish Short Stories Author: various Narrator: T.P. McKenna Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-06 Publisher: CSA Word Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: They range from Gerald Griffin's chilling tale, "The Brown Man", to the delicate and closely observed "Araby", taken from James Joyce's Dubliners, about adolescent sexual awakening. Also included are Oscar Wilde's stylish and witty story "The Model Millionaire", about a young man on whom good fortune smiles; Oliver Goldsmith's "Adventures of a Strolling Player", a compressed narrative of a peripatetic existence; Sheridan Le Fanu's story about the "Faustian" Sir Dominick Sarsfield; William Castleton's wily distiller Bob Pentland and his outwitting of the excide man; and Agnes Castle's romantic Rosanna. They combine in a distinctive potpourri of stories written by Irish story tellers and inspired by Irish life and character. With his wonderfully rich voice and expertise at story-telling, narrator T.P. McKenna, the well-known Irish actor, brings an authentic flavour to this audiobook. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-metamorfosis-The-Metamorphosis-Audiobook/B004FKE9Y4 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La metamorfosis [The Metamorphosis] Autor: Franz Kafka Narrador: Macu Gómez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-08-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Gregorio tenía un buen trabajo, era viajante y llevaba adelante a toda su familia. Una mañana Gregorio amanece con cuerpo de insecto, a consecuencia de esto se queda en su cuarto por miedo a que le vean sus familiares; estos le llamaban desesperadamente para que fuera a trabajar. Gregorio intenta ponerse en pie y acomodarse a su nuevo cuerpo, que todavía no domina. Por su retraso al trabajo, llega el procurador a su casa para llevárselo. Tras proponerse abrir la puerta y conseguirlo, causa el asombro del procurador y de su familia. El procurador se marcha sin pensárselo, su madre cae desmayada, y Gregorio sigue al procurador hasta la escalera para que no se marchara. El padre, enfadado, obliga a Gregorio a meterse en su cuarto dando patadas en el suelo, y golpes con el bastón y el periódico.Durante el otoño de 1912, en Praga, escribió Franz Kafka (1883-1924) La metamorfosis. En pocos libros de Kafka queda tan explícito y tan nítido su mundo como en La metamorfosis, en la que el protagonista, convertido en bestia, sumido en la más absoluta incomunicación, se ve reducido cruelmente a la nada y arrastrado inexorablemente a la muerte. Otros escritos de Kafka desarrollan rigurosas variaciones paralelas, desmenuzan inexorables pesadillas, asignan obsesiones enigmáticas a personajes desorientados y vencidos, pero tal vez sea La metamorfosis la narración que mejor expresa al hombre primordial kafkiano. De ahí que merezca la calificación unánime de obra perfecta y obra maestra, un texto decididamente superior en el panorama de la literatura universal del siglo XX.Incluye el relato El silencio de las sirenas. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franz Kafka) Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:46:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-metamorfosis-The-Metamorphosis-Audiobook/B004FKE9Y4 thebookvoice.com 01:53:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La metamorfosis [The Metamorphosis] Autor: Franz Kafka Narrador: Macu Gómez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-08-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Gregorio tenía un buen trabajo, era viajante y llevaba adelante a toda su familia. Una mañana Gregorio amanece con cuerpo de insecto, a consecuencia de esto se queda en su cuarto por miedo a que le vean sus familiares; estos le llamaban desesperadamente para que fuera a trabajar. Gregorio intenta ponerse en pie y acomodarse a su nuevo cuerpo, que todavía no domina. Por su retraso al trabajo, llega el procurador a su casa para llevárselo. Tras proponerse abrir la puerta y conseguirlo, causa el asombro del procurador y de su familia. El procurador se marcha sin pensárselo, su madre cae desmayada, y Gregorio sigue al procurador hasta la escalera para que no se marchara. El padre, enfadado, obliga a Gregorio a meterse en su cuarto dando patadas en el suelo, y golpes con el bastón y el periódico.Durante el otoño de 1912, en Praga, escribió Franz Kafka (1883-1924) La metamorfosis. En pocos libros de Kafka queda tan explícito y tan nítido su mundo como en La metamorfosis, en la que el protagonista, convertido en bestia, sumido en la más absoluta incomunicación, se ve reducido cruelmente a la nada y arrastrado inexorablemente a la muerte. Otros escritos de Kafka desarrollan rigurosas variaciones paralelas, desmenuzan inexorables pesadillas, asignan obsesiones enigmáticas a personajes desorientados y vencidos, pero tal vez sea La metamorfosis la narración que mejor expresa al hombre primordial kafkiano. De ahí que merezca la calificación unánime de obra perfecta y obra maestra, un texto decididamente superior en el panorama de la literatura universal del siglo XX.Incluye el relato El silencio de las sirenas. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La metamorfosis [The Metamorphosis] Autor: Franz Kafka Narrador: Macu Gómez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-08-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 5 de 5 de 2 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Gregorio tenía un buen trabajo, era viajante y llevaba adelante a toda su familia. Una mañana Gregorio amanece con cuerpo de insecto, a consecuencia de esto se queda en su cuarto por miedo a que le vean sus familiares; estos le llamaban desesperadamente para que fuera a trabajar. Gregorio intenta ponerse en pie y acomodarse a su nuevo cuerpo, que todavía no domina. Por su retraso al trabajo, llega el procurador a su casa para llevárselo. Tras proponerse abrir la puerta y conseguirlo, causa el asombro del procurador y de su familia. El procurador se marcha sin pensárselo, su madre cae desmayada, y Gregorio sigue al procurador hasta la escalera para que no se marchara. El padre, enfadado, obliga a Gregorio a meterse en su cuarto dando patadas en el suelo, y golpes con el bastón y el periódico.Durante el otoño de 1912, en Praga, escribió Franz Kafka (1883-1924) La metamorfosis. En pocos libros de Kafka queda tan explícito y tan nítido su mundo como en La metamorfosis, en la que el protagonista, convertido en bestia, sumido en la más absoluta incomunicación, se ve reducido cruelmente a la nada y arrastrado inexorablemente a la muerte. Otros escritos de Kafka desarrollan rigurosas variaciones paralelas, desmenuzan inexorables pesadillas, asignan obsesiones enigmáticas a personajes desorientados y vencidos, pero tal vez sea La metamorfosis la narración que mejor expresa al hombre primordial kafkiano. De ahí que merezca la calificación unánime de obra perfecta y obra maestra, un texto decididamente superior en el panorama de la literatura universal del siglo XX.Incluye el relato El silencio de las sirenas. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: The Final Everything was okay until the final. In my book missing the final, somebody tell me is all right or is my book. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Dark-Angel-Audiobook/B00JXQWNM0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Angel Author: Mika Waltari Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ancient Constantinople, the glorious capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1,000 years, and the jewel of Christendom, is the setting for this incredible historical novel. No other city in the world could compare with it in grandeur, splendor, and wealth. And when it fell to the Turks in 1453, it must have seemed like the end of the world to Christians. Famed author Mika Waltari takes us into the last months of this dying city as revealed in the diary of John Angelos, a strange man hopelessly in love with the daughter of an eminent Byzantine official. In this powerful novel which closely follows actual historical events and personalities, Waltari explores the passions and follies of a civilization on the brink of disaster. With shrewd psychological insight, Waltari provides us with an unbelievable tapestry of false hopes, dogged determination, and fanatic religious faith as seen through the eyes of the 15th century Greeks and Italians who valiantly defended the city to the bitter end. With chaos and despair deepening into a pall of gloom, the sultan's huge army surrounds Constantinople and assaults its massive walls. We peer over the shoulder of John Angelos as he dons his armor and plunges into the tumultuous events taking place amid smoldering suspicions of betrayal and assassination. But as always, the beautiful Anna Notaras lingers in his imaginationListeners will gain even greater enjoyment by perusing the Wikipedia article "Fall of Constantinople", as well as availing themselves of the accompanying maps. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Mika Waltari) Tue, 29 Apr 2014 23:26:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Dark-Angel-Audiobook/B00JXQWNM0 thebookvoice.com 13:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Angel Author: Mika Waltari Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ancient Constantinople, the glorious capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1,000 years, and the jewel of Christendom, is the setting for this incredible historical novel. No other city in the world could compare with it in grandeur, splendor, and wealth. And when it fell to the Turks in 1453, it must have seemed like the end of the world to Christians. Famed author Mika Waltari takes us into the last months of this dying city as revealed in the diary of John Angelos, a strange man hopelessly in love with the daughter of an eminent Byzantine official. In this powerful novel which closely follows actual historical events and personalities, Waltari explores the passions and follies of a civilization on the brink of disaster. With shrewd psychological insight, Waltari provides us with an unbelievable tapestry of false hopes, dogged determination, and fanatic religious faith as seen through the eyes of the 15th century Greeks and Italians who valiantly defended the city to the bitter end. With chaos and despair deepening into a pall of gloom, the sultan's huge army surrounds Constantinople and assaults its massive walls. We peer over the shoulder of John Angelos as he dons his armor and plunges into the tumultuous events taking place amid smoldering suspicions of betrayal and assassination. But as always, the beautiful Anna Notaras lingers in his imaginationListeners will gain even greater enjoyment by perusing the Wikipedia article "Fall of Constantinople", as well as availing themselves of the accompanying maps. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Dark Angel Author: Mika Waltari Narrator: Charlton Griffin Format: Unabridged Length: 13 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 04-29-14 Publisher: Audio Connoisseur Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 21 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ancient Constantinople, the glorious capital of the Eastern Roman Empire for over 1,000 years, and the jewel of Christendom, is the setting for this incredible historical novel. No other city in the world could compare with it in grandeur, splendor, and wealth. And when it fell to the Turks in 1453, it must have seemed like the end of the world to Christians. Famed author Mika Waltari takes us into the last months of this dying city as revealed in the diary of John Angelos, a strange man hopelessly in love with the daughter of an eminent Byzantine official. In this powerful novel which closely follows actual historical events and personalities, Waltari explores the passions and follies of a civilization on the brink of disaster. With shrewd psychological insight, Waltari provides us with an unbelievable tapestry of false hopes, dogged determination, and fanatic religious faith as seen through the eyes of the 15th century Greeks and Italians who valiantly defended the city to the bitter end. With chaos and despair deepening into a pall of gloom, the sultan's huge army surrounds Constantinople and assaults its massive walls. We peer over the shoulder of John Angelos as he dons his armor and plunges into the tumultuous events taking place amid smoldering suspicions of betrayal and assassination. But as always, the beautiful Anna Notaras lingers in his imaginationListeners will gain even greater enjoyment by perusing the Wikipedia article "Fall of Constantinople", as well as availing themselves of the accompanying maps. Members Reviews: beautifully written with a top notch narration I loved this book. the writing coupled with the narrator resulted in a wonderful experience for me. I have since listened to other offerings from this pair and I am yet to be disappointed. the book is not complete. great book and great performance, but the book is not complete. It is missing the last chapter and the epilogue https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Chekhov-Audiobook/B002V580AY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chekhov Subtitle: 11 Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Presented here are eleven of Chekhov's best works. In "The Black Monk", a man blissfully chats with the vision of a wise, mysterious monk, and in "The Kiss", an awkward young soldier is kissed by mistake. The remaining nine stories ("A Misfortune", "An Artist's Story", "Not Wanted", "Expensive Lessons", "The Head of the Family", "Mire", "Anyuta", "The Helpmate", and "The Trousseau") are equally enchanting. Critic Reviews: "What's within is pure gold." (Library Journal) "The clear, compelling narratives are master-pieces of literature." (Booklist) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Mon, 06 Dec 2004 05:49:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Chekhov-Audiobook/B002V580AY thebookvoice.com 04:44:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chekhov Subtitle: 11 Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Presented here are eleven of Chekhov's best works. In "The Black Monk", a man blissfully chats with the vision of a wise, mysterious monk, and in "The Kiss", an awkward young soldier is kissed by mistake. The remaining nine stories ("A Misfortune", "An Artist's Story", "Not Wanted", "Expensive Lessons", "The Head of the Family", "Mire", "Anyuta", "The Helpmate", and "The Trousseau") are equally enchanting. Critic Reviews: "What's within is pure gold." (Library Journal) "The clear, compelling narratives are master-pieces of literature." (Booklist) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Chekhov Subtitle: 11 Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Ralph Cosham Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 44 mins Language: English Release date: 12-06-04 Publisher: Findaway World Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 94 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Presented here are eleven of Chekhov's best works. In "The Black Monk", a man blissfully chats with the vision of a wise, mysterious monk, and in "The Kiss", an awkward young soldier is kissed by mistake. The remaining nine stories ("A Misfortune", "An Artist's Story", "Not Wanted", "Expensive Lessons", "The Head of the Family", "Mire", "Anyuta", "The Helpmate", and "The Trousseau") are equally enchanting. Critic Reviews: "What's within is pure gold." (Library Journal) "The clear, compelling narratives are master-pieces of literature." (Booklist) Members Reviews: Suble is the byword The subtle and straigtforward writing of Checkov did much to influence American, English and Russian writers of the first half of the 20th century. His influence was in many ways comparable to that of Mark Twain and Turgenev in developing the then new realistic style. The style is simple. The subjects are plain, ordinary peasants. But somehow Chekov still manages to bring his characters to life and tell an interesting story. These 11 stories are excellent examples of his work. Good narration. A nice selection but not the best narration. This is a nice selection of stories my Chekhov. I got it mainly because it contains my favorite story of his - The Black Monk. Unfortunately the narration is not the best. The pacing is a bit jerky and his pronunciation of Russian words and propper names sometimes incorrect. It's not horrible, but it could have been done better and detracts from the overall value of the audio book... Good if you like the Naturalist School Sure the stories are plan and ordinary and YES Chekhov certainly knows how to word paint most excellently, but in the end I find the works empty; not as rich as works written from the Romantic school. After listening, it left me saying "what's the point"? Chekhov: 11 Stories (Unabridged) The selection of stories was excellent - 10/10. The narrator brings out the humour and pathos wonderfully - 9/10. The sound quality was very good except in one story where there was a tiny amount of background noise - 9/10. Overall, a delightful listen. I would recommend it to anyone. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Canterville-Ghost-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B01C3629WU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Oscar Wilde's classic comic ghost story was the first of his short stories to be published, in February 1887. It relates the experiences of Mr. Hiram B. Otis, an American minister and his family, when they move into Canterville Chase, an ancient pile haunted by the previous owner's dead ancestor, Sir Simon. Of course, Mr. Otis declares, "There is no such thing, sir, as a ghost", and all of Sir Simon's hauntings have no effect on the skeptical American family, with the exception of the daughter, Virginia, despite his most strenuous efforts. A beautifully told tale full of humor, but also of apposite social commentary. The two other stories in this volume are "The Sphinx Without a Secret" (May 1887) and "The Model Millionaire" (June 1887) and an essay, "The American Invasion" (March 1887). bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Oscar Wilde) Tue, 23 Feb 2016 18:10:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Canterville-Ghost-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B01C3629WU thebookvoice.com 01:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Oscar Wilde's classic comic ghost story was the first of his short stories to be published, in February 1887. It relates the experiences of Mr. Hiram B. Otis, an American minister and his family, when they move into Canterville Chase, an ancient pile haunted by the previous owner's dead ancestor, Sir Simon. Of course, Mr. Otis declares, "There is no such thing, sir, as a ghost", and all of Sir Simon's hauntings have no effect on the skeptical American family, with the exception of the daughter, Virginia, despite his most strenuous efforts. A beautifully told tale full of humor, but also of apposite social commentary. The two other stories in this volume are "The Sphinx Without a Secret" (May 1887) and "The Model Millionaire" (June 1887) and an essay, "The American Invasion" (March 1887). Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories Author: Oscar Wilde Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 02-23-16 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Oscar Wilde's classic comic ghost story was the first of his short stories to be published, in February 1887. It relates the experiences of Mr. Hiram B. Otis, an American minister and his family, when they move into Canterville Chase, an ancient pile haunted by the previous owner's dead ancestor, Sir Simon. Of course, Mr. Otis declares, "There is no such thing, sir, as a ghost", and all of Sir Simon's hauntings have no effect on the skeptical American family, with the exception of the daughter, Virginia, despite his most strenuous efforts. A beautifully told tale full of humor, but also of apposite social commentary. The two other stories in this volume are "The Sphinx Without a Secret" (May 1887) and "The Model Millionaire" (June 1887) and an essay, "The American Invasion" (March 1887). Members Reviews: Genius or Trifler? Oscar was a clever boy. Too clever by half, as they say. The two longer stories in this Dover Thrift - "The Canterville Ghost" and "Lord Arthur Savile's Crime" - are scathingly funny, with well-turned sarcasms in every second phrase. The former is not so much a tale of the macabre as a satire of American pragmatism jousting with British maudlin antiquarianism. The latter is an exercise in "reduction to absurdity' applied to the philosophical humbug of Fate. Nobody ever recognized Humbug as readily as Oscar Wilde. Nobody ever penetrated the Ark of Human Vanity more sacrilegiously, only to discover the mummy of a fool. But make no mistake! Wilde is utterly serious in his scorn for humanity. Had he been just a little less clever - a little less convinced of the futility of serious endeavors - he might have been the greatest statesman of his time. Solve any of mankind's grievous cares? How utterly boring! Here's a bonus for readers with an appreciation for the Wildest ironies. The two previous amazon reviewers of the title story - The Canterville Ghost - report that they found it wondrously uplifting and replete with spiritual consolation. I like this original story from Oscar Wilde. So different from the movies. Very enlightening to read this story the way Oscar Wilde meant it to be told. The movies make it far too dramatic. Although I didn't like the ending so much. You never really know what happened with the ghost and the little girl..... Four Stars Unlike any of the movies, but quite droll. Five Stars Very Good. A Great Read This book was a great quick read and suprised me. Oscar Wilde's biography and what is written is this book are contrary. It has spiritual stories that blessed me by reading them. If you like to think or like a book to make you think, this is it. Wonderful stories by a good man. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Short-Story-Collection-Audiobook/B00893VMUW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Short Story Collection Subtitle: Classic Short Stories Author: Stephen Crane, O. Henry, Anton Chekov Narrator: Frank Muller, George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This group of four classic stories from the 19th century includes works that appear in many collections of European literature. Offering tantalizing revelations and unforgettable characters, these tales have delighted readers ever since they were first published. In Stephen Cranes "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky", glowing newlyweds find an unexpected ally on the dusty streets of an American frontier town. Ill-fated Christmas gifts cross paths in O.Henrys touching "The Gift of the Magi". A bohemian artist uses a colorful image to save a young womans life in another tale by O.Henry: "The Last Leaf". And in "The Lady With a Toy Dog", Anton Chekhov examines the terrible, tender snares of memory and desire. These classic short stories are narrated by two of the most critically-acclaimed readers in the audiobook field: George Guidall and Frank Muller. Their performances bring fresh emotional nuances to the tales while highlighting the wonderful strands of irony that wrap up each work. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stephen Crane) Wed, 06 Jun 2012 04:39:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Short-Story-Collection-Audiobook/B00893VMUW thebookvoice.com 01:47:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Short Story Collection Subtitle: Classic Short Stories Author: Stephen Crane, O. Henry, Anton Chekov Narrator: Frank Muller, George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This group of four classic stories from the 19th century includes works that appear in many collections of European literature. Offering tantalizing revelations and unforgettable characters, these tales have delighted readers ever since they were first published. In Stephen Cranes "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky", glowing newlyweds find an unexpected ally on the dusty streets of an American frontier town. Ill-fated Christmas gifts cross paths in O.Henrys touching "The Gift of the Magi". A bohemian artist uses a colorful image to save a young womans life in another tale by O.Henry: "The Last Leaf". And in "The Lady With a Toy Dog", Anton Chekhov examines the terrible, tender snares of memory and desire. These classic short stories are narrated by two of the most critically-acclaimed readers in the audiobook field: George Guidall and Frank Muller. Their performances bring fresh emotional nuances to the tales while highlighting the wonderful strands of irony that wrap up each work. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Short Story Collection Subtitle: Classic Short Stories Author: Stephen Crane, O. Henry, Anton Chekov Narrator: Frank Muller, George Guidall Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 47 mins Language: English Release date: 06-06-12 Publisher: Recorded Books Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This group of four classic stories from the 19th century includes works that appear in many collections of European literature. Offering tantalizing revelations and unforgettable characters, these tales have delighted readers ever since they were first published. In Stephen Cranes "The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky", glowing newlyweds find an unexpected ally on the dusty streets of an American frontier town. Ill-fated Christmas gifts cross paths in O.Henrys touching "The Gift of the Magi". A bohemian artist uses a colorful image to save a young womans life in another tale by O.Henry: "The Last Leaf". And in "The Lady With a Toy Dog", Anton Chekhov examines the terrible, tender snares of memory and desire. These classic short stories are narrated by two of the most critically-acclaimed readers in the audiobook field: George Guidall and Frank Muller. Their performances bring fresh emotional nuances to the tales while highlighting the wonderful strands of irony that wrap up each work. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Empty-Drum-Audiobook/B00VMD8JES Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Empty Drum Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) began writing when he was stationed in the Caucasus in the Russian army. After fighting in the Crimean war, he settled in St. Petersburg, where he wrote a number of stories which reveal an increasing disillusionment with society and the military. "The Empty Drum" is an antiwar story adapted from a Russian folk tale. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Leo Tolstoy) Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:23:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Empty-Drum-Audiobook/B00VMD8JES thebookvoice.com 00:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Empty Drum Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) began writing when he was stationed in the Caucasus in the Russian army. After fighting in the Crimean war, he settled in St. Petersburg, where he wrote a number of stories which reveal an increasing disillusionment with society and the military. "The Empty Drum" is an antiwar story adapted from a Russian folk tale. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Empty Drum Author: Leo Tolstoy Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-15 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) began writing when he was stationed in the Caucasus in the Russian army. After fighting in the Crimean war, he settled in St. Petersburg, where he wrote a number of stories which reveal an increasing disillusionment with society and the military. "The Empty Drum" is an antiwar story adapted from a Russian folk tale. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Simple-Soul-Audiobook/B01HFKQOM0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Simple Soul Author: Gustave Flaubert Narrator: Anne Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "A Simple Soul" is the perfect Gustave Flaubert short story: a tale told in spare, straightforward language full of richly observed details. The "soul" is Felicite, the exemplary servant of the austere Madame Aubin. Orphaned and illiterate, Felicite devotes her life to her mistress and Madame's two children. Her kindheartedness extends to her nephew and a local beggar, but it is seldom reciprocated. Over the years, Felicite suffers many losses but is greatly comforted by the gift of a parrot, Loulou, who becomes her dearest companion. Deeply religious and burdened by the maladies of old age, she eventually confuses the long-dead Loulou with her muddled conception of the Holy Ghost. This finely wrought character study of the life of a selfless innocent is a deserved classic. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gustave Flaubert) Thu, 23 Jun 2016 17:27:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Simple-Soul-Audiobook/B01HFKQOM0 thebookvoice.com 01:17:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Simple Soul Author: Gustave Flaubert Narrator: Anne Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "A Simple Soul" is the perfect Gustave Flaubert short story: a tale told in spare, straightforward language full of richly observed details. The "soul" is Felicite, the exemplary servant of the austere Madame Aubin. Orphaned and illiterate, Felicite devotes her life to her mistress and Madame's two children. Her kindheartedness extends to her nephew and a local beggar, but it is seldom reciprocated. Over the years, Felicite suffers many losses but is greatly comforted by the gift of a parrot, Loulou, who becomes her dearest companion. Deeply religious and burdened by the maladies of old age, she eventually confuses the long-dead Loulou with her muddled conception of the Holy Ghost. This finely wrought character study of the life of a selfless innocent is a deserved classic. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Simple Soul Author: Gustave Flaubert Narrator: Anne Hancock Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 17 mins Language: English Release date: 06-23-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "A Simple Soul" is the perfect Gustave Flaubert short story: a tale told in spare, straightforward language full of richly observed details. The "soul" is Felicite, the exemplary servant of the austere Madame Aubin. Orphaned and illiterate, Felicite devotes her life to her mistress and Madame's two children. Her kindheartedness extends to her nephew and a local beggar, but it is seldom reciprocated. Over the years, Felicite suffers many losses but is greatly comforted by the gift of a parrot, Loulou, who becomes her dearest companion. Deeply religious and burdened by the maladies of old age, she eventually confuses the long-dead Loulou with her muddled conception of the Holy Ghost. This finely wrought character study of the life of a selfless innocent is a deserved classic. Members Reviews: A sad tale of a ggod woman with limited intelligence Gustave Flaubert (1821-1880) is recognized as a brilliant classical writer, known for his masterpiece "Madam Bovary." He is able to capture the essence of people and describe their personalities and behaviors in interesting ways. People should read classics such as Madam Bovary and this story; they are classics because they have value, withstood time, and are enjoyed even today. This beautiful tale is filled with pathos. Flaubert explores the tragic and sad situation of many people who are simple, who lack sufficient intelligence to fully participate in life around them. They are ignored and secluded. The issue is addressed by theologians: Why would God create such people? How does God relate to them? The issue is addressed in the New Testament and by many novelists, such as I. L. Peretz in his masterpiece, the short story, "Bontshe the Silent." This is the story of Felicite, a simple, uneducated woman with a low IQ, who is, as many simple people, perfect at what she does; she is the perfect maid, highly respected for her work, a maid everyone would be happy to have. We read about her first love and feel for her, and how she saves her mistress, but is then exploited. Flaubert describes her yearnings, fears, reactions to deaths, her sublimated and highly unusual love for a parrot, and her final extremely sad years. We read throughout about her reliance on religion, which we know she doesn't understand. Although not in this story, we can well imagine that if a devil existed he would be laughing in derision at how God allowed such a good simple soul to be mistreated. Truly a Simple Tale of a Simple but Strong Woman A very brief little book - and it is hard to imagine that it is from the author of Madame Bovary! It traces the life of an uneducated, ignorant but strong and faithful French country woman who spent her life in service, both as a maid to the woman she worked for over many decades, and to the relative that she loved and finally even to her pet parrot. Her uneducated faith was her guiding principle and she was always an untiring worker. It will probably make you think of someone you have known - if you are lucky enough to have known such a person. Simple life Sad story about sad woman. She has bad fortune. She loses love, family, employer and parrot. She also goes deaf. M. Flaubert writes this story as a disengaged observer ... M. Flaubert writes this story as a disengaged observer, but one with much understanding and compassion. It is engaging and very well constructed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Wedding-Audiobook/B002VA96CA Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wedding Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky is considered one of the greatest Russian writers. His works have had a profound and lasting effect on 20th-century literature. His psychological penetration into the human soul had, in novels like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, a profound influence on the 20th century novel. He also wrote a number of brilliant short stories along these same lines. "The Wedding" is one of his best. © and (P)1982 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: In Dostoyevksy's short story "The Wedding", the narrator recounts a Christmas party he went to in the past, and the observations he made there. Written in a conversational style and narrated clearly and unpretentiously by Walter Zimmerman, the story delves into the subject of greed, making sharp commentary on class and society in mid-19th-century Russia. This is a short audiobook - only 20 minutes long - but it's a true gem, every bit as praiseworthy as Dostoyevsky's more famous novels. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fyodor Dostoevsky) Fri, 15 Jun 2007 16:15:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Wedding-Audiobook/B002VA96CA thebookvoice.com 00:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wedding Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky is considered one of the greatest Russian writers. His works have had a profound and lasting effect on 20th-century literature. His psychological penetration into the human soul had, in novels like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, a profound influence on the 20th century novel. He also wrote a number of brilliant short stories along these same lines. "The Wedding" is one of his best. © and (P)1982 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: In Dostoyevksy's short story "The Wedding", the narrator recounts a Christmas party he went to in the past, and the observations he made there. Written in a conversational style and narrated clearly and unpretentiously by Walter Zimmerman, the story delves into the subject of greed, making sharp commentary on class and society in mid-19th-century Russia. This is a short audiobook - only 20 minutes long - but it's a true gem, every bit as praiseworthy as Dostoyevsky's more famous novels. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Wedding Author: Fyodor Dostoevsky Narrator: Walter Zimmerman Format: Unabridged Length: 21 mins Language: English Release date: 06-15-07 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 88 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky is considered one of the greatest Russian writers. His works have had a profound and lasting effect on 20th-century literature. His psychological penetration into the human soul had, in novels like Crime and Punishment and The Brothers Karamazov, a profound influence on the 20th century novel. He also wrote a number of brilliant short stories along these same lines. "The Wedding" is one of his best. © and (P)1982 Jimcin Recordings Editorial Reviews: In Dostoyevksy's short story "The Wedding", the narrator recounts a Christmas party he went to in the past, and the observations he made there. Written in a conversational style and narrated clearly and unpretentiously by Walter Zimmerman, the story delves into the subject of greed, making sharp commentary on class and society in mid-19th-century Russia. This is a short audiobook - only 20 minutes long - but it's a true gem, every bit as praiseworthy as Dostoyevsky's more famous novels. Members Reviews: A Rare Gem of a Short Story Dostoevsky did not write many short stories so this is a rare gem. This is a very, very good short story narrated excellently. It is dark, surprising, touching, and real. A real bargain at a buck (dont waste a full credit). Good story I didn't realize Dostoevsky wrote short stories and was delighted to see - and hear this. Excellent story and very well read. Revealed Any additional comments? Showes how greed can reveal the horrors of some bottom feeders humanity. Great short listen. "Without God all things are permitted." Dostoevsky Dostoevksy's short, short (21-min) story, more commonly called, "A Christmas Tree and a Wedding" is a ["shedevr"], a masterpiece in structure that is told, as are many Dostoevsky stories, by an anonymous third person observer. To describe the story for you would be to completely ruin it. I'll just say I think it's definitely worth 95 cents, especially if you're a literary connoisseur or a fan of Dostoevsky's work. Impressively bad narration! I love the Russians, so I figured this quick short story would be entirely worth $1. Nooooo way! I only finished it because it was so short. The narrator is very bad overall; his obviously unpracticed pronunciations of Russian names were just icing on the cake. Good story, but get it by another narrator. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Nose-Audiobook/B004VTB33O Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nose Subtitle: A Nikolai Gogol Story Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 05-06-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Nose" is the second best known story of Gogol, after "The Overcoat". A military major discovers his nose is missing and works to recover it. He finds the nose but it pretends to have a life of its own, as a fellow human. It in fact has a higher rank than the Major himself. The Major is perplexed, goes back to his apartment, and has the nose returned to him. With great joy he recovers his nose, only to find it won't reattach to his face. After much going on, he finds the nose reattached to his face. The fun of the story are the goings on, which have made this a favorite of all readers of Russian literature. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Gogol) Fri, 06 May 2011 17:50:56 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Nose-Audiobook/B004VTB33O thebookvoice.com 00:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nose Subtitle: A Nikolai Gogol Story Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 05-06-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Nose" is the second best known story of Gogol, after "The Overcoat". A military major discovers his nose is missing and works to recover it. He finds the nose but it pretends to have a life of its own, as a fellow human. It in fact has a higher rank than the Major himself. The Major is perplexed, goes back to his apartment, and has the nose returned to him. With great joy he recovers his nose, only to find it won't reattach to his face. After much going on, he finds the nose reattached to his face. The fun of the story are the goings on, which have made this a favorite of all readers of Russian literature. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Nose Subtitle: A Nikolai Gogol Story Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr Language: English Release date: 05-06-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 31 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Nose" is the second best known story of Gogol, after "The Overcoat". A military major discovers his nose is missing and works to recover it. He finds the nose but it pretends to have a life of its own, as a fellow human. It in fact has a higher rank than the Major himself. The Major is perplexed, goes back to his apartment, and has the nose returned to him. With great joy he recovers his nose, only to find it won't reattach to his face. After much going on, he finds the nose reattached to his face. The fun of the story are the goings on, which have made this a favorite of all readers of Russian literature. Members Reviews: Wonderful story, appalling narration The story itself is a gem; not only is it Russian humor at its very best, it also has a distinct Kafka-esque, "magical realism" vibe, which is impressive given that this was written 50 years before Kafka was born. For this (and this alone) I give it five stars. And now for the narration: Audible doesn't currently carry any other version of this story, but if they ever do I would say get the other one. This version might have been forgivable as a free librivox recording, but even most librivox books sound more professional than this. The narrator sounds like he can barely follow the text. He is apparently surprised at every line break and needs to pause and gather his wits at odd points in every other sentence. Thankfully, even he isn't able to ruin this truly great story (but he sure tries). So, in other words: wonderful story, but not worth buying if you can get a different version. wonderful classic letdown by poor narration What made the experience of listening to The Nose the most enjoyable? The story itself, the characters and Nikolai Gogol's fabulous writing. I always like hearing how it is an "absurdist" tale, when he was commenting on the absurdity of the ills in that (and this) society... What other book might you compare The Nose to and why? Most comparable to Picasso's faces more than another book. But possibly something like Salman Rushdie's "Haroun and the Sea of Stories" for it's satiric, magical fable quality. How did the narrator detract from the book? It sounded like he remembered he had remembered he had to read the book in between having his coffee and possibly watching the football (or similar). It was disappointing, and even though I have bought it, I am not sure I can struggle through "The Overcoat" with the same narrator. The uninterested tone, poor pronounciation were very much a letdown. You should have got the guy who did Bulgakov's "Heart of A Dog"!!! Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you? I always love reading/listening to the section about the barber, who not daring to annoy his wife first thing in the morning, opts only for coffee... forgoing the the onion bread (fresh out of the oven) the thing that he really wants. I love the characters, they are so real... Worth it, despite REALLY BAD narration For me, this story overcame the horrific narration. The story is a farcical tale of a man who loses his nose. The wonderful seriousness the characters take with the situation, I found quite enjoyable. This is not quite the worst narration I have ever heard, but it was close. There were many weird pauses as the narrator lost his place, stumbling, mispronunciations, and more. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Castaway-Audiobook/B00GUNGKWS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Castaway Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Oliver Montgomery Format: Abridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Normandy Stories collection. Maupassant is hailed as one of the greatest masters of the short story. This collection focuses upon the land he knew and loved so well - Normandy. Its people and its countryside are portrayed here in vivid color and with great warmth. Amusing, saucy, and sometimes even farcical they may be, but they are also capable of great pathos, often branching off to end tragically. It is this skilful and affecting blend of tragedy and comedy, of tears and laughter, which make Maupassant's Normandy Stories the enduring favorites they are today. Editorial Reviews: Narrator Oliver Montgomery's polished performance is suffused with emotional authenticity, and he evokes with great sensitivity Guy de Maupassant's unflinching exploration of human nature. An elderly woman and her lover visit the child they abandoned 40 years ago. Raised by a peasant family, their child has never had any contact with his true parents despite an anonymous settlement from his wealthy biological father. Montgomery contrasts the elegant voices of the bourgeoisie with the dull tones of the peasants, highlighting the impossible gulf between the two. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy de Maupassant) Mon, 25 Nov 2013 09:34:20 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Castaway-Audiobook/B00GUNGKWS thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Castaway Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Oliver Montgomery Format: Abridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Normandy Stories collection. Maupassant is hailed as one of the greatest masters of the short story. This collection focuses upon the land he knew and loved so well - Normandy. Its people and its countryside are portrayed here in vivid color and with great warmth. Amusing, saucy, and sometimes even farcical they may be, but they are also capable of great pathos, often branching off to end tragically. It is this skilful and affecting blend of tragedy and comedy, of tears and laughter, which make Maupassant's Normandy Stories the enduring favorites they are today. Editorial Reviews: Narrator Oliver Montgomery's polished performance is suffused with emotional authenticity, and he evokes with great sensitivity Guy de Maupassant's unflinching exploration of human nature. An elderly woman and her lover visit the child they abandoned 40 years ago. Raised by a peasant family, their child has never had any contact with his true parents despite an anonymous settlement from his wealthy biological father. Montgomery contrasts the elegant voices of the bourgeoisie with the dull tones of the peasants, highlighting the impossible gulf between the two. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Castaway Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Oliver Montgomery Format: Abridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Normandy Stories collection. Maupassant is hailed as one of the greatest masters of the short story. This collection focuses upon the land he knew and loved so well - Normandy. Its people and its countryside are portrayed here in vivid color and with great warmth. Amusing, saucy, and sometimes even farcical they may be, but they are also capable of great pathos, often branching off to end tragically. It is this skilful and affecting blend of tragedy and comedy, of tears and laughter, which make Maupassant's Normandy Stories the enduring favorites they are today. Editorial Reviews: Narrator Oliver Montgomery's polished performance is suffused with emotional authenticity, and he evokes with great sensitivity Guy de Maupassant's unflinching exploration of human nature. An elderly woman and her lover visit the child they abandoned 40 years ago. Raised by a peasant family, their child has never had any contact with his true parents despite an anonymous settlement from his wealthy biological father. Montgomery contrasts the elegant voices of the bourgeoisie with the dull tones of the peasants, highlighting the impossible gulf between the two. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sodom-and-Gomorrah-Cities-of-the-Plain-Part-I-Audiobook/B002V1BLEK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Accidentally witnessing an encounter between the Baron de Charlus and the tailor Jupien opens Marcel's eyes to a world hidden from him until now. Meanwhile, his love for Albertine is poisoned by the suspicion that she is attracted to her own sex. Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I, the fourth volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, addresses the subject of homosexual love with insight and understanding. Marcel continues his voyage of discovery though the homosexual world in Sodom and Gomorrah, Part 2. Editorial Reviews: Marcel Proust was an early 20th-century French author and one of the worlds most respected writers. Sodom and Gomorrah is the fourth volume of Prousts colossal, seven-volume literary masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time. Famously challenging with passages full of some of the most beautiful prose you will ever hear, this is a thoughtful and extremely cerebral (remember, this is Proust were talking about here) rumination on human consciousness, homosexual love, societal mores, and yes, time. Narrated with cultured appreciation by Neville Jason. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marcel Proust) Fri, 14 Jul 2000 13:39:03 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sodom-and-Gomorrah-Cities-of-the-Plain-Part-I-Audiobook/B002V1BLEK thebookvoice.com 03:43:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Accidentally witnessing an encounter between the Baron de Charlus and the tailor Jupien opens Marcel's eyes to a world hidden from him until now. Meanwhile, his love for Albertine is poisoned by the suspicion that she is attracted to her own sex. Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I, the fourth volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, addresses the subject of homosexual love with insight and understanding. Marcel continues his voyage of discovery though the homosexual world in Sodom and Gomorrah, Part 2. Editorial Reviews: Marcel Proust was an early 20th-century French author and one of the worlds most respected writers. Sodom and Gomorrah is the fourth volume of Prousts colossal, seven-volume literary masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time. Famously challenging with passages full of some of the most beautiful prose you will ever hear, this is a thoughtful and extremely cerebral (remember, this is Proust were talking about here) rumination on human consciousness, homosexual love, societal mores, and yes, time. Narrated with cultured appreciation by Neville Jason. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 43 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 28 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Accidentally witnessing an encounter between the Baron de Charlus and the tailor Jupien opens Marcel's eyes to a world hidden from him until now. Meanwhile, his love for Albertine is poisoned by the suspicion that she is attracted to her own sex. Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I, the fourth volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, addresses the subject of homosexual love with insight and understanding. Marcel continues his voyage of discovery though the homosexual world in Sodom and Gomorrah, Part 2. Editorial Reviews: Marcel Proust was an early 20th-century French author and one of the worlds most respected writers. Sodom and Gomorrah is the fourth volume of Prousts colossal, seven-volume literary masterpiece, In Search of Lost Time. Famously challenging with passages full of some of the most beautiful prose you will ever hear, this is a thoughtful and extremely cerebral (remember, this is Proust were talking about here) rumination on human consciousness, homosexual love, societal mores, and yes, time. Narrated with cultured appreciation by Neville Jason. Members Reviews: The Masterpiece Continues While I found The Guermantes Way enjoyable but a bit lacking in depth, Proust returns to an examination of the inner lives of his characters in this book; and while I find Proust's language and powers of observation and description unparalleled, it is his insight into the human condition the makes his work so transcendent for me. In this work, the interactions among all his characters lend themselves more to an in-depth study than in the prior work, where the superficiality of the society scenes into which he was entering precluded many deep insights. Here, his relationship with several characters deepens, particularly with Charlus and Albertine, and Proust's descriptions and insights of these relationships and conflicts never fails to fascinate, enchant, enlighten, draw the reader completely into his world. I cannot say enough about the narration of Neville Jason. It is clear that he has studied and prepared for this reading as would an actor for the stage, and it shows in every moment. He has captured to perfection the voices of every character, particularly Charlus, with skill that goes far beyond what my own imagination could provide. His reading adds immeasurably to my enjoyment of the book. I'm starting to regret that this novel is comprised only of seven books. It's a treasure one hopes will never end. An increase in pace and fervour Sodom et Gomorrhe is the fourth book of the seven-volume In Search of Lost Time / Rememberances. For audiobook purposes, it is divided into two parts, this being the first. As with this entire series, it is beautifully narrated by Neville Jason. Warning: There are no serial murders in this particular volume, although serial philanderers are another thing altogether. This particular section more explicitly covers various homosexual liaisons, previously only hinted at, some real and some surmised. Oodles more society gossip, snubs and snobbery, mingled with anti-semitism and the ongoing Dreyfus case, with support slowly swinging towards the falsely-accused officer. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Portrait-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B0149GKF1E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Portrait [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Vasiliy Bochkarev Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A young and penniless artist stumbles upon a terrifyingly lifelike portrait in an art shop and is compelled to buy it. The painting is magical and offers him a dilemma - to struggle to make his own way in the world on the basis of his own talents or to accept the assistance of the magic painting to guaranteed riches and fame. Read in Russian, unabridged. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Gogol) Mon, 24 Aug 2015 00:14:12 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Portrait-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B0149GKF1E thebookvoice.com 01:59:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Portrait [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Vasiliy Bochkarev Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A young and penniless artist stumbles upon a terrifyingly lifelike portrait in an art shop and is compelled to buy it. The painting is magical and offers him a dilemma - to struggle to make his own way in the world on the basis of his own talents or to accept the assistance of the magic painting to guaranteed riches and fame. Read in Russian, unabridged. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Portrait [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Vasiliy Bochkarev Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 59 mins Language: English Release date: 08-24-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A young and penniless artist stumbles upon a terrifyingly lifelike portrait in an art shop and is compelled to buy it. The painting is magical and offers him a dilemma - to struggle to make his own way in the world on the basis of his own talents or to accept the assistance of the magic painting to guaranteed riches and fame. Read in Russian, unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Eveline-Audiobook/B00GR5CW44 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eveline Subtitle: From Dubliners Author: James Joyce Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Eveline" is a short story from James Joyce's classic Dubliners. Nineteen-year-old Eveline has decided to leave home, but her future journey may not be all that she hopes. Like other stories in Dubliners,"Eveline" offers a penetrating analysis of Dublin society, especially its stagnation and paralysis. Each story incorporates epiphanies, by which Joyce meant to convey a sudden consciousness of the "soul" of a thing. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Fri, 29 Nov 2013 03:36:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Eveline-Audiobook/B00GR5CW44 thebookvoice.com 00:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eveline Subtitle: From Dubliners Author: James Joyce Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Eveline" is a short story from James Joyce's classic Dubliners. Nineteen-year-old Eveline has decided to leave home, but her future journey may not be all that she hopes. Like other stories in Dubliners,"Eveline" offers a penetrating analysis of Dublin society, especially its stagnation and paralysis. Each story incorporates epiphanies, by which Joyce meant to convey a sudden consciousness of the "soul" of a thing. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Eveline Subtitle: From Dubliners Author: James Joyce Narrator: John Lee Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-29-13 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Eveline" is a short story from James Joyce's classic Dubliners. Nineteen-year-old Eveline has decided to leave home, but her future journey may not be all that she hopes. Like other stories in Dubliners,"Eveline" offers a penetrating analysis of Dublin society, especially its stagnation and paralysis. Each story incorporates epiphanies, by which Joyce meant to convey a sudden consciousness of the "soul" of a thing. Proceeds from sale of this title go to Reach Out and Read, an innovative literacy advocacy organization. Members Reviews: Excellent Short Story This is a wonderful short story. In so few words, James Joyce gives us a vivid portrait of the hardship experienced by this young girl and the struggle she experiences as she makes a decision which will define her future. Headline Eveline is an interesting read about a girl that lives in the UK and is not sure if the grass is greener situation. . The one star isn't for the book, but for ... The one star isn't for the book, but for this edition of it. Typos and missing punctuation abound. The publisher didn't even bother to proofread 2 pages of text. I'm asking for a refund. A well written short story Eveline is a very well written short story of the conflict of love and a new live vs tradition with family in Ireland. Enjoy reading Poor Eveline! Eveline is a fabulous short story from master writer James Joyce, which tells a story of love opressed by tradition and family. This is a short story I recomend to all because of the emotion you'll feel through the litterary style of James Joyce. The ending will have you trying to read faster to find out what happens! Enjoy!Devuan Seraun! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Hunchback-of-Notre-Dame-Dramatization-Audiobook/B002V8L8M8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Dramatization) Author: Victor Hugo Narrator: The St. Charles Players Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-02 Publisher: Monterey Media, Inc. (Audio Theatre) Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The St. Charles Players present a unique telling of this classic tale, in a new multi-cast dramatization performed in exciting Radio Theatre style. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victor Hugo) Fri, 31 May 2002 04:39:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Hunchback-of-Notre-Dame-Dramatization-Audiobook/B002V8L8M8 thebookvoice.com 02:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Dramatization) Author: Victor Hugo Narrator: The St. Charles Players Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-02 Publisher: Monterey Media, Inc. (Audio Theatre) Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The St. Charles Players present a unique telling of this classic tale, in a new multi-cast dramatization performed in exciting Radio Theatre style. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Dramatization) Author: Victor Hugo Narrator: The St. Charles Players Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 05-31-02 Publisher: Monterey Media, Inc. (Audio Theatre) Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The St. Charles Players present a unique telling of this classic tale, in a new multi-cast dramatization performed in exciting Radio Theatre style. Members Reviews: A deserved classic Another tragic work full of love, passion, tears and horror from a true master prose. It took me years to get around to reading it, I thank God that I finally did Five Stars Have always enjoyed reading Hugo Who is Quasimodo? Great introduction to Quasimodo for young readers. My fourth grade grandson can read in his own A great and powerful book by a great and powerful author. It is always worthwhile to read a classic novel. Victor Hugo is among the four of five greatest writers of all time. Four Stars Good read but skimmed thru most of the obsessive detail about city of Paris description and Paris architecture, etc. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Nevskiy-Prospekt-Peterburgskie-Povesti-Audiobook/B00M9GEUMM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nevskiy Prospekt. Peterburgskie Povesti Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Vladimir Samoylov Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-14 Publisher: Dmytro Strelbytskyy Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Peterburgskie povesti eto Peterburg melkih chinovnikov, meschan, voennyih i remeslennikov. So znaniem dela i bolshoy doley yumora opisyivaet on mir meschanskih interesov, vzyatochnichestva i byurokraticheskogo bolota i peterburgskie okrainyi, "gde vse tishina i otstavka". I seychas, v XXI veke, nam po-prezhnemu smeshno i grustno chitat ego proizvedeniya, mozhet byit, potomu chto oni nam chto-to slishkom ostro napominayut?..V nastoyaschem izdanii predstavlenyi povesti:1. Nevskiy prospekt2. Nos 3. Portret 4. Shinel 5. Kolyaska 6. Zapiski sumasshedshego. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Critic Reviews: Peterburgskie povesti eto Peterburg melkih chinovnikov, meschan, voennyih i remeslennikov. So znaniem dela i bolshoy doley yumora opisyivaet on mir meschanskih interesov, vzyatochnichestva i byurokraticheskogo bolota i peterburgskie okrainyi, "gde vse tishina i otstavka". I seychas, v XXI veke, nam po-prezhnemu smeshno i grustno chitat ego proizvedeniya, mozhet byit, potomu chto oni nam chto-to slishkom ostro napominayut?.. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Gogol) Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:33:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Nevskiy-Prospekt-Peterburgskie-Povesti-Audiobook/B00M9GEUMM thebookvoice.com 09:16:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nevskiy Prospekt. Peterburgskie Povesti Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Vladimir Samoylov Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-14 Publisher: Dmytro Strelbytskyy Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Peterburgskie povesti eto Peterburg melkih chinovnikov, meschan, voennyih i remeslennikov. So znaniem dela i bolshoy doley yumora opisyivaet on mir meschanskih interesov, vzyatochnichestva i byurokraticheskogo bolota i peterburgskie okrainyi, "gde vse tishina i otstavka". I seychas, v XXI veke, nam po-prezhnemu smeshno i grustno chitat ego proizvedeniya, mozhet byit, potomu chto oni nam chto-to slishkom ostro napominayut?..V nastoyaschem izdanii predstavlenyi povesti:1. Nevskiy prospekt2. Nos 3. Portret 4. Shinel 5. Kolyaska 6. Zapiski sumasshedshego. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Critic Reviews: Peterburgskie povesti eto Peterburg melkih chinovnikov, meschan, voennyih i remeslennikov. So znaniem dela i bolshoy doley yumora opisyivaet on mir meschanskih interesov, vzyatochnichestva i byurokraticheskogo bolota i peterburgskie okrainyi, "gde vse tishina i otstavka". I seychas, v XXI veke, nam po-prezhnemu smeshno i grustno chitat ego proizvedeniya, mozhet byit, potomu chto oni nam chto-to slishkom ostro napominayut?.. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nevskiy Prospekt. Peterburgskie Povesti Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Vladimir Samoylov Format: Unabridged Length: 9 hrs and 16 mins Language: English Release date: 07-31-14 Publisher: Dmytro Strelbytskyy Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Peterburgskie povesti eto Peterburg melkih chinovnikov, meschan, voennyih i remeslennikov. So znaniem dela i bolshoy doley yumora opisyivaet on mir meschanskih interesov, vzyatochnichestva i byurokraticheskogo bolota i peterburgskie okrainyi, "gde vse tishina i otstavka". I seychas, v XXI veke, nam po-prezhnemu smeshno i grustno chitat ego proizvedeniya, mozhet byit, potomu chto oni nam chto-to slishkom ostro napominayut?..V nastoyaschem izdanii predstavlenyi povesti:1. Nevskiy prospekt2. Nos 3. Portret 4. Shinel 5. Kolyaska 6. Zapiski sumasshedshego. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Critic Reviews: Peterburgskie povesti eto Peterburg melkih chinovnikov, meschan, voennyih i remeslennikov. So znaniem dela i bolshoy doley yumora opisyivaet on mir meschanskih interesov, vzyatochnichestva i byurokraticheskogo bolota i peterburgskie okrainyi, "gde vse tishina i otstavka". I seychas, v XXI veke, nam po-prezhnemu smeshno i grustno chitat ego proizvedeniya, mozhet byit, potomu chto oni nam chto-to slishkom ostro napominayut?.. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/James-Joyces-Dubliners-Audiobook/B00HAI9DNU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Joyce's Dubliners Author: James Joyce Narrator: Charles Keating Format: Abridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-13 Publisher: Dover Publications Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: TV actor Charles Keating provides superb narratives of "Araby", "Eveline", and "Counterparts" from Joyce's brilliant collection of stories, rich with memorable characters and displaying his genius for the subtleties and nuances of language. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Thu, 19 Dec 2013 07:36:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/James-Joyces-Dubliners-Audiobook/B00HAI9DNU thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Joyce's Dubliners Author: James Joyce Narrator: Charles Keating Format: Abridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-13 Publisher: Dover Publications Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: TV actor Charles Keating provides superb narratives of "Araby", "Eveline", and "Counterparts" from Joyce's brilliant collection of stories, rich with memorable characters and displaying his genius for the subtleties and nuances of language. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: James Joyce's Dubliners Author: James Joyce Narrator: Charles Keating Format: Abridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 12-19-13 Publisher: Dover Publications Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: TV actor Charles Keating provides superb narratives of "Araby", "Eveline", and "Counterparts" from Joyce's brilliant collection of stories, rich with memorable characters and displaying his genius for the subtleties and nuances of language. Members Reviews: Truly well written. I could never get very far ... Truly well written. I could never get very far in Ulysses, but Dubliners showcases Joyce's incredible literary talents in a more conventional form. Richard W. Wise, author: https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Gem-Trade-Connoisseurs-Gemstones/dp/0972822321/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1478199815&sr=1-1&keywords=secrets+of+the+gem+trade+wise things you should know who would know better than james joyce? i ask for it and he gave it to me "good, bad and ugly" My copy was in very good condition for a used book My copy was in very good condition for a used book. The book itself is great quality- Norton Critical Editions provide excellent footnotes that are especially helpful for interpreting local Dublin slang. Note: The sexual content mentioned mostly is, like so much of the conflict in the Dubliners, implied. However, it would be false to suggest there is no sexual content. Defective printed publication Book had blank pages. For example pages blank included n the count so incomplete, probably one of the finest in the English Language Classic stories. If you don't usually read short stories buy this book anyway and read the last story, The Dead, probably one of the finest in the English Language. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Story-Without-a-Title-Audiobook/B00GSCYT2E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Story Without a Title Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: The highly acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh creates a dreamlike experience with his performance of Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhovs short work, "A Story Without a Title". A charismatic sinner with a subversive message turns up at an isolated monastery. His message inspires the Father Superior to venture out and save the citizens from their sins. In turn, his report on the charms of the Devil he has witnessed seduces his brethren to see for themselves, leaving him as the monasterys lone inhabitant in this captivating selection from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of stories. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:59:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Story-Without-a-Title-Audiobook/B00GSCYT2E thebookvoice.com 00:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Story Without a Title Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: The highly acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh creates a dreamlike experience with his performance of Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhovs short work, "A Story Without a Title". A charismatic sinner with a subversive message turns up at an isolated monastery. His message inspires the Father Superior to venture out and save the citizens from their sins. In turn, his report on the charms of the Devil he has witnessed seduces his brethren to see for themselves, leaving him as the monasterys lone inhabitant in this captivating selection from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of stories. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Story Without a Title Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 10 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: The highly acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh creates a dreamlike experience with his performance of Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhovs short work, "A Story Without a Title". A charismatic sinner with a subversive message turns up at an isolated monastery. His message inspires the Father Superior to venture out and save the citizens from their sins. In turn, his report on the charms of the Devil he has witnessed seduces his brethren to see for themselves, leaving him as the monasterys lone inhabitant in this captivating selection from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of stories. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Laugh-Out-Loud Chekhovian Conclusion I bought this story only to try out some Chekhov before splurging with a credit on the full volume, In The Ravine and Other Stories, from which this selection is extracted. From what I gather from talking to true Chekhov aficionados, these are not necessarily Chekhov's very best (or even best-known) stories, but In the Ravine is a must-read from this classic author (who was also a doctor who took in any patient who came to him during a cholera epidemic; he was apparently not just an extraordinary writer and thinker but also an extraordinary human being). The story is wonderful; my husband and I both burst out laughing at the surprising and refreshing conclusion. And NO ONE could possibly do a better job interpreting the nuances of Chekhov's story than Kenneth Branaugh. What an amazing narrator he is...not that this will come as a shock to anyone! I have now purchased the larger volume of stories, In the Ravine, and cannot wait to begin listening to them! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Children-Audiobook/B00GSCYEOC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Children Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Renowned Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhov provides an engaging portrait of children left to their own amusements while awaiting the return of parents. The classically trained, award-winning actor Kenneth Branagh brilliantly expresses the uniqueness of each personality in performance of their conversation, motivations, internal monologues, and their fit within the entire familial dynamic. The writers attention to personality details and the actors skill at inhabiting the characters combine for a multi-layered, if still sweet, bedtime story in this selection from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of Chekhovs short works. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 16:40:08 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Children-Audiobook/B00GSCYEOC thebookvoice.com 00:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Children Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Renowned Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhov provides an engaging portrait of children left to their own amusements while awaiting the return of parents. The classically trained, award-winning actor Kenneth Branagh brilliantly expresses the uniqueness of each personality in performance of their conversation, motivations, internal monologues, and their fit within the entire familial dynamic. The writers attention to personality details and the actors skill at inhabiting the characters combine for a multi-layered, if still sweet, bedtime story in this selection from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of Chekhovs short works. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Children Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Renowned Russian playwright and author Anton Chekhov provides an engaging portrait of children left to their own amusements while awaiting the return of parents. The classically trained, award-winning actor Kenneth Branagh brilliantly expresses the uniqueness of each personality in performance of their conversation, motivations, internal monologues, and their fit within the entire familial dynamic. The writers attention to personality details and the actors skill at inhabiting the characters combine for a multi-layered, if still sweet, bedtime story in this selection from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection of Chekhovs short works. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Duel-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B004IAK60M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duel and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Chekhov was a Russian short story writer and a playwright. His playwriting career produced four classics, while his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics alike. As his writing evolved, Chekhov made formal innovations that have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. This collection of short stories consists of "The Duel," "Excellent People," "Mire," "Expensive Lessons," "The Princess," and "The Chemist's Wife." bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Mon, 10 Jan 2011 05:23:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Duel-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B004IAK60M thebookvoice.com 06:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duel and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Chekhov was a Russian short story writer and a playwright. His playwriting career produced four classics, while his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics alike. As his writing evolved, Chekhov made formal innovations that have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. This collection of short stories consists of "The Duel," "Excellent People," "Mire," "Expensive Lessons," "The Princess," and "The Chemist's Wife." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Duel and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: William Dufris Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 01-10-11 Publisher: Tantor Audio Ratings: 2.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Chekhov was a Russian short story writer and a playwright. His playwriting career produced four classics, while his best short stories are held in high esteem by writers and critics alike. As his writing evolved, Chekhov made formal innovations that have influenced the evolution of the modern short story. This collection of short stories consists of "The Duel," "Excellent People," "Mire," "Expensive Lessons," "The Princess," and "The Chemist's Wife." Members Reviews: His characters are real-life like and no matter how banal their story is Chekhov stories take you to the idyllic countryside of Mother Russia. His characters are real-life like and no matter how banal their story is, I always find myself drawn in. At times he almost made me want to go visit. But then again ... The translation is good and the stories are easy to read This is a clean Kindle version. The translation is good and the stories are easy to read. Of the major Russian authors, Chekhov is probably the easiest to read. This would be 5 stars if it had a table of contents. Classic Novel Read this a reminder before watching the movie. it's better now than when I read it in school. Chekhov's Duel This book succeeds as an example of the duelling mentality of the time and place in which it was set. In this respect it serves both as history and as a statement on human obsession. The narrative, with its' impeccable pace and tempo, invests the narrative with qualities that serve not only the finest short stories but perhaps the best of novellas Agonized Russian soul, served by a great literary chef Xist Publishing has started in 2011 by publishing childrens' books in a digital format. They have recently branched out into digital publishing various literary classics. As the copyrights have lapsed, the investment is only into the conversion of the text into digital form and, as a rule, the books are either free or very competitively priced. Whatever the commercial/ideological background of this enterprise, it does bring great classics into your Kindle for next to nothing. This one is a small collection of Chekov's short stories, although "The Duel" is really a short novella. In a word, Chekov, the great Russian playwright, is GREAT, even in a format that he is less well known for. However, his short stories are as depressing as his dramas. We are introduced into the languid labyrinth world of the Russian intelligentsia of the late 19th century, where the rot of the absolutistic regime affects the lives of the middle class, the impoverished petty nobility, and the civil service.Chekov is no social reformer, but rather sees the protagonists through the dark glasses of despair and hopelessness/helplessness. His "Heroes/Heroines" are self-centered, self-pitying, bigoted, neurotic, pseudo-intellectual, boring, and above all, lonely. While Tolstoy and Dostoyevsky preached returning to old Russian Christian values, Chekov offers no suggestions, only terrible angst. The best are The Duel and Excellent People, while Mire, by today's standards, is clearly antisemitic. Chekov's view of the Russian Jew clearly reflected the general prejudice and hatred that fomented the infamous Pale of Settlement and the pogroms. Nevertheless, great literature! A note about the translation: Mostly very good, though lacking in Russian "feel". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Fat-and-Thin-Audiobook/B00GS8U2MO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fat and Thin Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh's voice is wonderfully flexible. It shrinks and expands, puffs up and stretches out to fit the characters in this short story by Anton Chekhov. Two old friends come across each other at a station, one fat and one thin. With Branagh's masterful performance, listeners can easily imagine the appearance of the characters in the story, practically seeing the expressions on the friends' faces as their relationship changes over a span of a few sentences. Branagh controls the shift in mood expertly, and listeners will likely recognize something of themselves and others in this revealing encounter. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 21:51:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Fat-and-Thin-Audiobook/B00GS8U2MO thebookvoice.com 00:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fat and Thin Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh's voice is wonderfully flexible. It shrinks and expands, puffs up and stretches out to fit the characters in this short story by Anton Chekhov. Two old friends come across each other at a station, one fat and one thin. With Branagh's masterful performance, listeners can easily imagine the appearance of the characters in the story, practically seeing the expressions on the friends' faces as their relationship changes over a span of a few sentences. Branagh controls the shift in mood expertly, and listeners will likely recognize something of themselves and others in this revealing encounter. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Fat and Thin Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 5 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Acclaimed actor Kenneth Branagh's voice is wonderfully flexible. It shrinks and expands, puffs up and stretches out to fit the characters in this short story by Anton Chekhov. Two old friends come across each other at a station, one fat and one thin. With Branagh's masterful performance, listeners can easily imagine the appearance of the characters in the story, practically seeing the expressions on the friends' faces as their relationship changes over a span of a few sentences. Branagh controls the shift in mood expertly, and listeners will likely recognize something of themselves and others in this revealing encounter. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Nevsky-Prospect-and-The-Nose-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B007RQ1VLC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nevsky Prospect and The Nose [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Piotr Korshunkov Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection features two of the most well known stories by the great Russian writer Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852). These selections from his Petersburg tales, "Nevsky Prospect" and "The Nose", are full of humor, mystery and mysticism. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Gogol) Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:18:15 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Nevsky-Prospect-and-The-Nose-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B007RQ1VLC thebookvoice.com 02:50:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nevsky Prospect and The Nose [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Piotr Korshunkov Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection features two of the most well known stories by the great Russian writer Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852). These selections from his Petersburg tales, "Nevsky Prospect" and "The Nose", are full of humor, mystery and mysticism. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Nevsky Prospect and The Nose [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Piotr Korshunkov Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 50 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection features two of the most well known stories by the great Russian writer Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852). These selections from his Petersburg tales, "Nevsky Prospect" and "The Nose", are full of humor, mystery and mysticism. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Oh-The-Public-Audiobook/B00GSCYXAW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oh! The Public Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Distinguished film and stage actor Kenneth Branagh, renowned for his many adaptions of Shakespeares works, brings a cinematic flair and an unhinged intensity to Anton Chekhovs incisive, caustic takedown of Russian bureaucracy, which pits Podtyagin, an internally conflicted train ticket collector with a propensity for the occasional drink, against a disabled and ticket-less passenger unwilling to comply with Podtyagins fervent demands. Branaghs pitch-perfect, nuanced performance masterfully captures Ptoygins mini existential crisis as well as the lacerating irony of Chekhovs prose in this short but captivating listen. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 08:48:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Oh-The-Public-Audiobook/B00GSCYXAW thebookvoice.com 00:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oh! The Public Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Distinguished film and stage actor Kenneth Branagh, renowned for his many adaptions of Shakespeares works, brings a cinematic flair and an unhinged intensity to Anton Chekhovs incisive, caustic takedown of Russian bureaucracy, which pits Podtyagin, an internally conflicted train ticket collector with a propensity for the occasional drink, against a disabled and ticket-less passenger unwilling to comply with Podtyagins fervent demands. Branaghs pitch-perfect, nuanced performance masterfully captures Ptoygins mini existential crisis as well as the lacerating irony of Chekhovs prose in this short but captivating listen. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Oh! The Public Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 9 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Distinguished film and stage actor Kenneth Branagh, renowned for his many adaptions of Shakespeares works, brings a cinematic flair and an unhinged intensity to Anton Chekhovs incisive, caustic takedown of Russian bureaucracy, which pits Podtyagin, an internally conflicted train ticket collector with a propensity for the occasional drink, against a disabled and ticket-less passenger unwilling to comply with Podtyagins fervent demands. Branaghs pitch-perfect, nuanced performance masterfully captures Ptoygins mini existential crisis as well as the lacerating irony of Chekhovs prose in this short but captivating listen. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Orator-Audiobook/B00GSBZ7NU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Orator Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Following the death of his colleague, Poplavsky asks the gifted speaker Grigory Petrovitch Zapoikin to speak at his funeral. Deeming the dead man a "rascal", Zapoikin nevertheless agrees to give a eulogy. As he speaks, his speech moves some in the crowd and confuses even more. He interrupts himself, seeing the dead man in the crowd, only to realize he has been giving a eulogy to the wrong man, who is greatly offended by his words. Anton Chekhov employs dark humor to great effect, and Kenneth Branaugh's performance is a sly delight, his early restraint concealing an increasing wittiness. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:15:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Orator-Audiobook/B00GSBZ7NU thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Orator Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Following the death of his colleague, Poplavsky asks the gifted speaker Grigory Petrovitch Zapoikin to speak at his funeral. Deeming the dead man a "rascal", Zapoikin nevertheless agrees to give a eulogy. As he speaks, his speech moves some in the crowd and confuses even more. He interrupts himself, seeing the dead man in the crowd, only to realize he has been giving a eulogy to the wrong man, who is greatly offended by his words. Anton Chekhov employs dark humor to great effect, and Kenneth Branaugh's performance is a sly delight, his early restraint concealing an increasing wittiness. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Orator Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 8 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 6 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Following the death of his colleague, Poplavsky asks the gifted speaker Grigory Petrovitch Zapoikin to speak at his funeral. Deeming the dead man a "rascal", Zapoikin nevertheless agrees to give a eulogy. As he speaks, his speech moves some in the crowd and confuses even more. He interrupts himself, seeing the dead man in the crowd, only to realize he has been giving a eulogy to the wrong man, who is greatly offended by his words. Anton Chekhov employs dark humor to great effect, and Kenneth Branaugh's performance is a sly delight, his early restraint concealing an increasing wittiness. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Hunger-Artist-Audiobook/B01BMKHPEK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunger Artist Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: Paul Brion Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Franz Kafka's haunting short story about a man both on display and marginalized by a fickle society. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franz Kafka) Thu, 11 Feb 2016 04:13:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Hunger-Artist-Audiobook/B01BMKHPEK thebookvoice.com 00:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunger Artist Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: Paul Brion Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Franz Kafka's haunting short story about a man both on display and marginalized by a fickle society. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Hunger Artist Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: Paul Brion Format: Unabridged Length: 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-11-16 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 10 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Franz Kafka's haunting short story about a man both on display and marginalized by a fickle society. Members Reviews: Well told classic Kafka short story Bleak and insightful. Good narration. If you like Kafka it's worth your time. Written in 1922, Kafka narrates the story of a hunger artist who makes his living by being on display in a cage while he fasts for 40 days. Kafkaesque Kafka is uncomfortable read but curiosity always brings me back to him. Peculiar man indeed. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Love-Stories-Audiobook/B009RRQIEO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Stories Author: Nikolai Karamzin, Olga Kobylianska, Maxim Gorky, Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Andrey Kolyada Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-12 Publisher: Union-O Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: V etoy audioknige sobrany proizvedeniya klassikov russkoy literatury o velikom chuvstve - o lyubvi. Nezhnyye, pechal'nyye, gor'kiye, ironichnyye - s techeniyem vremeni oni ne ustarevayut, i kazhdoye pokoleniye chitateley naslazhdayetsya etimi volshebnymi strokami. V sbornik voshli sentimental'naya povest' Nikolaya Karamzina Bednaya Liza, otryvok iz romana Zemlya izvestnoy ukrainskoy pisatel'nitsy Ol'gi Kobylyanskoy, pervoye pechatnoye proizvedeniye Maksima Gor'kogo Makar Chudra, povest' Metel' Aleksandra Sergeyevicha Pushkina i povest' Nikolaya Gogolya Nevskiy prospekt. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Karamzin) Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:17:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Love-Stories-Audiobook/B009RRQIEO thebookvoice.com 05:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Stories Author: Nikolai Karamzin, Olga Kobylianska, Maxim Gorky, Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Andrey Kolyada Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-12 Publisher: Union-O Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: V etoy audioknige sobrany proizvedeniya klassikov russkoy literatury o velikom chuvstve - o lyubvi. Nezhnyye, pechal'nyye, gor'kiye, ironichnyye - s techeniyem vremeni oni ne ustarevayut, i kazhdoye pokoleniye chitateley naslazhdayetsya etimi volshebnymi strokami. V sbornik voshli sentimental'naya povest' Nikolaya Karamzina Bednaya Liza, otryvok iz romana Zemlya izvestnoy ukrainskoy pisatel'nitsy Ol'gi Kobylyanskoy, pervoye pechatnoye proizvedeniye Maksima Gor'kogo Makar Chudra, povest' Metel' Aleksandra Sergeyevicha Pushkina i povest' Nikolaya Gogolya Nevskiy prospekt. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Love Stories Author: Nikolai Karamzin, Olga Kobylianska, Maxim Gorky, Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Andrey Kolyada Format: Unabridged Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 10-17-12 Publisher: Union-O Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: V etoy audioknige sobrany proizvedeniya klassikov russkoy literatury o velikom chuvstve - o lyubvi. Nezhnyye, pechal'nyye, gor'kiye, ironichnyye - s techeniyem vremeni oni ne ustarevayut, i kazhdoye pokoleniye chitateley naslazhdayetsya etimi volshebnymi strokami. V sbornik voshli sentimental'naya povest' Nikolaya Karamzina Bednaya Liza, otryvok iz romana Zemlya izvestnoy ukrainskoy pisatel'nitsy Ol'gi Kobylyanskoy, pervoye pechatnoye proizvedeniye Maksima Gor'kogo Makar Chudra, povest' Metel' Aleksandra Sergeyevicha Pushkina i povest' Nikolaya Gogolya Nevskiy prospekt. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Members Reviews: Russian language love stories Excellent narrator and great short stories with big drama. Some one has to be a great writer to be able to express drama in a short story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Staruha-Audiobook/B00HQ15G32 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Staruha Author: Daniil Harms Narrator: Kirill Strelnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Povest' "Staruha" Daniila Harmsa javljaetsja odnoj iz samyh zagadochnyh iz prozy avtora. Jeto proizvedenie napisano na zakate tvorcheskoj kar'ery Harmsa. Podobnaja literatura ne ostavljaet ravnodushnym, vyzyvaet negodovanie i vostorg, vybivaja slushatelja iz obydennoj real'nosti. Povest' pronizana istinno Harmsovym sarkazmom i absurdom.Soderzhanie:StaruhaAvtobiografija Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniil Harms) Tue, 07 Jan 2014 02:37:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Staruha-Audiobook/B00HQ15G32 thebookvoice.com 01:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Staruha Author: Daniil Harms Narrator: Kirill Strelnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Povest' "Staruha" Daniila Harmsa javljaetsja odnoj iz samyh zagadochnyh iz prozy avtora. Jeto proizvedenie napisano na zakate tvorcheskoj kar'ery Harmsa. Podobnaja literatura ne ostavljaet ravnodushnym, vyzyvaet negodovanie i vostorg, vybivaja slushatelja iz obydennoj real'nosti. Povest' pronizana istinno Harmsovym sarkazmom i absurdom.Soderzhanie:StaruhaAvtobiografija Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Staruha Author: Daniil Harms Narrator: Kirill Strelnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Povest' "Staruha" Daniila Harmsa javljaetsja odnoj iz samyh zagadochnyh iz prozy avtora. Jeto proizvedenie napisano na zakate tvorcheskoj kar'ery Harmsa. Podobnaja literatura ne ostavljaet ravnodushnym, vyzyvaet negodovanie i vostorg, vybivaja slushatelja iz obydennoj real'nosti. Povest' pronizana istinno Harmsovym sarkazmom i absurdom.Soderzhanie:StaruhaAvtobiografija Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Joseph-Conrad-The-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B007UP7J3E Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joseph Conrad: The Short Stories Author: Joseph Conrad Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-12 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Born in 1857 in Poland, Joseph Conrad became a British citizen just before he turned 30. In the intervening years he lost both parents, becoming an orphan at 11, being thereafter raised by an uncle, who let the boy go to Marseille at age 16, where he began to work on merchant ships - which at times included stints of gun running and the intrigue of political conspiracy. At age 36 his life turned from one of ships to one of literary pursuit. Conrad brought to English literature both a fresh layer of style and a deeper examination of the human psyche in a wealth of works. He wrote many novels, which are correctly regarded today as some of the finest in English literature. Among their canon are Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Shadow Line, and of course Heart Of Darkness. In this audiobook we dwell among his numerous short stories and the heart of Joseph Conrad. These stories are read for you by Richard Mitchley. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Joseph Conrad) Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:21:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Joseph-Conrad-The-Short-Stories-Audiobook/B007UP7J3E thebookvoice.com 03:37:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joseph Conrad: The Short Stories Author: Joseph Conrad Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-12 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Born in 1857 in Poland, Joseph Conrad became a British citizen just before he turned 30. In the intervening years he lost both parents, becoming an orphan at 11, being thereafter raised by an uncle, who let the boy go to Marseille at age 16, where he began to work on merchant ships - which at times included stints of gun running and the intrigue of political conspiracy. At age 36 his life turned from one of ships to one of literary pursuit. Conrad brought to English literature both a fresh layer of style and a deeper examination of the human psyche in a wealth of works. He wrote many novels, which are correctly regarded today as some of the finest in English literature. Among their canon are Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Shadow Line, and of course Heart Of Darkness. In this audiobook we dwell among his numerous short stories and the heart of Joseph Conrad. These stories are read for you by Richard Mitchley. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Joseph Conrad: The Short Stories Author: Joseph Conrad Narrator: Richard Mitchley Format: Original Recording Length: 3 hrs and 37 mins Language: English Release date: 04-16-12 Publisher: The Copyright Group Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Born in 1857 in Poland, Joseph Conrad became a British citizen just before he turned 30. In the intervening years he lost both parents, becoming an orphan at 11, being thereafter raised by an uncle, who let the boy go to Marseille at age 16, where he began to work on merchant ships - which at times included stints of gun running and the intrigue of political conspiracy. At age 36 his life turned from one of ships to one of literary pursuit. Conrad brought to English literature both a fresh layer of style and a deeper examination of the human psyche in a wealth of works. He wrote many novels, which are correctly regarded today as some of the finest in English literature. Among their canon are Lord Jim, Nostromo, The Shadow Line, and of course Heart Of Darkness. In this audiobook we dwell among his numerous short stories and the heart of Joseph Conrad. These stories are read for you by Richard Mitchley. Members Reviews: Sailors and anarchists There is no list of stories on the description, so I hope this helps. Here we have: THE BRUTE (1906) "Strange are the instruments of providence," Conrad says, as he relates the story of a very odd ship. THE LAGOON (1897) While traveling through a rainforest, a man must stop for the night. There he hears a story of filial deception and betrayal. YOUTH (1898) Veteran sailors sit drinking as Marlow looks back to a time a couple of decades earlier when he was a second mate on a ship called the Judea. THE INFORMER (1906) Our narrator is introduced to "Mr X" through a friend in Paris. While Mr. X espouses anarchist ideals, he is nonetheless steeped to the bone in self-indulgent luxury. He shows his host how the two seemingly contradictory things can dovetail quite neatly when the circumstances are right. Richard Mitchley is a pleasant narrator of British stories. (He's very good on the trio of Bram Stoker stories, too). As ever, one wonders at Conrad's skill both at telling a compelling tale and in writing in what was his third language (after Polish and French). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Complete-Original-Short-Stories-of-Guy-de-Maupassant-Volume-I-Audiobook/B01N24JWLV Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Complete Original Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant, Volume I Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cate Barratt Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Guy de Maupassant is widely regarded as the father of the modern short story. As his 13 volumes of short stories attest, he was a prolific writer of this form. He had a simple, efficient style of writing and, like Anton Chekhov, found inspiration for his stories in the day-to-day lives of characters, in which their hidden natures are often revealed. Many of his works also centerd on the Franco-Prussian War, in which he served. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy de Maupassant) Mon, 23 Jan 2017 16:30:55 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Complete-Original-Short-Stories-of-Guy-de-Maupassant-Volume-I-Audiobook/B01N24JWLV thebookvoice.com 04:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Complete Original Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant, Volume I Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cate Barratt Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Guy de Maupassant is widely regarded as the father of the modern short story. As his 13 volumes of short stories attest, he was a prolific writer of this form. He had a simple, efficient style of writing and, like Anton Chekhov, found inspiration for his stories in the day-to-day lives of characters, in which their hidden natures are often revealed. Many of his works also centerd on the Franco-Prussian War, in which he served. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Complete Original Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant, Volume I Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cate Barratt Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 01-23-17 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Guy de Maupassant is widely regarded as the father of the modern short story. As his 13 volumes of short stories attest, he was a prolific writer of this form. He had a simple, efficient style of writing and, like Anton Chekhov, found inspiration for his stories in the day-to-day lives of characters, in which their hidden natures are often revealed. Many of his works also centerd on the Franco-Prussian War, in which he served. Members Reviews: Cannot go wrong with Maupassant No need to comment on the stories. The performer has a rich and warm voice but the performance was flat for the storyline. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/96-jumoristicheskih-rasskazov-96-Humorous-Stories-Audiobook/B00HQ1587G Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 96 jumoristicheskih rasskazov [96 Humorous Stories] Author: Daniil Kharms Narrator: Kirill Strelnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Menja interesuet tol'ko "chush'", tol'ko to, chto ne imeet nikakogo prakticheskogo smysla. Menja interesuet tol'ko zhizn' v svoem nelepom projavlenii. Gerojstvo, pafos, udal', moral', gigienichnost', nravstvennost', umilenie i azart - nenavistnye dlja menja slova. No ja vpolne ponimaju i uvazhaju: vostorg i voshishhenie, vdohnovenie i otchajanie, strast' i sderzhannost', rasputstvo i celomudrie, pechal' i gore, radost' i smeh". Takoj strannyj koktejl' jesteticheskih cennostej pri nezaurjadnom pojeticheskom darovanii dolzhen byl dat' ves'ma interesnye rezul'taty - i dal ih.Evgenij EvtushenkoSoderzhanie:Veshh' "Odnomu francuzu" Kar'era Ivana Jakovlevicha Antonova "Nekij inzhener zadalsja cel'ju" Vsestoronnee issledovanie "Dva cheloveka razgovorilis'" Novaja Anatomija O javlenijah i sushhestvovanijah ? 1 O javlenijah i sushhestvovanijah ? 2 "Na naberezhnoj nashej reki" "Kogda zhena uezzhaet" "Bobrov shel po doroge i dumal" "Dorogoj Nikandr Andreevich" "Odin monah voshel v sklep" "Maljar sel v ljul'ku" Jekspromt Skasska Istorija Prazdnik "Zhil-byl chelovek" Lichnye perezhivanija odnogo muzykanta Smert' starichka "V odnom bol'shom gorode" Vospominanija odnogo mudrogo starika "Odnazhdy Anton Bobrov" Sud'ba zheny professora O tom, kak rassypalsja odin chelovek Kassirsha Otec i doch' Proisshestvie na ulice "Odnazhdy Petja Gvozdikov" Novye al'pinisty O Pushkine U Kolkova zabolela ruka Grjaznaja lichnost' Shapka Pozdravitel'noe shestvie Novyj talantlivyj pisatel' Lekcija "Kak legko cheloveku" Vlast' Chetveronogaja vorona Upadanie "U nego byl takoj nos" Pomeha "Vse ljudi ljubjat den'gi" Prikljuchenija katerpillera "Na krovati metalsja" "V tramvae sideli" "Da, - skazal Kozlov" Simfonija ? 2 Reabilitacija Hudozhnik i chasy "Gospodin nevysokogo rosta" Rycari Amerikanskij rasskaz "Andrej Ivanovich pljunul" "Kak izvestno, u Bezimenskogo" "Ol'ga Forsh podoshla" "U duraka iz vorotnika" "No hudozhnik usadil naturshhicu" "Kulakov uselsja v glubokoe" Rycar' "U odnoj malen'koj devochki" "Makarov! Podozhdi!.." "Rovno 56 let tomu nazad" "Ja ne sovetuju est'" Golubaja tetrad' ? 10 Sluchai Vyvalivajushhiesja staruhi Sonet Petrov i Kamarov Opticheskij obman Pushkin i Gogol' Stoljar Kushakov Sunduk Sluchaj s Petrakovym Istorija derushhihsja Son Matematik i Andrej Semenovich Molodoj chelovek udivivshij storozha Chetyre illjustracii togo, kak novaja ideja ogorashivaet cheloveka, k nej ne podgotovlennogo Poteri Makarov i Peterson Sud Lincha Vstrecha Neudachnyj spektakl' Tjuk! Chto teper' prodajut v magazinah Mashkin davil Koshkina Son draznit cheloveka Ohotniki Istoricheskij jepizod Fedja Davidovich Nachalo ochen' horoshego letnego dnja Pakin i Rakukin Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Daniil Kharms) Tue, 07 Jan 2014 10:36:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/96-jumoristicheskih-rasskazov-96-Humorous-Stories-Audiobook/B00HQ1587G thebookvoice.com 03:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 96 jumoristicheskih rasskazov [96 Humorous Stories] Author: Daniil Kharms Narrator: Kirill Strelnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Menja interesuet tol'ko "chush'", tol'ko to, chto ne imeet nikakogo prakticheskogo smysla. Menja interesuet tol'ko zhizn' v svoem nelepom projavlenii. Gerojstvo, pafos, udal', moral', gigienichnost', nravstvennost', umilenie i azart - nenavistnye dlja menja slova. No ja vpolne ponimaju i uvazhaju: vostorg i voshishhenie, vdohnovenie i otchajanie, strast' i sderzhannost', rasputstvo i celomudrie, pechal' i gore, radost' i smeh". Takoj strannyj koktejl' jesteticheskih cennostej pri nezaurjadnom pojeticheskom darovanii dolzhen byl dat' ves'ma interesnye rezul'taty - i dal ih.Evgenij EvtushenkoSoderzhanie:Veshh' "Odnomu francuzu" Kar'era Ivana Jakovlevicha Antonova "Nekij inzhener zadalsja cel'ju" Vsestoronnee issledovanie "Dva cheloveka razgovorilis'" Novaja Anatomija O javlenijah i sushhestvovanijah ? 1 O javlenijah i sushhestvovanijah ? 2 "Na naberezhnoj nashej reki" "Kogda zhena uezzhaet" "Bobrov shel po doroge i dumal" "Dorogoj Nikandr Andreevich" "Odin monah voshel v sklep" "Maljar sel v ljul'ku" Jekspromt Skasska Istorija Prazdnik "Zhil-byl chelovek" Lichnye perezhivanija odnogo muzykanta Smert' starichka "V odnom bol'shom gorode" Vospominanija odnogo mudrogo starika "Odnazhdy Anton Bobrov" Sud'ba zheny professora O tom, kak rassypalsja odin chelovek Kassirsha Otec i doch' Proisshestvie na ulice "Odnazhdy Petja Gvozdikov" Novye al'pinisty O Pushkine U Kolkova zabolela ruka Grjaznaja lichnost' Shapka Pozdravitel'noe shestvie Novyj talantlivyj pisatel' Lekcija "Kak legko cheloveku" Vlast' Chetveronogaja vorona Upadanie "U nego byl takoj nos" Pomeha "Vse ljudi ljubjat den'gi" Prikljuchenija katerpillera "Na krovati metalsja" "V tramvae sideli" "Da, - skazal Kozlov" Simfonija ? 2 Reabilitacija Hudozhnik i chasy "Gospodin nevysokogo rosta" Rycari Amerikanskij rasskaz "Andrej Ivanovich pljunul" "Kak izvestno, u Bezimenskogo" "Ol'ga Forsh podoshla" "U duraka iz vorotnika" "No hudozhnik usadil naturshhicu" "Kulakov uselsja v glubokoe" Rycar' "U odnoj malen'koj devochki" "Makarov! Podozhdi!.." "Rovno 56 let tomu nazad" "Ja ne sovetuju est'" Golubaja tetrad' ? 10 Sluchai Vyvalivajushhiesja staruhi Sonet Petrov i Kamarov Opticheskij obman Pushkin i Gogol' Stoljar Kushakov Sunduk Sluchaj s Petrakovym Istorija derushhihsja Son Matematik i Andrej Semenovich Molodoj chelovek udivivshij storozha Chetyre illjustracii togo, kak novaja ideja ogorashivaet cheloveka, k nej ne podgotovlennogo Poteri Makarov i Peterson Sud Lincha Vstrecha Neudachnyj spektakl' Tjuk! Chto teper' prodajut v magazinah Mashkin davil Koshkina Son draznit cheloveka Ohotniki Istoricheskij jepizod Fedja Davidovich Nachalo ochen' horoshego letnego dnja Pakin i Rakukin Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 96 jumoristicheskih rasskazov [96 Humorous Stories] Author: Daniil Kharms Narrator: Kirill Strelnikov Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 27 mins Language: English Release date: 01-07-14 Publisher: Cdcom Publishing Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "Menja interesuet tol'ko "chush'", tol'ko to, chto ne imeet nikakogo prakticheskogo smysla. Menja interesuet tol'ko zhizn' v svoem nelepom projavlenii. Gerojstvo, pafos, udal', moral', gigienichnost', nravstvennost', umilenie i azart - nenavistnye dlja menja slova. No ja vpolne ponimaju i uvazhaju: vostorg i voshishhenie, vdohnovenie i otchajanie, strast' i sderzhannost', rasputstvo i celomudrie, pechal' i gore, radost' i smeh". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Kiss-and-The-Duel-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B004ZXZRBK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kiss and The Duel and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Fred Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Here is the greatest novella and the most unforgettable stories of a master writer who saw all of life and rejected none of it. In The Kiss, a lonely, love-starved soldier keeps a secret rendezvous for another man and becomes enamored with a woman he is never to see again. The Duel describes the collisions between men and women in hopeless relationships, and how two men are driven to settle the score in a clandestine meeting on a bridge, pistols in hand. In all of these stories, Chekhovs brilliant portrayal of people from all walks of life and how they deal with the moral dilemmas their circumstances press upon them comes to vivid life in the listeners mind. Critic Reviews: The magic of the man is inescapable. (Saturday Review) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Mon, 09 May 2011 07:15:39 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Kiss-and-The-Duel-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B004ZXZRBK thebookvoice.com 08:11:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kiss and The Duel and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Fred Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Here is the greatest novella and the most unforgettable stories of a master writer who saw all of life and rejected none of it. In The Kiss, a lonely, love-starved soldier keeps a secret rendezvous for another man and becomes enamored with a woman he is never to see again. The Duel describes the collisions between men and women in hopeless relationships, and how two men are driven to settle the score in a clandestine meeting on a bridge, pistols in hand. In all of these stories, Chekhovs brilliant portrayal of people from all walks of life and how they deal with the moral dilemmas their circumstances press upon them comes to vivid life in the listeners mind. Critic Reviews: The magic of the man is inescapable. (Saturday Review) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Kiss and The Duel and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Fred Williams Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins Language: English Release date: 05-09-11 Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 51 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Here is the greatest novella and the most unforgettable stories of a master writer who saw all of life and rejected none of it. In The Kiss, a lonely, love-starved soldier keeps a secret rendezvous for another man and becomes enamored with a woman he is never to see again. The Duel describes the collisions between men and women in hopeless relationships, and how two men are driven to settle the score in a clandestine meeting on a bridge, pistols in hand. In all of these stories, Chekhovs brilliant portrayal of people from all walks of life and how they deal with the moral dilemmas their circumstances press upon them comes to vivid life in the listeners mind. Critic Reviews: The magic of the man is inescapable. (Saturday Review) Members Reviews: "I love to hear the truth" Anton Chekhov's The Kiss and the Duel and Other Stories translated by Constance Garnett (1916-1923) is an excellent collection. Each story features a crisis in some human relationship: between strangers in "The Kiss" (1887), when a bespectacled, lynx-whiskered, milquetoast army officer is mistakenly kissed by an unknown woman in a dark room at a tea party; enemies in "The Duel" (1891) when a coldly superior botanist challenges a lazy, spoiled, and amoral intellectual official to a duel; brother and sister in "Excellent People" (1886), when a listless sister who has always worshiped her wannabe literary figure brother begins asking him about the principle of non-resistance to evil; dupes and vamp in "Mire" (1886), when a younger cousin and his older cousin take turns visiting a cynical and mercurial Jewess who owes one of them money; brother, sister, and friend in "Neighbours" (1892), when a young country gentleman rides to confront his beloved sister and the idealistic and pathetic married man she's run away to live with; and royal and subject in "The Princess" (1889), when a spoiled princess who believes she's an angel dispensing light and joy to humanity asks a doctor she's fired to tell her the truth about her mistakes. To explain the crisis and prepare for the climax of each story, Chekhov dispassionately and sympathetically cores the human soul. His insights into the human heart and mind are accurate, humorous, and devastating. He excels at placing people out of their depths in intolerable situations, so that if they manage to swim back to shore it's a heroic feat. At the same time, he concisely depicts Russian culture near the end of the 19th century, complete with growing conflicts between different classes, cultures, regions, philosophies, and so on. Interestingly, Chekhov's stories, no matter how bleak, give me intense pleasure, and make me feel more alive. How does he do it? It must be his irony and empathy, keen eye for observation, and original mind for metaphors. Whenever his characters resolve to righteously take someone to task and then find themselves instead wimpishly appeasing the person, I think, Ah, that's me! The best we can hope to achieve, it seems, is coming to understand, as one character says near the end of "The Duel," "No one knows where the real truth lies." That and trying to treat people with humanity and kindness. Fred Williams gives a solid reading of the stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/In-the-Ravine-Audiobook/B00GSCZ5FO Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Ravine Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov's tragic story charts the rise and fall of Grigori Tsybukin, a grocer in a grim ravine town. Grigori earns himself a fine living when he starts selling homemade vodka, and the prosperous business allows the reputation of Tsybukin family to grow in stature. But while Grigori turns his back on his peasant neighbors, his wife engages with them through charitable endeavors, foreshadowing a long struggle between familial bonds, avarice, and town drama that will ruin Grigori. A pervasive melancholy runs through "In the Ravine", which Kenneth Branaugh beautifully portrays in a somber performance that, quietly but forcefully, aches. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Wed, 20 Nov 2013 06:45:30 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/In-the-Ravine-Audiobook/B00GSCZ5FO thebookvoice.com 01:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Ravine Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov's tragic story charts the rise and fall of Grigori Tsybukin, a grocer in a grim ravine town. Grigori earns himself a fine living when he starts selling homemade vodka, and the prosperous business allows the reputation of Tsybukin family to grow in stature. But while Grigori turns his back on his peasant neighbors, his wife engages with them through charitable endeavors, foreshadowing a long struggle between familial bonds, avarice, and town drama that will ruin Grigori. A pervasive melancholy runs through "In the Ravine", which Kenneth Branaugh beautifully portrays in a somber performance that, quietly but forcefully, aches. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: In the Ravine Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Kenneth Branagh Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 11-20-13 Publisher: Naxos Audiobooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the In the Ravine and Other Stories collection. Anton Chekhov, one of the finest masters of what is acknowledged as a difficult genre. There is the richly comic "Oh! The Public" about a hassled ticket inspector, a wry look at morals and manners in "The Chorus Girl", and the melancholic tale of a cab driver in "Misery". The other short stories in this collection are: "The Trousseau", "A Story Without a Title", "Children", "Fat and Thin", "The Beggar", "Hush!", "The Orator", and "An Actor's End". Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov's tragic story charts the rise and fall of Grigori Tsybukin, a grocer in a grim ravine town. Grigori earns himself a fine living when he starts selling homemade vodka, and the prosperous business allows the reputation of Tsybukin family to grow in stature. But while Grigori turns his back on his peasant neighbors, his wife engages with them through charitable endeavors, foreshadowing a long struggle between familial bonds, avarice, and town drama that will ruin Grigori. A pervasive melancholy runs through "In the Ravine", which Kenneth Branaugh beautifully portrays in a somber performance that, quietly but forcefully, aches. Critic Reviews: "If you want an outstanding reading, in which the narrator's voice brilliantly conveys the speaker's class and the intricate relationships between characters during conversations, you can do no better than to listen to Kenneth Branagh. This great actor mesmerizes as he gasps, chuckles, stutters, and declaims. A must listen." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: In the Ravine: And Other Short Stories Eleven short stories and one novella (In the Ravine) by Anton Chekhov, as read by British actor Kenneth Branagh in 2002. The stories are: The Trousseau (1883) Fat and Thin (1883) Oh! the Public! (1885) Misery (1886) An Actor's End (1886) Children (1886) The Chorus Girl (1886) The Orator (1886) Hush! (1886) The Beggar (1887) A Story Without a Title (1888) Overall very good although it helps to read along with the text since some of the Russian vocabulary and names are difficult to track by audio alone. It is the Constance Garnett translation, freely available online. In the Ravine is the best, a wide and colorful portrait of peasant village life - a tragic story though. "Misery" is very good. "Children" does a good job at evoking childhood. "The Chorus Girl" is also well done. The CD says "Abridged" even though all the stories are Unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Contos-de-Anton-P-Tchekhov-Anton-P-Chekhov-Tales-Audiobook/B00U7O7NK4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Contos de Anton P. Tchekhov [Anton P. Chekhov Tales] Author: Anton P. Tchekhov Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Tchekhov (1860 - 1904) é leitura obrigatória no só para quem está ligado ao teatro ou à literatura mas para quem se interessa em observar o ser humano. Às vezes, muito divertido, às vezes, dramático, Tchekhov tece sua prosa com todos os fios da alma humana. Nela cabem toda a grandeza e toda a mesquinhez inerentes ao ser humano. Cabem as contradiçes, as mudanças de opinio, as traiçes, a solido cortante, o desejo de vingança, a graça das brincadeiras. Tudo isso pontuado por diferentes olhares. Tchekhov fala pelo ponto de vista de um soldado, de uma mulher e até mesmo de um bebê, como faz magistralmente no conto Gricha. Neste audiolivro, o ator Clóvia Tôrres empenhou-se para garantir a correta pronúncia dos termos em russo. Fez um trabalho detalhista e corajoso de registrar em áudio um dos maiores nomes da literatura mundial. A traduço ficou por conta de ninguém menos que Tatiana Belinky, uma das mais consagradas tradutoras de Tchekhov para o português. Nascida em So Petersburgo, em 1919, Tatiana veio com 10 anos para o Brasil e se fixou em So Paulo. Com seu trabalho de escritora e tradutora, tem hoje mais de 130 livros publicados e é ganhadora de diversos prêmios importantes na área literária. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton P. Tchekhov) Wed, 04 Mar 2015 07:56:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Contos-de-Anton-P-Tchekhov-Anton-P-Chekhov-Tales-Audiobook/B00U7O7NK4 thebookvoice.com 02:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Contos de Anton P. Tchekhov [Anton P. Chekhov Tales] Author: Anton P. Tchekhov Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Tchekhov (1860 - 1904) é leitura obrigatória no só para quem está ligado ao teatro ou à literatura mas para quem se interessa em observar o ser humano. Às vezes, muito divertido, às vezes, dramático, Tchekhov tece sua prosa com todos os fios da alma humana. Nela cabem toda a grandeza e toda a mesquinhez inerentes ao ser humano. Cabem as contradiçes, as mudanças de opinio, as traiçes, a solido cortante, o desejo de vingança, a graça das brincadeiras. Tudo isso pontuado por diferentes olhares. Tchekhov fala pelo ponto de vista de um soldado, de uma mulher e até mesmo de um bebê, como faz magistralmente no conto Gricha. Neste audiolivro, o ator Clóvia Tôrres empenhou-se para garantir a correta pronúncia dos termos em russo. Fez um trabalho detalhista e corajoso de registrar em áudio um dos maiores nomes da literatura mundial. A traduço ficou por conta de ninguém menos que Tatiana Belinky, uma das mais consagradas tradutoras de Tchekhov para o português. Nascida em So Petersburgo, em 1919, Tatiana veio com 10 anos para o Brasil e se fixou em So Paulo. Com seu trabalho de escritora e tradutora, tem hoje mais de 130 livros publicados e é ganhadora de diversos prêmios importantes na área literária. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Contos de Anton P. Tchekhov [Anton P. Chekhov Tales] Author: Anton P. Tchekhov Narrator: uncredited Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 03-04-15 Publisher: Livro Falante Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Tchekhov (1860 - 1904) é leitura obrigatória no só para quem está ligado ao teatro ou à literatura mas para quem se interessa em observar o ser humano. Às vezes, muito divertido, às vezes, dramático, Tchekhov tece sua prosa com todos os fios da alma humana. Nela cabem toda a grandeza e toda a mesquinhez inerentes ao ser humano. Cabem as contradiçes, as mudanças de opinio, as traiçes, a solido cortante, o desejo de vingança, a graça das brincadeiras. Tudo isso pontuado por diferentes olhares. Tchekhov fala pelo ponto de vista de um soldado, de uma mulher e até mesmo de um bebê, como faz magistralmente no conto Gricha. Neste audiolivro, o ator Clóvia Tôrres empenhou-se para garantir a correta pronúncia dos termos em russo. Fez um trabalho detalhista e corajoso de registrar em áudio um dos maiores nomes da literatura mundial. A traduço ficou por conta de ninguém menos que Tatiana Belinky, uma das mais consagradas tradutoras de Tchekhov para o português. Nascida em So Petersburgo, em 1919, Tatiana veio com 10 anos para o Brasil e se fixou em So Paulo. Com seu trabalho de escritora e tradutora, tem hoje mais de 130 livros publicados e é ganhadora de diversos prêmios importantes na área literária. Please note: This audiobook is in Portuguese. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Turn-of-the-Screw-Audiobook/B005COIGQ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turn of the Screw Author: Henry James Narrator: Gale Van Cott Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Turn of the Screw, a novella written by Henry James, is often considered the prototypical ghost story. The story begins: The story had held us, round the fire, sufficiently breathless, but except the obvious remark that it was gruesome, as, on Christmas Eve in an old house, a strange tale should essentially be, I remember no comment uttered till somebody happened to say that it was the only case he had met in which such a visitation had fallen on a child. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Henry James) Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:54:05 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Turn-of-the-Screw-Audiobook/B005COIGQ4 thebookvoice.com 04:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turn of the Screw Author: Henry James Narrator: Gale Van Cott Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Turn of the Screw, a novella written by Henry James, is often considered the prototypical ghost story. The story begins: The story had held us, round the fire, sufficiently breathless, but except the obvious remark that it was gruesome, as, on Christmas Eve in an old house, a strange tale should essentially be, I remember no comment uttered till somebody happened to say that it was the only case he had met in which such a visitation had fallen on a child. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Turn of the Screw Author: Henry James Narrator: Gale Van Cott Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 07-15-11 Publisher: Alpha DVD Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 13 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Turn of the Screw, a novella written by Henry James, is often considered the prototypical ghost story. The story begins: The story had held us, round the fire, sufficiently breathless, but except the obvious remark that it was gruesome, as, on Christmas Eve in an old house, a strange tale should essentially be, I remember no comment uttered till somebody happened to say that it was the only case he had met in which such a visitation had fallen on a child. Members Reviews: I gave up and read it Would you try another book from Henry James and/or Gale Van Cott? The author, yes. Absolutely not from the narrator. What was one of the most memorable moments of The Turn of the Screw? When I grabbed the ebook version and read it on my Kindle Fire How could the performance have been better? The narrator's voice is very sugary, she uses essentially the same voice for all the characters, and she reads in a sort of upbeat monotone with very little pause in between sentences or inflection. I felt like a cheerful female robot that was running out of juice was rushing to get this read to me. Bad Quality. I disliked the "voices" that the narrator used. She was very monotonous. I wouldn't recommend. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Carmen-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V0JYP4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carmen and Other Stories Author: Prosper Merimee Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Merimee was one of the greatest names of the romantic movement in France. Passionate, destructive love was his subject in many short stories. The other stories in this collection demonstrate Prosper Merimee's amazing versatility. In "Mateo Falcone" a Corsican's conception of honor forces him to exact a ruthless revenge; "The Storming of the Redoubt" describes an incident in Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign. In "The Venus of Ille" he produces an unforgettable story of supernatural horror. Editorial Reviews: Prosper Merimee's Carmen and Other Stories is most famously remembered for its namesake story, "Carmen", upon which the acclaimed opera was based; but this collection has many other tales to recommend it, each performed with skill by Walter Covell, whose rich, deep voice lends a dark and melodic quality to Merimee's stunning prose. These stories reveal Merimee's fascination with femmes fatales, as well as with displaying his favorite themes of civilization and savagery on a global scale. Covell seems attuned to these preoccupations in his performance, which is perfectly paced and masterfully rendered, a delight to hear and experience. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Prosper Merimee) Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:37:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Carmen-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B002V0JYP4 thebookvoice.com 03:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carmen and Other Stories Author: Prosper Merimee Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Merimee was one of the greatest names of the romantic movement in France. Passionate, destructive love was his subject in many short stories. The other stories in this collection demonstrate Prosper Merimee's amazing versatility. In "Mateo Falcone" a Corsican's conception of honor forces him to exact a ruthless revenge; "The Storming of the Redoubt" describes an incident in Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign. In "The Venus of Ille" he produces an unforgettable story of supernatural horror. Editorial Reviews: Prosper Merimee's Carmen and Other Stories is most famously remembered for its namesake story, "Carmen", upon which the acclaimed opera was based; but this collection has many other tales to recommend it, each performed with skill by Walter Covell, whose rich, deep voice lends a dark and melodic quality to Merimee's stunning prose. These stories reveal Merimee's fascination with femmes fatales, as well as with displaying his favorite themes of civilization and savagery on a global scale. Covell seems attuned to these preoccupations in his performance, which is perfectly paced and masterfully rendered, a delight to hear and experience. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Carmen and Other Stories Author: Prosper Merimee Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 08-11-06 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Merimee was one of the greatest names of the romantic movement in France. Passionate, destructive love was his subject in many short stories. The other stories in this collection demonstrate Prosper Merimee's amazing versatility. In "Mateo Falcone" a Corsican's conception of honor forces him to exact a ruthless revenge; "The Storming of the Redoubt" describes an incident in Napoleon's 1812 Russian campaign. In "The Venus of Ille" he produces an unforgettable story of supernatural horror. Editorial Reviews: Prosper Merimee's Carmen and Other Stories is most famously remembered for its namesake story, "Carmen", upon which the acclaimed opera was based; but this collection has many other tales to recommend it, each performed with skill by Walter Covell, whose rich, deep voice lends a dark and melodic quality to Merimee's stunning prose. These stories reveal Merimee's fascination with femmes fatales, as well as with displaying his favorite themes of civilization and savagery on a global scale. Covell seems attuned to these preoccupations in his performance, which is perfectly paced and masterfully rendered, a delight to hear and experience. Members Reviews: Carmen Although I love this opera, I was under the impression that this book would be in English, but it was in French. It did not specify that it was in the original language, and appeared to say that it would be in English so I was disappointed. The Opera "Carmen " was based on this book The story concerns the eponymous Carmen, a beautiful gypsy lady with a fiery temper. Not careful with her love, she is responsible for the downfall of many men. She woos the corporal Don José, leading him to mutiny against his superior. His infatuation causes him to join a band of smugglers, of which Carmen is a member. He is happy with Carmen for a brief period, but is driven to madness when she turns from him to the bullfighter Escamillo.... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Night-in-the-Cemetary-Audiobook/B00F3F2QPY Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Night in the Cemetary Subtitle: And Other Stories of Crime and Suspense Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Harlan Ellison, Stephen Hoye, Gabrielle De Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki, John Rubinstein, Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The English-language debut of Anton Chekhov's immortal collection of crime and mystery stories. Considered one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Anton Chekhov began his literary career as a crime and mystery writer. Published in periodicals and literary journals from 1880 - 1890, these early psychological suspense stories provide a fresh look into Chekhov's literary heritage and his formative years as a writer. In stories like "A Night in the Cemetery," "Night of Horror," and "Murder," not only will Chekhov's dark humor and twisted crimes satisfy even the most hardboiled of mystery fans, but readers will again appreciate the penetrating, absurdist insight into the human condition that only Chekhov can bring. Whether it is the death of a young amateur playwright at the hands of an editor who hates bad writing, or a drunken civil servant who ends up trapped in a graveyard, these stories overflow with the unforgettable characters and unique sensibility that will forever make Chekhov one of the most fascinating figures in literature. Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov wrote the majority of these crime and mystery stories while he was still a young medical student, but his insight into human nature and affinity for the fragility of human interaction were already apparent then. Performed by a superb cast that includes the multiple-award winning narrators Stephen Hoye, Gabrielle de Cuir, and Stefan Rudnicki, as well as the distinct gravelly voice of Harlan Ellison, this collection explores themes of death, guilt, and innocence. The narrators flavor their stories with their own unique style, and each performance, from the theatrical to the minimalist, is wonderful in its own way. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:08:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Night-in-the-Cemetary-Audiobook/B00F3F2QPY thebookvoice.com 10:14:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Night in the Cemetary Subtitle: And Other Stories of Crime and Suspense Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Harlan Ellison, Stephen Hoye, Gabrielle De Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki, John Rubinstein, Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The English-language debut of Anton Chekhov's immortal collection of crime and mystery stories. Considered one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Anton Chekhov began his literary career as a crime and mystery writer. Published in periodicals and literary journals from 1880 - 1890, these early psychological suspense stories provide a fresh look into Chekhov's literary heritage and his formative years as a writer. In stories like "A Night in the Cemetery," "Night of Horror," and "Murder," not only will Chekhov's dark humor and twisted crimes satisfy even the most hardboiled of mystery fans, but readers will again appreciate the penetrating, absurdist insight into the human condition that only Chekhov can bring. Whether it is the death of a young amateur playwright at the hands of an editor who hates bad writing, or a drunken civil servant who ends up trapped in a graveyard, these stories overflow with the unforgettable characters and unique sensibility that will forever make Chekhov one of the most fascinating figures in literature. Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov wrote the majority of these crime and mystery stories while he was still a young medical student, but his insight into human nature and affinity for the fragility of human interaction were already apparent then. Performed by a superb cast that includes the multiple-award winning narrators Stephen Hoye, Gabrielle de Cuir, and Stefan Rudnicki, as well as the distinct gravelly voice of Harlan Ellison, this collection explores themes of death, guilt, and innocence. The narrators flavor their stories with their own unique style, and each performance, from the theatrical to the minimalist, is wonderful in its own way. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Night in the Cemetary Subtitle: And Other Stories of Crime and Suspense Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Harlan Ellison, Stephen Hoye, Gabrielle De Cuir, Stefan Rudnicki, John Rubinstein, Arthur Morey Format: Unabridged Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins Language: English Release date: 10-29-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The English-language debut of Anton Chekhov's immortal collection of crime and mystery stories. Considered one of the greatest dramatists of all time, Anton Chekhov began his literary career as a crime and mystery writer. Published in periodicals and literary journals from 1880 - 1890, these early psychological suspense stories provide a fresh look into Chekhov's literary heritage and his formative years as a writer. In stories like "A Night in the Cemetery," "Night of Horror," and "Murder," not only will Chekhov's dark humor and twisted crimes satisfy even the most hardboiled of mystery fans, but readers will again appreciate the penetrating, absurdist insight into the human condition that only Chekhov can bring. Whether it is the death of a young amateur playwright at the hands of an editor who hates bad writing, or a drunken civil servant who ends up trapped in a graveyard, these stories overflow with the unforgettable characters and unique sensibility that will forever make Chekhov one of the most fascinating figures in literature. Editorial Reviews: Anton Chekhov wrote the majority of these crime and mystery stories while he was still a young medical student, but his insight into human nature and affinity for the fragility of human interaction were already apparent then. Performed by a superb cast that includes the multiple-award winning narrators Stephen Hoye, Gabrielle de Cuir, and Stefan Rudnicki, as well as the distinct gravelly voice of Harlan Ellison, this collection explores themes of death, guilt, and innocence. The narrators flavor their stories with their own unique style, and each performance, from the theatrical to the minimalist, is wonderful in its own way. Members Reviews: Amazing book! Wonderful book from a wonderful writer! Get it from the library I bought this collection because I love five of Chekhov's full length plays: Ivanov, The Seagull, Uncle Vanya, The Three Sisters, and The Cherry Orchard. The title of these short stories seemed intriguing and promising to me. However, the writing, at least in this translation, is subpar, and were Chekhov not already established, these stories would not have put him on any meaningful map. Interesting from an historical perspective, but not great writing. A Night in the Cemetery is a collection of Anton Chekhov tales of murder, mystery and mayhem which will delight readers Dr. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) is a brilliant dramatist and short story author who stands at the pinnacle of Russian literature along with Tolstoy, Dostoyevsky, Gogol and Pushkin. Everytime I get the chance to pick up a new Chekhov work the shekels in my pocket do a dance until the Chekhov work has been purchased. A Night in the Cemetery (the name of one of the stories in the collection in which a drunken citizen wakes up in a monument showroom thinking he is in a cemetery!)is a collection of over 40 short tales. Many of these stories are only a page or so while others run to as long as 14-15 pages. The works are from Chekhov's early career in which he wrote for a number of Moscow periodicals and literary journals. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sjakknovelle-The-Royal-Game-Audiobook/B071NSXFC9 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sjakknovelle [The Royal Game] Author: Stefan Zweig Narrator: Erik Hivju Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ombord p et dampskip med kurs fra New York til Buenos Aires, mter en liten gruppe sjakkentusiaster den russiske verdensmesteren i sjakk, Mirko Czentovic, som er p vei til en turnering. Czentovic er kald og arrogant, men de lykkes i f ham overtalt til et parti sjakk, som russeren selvflgelig vinner overlegent. I lpet av det neste partiet kommer en av de andre passasjerene tilfeldigvis forbi. Det er den mystiske Dr. B, som straks tiltrekkes av spillet og begynner gi amatrene rd, slik at partiet, som i utgangspunktet ser hplst ut, ender uavgjort. Han oppfordres til spille alene mot Czentovic, og til alles forundring lykkes han i beseire mesteren. Deretter forteller Dr. B sin usedvanlige historie til novellens jeg-forteller, og avslrer hvordan han har ftt den enestende forstelsen for spillet, og til hvilken pris. Sjakknovelle er Stefan Zweigs siste storverk. Han skrev novellen ferdig mens han satt i eksil i Brasil, og sendte den til sin amerikanske forlegger f dager fr han begikk selvmord sammen med sin kone i 1942. Novellen kan leses som en allegori over konfrontasjonen mellom humanisme og nazisme. Please note: This audiobook is in Norwegian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Stefan Zweig) Wed, 10 May 2017 05:40:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sjakknovelle-The-Royal-Game-Audiobook/B071NSXFC9 thebookvoice.com 02:21:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sjakknovelle [The Royal Game] Author: Stefan Zweig Narrator: Erik Hivju Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ombord p et dampskip med kurs fra New York til Buenos Aires, mter en liten gruppe sjakkentusiaster den russiske verdensmesteren i sjakk, Mirko Czentovic, som er p vei til en turnering. Czentovic er kald og arrogant, men de lykkes i f ham overtalt til et parti sjakk, som russeren selvflgelig vinner overlegent. I lpet av det neste partiet kommer en av de andre passasjerene tilfeldigvis forbi. Det er den mystiske Dr. B, som straks tiltrekkes av spillet og begynner gi amatrene rd, slik at partiet, som i utgangspunktet ser hplst ut, ender uavgjort. Han oppfordres til spille alene mot Czentovic, og til alles forundring lykkes han i beseire mesteren. Deretter forteller Dr. B sin usedvanlige historie til novellens jeg-forteller, og avslrer hvordan han har ftt den enestende forstelsen for spillet, og til hvilken pris. Sjakknovelle er Stefan Zweigs siste storverk. Han skrev novellen ferdig mens han satt i eksil i Brasil, og sendte den til sin amerikanske forlegger f dager fr han begikk selvmord sammen med sin kone i 1942. Novellen kan leses som en allegori over konfrontasjonen mellom humanisme og nazisme. Please note: This audiobook is in Norwegian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sjakknovelle [The Royal Game] Author: Stefan Zweig Narrator: Erik Hivju Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Ombord p et dampskip med kurs fra New York til Buenos Aires, mter en liten gruppe sjakkentusiaster den russiske verdensmesteren i sjakk, Mirko Czentovic, som er p vei til en turnering. Czentovic er kald og arrogant, men de lykkes i f ham overtalt til et parti sjakk, som russeren selvflgelig vinner overlegent. I lpet av det neste partiet kommer en av de andre passasjerene tilfeldigvis forbi. Det er den mystiske Dr. B, som straks tiltrekkes av spillet og begynner gi amatrene rd, slik at partiet, som i utgangspunktet ser hplst ut, ender uavgjort. Han oppfordres til spille alene mot Czentovic, og til alles forundring lykkes han i beseire mesteren. Deretter forteller Dr. B sin usedvanlige historie til novellens jeg-forteller, og avslrer hvordan han har ftt den enestende forstelsen for spillet, og til hvilken pris. Sjakknovelle er Stefan Zweigs siste storverk. Han skrev novellen ferdig mens han satt i eksil i Brasil, og sendte den til sin amerikanske forlegger f dager fr han begikk selvmord sammen med sin kone i 1942. Novellen kan leses som en allegori over konfrontasjonen mellom humanisme og nazisme. Please note: This audiobook is in Norwegian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Short-Stories-by-Robert-Louis-Stevenson-Audiobook/B008DK532Y Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Emma Topping, Laurence Olivier Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Louis Stevenson, the Swedish author best known for classics such as Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , remains one of the most translated writers of all time. This audiobook contains a collection of his short stories, including "The Yellow Paint", "The Suicide Club" and "Markheim". bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Robert Louis Stevenson) Mon, 25 Jun 2012 18:26:18 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Short-Stories-by-Robert-Louis-Stevenson-Audiobook/B008DK532Y thebookvoice.com 01:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Emma Topping, Laurence Olivier Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Louis Stevenson, the Swedish author best known for classics such as Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , remains one of the most translated writers of all time. This audiobook contains a collection of his short stories, including "The Yellow Paint", "The Suicide Club" and "Markheim". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Short Stories by Robert Louis Stevenson Author: Robert Louis Stevenson Narrator: Emma Topping, Laurence Olivier Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 06-25-12 Publisher: Saland Publishing Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Louis Stevenson, the Swedish author best known for classics such as Treasure Island and Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde , remains one of the most translated writers of all time. This audiobook contains a collection of his short stories, including "The Yellow Paint", "The Suicide Club" and "Markheim". https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Les-Miserables-Audiobook/B002V0GFBU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Les Miserables Author: Victor Hugo Narrator: Christopher Cazenove Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Jean Valjean, the central character of Hugo's sweeping novel, is one of society's victims. A poor but honest peasant, he stole a loaf of bread to feed his sister's starving family and ended up in prison. By the time of his eventual release, he has become a hardened criminal, but his friendship with the saintly Monseigneur Bienvenu gives him another chance at life. This new, respectable life is precarious, for Valjean is still sought by the law, in the person of the implacable Inspector Javert. This is the backdrop against which Hugo sets his masterpiece of adventure, rebellion, and human redemption. Christopher Cazenove's passionate reading brings Hugo's memorable characters to vivid life. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Victor Hugo) Thu, 16 Dec 1999 03:01:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Les-Miserables-Audiobook/B002V0GFBU thebookvoice.com 02:48:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Les Miserables Author: Victor Hugo Narrator: Christopher Cazenove Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Jean Valjean, the central character of Hugo's sweeping novel, is one of society's victims. A poor but honest peasant, he stole a loaf of bread to feed his sister's starving family and ended up in prison. By the time of his eventual release, he has become a hardened criminal, but his friendship with the saintly Monseigneur Bienvenu gives him another chance at life. This new, respectable life is precarious, for Valjean is still sought by the law, in the person of the implacable Inspector Javert. This is the backdrop against which Hugo sets his masterpiece of adventure, rebellion, and human redemption. Christopher Cazenove's passionate reading brings Hugo's memorable characters to vivid life. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Les Miserables Author: Victor Hugo Narrator: Christopher Cazenove Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 48 mins Language: English Release date: 12-16-99 Publisher: Phoenix Books Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 12 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Jean Valjean, the central character of Hugo's sweeping novel, is one of society's victims. A poor but honest peasant, he stole a loaf of bread to feed his sister's starving family and ended up in prison. By the time of his eventual release, he has become a hardened criminal, but his friendship with the saintly Monseigneur Bienvenu gives him another chance at life. This new, respectable life is precarious, for Valjean is still sought by the law, in the person of the implacable Inspector Javert. This is the backdrop against which Hugo sets his masterpiece of adventure, rebellion, and human redemption. Christopher Cazenove's passionate reading brings Hugo's memorable characters to vivid life. Members Reviews: Great!!!! Fantastic story, and an equally great narrator. A definite must listen. I wouldn't mind reading it again soon. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Cyrano-de-Bergerac-Dramatized-Audiobook/B002V5GSBM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cyrano de Bergerac (Dramatized) Author: Edmond Rostand Narrator: full cast Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-00 Publisher: Monterey SoundWorks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This exciting full-cast presentation is like nothing you've ever heard before! Critic Reviews: "Superbly thrilling multi-cast 'audio theatre' adaptation of this classic tale." (Reviewer's Bookwatch) "The actors' voices are clear, the aural quality is excellent. Students will enjoy listening to this classic story." (School Library Journal) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Edmond Rostand) Wed, 03 May 2000 00:42:52 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Cyrano-de-Bergerac-Dramatized-Audiobook/B002V5GSBM thebookvoice.com 01:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cyrano de Bergerac (Dramatized) Author: Edmond Rostand Narrator: full cast Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-00 Publisher: Monterey SoundWorks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This exciting full-cast presentation is like nothing you've ever heard before! Critic Reviews: "Superbly thrilling multi-cast 'audio theatre' adaptation of this classic tale." (Reviewer's Bookwatch) "The actors' voices are clear, the aural quality is excellent. Students will enjoy listening to this classic story." (School Library Journal) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Cyrano de Bergerac (Dramatized) Author: Edmond Rostand Narrator: full cast Format: Abridged Length: 1 hr and 26 mins Language: English Release date: 05-03-00 Publisher: Monterey SoundWorks Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 18 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This exciting full-cast presentation is like nothing you've ever heard before! Critic Reviews: "Superbly thrilling multi-cast 'audio theatre' adaptation of this classic tale." (Reviewer's Bookwatch) "The actors' voices are clear, the aural quality is excellent. Students will enjoy listening to this classic story." (School Library Journal) Members Reviews: Fly Goose...Shoo...do not buy this! Whatever you do, do not buy this book. Somehow the producers have managed to take a beautiful play and suck the life right out of it. The translation is horrible and the voice "talent" is very lacking. To borrow from the play--they mouth their verse and moan their tragedy (of course, you won't hear this line in this production) The money spent here is better spent purchasing the Jose Ferrer movie. Buy this audiobook only if you enjoy great language butchered. And, as I end the review, thrust home! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Sufferings-of-Young-Werther-Audiobook/B00CS8FFMU Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sufferings of Young Werther Subtitle: A New Translation Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Stanley Corngold (translator) Narrator: Daniel May Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A masterpiece of European imagination, The Sufferings of Young Werther is the classic Sturm und Drang tale of youthful angst and tragedy. The acclaimed translator Stanley Corngold brings new passion and precision to Goethe's timeless novel of obsessive love and madness in this magnificent new translation. Goethe's themes of unrequited love, the pain of rejection, deepening despair, and their tragic consequences are as relevant today as when the novel was first published in 1774. His hugely influential novel informed the writing of, among others, Franz Kafka and Thomas Mann. In translating The Sufferings of Young Werther, Corngold follows the German text closely, never knowingly using a word that was not current in English at the time the novel was written and yet maintaining a modern grace and flair. The result is an eagerly awaited translation that speaks to our time through the astonishing liveliness of Goethe's languageas well through the translator's own. Critic Reviews: Stanley Corngolds translation is a triumph. This is a glorious achievement, a Werther for the ages. (Christopher Prendergast) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Johann Wolfgang von Goethe) Thu, 11 Jul 2013 00:01:36 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Sufferings-of-Young-Werther-Audiobook/B00CS8FFMU thebookvoice.com 04:57:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sufferings of Young Werther Subtitle: A New Translation Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Stanley Corngold (translator) Narrator: Daniel May Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A masterpiece of European imagination, The Sufferings of Young Werther is the classic Sturm und Drang tale of youthful angst and tragedy. The acclaimed translator Stanley Corngold brings new passion and precision to Goethe's timeless novel of obsessive love and madness in this magnificent new translation. Goethe's themes of unrequited love, the pain of rejection, deepening despair, and their tragic consequences are as relevant today as when the novel was first published in 1774. His hugely influential novel informed the writing of, among others, Franz Kafka and Thomas Mann. In translating The Sufferings of Young Werther, Corngold follows the German text closely, never knowingly using a word that was not current in English at the time the novel was written and yet maintaining a modern grace and flair. The result is an eagerly awaited translation that speaks to our time through the astonishing liveliness of Goethe's languageas well through the translator's own. Critic Reviews: Stanley Corngolds translation is a triumph. This is a glorious achievement, a Werther for the ages. (Christopher Prendergast) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sufferings of Young Werther Subtitle: A New Translation Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Stanley Corngold (translator) Narrator: Daniel May Format: Unabridged Length: 4 hrs and 57 mins Language: English Release date: 07-11-13 Publisher: Audible Studios Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 16 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A masterpiece of European imagination, The Sufferings of Young Werther is the classic Sturm und Drang tale of youthful angst and tragedy. The acclaimed translator Stanley Corngold brings new passion and precision to Goethe's timeless novel of obsessive love and madness in this magnificent new translation. Goethe's themes of unrequited love, the pain of rejection, deepening despair, and their tragic consequences are as relevant today as when the novel was first published in 1774. His hugely influential novel informed the writing of, among others, Franz Kafka and Thomas Mann. In translating The Sufferings of Young Werther, Corngold follows the German text closely, never knowingly using a word that was not current in English at the time the novel was written and yet maintaining a modern grace and flair. The result is an eagerly awaited translation that speaks to our time through the astonishing liveliness of Goethe's languageas well through the translator's own. Critic Reviews: Stanley Corngolds translation is a triumph. This is a glorious achievement, a Werther for the ages. (Christopher Prendergast) Members Reviews: Why robotic narration of "acclaimed translation"? I was relatively excited to happen upon this "acclaimed new translation" of Goethe by Stanley Corngold. While I'm not a big fan of Goethe or the espistolary overwrought outpourings of the suicidal Young Werther and am not familiar with the work of Stanley Corngold, the publisher and others I respect seem to believe this is a worthy translation to render the Goethe novel more accessible to the unfamiliar. So, why is it that the publisher hires an audible director and narrator/actor who make Werther sound like a computer program in the initial stages of conquering Earth? Just awful. A near-travesty for Corngold and for audible listeners. Masterful narration!! Absolutely beautiful!! The narration truly gives life to the story which is lovely and tragic. Incredible haunting. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Old-Man-in-the-Corner-Audiobook/B002V59YUE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Man in the Corner Author: Emmuska Orczy Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Old Man" rivals Sherlock Holmes in his insightfulness but is much closer to Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, in his methods. Like Mycroft, the old man reasons through mystery cases but leaves the legwork to others. He sits in a cozy corner of a London teashop and unravels the baffling crimes of the day for an admiring lady journalist. Relying solely on his vast Holmesian powers of deduction the "strange looking" sleuth never deigns to visit the scene of the crime, question a suspect, or examine clues. According to him, "There is no such thing as a mystery in connection with any crime, provided intelligence is brought to bear upon its investigation." The stories included in this volume are: "The Fenchurch Street Mystery" "The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railroad" "The Mysterious Death in Percy Street" "The Dublin Mystery" "The Glascow Mystery" "The Liverpool Mystery" "The Case of Miss Eliot" "The Lisson Grove Mystery" "The Tragedy in Dartmore Terrace" "The Tremarn Case" "The Murder of Miss Pebmarsh" "The Affair at the Novelty Theater" Editorial Reviews: Listeners will enjoy attempting to beat the armchair detective to the solution to the crimes in these stories by Emmuska Orczy. With a nod to the great Sherlock Holmes, The Old Man in the Corner is a collection of mysteries solved by the titular character without so much as ever leaving his favorite chair in the corner of his usual teashop. Veteran narrator, Walter Covell, gives an animated performance leading the listener through all of the detective's clever and intricate uses of deduction and reason. Whether one is a fan of mysteries or just keen plotting, this production of The Old Man in the Corner is a must listen. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emmuska Orczy) Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:38:17 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Old-Man-in-the-Corner-Audiobook/B002V59YUE thebookvoice.com 07:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Man in the Corner Author: Emmuska Orczy Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Old Man" rivals Sherlock Holmes in his insightfulness but is much closer to Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, in his methods. Like Mycroft, the old man reasons through mystery cases but leaves the legwork to others. He sits in a cozy corner of a London teashop and unravels the baffling crimes of the day for an admiring lady journalist. Relying solely on his vast Holmesian powers of deduction the "strange looking" sleuth never deigns to visit the scene of the crime, question a suspect, or examine clues. According to him, "There is no such thing as a mystery in connection with any crime, provided intelligence is brought to bear upon its investigation." The stories included in this volume are: "The Fenchurch Street Mystery" "The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railroad" "The Mysterious Death in Percy Street" "The Dublin Mystery" "The Glascow Mystery" "The Liverpool Mystery" "The Case of Miss Eliot" "The Lisson Grove Mystery" "The Tragedy in Dartmore Terrace" "The Tremarn Case" "The Murder of Miss Pebmarsh" "The Affair at the Novelty Theater" Editorial Reviews: Listeners will enjoy attempting to beat the armchair detective to the solution to the crimes in these stories by Emmuska Orczy. With a nod to the great Sherlock Holmes, The Old Man in the Corner is a collection of mysteries solved by the titular character without so much as ever leaving his favorite chair in the corner of his usual teashop. Veteran narrator, Walter Covell, gives an animated performance leading the listener through all of the detective's clever and intricate uses of deduction and reason. Whether one is a fan of mysteries or just keen plotting, this production of The Old Man in the Corner is a must listen. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Old Man in the Corner Author: Emmuska Orczy Narrator: Walter Covell Format: Unabridged Length: 7 hrs and 18 mins Language: English Release date: 10-23-08 Publisher: Jimcin Recordings Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The Old Man" rivals Sherlock Holmes in his insightfulness but is much closer to Sherlock's brother, Mycroft, in his methods. Like Mycroft, the old man reasons through mystery cases but leaves the legwork to others. He sits in a cozy corner of a London teashop and unravels the baffling crimes of the day for an admiring lady journalist. Relying solely on his vast Holmesian powers of deduction the "strange looking" sleuth never deigns to visit the scene of the crime, question a suspect, or examine clues. According to him, "There is no such thing as a mystery in connection with any crime, provided intelligence is brought to bear upon its investigation." The stories included in this volume are: "The Fenchurch Street Mystery" "The Mysterious Death on the Underground Railroad" "The Mysterious Death in Percy Street" "The Dublin Mystery" "The Glascow Mystery" "The Liverpool Mystery" "The Case of Miss Eliot" "The Lisson Grove Mystery" "The Tragedy in Dartmore Terrace" "The Tremarn Case" "The Murder of Miss Pebmarsh" "The Affair at the Novelty Theater" Editorial Reviews: Listeners will enjoy attempting to beat the armchair detective to the solution to the crimes in these stories by Emmuska Orczy. With a nod to the great Sherlock Holmes, The Old Man in the Corner is a collection of mysteries solved by the titular character without so much as ever leaving his favorite chair in the corner of his usual teashop. Veteran narrator, Walter Covell, gives an animated performance leading the listener through all of the detective's clever and intricate uses of deduction and reason. Whether one is a fan of mysteries or just keen plotting, this production of The Old Man in the Corner is a must listen. Members Reviews: Classic These stories are part of the foundation of the mystery genre. These were one of the influences for Agatha Christie. The plots are clever and well developed. The only thing I don't like is that the old man does not share his conclusions with anyone but Polly, who he relates his cases to. The criminals are not brought to justice. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-District-Doctor-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00SXI4NZ4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The District Doctor and Other Stories Author: Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: An intriguing confession of a doctors romantic involvement with a beautiful, 20-year-old patient. Followed by Turgenevs exquisite, often meditative descriptions of the Russian countryside and mysterious herbalist Kassyan, infatuated with Gamayane, a prophetic bird of Russian folklore, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. Read in English. Critic Reviews: "Somewhat different or at least more dramatic than the other stories contained in Turgenev's short story collection, the characters are so well defined and the situations as the physician describes them are so touching that the story seeps into the mind and remains there." (Grady Harp) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ivan Turgenev) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 05:09:33 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-District-Doctor-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00SXI4NZ4 thebookvoice.com 01:09:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The District Doctor and Other Stories Author: Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: An intriguing confession of a doctors romantic involvement with a beautiful, 20-year-old patient. Followed by Turgenevs exquisite, often meditative descriptions of the Russian countryside and mysterious herbalist Kassyan, infatuated with Gamayane, a prophetic bird of Russian folklore, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. Read in English. Critic Reviews: "Somewhat different or at least more dramatic than the other stories contained in Turgenev's short story collection, the characters are so well defined and the situations as the physician describes them are so touching that the story seeps into the mind and remains there." (Grady Harp) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The District Doctor and Other Stories Author: Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 9 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: An intriguing confession of a doctors romantic involvement with a beautiful, 20-year-old patient. Followed by Turgenevs exquisite, often meditative descriptions of the Russian countryside and mysterious herbalist Kassyan, infatuated with Gamayane, a prophetic bird of Russian folklore, a symbol of wisdom and knowledge. Read in English. Critic Reviews: "Somewhat different or at least more dramatic than the other stories contained in Turgenev's short story collection, the characters are so well defined and the situations as the physician describes them are so touching that the story seeps into the mind and remains there." (Grady Harp) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Necklace-Audiobook/B00F4BBX9M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Necklace Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Invited to a ball at the Ministry of Public Instruction where her husband works, Mathilde is in despair about how to look the part. She manages to persuade her husband to give her 400 francs for a new dress. But she also would like some jewellery to complete the outfit. Although their budget cannot stretch to this, Mathilde is able to borrow a diamond necklace from an old schoolfriend who is wealthy. But while she dazzles everyone at the ball, disaster is waiting in the wings... bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy de Maupassant) Thu, 12 Sep 2013 20:25:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Necklace-Audiobook/B00F4BBX9M thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Necklace Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Invited to a ball at the Ministry of Public Instruction where her husband works, Mathilde is in despair about how to look the part. She manages to persuade her husband to give her 400 francs for a new dress. But she also would like some jewellery to complete the outfit. Although their budget cannot stretch to this, Mathilde is able to borrow a diamond necklace from an old schoolfriend who is wealthy. But while she dazzles everyone at the ball, disaster is waiting in the wings... Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Necklace Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-12-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Invited to a ball at the Ministry of Public Instruction where her husband works, Mathilde is in despair about how to look the part. She manages to persuade her husband to give her 400 francs for a new dress. But she also would like some jewellery to complete the outfit. Although their budget cannot stretch to this, Mathilde is able to borrow a diamond necklace from an old schoolfriend who is wealthy. But while she dazzles everyone at the ball, disaster is waiting in the wings... https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-Monte-de-Las-Animas-The-Mountain-of-Souls-Audiobook/B0051BVAV6 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: El Monte de Las Animas [The Mountain of Souls] Autor: Gustavo Adolfo Becquer Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 21 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Intenté dormir de nuevo: ¡ imposible !, una vez aguijoneada, la imaginación es un caballo que se desboca El Monte de las Animas - Atad los perros; haced la señal con las trompas para que se reúnan los cazadores, y demos la vuelta a la ciudad. La noche se acerca, es día de Todos los Santos y estamos en el Monte de las Ánimas. ¡En esa capilla ruinosa! ¡Bah! ¿Quieres asustarme? No, hermosa prima; tú ignoras cuanto sucede en este país, porque aún no hace un año que has venido a él desde muy lejos. Refrena tu yegua, yo también pondré la mía al paso, y mientras dure el camino te contaré esa historia. Please note: This story is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Gustavo Adolfo Becquer) Wed, 18 May 2011 10:37:00 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/El-Monte-de-Las-Animas-The-Mountain-of-Souls-Audiobook/B0051BVAV6 thebookvoice.com 00:21:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: El Monte de Las Animas [The Mountain of Souls] Autor: Gustavo Adolfo Becquer Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 21 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Intenté dormir de nuevo: ¡ imposible !, una vez aguijoneada, la imaginación es un caballo que se desboca El Monte de las Animas - Atad los perros; haced la señal con las trompas para que se reúnan los cazadores, y demos la vuelta a la ciudad. La noche se acerca, es día de Todos los Santos y estamos en el Monte de las Ánimas. ¡En esa capilla ruinosa! ¡Bah! ¿Quieres asustarme? No, hermosa prima; tú ignoras cuanto sucede en este país, porque aún no hace un año que has venido a él desde muy lejos. Refrena tu yegua, yo también pondré la mía al paso, y mientras dure el camino te contaré esa historia. Please note: This story is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: El Monte de Las Animas [The Mountain of Souls] Autor: Gustavo Adolfo Becquer Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 21 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Intenté dormir de nuevo: ¡ imposible !, una vez aguijoneada, la imaginación es un caballo que se desboca El Monte de las Animas - Atad los perros; haced la señal con las trompas para que se reúnan los cazadores, y demos la vuelta a la ciudad. La noche se acerca, es día de Todos los Santos y estamos en el Monte de las Ánimas. ¡En esa capilla ruinosa! ¡Bah! ¿Quieres asustarme? No, hermosa prima; tú ignoras cuanto sucede en este país, porque aún no hace un año que has venido a él desde muy lejos. Refrena tu yegua, yo también pondré la mía al paso, y mientras dure el camino te contaré esa historia. Please note: This story is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Trial-Audiobook/B00W5TRBNI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-16-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Trial by Franz Kafka, narrated by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, begins like a nightmare - only K is awake, and he is being arrested and indicted on charges he never learns. He is caught up in a legal system that will destroy his life. This is a text that often is used in English classes because it is so deep. Kafka attacks the norms of society, religion, and the legal system. This line is from the next to last chapter: "'No,' said the priest, 'you don't need to accept everything as true, you only have to accept it as necessary.' 'Depressing view,' said K. 'The lie made into the rule of the world could well be taken to mean religion and its effect upon the world.'" bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franz Kafka) Thu, 16 Apr 2015 12:03:22 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Trial-Audiobook/B00W5TRBNI thebookvoice.com 00:08:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-16-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Trial by Franz Kafka, narrated by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, begins like a nightmare - only K is awake, and he is being arrested and indicted on charges he never learns. He is caught up in a legal system that will destroy his life. This is a text that often is used in English classes because it is so deep. Kafka attacks the norms of society, religion, and the legal system. This line is from the next to last chapter: "'No,' said the priest, 'you don't need to accept everything as true, you only have to accept it as necessary.' 'Depressing view,' said K. 'The lie made into the rule of the world could well be taken to mean religion and its effect upon the world.'" Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Trial Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: Mike Vendetti Format: Unabridged Length: 8 hrs Language: English Release date: 04-16-15 Publisher: Spoken Realms Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Trial by Franz Kafka, narrated by award-winning narrator Mike Vendetti, begins like a nightmare - only K is awake, and he is being arrested and indicted on charges he never learns. He is caught up in a legal system that will destroy his life. This is a text that often is used in English classes because it is so deep. Kafka attacks the norms of society, religion, and the legal system. This line is from the next to last chapter: "'No,' said the priest, 'you don't need to accept everything as true, you only have to accept it as necessary.' 'Depressing view,' said K. 'The lie made into the rule of the world could well be taken to mean religion and its effect upon the world.'" Members Reviews: Portable and well translated! This is a well-translated, very portable version of a truly extraordinary book. If you're looking for the most affordable version of The Metamorphosis, this is the best fit I've found! It's clear and engaging, and has slightly simpler vocabulary than many. This means it would be great for a classroom setting or as a gift for a younger reader, a current English learner, or anyone who doesn't enjoy being sent to the dictionary when they're trying to enjoy a book. The story itself is fresh as ever--while this isn't personally my favorite of Kafka's work, I love the absurdism and the economy of language that he employs within it! I was very pleased with the binding quality as well, and there are several amusing graphics inside the book that made it just that bit more fun to read. The biggest selling point for me personally was the size-- I'm a pack rat, so it is often difficult to find books that will fit wherever I need them to. This has made a wonderful addition to my commute this week, for the price of a Starbucks order or a single decent sock. You can't go wrong! The Trial: [Original Edition] Paperback â December 24, 2016 - Don't Buy This Version Don't Like It: Initial Review here - is for this specific edition The Trial: [Original Edition] Paperback â December 24, 2016 - it's a cut and paste Gutenberg book project file in the super tiniest font. Impossible to read. I'm jumping over to another version and will re-visit with actual book review now that I can read that.The Trial: [Original Edition] That one can waste away their life at a company (or with people) ... The Metamorphosis is one of those books that you either read in high school or you never read at all. I heard so many people talking about The Metamorphosis and I thought that I wouldn't ever read the book and all of the puns, allusions and themes discussed between friends would just go over my head for the rest of my life. I finally decided to give the book a shot. I was quite surprised by how short the book is, and yet how relateable it is to my current life expectations and experience. The Metamorphosis is a book I would suggest to everyone to read. As I make my way from college to "being an adult" the concept discussed in the first part of the book I found to be the most relevant. Kafka discusses having a job and the expectations of having a job. That one can waste away their life at a company (or with people) that do not value you as a human being can do significant harm to your being. Anyways, great book, I'm happy I decided to read it. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/At-Christmas-Time-Audiobook/B01AC6XV48 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At Christmas Time Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Vasilisa had not seen her daughter for four years. Her daughter, Yefimya, had gone after her wedding to Petersburg, had sent them two letters, and since then had seemed to vanish out of their lives; there had been no sight nor sound of her. And whether the old woman was milking her cow at dawn or heating her stove or dozing at night, she was always thinking of one and the same thing - what was happening to Yefimya, whether she was alive.... Read in English, unabridged. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Mon, 11 Jan 2016 08:04:46 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/At-Christmas-Time-Audiobook/B01AC6XV48 thebookvoice.com 00:12:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At Christmas Time Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Vasilisa had not seen her daughter for four years. Her daughter, Yefimya, had gone after her wedding to Petersburg, had sent them two letters, and since then had seemed to vanish out of their lives; there had been no sight nor sound of her. And whether the old woman was milking her cow at dawn or heating her stove or dozing at night, she was always thinking of one and the same thing - what was happening to Yefimya, whether she was alive.... Read in English, unabridged. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: At Christmas Time Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 12 mins Language: English Release date: 01-11-16 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Vasilisa had not seen her daughter for four years. Her daughter, Yefimya, had gone after her wedding to Petersburg, had sent them two letters, and since then had seemed to vanish out of their lives; there had been no sight nor sound of her. And whether the old woman was milking her cow at dawn or heating her stove or dozing at night, she was always thinking of one and the same thing - what was happening to Yefimya, whether she was alive.... Read in English, unabridged. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/About-Love-Audiobook/B00FRO3GEG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: About Love Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Dave Courvoisier Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-13 Publisher: Harmonic Wave Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: About Love is the musings of several friends about love and the great mystery surrounding it. After trying to figure out the love existing between an abusive, ugly cook and the lovely girl that doted on him, one of the men, Alehin, begins sharing his story of love and heartbreak. He recounts the tale of his love for the beautiful Anna Alexyevna, a young woman married to his friend. Alehin describes the way in which their relationship developed, returning again and again to the strange mysteries of love. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian writer and playwright, considered by many to be one of the best writers of short stories in the history of literature. Chekhov was also a successful physician, but writing was his true passion. He was quoted as saying "Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my mistress." bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Fri, 11 Oct 2013 23:27:14 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/About-Love-Audiobook/B00FRO3GEG thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: About Love Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Dave Courvoisier Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-13 Publisher: Harmonic Wave Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: About Love is the musings of several friends about love and the great mystery surrounding it. After trying to figure out the love existing between an abusive, ugly cook and the lovely girl that doted on him, one of the men, Alehin, begins sharing his story of love and heartbreak. He recounts the tale of his love for the beautiful Anna Alexyevna, a young woman married to his friend. Alehin describes the way in which their relationship developed, returning again and again to the strange mysteries of love. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian writer and playwright, considered by many to be one of the best writers of short stories in the history of literature. Chekhov was also a successful physician, but writing was his true passion. He was quoted as saying "Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my mistress." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: About Love Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: Dave Courvoisier Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 10-11-13 Publisher: Harmonic Wave Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: About Love is the musings of several friends about love and the great mystery surrounding it. After trying to figure out the love existing between an abusive, ugly cook and the lovely girl that doted on him, one of the men, Alehin, begins sharing his story of love and heartbreak. He recounts the tale of his love for the beautiful Anna Alexyevna, a young woman married to his friend. Alehin describes the way in which their relationship developed, returning again and again to the strange mysteries of love. Anton Chekhov (1860-1904) was a Russian writer and playwright, considered by many to be one of the best writers of short stories in the history of literature. Chekhov was also a successful physician, but writing was his true passion. He was quoted as saying "Medicine is my lawful wife and literature is my mistress." Members Reviews: Five Stars one of the loveliest made books I've purchased in years :) Well-done and highly recommended This is a sweet little collection of stories. Each story contains a story told by one of three male friends to the other two as they while away the hours drinking or waiting for the weather to improve or daylight to come so they can continue a journey or a task. The tone is quintessential Chekov -- melancholic, stoic, compassionate, knowing. Love -- or lack of it, refusal of it, lack of understanding of it -- is a theme that threads through each story, but not in any of the usual ways. There's little romance and a lot of misconnection. The stories are philosophical and the "morals" (as in "the moral of the story") are existential and pragmatic. The winters are long in Russia, and the men are lonely and pragmatic. Yet the stories are gentle also, and that too is quintessential Chekov. The simple drawings by Seth are perfect for the tone, I think, and the three main story-tellers look just as I imaged them. Seth uses only red, black, white, and grey in them, and that ends up working well too. The drawings share the same qualities as the stories and reinforce the narrative tone and style of a slow, simple, quiet, winter place, winter people. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Colette-Collection-Audiobook/B00AWEL7B0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Colette Collection Author: Colette Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-13 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: These glimpses "on tour" of the behind-the-curtain lives of members of the theatrical community are told with a deft hand. Selections include: "The Halt", "A Bad Morning", "The Circus House", "The Workroom", "Matinee", "The Starveling", "Love", "The Hard Worker", "After Midnight", "Lola", "Moments of Stress", "Journey's End", "The Accompanist", "The Cashier", "Nostalgia", "Clever Dogs", "La Fenice" and "The Master". bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Colette) Fri, 04 Jan 2013 04:19:07 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Colette-Collection-Audiobook/B00AWEL7B0 thebookvoice.com 02:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Colette Collection Author: Colette Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-13 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: These glimpses "on tour" of the behind-the-curtain lives of members of the theatrical community are told with a deft hand. Selections include: "The Halt", "A Bad Morning", "The Circus House", "The Workroom", "Matinee", "The Starveling", "Love", "The Hard Worker", "After Midnight", "Lola", "Moments of Stress", "Journey's End", "The Accompanist", "The Cashier", "Nostalgia", "Clever Dogs", "La Fenice" and "The Master". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Colette Collection Author: Colette Narrator: Flo Gibson Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 01-04-13 Publisher: Audio Book Contractors Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: These glimpses "on tour" of the behind-the-curtain lives of members of the theatrical community are told with a deft hand. Selections include: "The Halt", "A Bad Morning", "The Circus House", "The Workroom", "Matinee", "The Starveling", "Love", "The Hard Worker", "After Midnight", "Lola", "Moments of Stress", "Journey's End", "The Accompanist", "The Cashier", "Nostalgia", "Clever Dogs", "La Fenice" and "The Master". Members Reviews: Fantastic Although it's a translation, it's great work if you're interested to read about this aspect of french life in days gone by. Very interesting One of the Greats Colette was one of the Great French writers in my opinion. Funny, sexy you just can't get any better. So much more to her writing than you think. Five Stars Colllete is one of my favorite authors. The book arrived in excellent shape. Thank Colette is an incredible author. The book arrived in excellent shape. Thank you Five Stars Fabulous, classic writing! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/En-el-campo-y-Un-asesinato-In-the-Field-and-Murder-Audiobook/B004GLCXBI Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: En el campo y Un asesinato ['In the Field' and 'Murder'] Autor: Anton Chèjov Narrador: Txemi del Olmo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 48 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-17-10 Editor: NEAR, S.A. Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Dramaturgo y autor de relatos ruso, es una de las figuras más destacadas de la literatura rusa. Chèjov nació el 29 de enero de 1860 en Taganrog y estudió medicina en la Universidad Estatal de Moscú. Casi no ejerció su profesión debido a su éxito como escritor y porque padecía tuberculosis. Casi a finales de siglo conoció al actor y productor Konstantín Stanislavski, director del Teatro de Arte de Moscú. Esta asociación de dramaturgo y director de teatro permitió la representación de varios de sus dramas en un acto y de sus obras más significativas. La crítica moderna considera a Chèjov uno de los maestros del relato. En gran medida, a él se debe el relato moderno en el que el efecto depende más del estado de ánimo y del simbolismo que del argumento. Sus narraciones, más que tener un clímax y una resolución, son una disposición temática de impresiones e ideas. Chèjov murió en el balneario alemán de Badweiler el 15 de julio de 1904. Anton Chèjov es considerado por la crítica literaria como uno de los escritores de cuentos que más han influido en el futuro de ese género. Chèjov es el artífice de un tipo de cuento abierto que no se apoya en el factor sorpresa sino en la presentación de un tema como lo hace la vida en su transcurrir. Para el autor el bien y el mal coexisten en la existencia humana, y por eso sus personajes no los encasilla en los extremos ni los sentencia a ser héroes o villanos. Anton Chèjov escribió alrededor de doscientos cincuenta cuentos y novelas cortas. Este volumen está formando por los siguientes relatos: 1 "En el Campo", 2 "Un asesinato" Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chèjov) Fri, 17 Dec 2010 09:04:34 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/En-el-campo-y-Un-asesinato-In-the-Field-and-Murder-Audiobook/B004GLCXBI thebookvoice.com 00:48:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: En el campo y Un asesinato ['In the Field' and 'Murder'] Autor: Anton Chèjov Narrador: Txemi del Olmo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 48 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-17-10 Editor: NEAR, S.A. Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Dramaturgo y autor de relatos ruso, es una de las figuras más destacadas de la literatura rusa. Chèjov nació el 29 de enero de 1860 en Taganrog y estudió medicina en la Universidad Estatal de Moscú. Casi no ejerció su profesión debido a su éxito como escritor y porque padecía tuberculosis. Casi a finales de siglo conoció al actor y productor Konstantín Stanislavski, director del Teatro de Arte de Moscú. Esta asociación de dramaturgo y director de teatro permitió la representación de varios de sus dramas en un acto y de sus obras más significativas. La crítica moderna considera a Chèjov uno de los maestros del relato. En gran medida, a él se debe el relato moderno en el que el efecto depende más del estado de ánimo y del simbolismo que del argumento. Sus narraciones, más que tener un clímax y una resolución, son una disposición temática de impresiones e ideas. Chèjov murió en el balneario alemán de Badweiler el 15 de julio de 1904. Anton Chèjov es considerado por la crítica literaria como uno de los escritores de cuentos que más han influido en el futuro de ese género. Chèjov es el artífice de un tipo de cuento abierto que no se apoya en el factor sorpresa sino en la presentación de un tema como lo hace la vida en su transcurrir. Para el autor el bien y el mal coexisten en la existencia humana, y por eso sus personajes no los encasilla en los extremos ni los sentencia a ser héroes o villanos. Anton Chèjov escribió alrededor de doscientos cincuenta cuentos y novelas cortas. Este volumen está formando por los siguientes relatos: 1 "En el Campo", 2 "Un asesinato" Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: En el campo y Un asesinato ['In the Field' and 'Murder'] Autor: Anton Chèjov Narrador: Txemi del Olmo Formato: Unabridged Duración: 48 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-17-10 Editor: NEAR, S.A. Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Dramaturgo y autor de relatos ruso, es una de las figuras más destacadas de la literatura rusa. Chèjov nació el 29 de enero de 1860 en Taganrog y estudió medicina en la Universidad Estatal de Moscú. Casi no ejerció su profesión debido a su éxito como escritor y porque padecía tuberculosis. Casi a finales de siglo conoció al actor y productor Konstantín Stanislavski, director del Teatro de Arte de Moscú. Esta asociación de dramaturgo y director de teatro permitió la representación de varios de sus dramas en un acto y de sus obras más significativas. La crítica moderna considera a Chèjov uno de los maestros del relato. En gran medida, a él se debe el relato moderno en el que el efecto depende más del estado de ánimo y del simbolismo que del argumento. Sus narraciones, más que tener un clímax y una resolución, son una disposición temática de impresiones e ideas. Chèjov murió en el balneario alemán de Badweiler el 15 de julio de 1904. Anton Chèjov es considerado por la crítica literaria como uno de los escritores de cuentos que más han influido en el futuro de ese género. Chèjov es el artífice de un tipo de cuento abierto que no se apoya en el factor sorpresa sino en la presentación de un tema como lo hace la vida en su transcurrir. Para el autor el bien y el mal coexisten en la existencia humana, y por eso sus personajes no los encasilla en los extremos ni los sentencia a ser héroes o villanos. Anton Chèjov escribió alrededor de doscientos cincuenta cuentos y novelas cortas. Este volumen está formando por los siguientes relatos: 1 "En el Campo", 2 "Un asesinato" Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Sisters-Audiobook/B00GWFFWNW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sisters Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners , Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In the aftermath of his third stroke, the one that fells a priest, the increasingly odd final days of the cleric are remembered in vague, suggestive terms by those who knew him. A young boy who had a close, undefined relationship with him, and his two, surviving sisters are among those reminiscing. Veteran character actor Jim Norton, expertly providing voice and strikingly individual characterizations to these characters moving almost dreamlike through their personal tragedies and triumphs of middle-class life in the Irish capital, performs this selection from the Dubliners, Vol. 1 collection of Irish author James Joyces short stories. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Mon, 25 Nov 2013 23:48:60 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Sisters-Audiobook/B00GWFFWNW thebookvoice.com 00:18:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sisters Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners , Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In the aftermath of his third stroke, the one that fells a priest, the increasingly odd final days of the cleric are remembered in vague, suggestive terms by those who knew him. A young boy who had a close, undefined relationship with him, and his two, surviving sisters are among those reminiscing. Veteran character actor Jim Norton, expertly providing voice and strikingly individual characterizations to these characters moving almost dreamlike through their personal tragedies and triumphs of middle-class life in the Irish capital, performs this selection from the Dubliners, Vol. 1 collection of Irish author James Joyces short stories. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Sisters Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 18 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners , Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In the aftermath of his third stroke, the one that fells a priest, the increasingly odd final days of the cleric are remembered in vague, suggestive terms by those who knew him. A young boy who had a close, undefined relationship with him, and his two, surviving sisters are among those reminiscing. Veteran character actor Jim Norton, expertly providing voice and strikingly individual characterizations to these characters moving almost dreamlike through their personal tragedies and triumphs of middle-class life in the Irish capital, performs this selection from the Dubliners, Vol. 1 collection of Irish author James Joyces short stories. Members Reviews: For Openers This might be my favorite story in Dubliners. It opens the book and prepares us for what to expect, which I won't outline or spoil for you, here. I really enjoyed the narration, too. I can clearly imagine the precocious, inquisitive little boy . . . https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-District-Doctor-Audiobook/B0054RO6TK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The District Doctor Subtitle: A Turgenev Short Story Author: Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The District Doctor" is a wonderful Turgenev short story that appealed and influenced American authors, such as Henry James and F. Scott Fitzgerald for its writing style, and Sherwood Anderson and Ernest Hemingway for its focus on moments. As the Doctor says to a new acquaintance, "Sometimes you know people for a long time and never talk about anything that touches the soul; sometimes you start there on the first conversation." This is reminiscent of Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio, in which people have moments of clarity when they act or don't act; here the Doctor explains such a moment in his life. The story starts quietly and ends with the Doctor being satisfied with winning a bit more than two rubles at the card game Preference. >"The District Doctor" is a wonderful Turgenev short story that appealed and influenced American authors, such as Henry James and F. Scott Fitzgerald for its writing style, and Sherwood Anderson and Ernest Hemingway for its focus on moments. As the Doctor says to a new acquaintance, "Sometimes you know people for a long time and never talk about anything that touches the soul; sometimes you start there on the first conversation." . bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Ivan Turgenev) Thu, 02 Jun 2011 04:31:42 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-District-Doctor-Audiobook/B0054RO6TK thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The District Doctor Subtitle: A Turgenev Short Story Author: Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The District Doctor" is a wonderful Turgenev short story that appealed and influenced American authors, such as Henry James and F. Scott Fitzgerald for its writing style, and Sherwood Anderson and Ernest Hemingway for its focus on moments. As the Doctor says to a new acquaintance, "Sometimes you know people for a long time and never talk about anything that touches the soul; sometimes you start there on the first conversation." This is reminiscent of Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio, in which people have moments of clarity when they act or don't act; here the Doctor explains such a moment in his life. The story starts quietly and ends with the Doctor being satisfied with winning a bit more than two rubles at the card game Preference. >"The District Doctor" is a wonderful Turgenev short story that appealed and influenced American authors, such as Henry James and F. Scott Fitzgerald for its writing style, and Sherwood Anderson and Ernest Hemingway for its focus on moments. As the Doctor says to a new acquaintance, "Sometimes you know people for a long time and never talk about anything that touches the soul; sometimes you start there on the first conversation." . Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The District Doctor Subtitle: A Turgenev Short Story Author: Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Deaver Brown Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 06-02-11 Publisher: Simply Media Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 5 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: "The District Doctor" is a wonderful Turgenev short story that appealed and influenced American authors, such as Henry James and F. Scott Fitzgerald for its writing style, and Sherwood Anderson and Ernest Hemingway for its focus on moments. As the Doctor says to a new acquaintance, "Sometimes you know people for a long time and never talk about anything that touches the soul; sometimes you start there on the first conversation." This is reminiscent of Anderson's Winesburg, Ohio, in which people have moments of clarity when they act or don't act; here the Doctor explains such a moment in his life. The story starts quietly and ends with the Doctor being satisfied with winning a bit more than two rubles at the card game Preference. >"The District Doctor" is a wonderful Turgenev short story that appealed and influenced American authors, such as Henry James and F. Scott Fitzgerald for its writing style, and Sherwood Anderson and Ernest Hemingway for its focus on moments. As the Doctor says to a new acquaintance, "Sometimes you know people for a long time and never talk about anything that touches the soul; sometimes you start there on the first conversation." . Members Reviews: A Touching And Intimate Story... in the Russian style. I love Turgenev (particularly his Fathers And Sons, which I highly recommend), and this story, like his others, penetrates to the center of hidden human feeling and emotion. (I almost never comment on narrators, but I have to say that this story had the misfortune of having the absolute WORST reader in the history of the audibly spoken word, and I am absolutely stunned that he could have ever gotten so much as past three words of an audition to do this job. This is a short story, so perhaps just find a printed copy and read it out loud to yourself--or pick someone at random on the street to read it to you. You can't do worse. Nonetheless, I rate the books and stories themselves, and so I am letting four stars stand as my overall rating for this fine short story.) Simple Story Poorly Narrated This is a very simple Turgenev short story which was completely predictable and with quite poor narration. Not worth the two bucks and thirty minutes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Guermantes-Way-Part-2-Audiobook/B002V0QDU8 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guermantes Way, Part 2 Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Guermantes Way, Part 2, the third volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, continues the story of Marcel's entry into the highest circles of French aristocracy. Having renewed his acquaintance with the enchanting Albertine, who now submits to his amorous advances, Marcel finds himself pursued by the predatory Baron de Charlus. Public Domain (P)1997 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd. Editorial Reviews: Known for its exploration of involuntary memory, this second part of the third volume of Marcel Proust's epic seven-volume Remembrance of Things Past. follows the narrator, Marcel, as he continues his ascent into the French aristocracy. Intrigue comes in the form of Albertine, whom Marcel seduces, and the Baron de Charlus, a licentious gay man who pursues Marcel. RADA-trained Shakespearean stage actor and audiobook narrator Neville Jason performs this volume of Proust's classic work with delicacy and grace, making for compelling listening. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marcel Proust) Thu, 26 Oct 2000 06:28:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Guermantes-Way-Part-2-Audiobook/B002V0QDU8 thebookvoice.com 03:40:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guermantes Way, Part 2 Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Guermantes Way, Part 2, the third volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, continues the story of Marcel's entry into the highest circles of French aristocracy. Having renewed his acquaintance with the enchanting Albertine, who now submits to his amorous advances, Marcel finds himself pursued by the predatory Baron de Charlus. Public Domain (P)1997 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd. Editorial Reviews: Known for its exploration of involuntary memory, this second part of the third volume of Marcel Proust's epic seven-volume Remembrance of Things Past. follows the narrator, Marcel, as he continues his ascent into the French aristocracy. Intrigue comes in the form of Albertine, whom Marcel seduces, and the Baron de Charlus, a licentious gay man who pursues Marcel. RADA-trained Shakespearean stage actor and audiobook narrator Neville Jason performs this volume of Proust's classic work with delicacy and grace, making for compelling listening. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Guermantes Way, Part 2 Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 40 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 29 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Guermantes Way, Part 2, the third volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, continues the story of Marcel's entry into the highest circles of French aristocracy. Having renewed his acquaintance with the enchanting Albertine, who now submits to his amorous advances, Marcel finds himself pursued by the predatory Baron de Charlus. Public Domain (P)1997 NAXOS AudioBooks Ltd. Editorial Reviews: Known for its exploration of involuntary memory, this second part of the third volume of Marcel Proust's epic seven-volume Remembrance of Things Past. follows the narrator, Marcel, as he continues his ascent into the French aristocracy. Intrigue comes in the form of Albertine, whom Marcel seduces, and the Baron de Charlus, a licentious gay man who pursues Marcel. RADA-trained Shakespearean stage actor and audiobook narrator Neville Jason performs this volume of Proust's classic work with delicacy and grace, making for compelling listening. Members Reviews: Albertine, Charlus and the hissy fit The Geurmantes Way is the third book of the seven-volume In Search of Lost Time / Rememberances. For audiobook purposes, it is divided into two parts, this being the second. As with this entire series, it is beautifully narrated by Neville Jason. Warning: Although this particular book is short on helicopter explosions (in fact the whole series is regrettably lacking in this regard) there is a particularly delicious hissy fit that should compensate. This particular section covers the death of the the beloved grandmother, the return of Albertine to Paris, and the role of these two events in the advancement of the narrator into adulthood. With bucketloads of society gossip, this book also contains the celebrated hissy fit between the narrator and M. de Charlus, who roars "Do you suppose that it is within your power to insult me? You evidently are not aware to whom you are speaking? Do you imagine that the envenomed spittle of five hundred little gentlemen of your type, heaped one upon another, would succeed in slobbering so much as the tips of my august toes?" culminating in the narrator tap-dancing in a rage on the new silk hat of the Baron. (My clumsy wording is an attempt to avoid the apostrophe, which seems not to translate well when uploading reviews) As I have noted before, Proust is an unhurried author, who delights in ordinary events. If you like really wonderful writing, a relaxed pace, and are after a break from a diet of thrillers, you will really like this. For listening pleasure, not for Proust study This is an unabridged version of The Guermantes Way, Part 2, and therefore not nearly compleate. This is a good story, but this audiobook will not help those who are studying Proust. I planed on using this audiobook to save me the time of reading it for one of my college classes. The unabridged version does not go indepth into the philosophical themes that Proust is famous for. It is however adequate if you are looking for an interesting story. Guermantes, 2 Neville Jason's narration is wonderful; Charlus, Mme de Guermantes, the Courvoisiers and all the characters are real, vibrant and memorable; to listen to this while out walking is to disapear into a different time and place and become intimate with a circle of compelling characters whom one hates to leave to return to now and here. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Normandy-Stories-Audiobook/B002V0JRRE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Normandy Stories Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Oliver Montgomery Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Maupassant is hailed as one of the greatest masters of the short story. This collection focuses upon the land he knew and loved so well - Normandy. Its people and its countryside are portrayed here in vivid color and with great warmth. Amusing, saucy, and sometimes even farcical they may be, but they are also capable of great pathos, often branching off to end tragically. It is this skilful and affecting blend of tragedy and comedy, of tears and laughter, which make Maupassant's Normandy Stories the enduring favorites they are today. Editorial Reviews: Few have done as much for the art of the short story as Guy de Maupassant. His clever plots and efficient writing are able to combine, almost effortlessly, the tragedy and comedy of human life, and his work has gone on to inspire some of the greatest writers in history. Collected here, and performed enthusiastically by actor Oliver Montgomery, are the stories that focus on the land that occupied much of Maupassants mind: Normandy. The Normandy Stories is a beautiful collection, rife with all the masterful trademarks listeners have come to expect from one of the fathers of the short story. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy de Maupassant) Thu, 26 Oct 2000 20:29:35 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Normandy-Stories-Audiobook/B002V0JRRE thebookvoice.com 02:38:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Normandy Stories Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Oliver Montgomery Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Maupassant is hailed as one of the greatest masters of the short story. This collection focuses upon the land he knew and loved so well - Normandy. Its people and its countryside are portrayed here in vivid color and with great warmth. Amusing, saucy, and sometimes even farcical they may be, but they are also capable of great pathos, often branching off to end tragically. It is this skilful and affecting blend of tragedy and comedy, of tears and laughter, which make Maupassant's Normandy Stories the enduring favorites they are today. Editorial Reviews: Few have done as much for the art of the short story as Guy de Maupassant. His clever plots and efficient writing are able to combine, almost effortlessly, the tragedy and comedy of human life, and his work has gone on to inspire some of the greatest writers in history. Collected here, and performed enthusiastically by actor Oliver Montgomery, are the stories that focus on the land that occupied much of Maupassants mind: Normandy. The Normandy Stories is a beautiful collection, rife with all the masterful trademarks listeners have come to expect from one of the fathers of the short story. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Normandy Stories Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Oliver Montgomery Format: Abridged Length: 2 hrs and 38 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Maupassant is hailed as one of the greatest masters of the short story. This collection focuses upon the land he knew and loved so well - Normandy. Its people and its countryside are portrayed here in vivid color and with great warmth. Amusing, saucy, and sometimes even farcical they may be, but they are also capable of great pathos, often branching off to end tragically. It is this skilful and affecting blend of tragedy and comedy, of tears and laughter, which make Maupassant's Normandy Stories the enduring favorites they are today. Editorial Reviews: Few have done as much for the art of the short story as Guy de Maupassant. His clever plots and efficient writing are able to combine, almost effortlessly, the tragedy and comedy of human life, and his work has gone on to inspire some of the greatest writers in history. Collected here, and performed enthusiastically by actor Oliver Montgomery, are the stories that focus on the land that occupied much of Maupassants mind: Normandy. The Normandy Stories is a beautiful collection, rife with all the masterful trademarks listeners have come to expect from one of the fathers of the short story. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sodom-and-Gomorrah-Cities-of-the-Plain-Part-2-Audiobook/B002UZKULW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part 2 Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: In Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I, the fourth volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, Marcel continues his voyage of discovery through the homosexual world, where the affairs of the ageing Baron de Charlus lead to unexpected and hilarious adventures. But the discovery of a secret in the past of his mistress, Albertine, fills Marcel with fear and forces him to change his plans. Editorial Reviews: In the second part of the fourth volume in Marcel Proust's Remembrance of Things Past, the Narrator has returned to Balbec and reunited with his lover Albertine, though his suspicions of her lesbianism cause an intense jealousy and dissatisfaction within him. Aside from being a meditation on sexual desire and the destructiveness of envy, Proust also takes a withering look at social mores in Paris, critical of both aristocratic decadence and the moribund bourgeoisie. Neville Jason's melodious and dignified style seems to amplify the high distinction of Proust's classic, one of the more narratively focused volumes in Proust's novel. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marcel Proust) Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:32:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Sodom-and-Gomorrah-Cities-of-the-Plain-Part-2-Audiobook/B002UZKULW thebookvoice.com 03:53:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part 2 Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: In Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I, the fourth volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, Marcel continues his voyage of discovery through the homosexual world, where the affairs of the ageing Baron de Charlus lead to unexpected and hilarious adventures. But the discovery of a secret in the past of his mistress, Albertine, fills Marcel with fear and forces him to change his plans. Editorial Reviews: In the second part of the fourth volume in Marcel Proust's Remembrance of Things Past, the Narrator has returned to Balbec and reunited with his lover Albertine, though his suspicions of her lesbianism cause an intense jealousy and dissatisfaction within him. Aside from being a meditation on sexual desire and the destructiveness of envy, Proust also takes a withering look at social mores in Paris, critical of both aristocratic decadence and the moribund bourgeoisie. Neville Jason's melodious and dignified style seems to amplify the high distinction of Proust's classic, one of the more narratively focused volumes in Proust's novel. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part 2 Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 53 mins Language: English Release date: 07-14-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 24 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: In Sodom and Gomorrah (Cities of the Plain), Part I, the fourth volume of Marcel Proust's monumental, seven volume Remembrance of Things Past, Marcel continues his voyage of discovery through the homosexual world, where the affairs of the ageing Baron de Charlus lead to unexpected and hilarious adventures. But the discovery of a secret in the past of his mistress, Albertine, fills Marcel with fear and forces him to change his plans. Editorial Reviews: In the second part of the fourth volume in Marcel Proust's Remembrance of Things Past, the Narrator has returned to Balbec and reunited with his lover Albertine, though his suspicions of her lesbianism cause an intense jealousy and dissatisfaction within him. Aside from being a meditation on sexual desire and the destructiveness of envy, Proust also takes a withering look at social mores in Paris, critical of both aristocratic decadence and the moribund bourgeoisie. Neville Jason's melodious and dignified style seems to amplify the high distinction of Proust's classic, one of the more narratively focused volumes in Proust's novel. Members Reviews: Great, as far as it goes Consistent with all the other books in this series, this book too is a masterpiece. The writing is unparalleled, the subject matter is fascinating, the narration is classic. But this version leaves out too much. What is most fascinating in this book is the author's relationship with Albertine. Everything else is interesting, but the magic happens when the author turns to his feelings on Albertine. In the actual book, the last hundred pages is devoted to his growing desire, jealousy, and possessiveness towards his paramour, and provides a natural bridge to the next book, The Captive. Unfortunately, this is all left out in this version. The narration ends very abruptly after a fairly inconsequential visit to Madame Verdurin's country home. What is left is still wonderful writing, but the core element is missing. Increasing infatuation, snobbery and a duel Sodom et Gomorrhe is the fourth book of the seven-volume In Search of Lost Time / Rememberances. For audiobook purposes, it is divided into two parts, this being the second. As with this entire series, it is beautifully narrated by Neville Jason. Warning: This book contains absolutely no nuclear submarines, espionage double agents or KGB poisoners. In compensation, it does feature a sort of duel, but this turns out more comic than tragic. This particular section covers the increasing infatuation of the narrator with the intriguing Albertine during his second visit to Balbec, and his agonsing over her apparent lesbian tendencies. The social rivalries between Mme. de Cambremer n?e Legrandin and her tenant, Mme. Verdurin, at la Raspeli?re and a sham duel involving M. de Charlus inject high humour, while the machinations of the scheming violinist Charlie Morel provide a sinister undertone. A delightfully spiteful quote by M. de Charlus: "But I ordered champagne. Take away that filth, which has no connection with the worst champagne in the world. It is the emetic known as cup, which consists, as a rule, of three rotten strawberries swimming in a mixture of vinegar and soda-water.” https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Ghost-of-the-Engineers-Castle-Audiobook/B00T8I7F8A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ghost of the Engineers' Castle Author: Nikolai Leskov, Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Enter the world of mystery with this timeless audiobook adaptation of Leskov's classic ghost story uncovering mysteries of a haunted castle with a reputation going back several centuries. Featuring ghost action and audio effects, it includes a story that takes you through events unfolding in St. Petersburg in 1859 or 1860. This release also includes another story of mysterious disappearance. A nineteenth-century nobleman goes missing in Turgenev's "Hunting Sketches". bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Leskov) Mon, 09 Feb 2015 15:49:37 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Ghost-of-the-Engineers-Castle-Audiobook/B00T8I7F8A thebookvoice.com 00:54:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ghost of the Engineers' Castle Author: Nikolai Leskov, Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Enter the world of mystery with this timeless audiobook adaptation of Leskov's classic ghost story uncovering mysteries of a haunted castle with a reputation going back several centuries. Featuring ghost action and audio effects, it includes a story that takes you through events unfolding in St. Petersburg in 1859 or 1860. This release also includes another story of mysterious disappearance. A nineteenth-century nobleman goes missing in Turgenev's "Hunting Sketches". Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Ghost of the Engineers' Castle Author: Nikolai Leskov, Ivan Turgenev Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 54 mins Language: English Release date: 02-09-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Enter the world of mystery with this timeless audiobook adaptation of Leskov's classic ghost story uncovering mysteries of a haunted castle with a reputation going back several centuries. Featuring ghost action and audio effects, it includes a story that takes you through events unfolding in St. Petersburg in 1859 or 1860. This release also includes another story of mysterious disappearance. A nineteenth-century nobleman goes missing in Turgenev's "Hunting Sketches". Members Reviews: Some Known and Unknown Tales Max Bollinger is a talented and very sensitive actor. In his series of audio books he manages to capture the essence of the authors whose prose he reads. In this particular disc he features two writers - Nikolai Leskov whose The Ghost of the Engineers' Castle and an additional story form the Hunting Sketches of Ivan Turgenev. In the first story of Leskov, Bollinger and his team of engineers have created background sounds that greatly heighten the ghostliness of the story - thunder, lightning, winds - all the accoutrements to make the very entertaining tale one that will remain with the listener. Bollinger's delivery style is that of a well schooled British actor who just happens to be Russian by birth, an aspect that gives these stories a flavor of reading that is musical and mesmerizing. This is a terrific set of stories for either listening to alone or with a family who continues to enjoy and appreciate an evening (away from the television!) of shared story telling. First class all the way! Grady Harp, July 11 SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW Whether or not this audio book is easily available on the normal market, I have just been sent it in October 2009 with a request for a review. What it contains is a short ghost story translated from the original Russian of Nikolai Leskov (1831-1895), allegedly not well known in the English-speaking world, and certainly totally unknown to me. The narration lasts about half an hour in total, divided into 11 tracks. I am informed in the accompanying letter from the publisher that the story can be downloaded on to an iPod or an MP3 player, neither of which I own; and apparently also on to a mobile phone which I do own, although I can't really see myself performing this miracle of technology. I have played the disc on my normal DVD player, and I can report that I encountered no problems with that. Indeed I rather enjoyed the experience as a novelty. Audio books are not exactly at the leading edge of media science, but my own experience of them was previously limited to various language primer series, in which of course the audio element is supplemented by the printed material. No need for that here, quite obviously, but the publisher draws attention to the rather shy and limited sound-effects, so I shall in turn draw attention to them here. The story and the reading appeal to me quite strongly. I like 19th century ghost stories, and I got my introduction to them as a child from some old volumes to be found in the house where we used to take our family holidays. I don't remember the name of Leskov, but he does recall to me the authors I do still remember such as Algernon Blackwood, Lord Dunsany, Mrs Oliphant and Mrs Belloc Lowndes. I also like what I think of as a distinctively Russian tinge to this narrative of a youthful attempt at playing at ghosts that finds itself abruptly in contact with the real thing. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Talent-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00SXHJ6JI Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Talent and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov, Pyotr Tchaikovskiy Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The poignant, everyday dramas of imperial Russia with subtle sound effects, including music by Pyotr Tchaikovskiy, and the Russian-sounding narrator adds credibility and authenticity to the listening. Featuring: Talent, Anyuta, The Helpmate, Ivan Matveyitch, and Polinka. Read in English by Max Bollinger (unabridged) and accompanied by Tchaikovskiy piano music. Critic Reviews: "This is an audiobook, and the narrator has a light Russian accent that lends credibility to the stories. Each of the stories--there are five on this second disc of 'Short Stories by Anton Chekhov'--is a picture for me. In fact, I liken each of them to a Monet painting in which you can see the individual strokes of the brush if you stand too close, but stepping back you see the whole picture at once and not the bits that created the whole. Masterpieces!" (Frayda Glass) "This was an enjoyable experience for me. It's not often that I listen to audiobooks. The reader's lightly accented voice wasn't too fast, too slow, or too annoying (which can happen with audiobooks and ruins them.) The little vignettes themselves were great. My favorite was the one about the 'little foot.' Hilarious." (Renee) "Anton Chekhov was one of the early masters of the short story as well as a great playwright. As is typical of Chekhovs stories, the five tracks here are carefully constructed slices of life, rich in portrait and moral ambiguity rather than dramatic experiences." (D.M.H. AudioFile Magazine, Portland) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Mon, 02 Feb 2015 03:34:41 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Talent-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00SXHJ6JI thebookvoice.com 01:05:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Talent and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov, Pyotr Tchaikovskiy Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The poignant, everyday dramas of imperial Russia with subtle sound effects, including music by Pyotr Tchaikovskiy, and the Russian-sounding narrator adds credibility and authenticity to the listening. Featuring: Talent, Anyuta, The Helpmate, Ivan Matveyitch, and Polinka. Read in English by Max Bollinger (unabridged) and accompanied by Tchaikovskiy piano music. Critic Reviews: "This is an audiobook, and the narrator has a light Russian accent that lends credibility to the stories. Each of the stories--there are five on this second disc of 'Short Stories by Anton Chekhov'--is a picture for me. In fact, I liken each of them to a Monet painting in which you can see the individual strokes of the brush if you stand too close, but stepping back you see the whole picture at once and not the bits that created the whole. Masterpieces!" (Frayda Glass) "This was an enjoyable experience for me. It's not often that I listen to audiobooks. The reader's lightly accented voice wasn't too fast, too slow, or too annoying (which can happen with audiobooks and ruins them.) The little vignettes themselves were great. My favorite was the one about the 'little foot.' Hilarious." (Renee) "Anton Chekhov was one of the early masters of the short story as well as a great playwright. As is typical of Chekhovs stories, the five tracks here are carefully constructed slices of life, rich in portrait and moral ambiguity rather than dramatic experiences." (D.M.H. AudioFile Magazine, Portland) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Talent and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov, Pyotr Tchaikovskiy Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 5 mins Language: English Release date: 02-02-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The poignant, everyday dramas of imperial Russia with subtle sound effects, including music by Pyotr Tchaikovskiy, and the Russian-sounding narrator adds credibility and authenticity to the listening. Featuring: Talent, Anyuta, The Helpmate, Ivan Matveyitch, and Polinka. Read in English by Max Bollinger (unabridged) and accompanied by Tchaikovskiy piano music. Critic Reviews: "This is an audiobook, and the narrator has a light Russian accent that lends credibility to the stories. Each of the stories--there are five on this second disc of 'Short Stories by Anton Chekhov'--is a picture for me. In fact, I liken each of them to a Monet painting in which you can see the individual strokes of the brush if you stand too close, but stepping back you see the whole picture at once and not the bits that created the whole. Masterpieces!" (Frayda Glass) "This was an enjoyable experience for me. It's not often that I listen to audiobooks. The reader's lightly accented voice wasn't too fast, too slow, or too annoying (which can happen with audiobooks and ruins them.) The little vignettes themselves were great. My favorite was the one about the 'little foot.' Hilarious." (Renee) "Anton Chekhov was one of the early masters of the short story as well as a great playwright. As is typical of Chekhovs stories, the five tracks here are carefully constructed slices of life, rich in portrait and moral ambiguity rather than dramatic experiences." (D.M.H. AudioFile Magazine, Portland) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Painful-Case-Audiobook/B00GWMS7FK Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Painful Case Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In this story from James Joyce's Dubliners, narrator Jim Norton's effortless rendition of protagonist Mr. Duffy's internal life is so natural and expressive, it seems as though he is speaking of his own thoughts and experiences. Mr. Duffy is a man of predictable habits, and one day, he encounters a married woman with whom he eventually develops a friendship. Norton, the recipient of an AudioFile Earphones Award and a finalist for the 2005 Audies, poignantly traces the trajectory of this unlikely friendship and eases into its unhappy conclusion with melancholy grace. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Mon, 25 Nov 2013 15:51:25 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Painful-Case-Audiobook/B00GWMS7FK thebookvoice.com 00:23:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Painful Case Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In this story from James Joyce's Dubliners, narrator Jim Norton's effortless rendition of protagonist Mr. Duffy's internal life is so natural and expressive, it seems as though he is speaking of his own thoughts and experiences. Mr. Duffy is a man of predictable habits, and one day, he encounters a married woman with whom he eventually develops a friendship. Norton, the recipient of an AudioFile Earphones Award and a finalist for the 2005 Audies, poignantly traces the trajectory of this unlikely friendship and eases into its unhappy conclusion with melancholy grace. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Painful Case Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 23 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: In this story from James Joyce's Dubliners, narrator Jim Norton's effortless rendition of protagonist Mr. Duffy's internal life is so natural and expressive, it seems as though he is speaking of his own thoughts and experiences. Mr. Duffy is a man of predictable habits, and one day, he encounters a married woman with whom he eventually develops a friendship. Norton, the recipient of an AudioFile Earphones Award and a finalist for the 2005 Audies, poignantly traces the trajectory of this unlikely friendship and eases into its unhappy conclusion with melancholy grace. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Coleccion-de-cuentos-de-Emilia-Pardo-Bazan-Audiobook/B004CTEVKA Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: Colección de cuentos de Emilia Pardo Bazán Autor: Emilia Pardo Bazán Narrador: Macu Gómez, Teresa Ramírez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 3 hrs and 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-18-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Este Audiolibro recoge los cuentos: Cuento de Navidad,En Babilonia,El Ahogado, Las Cerezas,Sin pasión,Santiago el mudo,La gota de sangre, Relatos y cuentos, El destino, Eximente, Irracional, La enfermera, La navidad del peludo, Las caras, Restoran, todos ellos de Emilia Pardo Bazán. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Emilia Pardo Bazán) Thu, 18 Nov 2010 06:10:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Coleccion-de-cuentos-de-Emilia-Pardo-Bazan-Audiobook/B004CTEVKA thebookvoice.com 03:46:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: Colección de cuentos de Emilia Pardo Bazán Autor: Emilia Pardo Bazán Narrador: Macu Gómez, Teresa Ramírez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 3 hrs and 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-18-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Este Audiolibro recoge los cuentos: Cuento de Navidad,En Babilonia,El Ahogado, Las Cerezas,Sin pasión,Santiago el mudo,La gota de sangre, Relatos y cuentos, El destino, Eximente, Irracional, La enfermera, La navidad del peludo, Las caras, Restoran, todos ellos de Emilia Pardo Bazán. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: Colección de cuentos de Emilia Pardo Bazán Autor: Emilia Pardo Bazán Narrador: Macu Gómez, Teresa Ramírez Formato: Unabridged Duración: 3 hrs and 46 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 11-18-10 Editor: Audiomol Calificaciones: 3 de 5 de 3 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Este Audiolibro recoge los cuentos: Cuento de Navidad,En Babilonia,El Ahogado, Las Cerezas,Sin pasión,Santiago el mudo,La gota de sangre, Relatos y cuentos, El destino, Eximente, Irracional, La enfermera, La navidad del peludo, Las caras, Restoran, todos ellos de Emilia Pardo Bazán. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Misa-del-Ateo-Audiobook/B004GULEP0 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Misa del Ateo Autor: Honoré de Balzac Narrador: Víctor Prieto Formato: Unabridged Duración: 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-20-10 Editor: NEAR, S.A. Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Honoré de Balzac (1799 - 1850) - Honoré de Balzac nació en Tours, Francia, el 20 de mayo de 1799, en el seno de una familia burguesa. La infancia de Honoré fue difícil, y estuvo caracterizada por el desapego emocional que mostraron su padres, sobre todo su madre, hacia él; sólo se le permitía visitar a sus padres, como si se tratara de un extraño, dos domingos de cada mes. Cuando pasó a residir en casa de sus padres, éstos le trataron con gran frialdad, y no le permitían ninguna diversión infantil. A los 8 años, su madre le envió a un internado, donde pasaría 7 años, sin vacaciones, con castigos físicos frecuentes y casi sin dinero. En 1814 Honoré abandona el internado, y con su familia se traslada a París. Se graduó en Derecho en la Sorbona y trabajó unos años en una Notaría. En 1821 lo deja todo para dedicarse a la Literatura en París, donde vive pobremente; durante 8 años, Balzac publica una cantidad enorme de folletines de ínfima calidad, con la esperanza de ganar lo suficiente para dedicarse a la auténtica literatura. Ganó mucho dinero pero lo perderá todo en negocios editoriales ruinosos que le obligarán a vivir siempre endeudado. A pesar de la ayuda de Madame de Berny, quince años mayor que él, con la que tuvo relaciones y que le abrió las puertas del mundo parisino, pasó por graves dificultades financieras. En abril de 1828 debía a su propia madre unas 50.000 libras, y parece ser que había comenzado la costumbre de contraer deudas para pagar otras. En unos pocos años se convierte en el personaje de moda y en el autor más prolífico de París. Su asombroso rendimiento se debía a su hábito de escribir alrededor de 15 horas diarias, en la tranquilidad de la noche, y bebiendo litros de café negro. En 1832 concibe por primera vez la idea de crear una serie de novelas interrelacionadas que retraten a la sociedad de su tiempo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Honoré de Balzac) Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:07:32 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Misa-del-Ateo-Audiobook/B004GULEP0 thebookvoice.com 00:53:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Misa del Ateo Autor: Honoré de Balzac Narrador: Víctor Prieto Formato: Unabridged Duración: 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-20-10 Editor: NEAR, S.A. Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Honoré de Balzac (1799 - 1850) - Honoré de Balzac nació en Tours, Francia, el 20 de mayo de 1799, en el seno de una familia burguesa. La infancia de Honoré fue difícil, y estuvo caracterizada por el desapego emocional que mostraron su padres, sobre todo su madre, hacia él; sólo se le permitía visitar a sus padres, como si se tratara de un extraño, dos domingos de cada mes. Cuando pasó a residir en casa de sus padres, éstos le trataron con gran frialdad, y no le permitían ninguna diversión infantil. A los 8 años, su madre le envió a un internado, donde pasaría 7 años, sin vacaciones, con castigos físicos frecuentes y casi sin dinero. En 1814 Honoré abandona el internado, y con su familia se traslada a París. Se graduó en Derecho en la Sorbona y trabajó unos años en una Notaría. En 1821 lo deja todo para dedicarse a la Literatura en París, donde vive pobremente; durante 8 años, Balzac publica una cantidad enorme de folletines de ínfima calidad, con la esperanza de ganar lo suficiente para dedicarse a la auténtica literatura. Ganó mucho dinero pero lo perderá todo en negocios editoriales ruinosos que le obligarán a vivir siempre endeudado. A pesar de la ayuda de Madame de Berny, quince años mayor que él, con la que tuvo relaciones y que le abrió las puertas del mundo parisino, pasó por graves dificultades financieras. En abril de 1828 debía a su propia madre unas 50.000 libras, y parece ser que había comenzado la costumbre de contraer deudas para pagar otras. En unos pocos años se convierte en el personaje de moda y en el autor más prolífico de París. Su asombroso rendimiento se debía a su hábito de escribir alrededor de 15 horas diarias, en la tranquilidad de la noche, y bebiendo litros de café negro. En 1832 concibe por primera vez la idea de crear una serie de novelas interrelacionadas que retraten a la sociedad de su tiempo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Misa del Ateo Autor: Honoré de Balzac Narrador: Víctor Prieto Formato: Unabridged Duración: 53 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 12-20-10 Editor: NEAR, S.A. Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Honoré de Balzac (1799 - 1850) - Honoré de Balzac nació en Tours, Francia, el 20 de mayo de 1799, en el seno de una familia burguesa. La infancia de Honoré fue difícil, y estuvo caracterizada por el desapego emocional que mostraron su padres, sobre todo su madre, hacia él; sólo se le permitía visitar a sus padres, como si se tratara de un extraño, dos domingos de cada mes. Cuando pasó a residir en casa de sus padres, éstos le trataron con gran frialdad, y no le permitían ninguna diversión infantil. A los 8 años, su madre le envió a un internado, donde pasaría 7 años, sin vacaciones, con castigos físicos frecuentes y casi sin dinero. En 1814 Honoré abandona el internado, y con su familia se traslada a París. Se graduó en Derecho en la Sorbona y trabajó unos años en una Notaría. En 1821 lo deja todo para dedicarse a la Literatura en París, donde vive pobremente; durante 8 años, Balzac publica una cantidad enorme de folletines de ínfima calidad, con la esperanza de ganar lo suficiente para dedicarse a la auténtica literatura. Ganó mucho dinero pero lo perderá todo en negocios editoriales ruinosos que le obligarán a vivir siempre endeudado. A pesar de la ayuda de Madame de Berny, quince años mayor que él, con la que tuvo relaciones y que le abrió las puertas del mundo parisino, pasó por graves dificultades financieras. En abril de 1828 debía a su propia madre unas 50.000 libras, y parece ser que había comenzado la costumbre de contraer deudas para pagar otras. En unos pocos años se convierte en el personaje de moda y en el autor más prolífico de París. Su asombroso rendimiento se debía a su hábito de escribir alrededor de 15 horas diarias, en la tranquilidad de la noche, y bebiendo litros de café negro. En 1832 concibe por primera vez la idea de crear una serie de novelas interrelacionadas que retraten a la sociedad de su tiempo. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Five Stars Bien buena la lectura Five Stars Excellent, short and beautiful!! Clásico y breve. Interesante como se aborda el tema ... Clásico y breve. Interesante como se aborda el tema de las relaciones personales y de culto. Aunque para mi gusto no es la misa de un ateo... Four Stars Good Four Stars Great !!! https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Swann-in-Love-Audiobook/B002V8L4A4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swann in Love Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Swann in Love is the continuation of Swann's Way, the first part of Marcel Proust's monumental seven volume Remembrance of Things Past. It tells the story of man-about-town Charles Swann's passionate, tormented love affair with the courtesan Odette de Crecy, and of its surprising outcome. Set in the degenerate demi-monde of 19th century Paris as well as in the fashionable drawing rooms of the aristocracy, this new audiobook vividly brings to life the descriptive genius of the original novel. Editorial Reviews: Reading Proust's great work, Remembrance of Things Past, may be daunting, but listening - at least to the first part of the seven-section novel - is a riveting experience, an insightful, often funny, poetical exploration of character, place, emotion and idea. In this section, Neville Jason spins out Charles Swann's tale of hapless love and jealousy. Jason is a master at characterizing the multitude of voices and guides us seamlessly through time. After such a short, yet exquisite, sampling of this classic, we are tantalized and long to continue with the narrator. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Marcel Proust) Thu, 26 Oct 2000 20:34:45 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Swann-in-Love-Audiobook/B002V8L4A4 thebookvoice.com 03:55:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swann in Love Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Swann in Love is the continuation of Swann's Way, the first part of Marcel Proust's monumental seven volume Remembrance of Things Past. It tells the story of man-about-town Charles Swann's passionate, tormented love affair with the courtesan Odette de Crecy, and of its surprising outcome. Set in the degenerate demi-monde of 19th century Paris as well as in the fashionable drawing rooms of the aristocracy, this new audiobook vividly brings to life the descriptive genius of the original novel. Editorial Reviews: Reading Proust's great work, Remembrance of Things Past, may be daunting, but listening - at least to the first part of the seven-section novel - is a riveting experience, an insightful, often funny, poetical exploration of character, place, emotion and idea. In this section, Neville Jason spins out Charles Swann's tale of hapless love and jealousy. Jason is a master at characterizing the multitude of voices and guides us seamlessly through time. After such a short, yet exquisite, sampling of this classic, we are tantalized and long to continue with the narrator. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Swann in Love Author: Marcel Proust Narrator: Neville Jason Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 55 mins Language: English Release date: 10-26-00 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 20 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Swann in Love is the continuation of Swann's Way, the first part of Marcel Proust's monumental seven volume Remembrance of Things Past. It tells the story of man-about-town Charles Swann's passionate, tormented love affair with the courtesan Odette de Crecy, and of its surprising outcome. Set in the degenerate demi-monde of 19th century Paris as well as in the fashionable drawing rooms of the aristocracy, this new audiobook vividly brings to life the descriptive genius of the original novel. Editorial Reviews: Reading Proust's great work, Remembrance of Things Past, may be daunting, but listening - at least to the first part of the seven-section novel - is a riveting experience, an insightful, often funny, poetical exploration of character, place, emotion and idea. In this section, Neville Jason spins out Charles Swann's tale of hapless love and jealousy. Jason is a master at characterizing the multitude of voices and guides us seamlessly through time. After such a short, yet exquisite, sampling of this classic, we are tantalized and long to continue with the narrator. Members Reviews: Well swum, Swann! Swann in Love is the second part of the first book of the seven-volume In Search of Lost Time / Rememberances. As with this entire series, it is beautifully narrated by Neville Jason. The books tells the story of Swann's courtship of Odette de Cr?cy. Proust is an unhurried author, who delights in ordinary events, and this book is no exception. Helicopter explosions are at a minimum, and I cannot recollect any noteworthy car chases or bloody murders. If you like really wonderful writing, a relaxed pace, and are after a break from a diet of thrillers, you will really like this. Proust Read Well Whether or not you like Proust (I have mixed feelings), you'll enjoy the voice behind this audiobook. While British readers are frequently an annoyance, this one captures the voices of the characters brilliantly. His rendition of the protestations of the ever-scheming Odette, in particular, are not to be missed. I'll be getting more episodes. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Dracula-Audiobook/B071JG5J7K Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dracula Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Kara Shallenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Paperless Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced the famous character Count Dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the Gothic novel, and invasion literature. The novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film, and television interpretations. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bram Stoker) Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:40:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Dracula-Audiobook/B071JG5J7K thebookvoice.com 15:51:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dracula Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Kara Shallenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Paperless Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced the famous character Count Dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the Gothic novel, and invasion literature. The novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film, and television interpretations. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Dracula Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Kara Shallenberg Format: Unabridged Length: 15 hrs and 51 mins Language: English Release date: 06-07-17 Publisher: Paperless Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Dracula is an 1897 Gothic horror novel by Irish author Bram Stoker. It introduced the famous character Count Dracula and established many conventions of subsequent vampire fantasy. The novel tells the story of Dracula's attempt to move from Transylvania to England so that he may find new blood and spread the undead curse, and of the battle between Dracula and a small group of men and women led by Professor Abraham Van Helsing. Dracula has been assigned to many literary genres including vampire literature, horror fiction, the Gothic novel, and invasion literature. The novel has spawned numerous theatrical, film, and television interpretations. Members Reviews: Five Stars The book is wonderful but this narrator is speaking too fast. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Helpmate-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00T6PRJKE Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Helpmate and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov, Ivan Turgenev, Pyotr Tchaikovskiy Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of stories prized for their craftsmanship and comic irony from Russias greatest novelists and dramatists. The audiobook features Ivan Turgenev's "Mumu" and 11 Anton Chekhov stories: "A Tragic Actor", "In a Strange Land", "Oh the Public", "The Looking Glass", "Her Husband", "Overdoing It", "Talent", "Anyuta", "The Helpmate", "Ivan Matveyich", and "Polinka". Critic Reviews: "The poignant, everyday dramas of Imperial Russia are here." (Rachel Redford) "This collection has that wonderful mix of humour and poignancy." (Maki Vounoridi) "Each of the stories is a picture for me. I liken each of them to a Monet painting." (Frayda Glass) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Fri, 06 Feb 2015 03:02:16 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Helpmate-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B00T6PRJKE thebookvoice.com 03:25:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Helpmate and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov, Ivan Turgenev, Pyotr Tchaikovskiy Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of stories prized for their craftsmanship and comic irony from Russias greatest novelists and dramatists. The audiobook features Ivan Turgenev's "Mumu" and 11 Anton Chekhov stories: "A Tragic Actor", "In a Strange Land", "Oh the Public", "The Looking Glass", "Her Husband", "Overdoing It", "Talent", "Anyuta", "The Helpmate", "Ivan Matveyich", and "Polinka". Critic Reviews: "The poignant, everyday dramas of Imperial Russia are here." (Rachel Redford) "This collection has that wonderful mix of humour and poignancy." (Maki Vounoridi) "Each of the stories is a picture for me. I liken each of them to a Monet painting." (Frayda Glass) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Helpmate and Other Stories Author: Anton Chekhov, Ivan Turgenev, Pyotr Tchaikovskiy Narrator: Max Bollinger Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 25 mins Language: English Release date: 02-06-15 Publisher: Interactive Media Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A collection of stories prized for their craftsmanship and comic irony from Russias greatest novelists and dramatists. The audiobook features Ivan Turgenev's "Mumu" and 11 Anton Chekhov stories: "A Tragic Actor", "In a Strange Land", "Oh the Public", "The Looking Glass", "Her Husband", "Overdoing It", "Talent", "Anyuta", "The Helpmate", "Ivan Matveyich", and "Polinka". Critic Reviews: "The poignant, everyday dramas of Imperial Russia are here." (Rachel Redford) "This collection has that wonderful mix of humour and poignancy." (Maki Vounoridi) "Each of the stories is a picture for me. I liken each of them to a Monet painting." (Frayda Glass) https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Cuentos-Rusos-Russian-Tales-Audiobook/B007WWNJF2 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: Cuentos Rusos [Russian Tales] Autor: Anton Chejov, Iván Turgueniev Narrador: Frank Rivera Formato: Unabridged Duración: 55 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-25-12 Editor: Coral Communications Group, LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Chekhov ("Excessive Caution" and "Beggar"), and Turguenev ("The Rural Doctor") are among the most famous Russian writers. This audiobook contains three stories: the first one wil make you laugh; the second, smile; and the third, drop an invisible tear. Antón Chejov - Exceso de precaución lo hará reír. Mendigo es de un humor más sutil. Iván Turgueniev - El médico rural le hará enjugarse por lo menos una lágrima. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chejov) Wed, 25 Apr 2012 07:37:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Cuentos-Rusos-Russian-Tales-Audiobook/B007WWNJF2 thebookvoice.com 00:55:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: Cuentos Rusos [Russian Tales] Autor: Anton Chejov, Iván Turgueniev Narrador: Frank Rivera Formato: Unabridged Duración: 55 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-25-12 Editor: Coral Communications Group, LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Chekhov ("Excessive Caution" and "Beggar"), and Turguenev ("The Rural Doctor") are among the most famous Russian writers. This audiobook contains three stories: the first one wil make you laugh; the second, smile; and the third, drop an invisible tear. Antón Chejov - Exceso de precaución lo hará reír. Mendigo es de un humor más sutil. Iván Turgueniev - El médico rural le hará enjugarse por lo menos una lágrima. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: Cuentos Rusos [Russian Tales] Autor: Anton Chejov, Iván Turgueniev Narrador: Frank Rivera Formato: Unabridged Duración: 55 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 04-25-12 Editor: Coral Communications Group, LLC Calificaciones: 4 de 5 de 5 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Chekhov ("Excessive Caution" and "Beggar"), and Turguenev ("The Rural Doctor") are among the most famous Russian writers. This audiobook contains three stories: the first one wil make you laugh; the second, smile; and the third, drop an invisible tear. Antón Chejov - Exceso de precaución lo hará reír. Mendigo es de un humor más sutil. Iván Turgueniev - El médico rural le hará enjugarse por lo menos una lágrima. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Dama-Negra-The-Black-Queen-Audiobook/B005E1OAB0 Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Dama Negra [The Black Queen] Autor: Alejandro Dumas Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 19 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-25-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 10 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: El fuerte Wilhelm iba a intentar talar el magnífico arce que a todos se resistía.... ¿Qué quieres hacer con este árbol? -preguntó la Dama Negra.-Señora, -respondió Wilhelm mirándola sorprendido, pues no la había visto llegar y no podía adivinar de dónde salía-; señora, quiero hacer una mesa y unas sillas, pues me caso en la próxima fiesta de san Martín con Roschen, mi prometida, que amo desde hace tres años.-Prométeme que harás una cuna para tu primer hijo -dijo la Dama Negra-, y levantaré el hechizo que defiende este árbol del hacha del leñador.-Se lo prometo, señora -dijo Wilhelm.-¡Muy bien! ¡pues golpea ahora! -dijo la dama. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Alejandro Dumas) Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:14:24 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Dama-Negra-The-Black-Queen-Audiobook/B005E1OAB0 thebookvoice.com 00:19:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Dama Negra [The Black Queen] Autor: Alejandro Dumas Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 19 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-25-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 10 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: El fuerte Wilhelm iba a intentar talar el magnífico arce que a todos se resistía.... ¿Qué quieres hacer con este árbol? -preguntó la Dama Negra.-Señora, -respondió Wilhelm mirándola sorprendido, pues no la había visto llegar y no podía adivinar de dónde salía-; señora, quiero hacer una mesa y unas sillas, pues me caso en la próxima fiesta de san Martín con Roschen, mi prometida, que amo desde hace tres años.-Prométeme que harás una cuna para tu primer hijo -dijo la Dama Negra-, y levantaré el hechizo que defiende este árbol del hacha del leñador.-Se lo prometo, señora -dijo Wilhelm.-¡Muy bien! ¡pues golpea ahora! -dijo la dama. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Dama Negra [The Black Queen] Autor: Alejandro Dumas Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 19 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 07-25-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 4.5 de 5 de 10 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: El fuerte Wilhelm iba a intentar talar el magnífico arce que a todos se resistía.... ¿Qué quieres hacer con este árbol? -preguntó la Dama Negra.-Señora, -respondió Wilhelm mirándola sorprendido, pues no la había visto llegar y no podía adivinar de dónde salía-; señora, quiero hacer una mesa y unas sillas, pues me caso en la próxima fiesta de san Martín con Roschen, mi prometida, que amo desde hace tres años.-Prométeme que harás una cuna para tu primer hijo -dijo la Dama Negra-, y levantaré el hechizo que defiende este árbol del hacha del leñador.-Se lo prometo, señora -dijo Wilhelm.-¡Muy bien! ¡pues golpea ahora! -dijo la dama. Please note: This audiobook is in Spanish. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Shortalk-Russian-Classics-Audiobook/B0036I56LG Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shortalk Russian Classics Subtitle: The Darling & Twenty Six and One Author: Anton Chekov, Maxime Gorky Narrator: Jo Somervell, Bill Cronshaw Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Shortalk Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Shortalk - moving words of the page The Darling by Anton Anton Chekov "Between 1888 and his death Checkov single handedly revolutionised both the drama and the short story." (James Rusk 201 stories by Anton Chekov) Olga Semyonovna is adored by all, and defines her life by the opinions she shares, but are they her own and what happens to her when they are no longer forthcoming? Published in 1899, five years before his untimely death at the age of 44, 'The Darling' has been upheld as one of Chekov's most exquisite stories, gently unpicking the complex threads of the lives of provincial Russians, and leaving us to judge their actions. Twenty Six and One by Maxime Gorky Will Tanya be able to resist the challange on her virtue set by 26 miserable and desperate admirers? It is often said that this is Gorky's finest short story - set in a hellish bakery basement where joy is a rare commodity indeed, an image of perfection and humanity lights up the bakes lives for seconds each day and sets them in a dither. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekov) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:20:01 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Shortalk-Russian-Classics-Audiobook/B0036I56LG thebookvoice.com 01:15:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shortalk Russian Classics Subtitle: The Darling & Twenty Six and One Author: Anton Chekov, Maxime Gorky Narrator: Jo Somervell, Bill Cronshaw Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Shortalk Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Shortalk - moving words of the page The Darling by Anton Anton Chekov "Between 1888 and his death Checkov single handedly revolutionised both the drama and the short story." (James Rusk 201 stories by Anton Chekov) Olga Semyonovna is adored by all, and defines her life by the opinions she shares, but are they her own and what happens to her when they are no longer forthcoming? Published in 1899, five years before his untimely death at the age of 44, 'The Darling' has been upheld as one of Chekov's most exquisite stories, gently unpicking the complex threads of the lives of provincial Russians, and leaving us to judge their actions. Twenty Six and One by Maxime Gorky Will Tanya be able to resist the challange on her virtue set by 26 miserable and desperate admirers? It is often said that this is Gorky's finest short story - set in a hellish bakery basement where joy is a rare commodity indeed, an image of perfection and humanity lights up the bakes lives for seconds each day and sets them in a dither. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shortalk Russian Classics Subtitle: The Darling & Twenty Six and One Author: Anton Chekov, Maxime Gorky Narrator: Jo Somervell, Bill Cronshaw Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 15 mins Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Shortalk Ltd. Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Shortalk - moving words of the page The Darling by Anton Anton Chekov "Between 1888 and his death Checkov single handedly revolutionised both the drama and the short story." (James Rusk 201 stories by Anton Chekov) Olga Semyonovna is adored by all, and defines her life by the opinions she shares, but are they her own and what happens to her when they are no longer forthcoming? Published in 1899, five years before his untimely death at the age of 44, 'The Darling' has been upheld as one of Chekov's most exquisite stories, gently unpicking the complex threads of the lives of provincial Russians, and leaving us to judge their actions. Twenty Six and One by Maxime Gorky Will Tanya be able to resist the challange on her virtue set by 26 miserable and desperate admirers? It is often said that this is Gorky's finest short story - set in a hellish bakery basement where joy is a rare commodity indeed, an image of perfection and humanity lights up the bakes lives for seconds each day and sets them in a dither. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Metamorphosis-Audiobook/B01LFD0GWM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Metamorphosis Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: David Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-16 Publisher: Paperless Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Metamorphosis (German: Die Verwandlung, also sometimes translated as The Transformation) is a novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. It has been cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is studied in colleges and universities across the western world. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking to find himself transformed (metamorphosed) into a large, monstrous insect-like creature. The cause of Samsa's transformation is never revealed, and Kafka never did give an explanation. The rest of Kafka's novella deals with Gregor's attempts to adjust to his new condition as he deals with being burdensome to his parents and sister, who are repulsed by the horrible, verminous creature Gregor has become. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Franz Kafka) Wed, 07 Sep 2016 18:40:40 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Metamorphosis-Audiobook/B01LFD0GWM thebookvoice.com 02:32:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Metamorphosis Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: David Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-16 Publisher: Paperless Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Metamorphosis (German: Die Verwandlung, also sometimes translated as The Transformation) is a novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. It has been cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is studied in colleges and universities across the western world. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking to find himself transformed (metamorphosed) into a large, monstrous insect-like creature. The cause of Samsa's transformation is never revealed, and Kafka never did give an explanation. The rest of Kafka's novella deals with Gregor's attempts to adjust to his new condition as he deals with being burdensome to his parents and sister, who are repulsed by the horrible, verminous creature Gregor has become. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Metamorphosis Author: Franz Kafka Narrator: David Barnes Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 32 mins Language: English Release date: 09-07-16 Publisher: Paperless Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The Metamorphosis (German: Die Verwandlung, also sometimes translated as The Transformation) is a novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. It has been cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is studied in colleges and universities across the western world. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking to find himself transformed (metamorphosed) into a large, monstrous insect-like creature. The cause of Samsa's transformation is never revealed, and Kafka never did give an explanation. The rest of Kafka's novella deals with Gregor's attempts to adjust to his new condition as he deals with being burdensome to his parents and sister, who are repulsed by the horrible, verminous creature Gregor has become. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Anna-Around-the-Neck-and-A-Trifle-from-Life-Audiobook/B002V8MPFW Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Anna Around the Neck' and 'A Trifle from Life' Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: John William Cawthorne Format: Abridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-09 Publisher: Roberson Audio Publication Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was one of the greatest writers of all time. Today he is remembered both as a brilliant playwright and one of the masters of the short story. "Anna Around the Neck" and "A Trifle from Life" are prime examples of the latter. (P)2008 Roberson Audio bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Tue, 17 Mar 2009 20:28:06 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Anna-Around-the-Neck-and-A-Trifle-from-Life-Audiobook/B002V8MPFW thebookvoice.com 00:49:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Anna Around the Neck' and 'A Trifle from Life' Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: John William Cawthorne Format: Abridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-09 Publisher: Roberson Audio Publication Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was one of the greatest writers of all time. Today he is remembered both as a brilliant playwright and one of the masters of the short story. "Anna Around the Neck" and "A Trifle from Life" are prime examples of the latter. (P)2008 Roberson Audio Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: 'Anna Around the Neck' and 'A Trifle from Life' Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: John William Cawthorne Format: Abridged Length: 49 mins Language: English Release date: 03-17-09 Publisher: Roberson Audio Publication Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 8 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Anton Pavlovich Chekhov was one of the greatest writers of all time. Today he is remembered both as a brilliant playwright and one of the masters of the short story. "Anna Around the Neck" and "A Trifle from Life" are prime examples of the latter. (P)2008 Roberson Audio Members Reviews: Good Chekhov bad Narration This was only 63 cents so it is difficult to find too much fault. I really like both of these stories, but the narration and audio is so bad as to make the overall experience quite poor. There is a slight but annoying echo and hum in the audio and the narrator enunciates so strictly it is irritating. I would certainly not recommend this selection to anyone. I Was Not Impressed Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? This felt like one of those books that I academically "should" listen to, but it did not have anything exciting or appealing about it. If youve listened to books by Anton Chekhov before, how does this one compare? I have not really been impressed by Chekhov's work overall. Did the narration match the pace of the story? There was nothing wrong with the narration but nothing stood out either. Was 'Anna Around the Neck' and 'A Trifle from Life' worth the listening time? The stories are not of much more than academic interest. I do not understand why some people are fascinated by Chekhov. Any additional comments? There are many other books more worth the time and attention. The best interpretation of Chekhov I have heard. What made the experience of listening to 'Anna Around the Neck' and 'A Trifle from Life' the most enjoyable? Chekhov constantly ponder the question of older men taking advantage of younger women. In the one she get the upper hand and it is delightful. What was one of the most memorable moments of 'Anna Around the Neck' and 'A Trifle from Life'? The change that Anna goes through from the meek and the mild girl who had to marry for money to save he family. To the matron of the house who realizes that her husband is more afraid of her than she is of him. Have you listened to any of John William Cawthornes other performances before? How does this one compare? Yes, and they are all excellently performed, he doesn't read books he acts them out. Who was the most memorable character of 'Anna Around the Neck' and 'A Trifle from Life' and why? Anna is the most memorable character. Any additional comments? This is well worth the money I spent on it, which wasn't much. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Judges-House-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B076DKTJHC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Judge's House and Other Stories Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-13-17 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The creator of Dracula, Bram Stoker, wrote many other novels and works of short fiction. Here are four of his short stories which have some of the same weird, unsettling, and entertaining qualities as his gothic masterpiece. They are "The Judge's House", "The Secret of the Growing Gold", "The Squaw", and "A Dream of Red Hands." bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Bram Stoker) Fri, 13 Oct 2017 10:23:58 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Judges-House-and-Other-Stories-Audiobook/B076DKTJHC thebookvoice.com 00:02:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Judge's House and Other Stories Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-13-17 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The creator of Dracula, Bram Stoker, wrote many other novels and works of short fiction. Here are four of his short stories which have some of the same weird, unsettling, and entertaining qualities as his gothic masterpiece. They are "The Judge's House", "The Secret of the Growing Gold", "The Squaw", and "A Dream of Red Hands." Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Judge's House and Other Stories Author: Bram Stoker Narrator: Roy Macready Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs Language: English Release date: 10-13-17 Publisher: Spiders' House Audio Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The creator of Dracula, Bram Stoker, wrote many other novels and works of short fiction. Here are four of his short stories which have some of the same weird, unsettling, and entertaining qualities as his gothic masterpiece. They are "The Judge's House", "The Secret of the Growing Gold", "The Squaw", and "A Dream of Red Hands." https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Short-Stories-of-Guy-de-Maupassant-Audiobook/B00GT2MO9S Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A delightful collection of 10 of Guy de Maupassant's most famous tales: bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Guy de Maupassant) Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:00:10 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Short-Stories-of-Guy-de-Maupassant-Audiobook/B00GT2MO9S thebookvoice.com 03:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A delightful collection of 10 of Guy de Maupassant's most famous tales: Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Short Stories of Guy de Maupassant Author: Guy de Maupassant Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 3 hrs and 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-21-13 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 3 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: A delightful collection of 10 of Guy de Maupassant's most famous tales: https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Muerta-Enamorada-The-Death-of-Love-Audiobook/B0051BVBBA Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Muerta Enamorada [The Death of Love] Autor: Théophile Gautier Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 2 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Puede una mujer hacer cambiar tanto a un hombre? La Muerta Enamorada: Justo en el momento que el joven seminarista iba a cumplir su sueño y ordenarse como sacerdote, una mujer como no había visto nunca, bellísima le cautivó completamente con su mirada. No sabía si era un angel o - y desde ese momento su vida iba a cambiar radicalmente, sucumbiendo salvajemente a los placeres del mundo, de la mano de aquella mujer. El simple hecho de pensar en ella, ya le atenazaba el corazón con ese precioso dolor del amor prohibido. Please note: this story is in Spanish. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Théophile Gautier) Wed, 18 May 2011 02:55:27 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/La-Muerta-Enamorada-The-Death-of-Love-Audiobook/B0051BVBBA thebookvoice.com 01:08:00 no Escucha este título completo gratis en thebookvoice.com Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Muerta Enamorada [The Death of Love] Autor: Théophile Gautier Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 2 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Puede una mujer hacer cambiar tanto a un hombre? La Muerta Enamorada: Justo en el momento que el joven seminarista iba a cumplir su sueño y ordenarse como sacerdote, una mujer como no había visto nunca, bellísima le cautivó completamente con su mirada. No sabía si era un angel o - y desde ese momento su vida iba a cambiar radicalmente, sucumbiendo salvajemente a los placeres del mundo, de la mano de aquella mujer. El simple hecho de pensar en ella, ya le atenazaba el corazón con ese precioso dolor del amor prohibido. Please note: this story is in Spanish. Escuche este audio libro completo gratis en https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> Título: La Muerta Enamorada [The Death of Love] Autor: Théophile Gautier Narrador: Sonolibro Formato: Unabridged Duración: 1 hr and 8 mins Idioma: Español Fecha de publicación: 05-18-11 Editor: Sonolibro Calificaciones: 2 de 5 de 1 votos Categorías: Classics, European Literature Resumen del editor: Puede una mujer hacer cambiar tanto a un hombre? La Muerta Enamorada: Justo en el momento que el joven seminarista iba a cumplir su sueño y ordenarse como sacerdote, una mujer como no había visto nunca, bellísima le cautivó completamente con su mirada. No sabía si era un angel o - y desde ese momento su vida iba a cambiar radicalmente, sucumbiendo salvajemente a los placeres del mundo, de la mano de aquella mujer. El simple hecho de pensar en ella, ya le atenazaba el corazón con ese precioso dolor del amor prohibido. Please note: this story is in Spanish. Opiniones de los miembros: Divine! El Conde de Montecristo no es solamente una novela: es todo un manual práctico, una lección de vida para muchos a quines puede cambiar la propia. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Change-Audiobook/B014X9O4K0 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Change Author: Chris Selna Narrator: Ron Herczig Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: Chris Selna Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Cavanaugh, a traveling salesman, wakes up in his bed to find himself transformed into a large insect. He looks around his room, which appears normal, and decides to go back to sleep to forget about what has happened. He attempts to roll over, only to discover that he cannot due to his new body - he is stuck on his hard, convex back. He tries to scratch an itch on his stomach, but when he touches himself with one of his many new legs, he is disgusted. What will happen when his parents and young sister discover his transformation? Critic Reviews: "I've never heard so much emotion in an audiobook. His Boston accent hooked me. The story was heartbreaking but his voice was a pure joy." (the audiobook worm) "hilariouslisteners will feel shock and even sadness." (AudioFile) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Chris Selna) Tue, 08 Sep 2015 14:06:59 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Change-Audiobook/B014X9O4K0 thebookvoice.com 02:19:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Change Author: Chris Selna Narrator: Ron Herczig Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: Chris Selna Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Cavanaugh, a traveling salesman, wakes up in his bed to find himself transformed into a large insect. He looks around his room, which appears normal, and decides to go back to sleep to forget about what has happened. He attempts to roll over, only to discover that he cannot due to his new body - he is stuck on his hard, convex back. He tries to scratch an itch on his stomach, but when he touches himself with one of his many new legs, he is disgusted. What will happen when his parents and young sister discover his transformation? Critic Reviews: "I've never heard so much emotion in an audiobook. His Boston accent hooked me. The story was heartbreaking but his voice was a pure joy." (the audiobook worm) "hilariouslisteners will feel shock and even sadness." (AudioFile) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Change Author: Chris Selna Narrator: Ron Herczig Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 19 mins Language: English Release date: 09-08-15 Publisher: Chris Selna Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 15 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Robert Cavanaugh, a traveling salesman, wakes up in his bed to find himself transformed into a large insect. He looks around his room, which appears normal, and decides to go back to sleep to forget about what has happened. He attempts to roll over, only to discover that he cannot due to his new body - he is stuck on his hard, convex back. He tries to scratch an itch on his stomach, but when he touches himself with one of his many new legs, he is disgusted. What will happen when his parents and young sister discover his transformation? Critic Reviews: "I've never heard so much emotion in an audiobook. His Boston accent hooked me. The story was heartbreaking but his voice was a pure joy." (the audiobook worm) "hilariouslisteners will feel shock and even sadness." (AudioFile) Members Reviews: Feeling the Emotional Pain & Confusion - Gripping! Would you say that listening to this book was time well-spent? Why or why not? From the first paragraph, this is a story that captures your attention. A human waking up as a bug and trying to figure out his new life while still concerning for his family and job - its very entertaining, and sad at times, to experience the evolution. What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting? The family structure, while in some regards very banal, was easy to connect to. Then, to imagine what one might do in a similar situation having a beloved family member 'change' is interesting to ponder. What does Ron Herczig bring to the story that you wouldnt experience if you just read the book? Ron's narration, with a Boston accent none the less, brings emotion and drama to the story. I like the depiction of the supervisor and the expecting demands of the job. The depiction was easy to connect and relate to. Was Change worth the listening time? For those that like a creative short(er) story - yes. I loved both the book and the narration What did you love best about Change? I liked the flow of the book, and the unexpected interpretation Which scene was your favorite? The apple throwing scene had great action. If you could take any character from Change out to dinner, who would it be and why? Trina, the sister. She is very lively, and I would like to hear her play the violin. Any additional comments? great comedic timing Definitely worth it What made the experience of listening to Change the most enjoyable? The compassionate , moving, and tragicomic narration. If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be? Origninal, heatbreaking and strangely transcendent- Any additional comments? Tour de force reading by Ron Herzig makes for a visceral and forgettable experience. Not just a reading - a true performance. Would you listen to Change again? Why? Yes. The material is both entertaining and complex, which means there is always something new or even revelatory to discover. The tour-de-force vocal performance adds a whole new dimension of engagement and appeal. What about Ron Herczigs performance did you like? Mr. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Blind-Musician-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B008AYQP6Q Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blind Musician [Russian Edition] Author: Vladimir Korolenko Narrator: Arina Lanskaya Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The book contains a wonderful story of the great Russian writer and public figure Vladimir Korolenko (1853-1921) "The Blind Musician". Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Vladimir Korolenko) Wed, 13 Jun 2012 19:57:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/The-Blind-Musician-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B008AYQP6Q thebookvoice.com 06:33:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blind Musician [Russian Edition] Author: Vladimir Korolenko Narrator: Arina Lanskaya Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The book contains a wonderful story of the great Russian writer and public figure Vladimir Korolenko (1853-1921) "The Blind Musician". Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: The Blind Musician [Russian Edition] Author: Vladimir Korolenko Narrator: Arina Lanskaya Format: Abridged Length: 6 hrs and 33 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: The book contains a wonderful story of the great Russian writer and public figure Vladimir Korolenko (1853-1921) "The Blind Musician". Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Twelve-Tales-from-Lifes-Passing-Parade-Audiobook/B004SIN7RS Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Tales from Life's Passing Parade Subtitle: Collected Chekhov Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: William Coon Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Eloquent Voice, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: From the sublime to the ridiculous, Anton Chekhov saw it all. And he wrote about it as only a master storyteller can, capturing not only the nuances of human behavior, but also the motivations behind the behavior. Often, too, he found universal truths along the way. These stories cover a variety of themes, both comic and tragic, as his characters encounter religion, government bureaucracy, and each other. And although they were written long ago, they are still surprisingly fresh. This collection includes the following stories: "A Story Without a Title", "Art", "The Student", "Ivan Matveyitch", "The Jeune Premier", "A Slander", "The Beggar", "A Malefactor", "Minds in Ferment", "The Looking Glass", "Old Age", and "On Trial". Critic Reviews: "Chekhov's stories are as wonderful (and necessary) now as when they first appeared." (Raymond Carver) bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekhov) Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:11:53 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Twelve-Tales-from-Lifes-Passing-Parade-Audiobook/B004SIN7RS thebookvoice.com 02:10:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Tales from Life's Passing Parade Subtitle: Collected Chekhov Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: William Coon Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Eloquent Voice, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: From the sublime to the ridiculous, Anton Chekhov saw it all. And he wrote about it as only a master storyteller can, capturing not only the nuances of human behavior, but also the motivations behind the behavior. Often, too, he found universal truths along the way. These stories cover a variety of themes, both comic and tragic, as his characters encounter religion, government bureaucracy, and each other. And although they were written long ago, they are still surprisingly fresh. This collection includes the following stories: "A Story Without a Title", "Art", "The Student", "Ivan Matveyitch", "The Jeune Premier", "A Slander", "The Beggar", "A Malefactor", "Minds in Ferment", "The Looking Glass", "Old Age", and "On Trial". Critic Reviews: "Chekhov's stories are as wonderful (and necessary) now as when they first appeared." (Raymond Carver) Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Twelve Tales from Life's Passing Parade Subtitle: Collected Chekhov Author: Anton Chekhov Narrator: William Coon Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 10 mins Language: English Release date: 03-18-11 Publisher: Eloquent Voice, LLC Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: From the sublime to the ridiculous, Anton Chekhov saw it all. And he wrote about it as only a master storyteller can, capturing not only the nuances of human behavior, but also the motivations behind the behavior. Often, too, he found universal truths along the way. These stories cover a variety of themes, both comic and tragic, as his characters encounter religion, government bureaucracy, and each other. And although they were written long ago, they are still surprisingly fresh. This collection includes the following stories: "A Story Without a Title", "Art", "The Student", "Ivan Matveyitch", "The Jeune Premier", "A Slander", "The Beggar", "A Malefactor", "Minds in Ferment", "The Looking Glass", "Old Age", and "On Trial". Critic Reviews: "Chekhov's stories are as wonderful (and necessary) now as when they first appeared." (Raymond Carver) Members Reviews: Great Chekhov Shorts Collection & Good Narration This is a particularly good selection of Chekhov short stories with good narration. I really like Chekhov short stories, but many collections have several loser stories or have poor (to horrible) narration. Virtually every one of these sorties was good (some were great) and the narration, while not perfect, was quite good (a tiny bit nasal for my taste). So far, this is the best collection of Chekhov short stories I have listened to from Audible. Very well worth the three bucks (note at this price dont use a full credit). https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Hvite-netter-White-Nights-Audiobook/B072BNS6GC Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hvite netter [White Nights] Author: Fjodor M. Dostojevskij Narrator: Anderz Eide Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fortellingen foregr over fire netter i Sankt Petersburg, som med sin nordlige plassering er kjennetegnet av lyse sommernetter - de hvite nettene i juni og juli hvor lyset aldri forsvinner. I disse nettene streifer fortellingens hovedperson rundt i byens gater. Han har verken venner eller familie, og den eneste kontakten han har med omverdenen er betrakte livet som utspiller seg rundt ham p de ensomme spaserturene sine. I stedet for leve livet betrakter han det, og drmmer seg bort fra virkeligheten i forestillingene sine om andre menneskers skjebner og drmmer. Men en natt mter drmmeren plutselig drmmekvinnen i det virkelige liv, og fr p denne mten muligheten til bryte den isolerte drmmetilvrelsen sin. Hvite netter ble skrevet i 1848, i Dostojevskijs ungdomsr, umiddelbart fr han ble dmt til tte rs forvisning til Sibir for revolusjonre aktiviteter. Med den yndig lyriske og eteriske tonen er romanen enestende i forfatterskapet. Det er en dyptgende analyse av den romantiske drmmeren og en av de vakreste kjrlighetshistorier i verdenslitteraturen. Please note: This audiobook is in Norwegian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Fjodor M. Dostojevskij) Wed, 10 May 2017 23:44:02 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Hvite-netter-White-Nights-Audiobook/B072BNS6GC thebookvoice.com 02:20:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hvite netter [White Nights] Author: Fjodor M. Dostojevskij Narrator: Anderz Eide Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fortellingen foregr over fire netter i Sankt Petersburg, som med sin nordlige plassering er kjennetegnet av lyse sommernetter - de hvite nettene i juni og juli hvor lyset aldri forsvinner. I disse nettene streifer fortellingens hovedperson rundt i byens gater. Han har verken venner eller familie, og den eneste kontakten han har med omverdenen er betrakte livet som utspiller seg rundt ham p de ensomme spaserturene sine. I stedet for leve livet betrakter han det, og drmmer seg bort fra virkeligheten i forestillingene sine om andre menneskers skjebner og drmmer. Men en natt mter drmmeren plutselig drmmekvinnen i det virkelige liv, og fr p denne mten muligheten til bryte den isolerte drmmetilvrelsen sin. Hvite netter ble skrevet i 1848, i Dostojevskijs ungdomsr, umiddelbart fr han ble dmt til tte rs forvisning til Sibir for revolusjonre aktiviteter. Med den yndig lyriske og eteriske tonen er romanen enestende i forfatterskapet. Det er en dyptgende analyse av den romantiske drmmeren og en av de vakreste kjrlighetshistorier i verdenslitteraturen. Please note: This audiobook is in Norwegian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Hvite netter [White Nights] Author: Fjodor M. Dostojevskij Narrator: Anderz Eide Format: Unabridged Length: 2 hrs and 20 mins Language: English Release date: 05-10-17 Publisher: Viatone Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Fortellingen foregr over fire netter i Sankt Petersburg, som med sin nordlige plassering er kjennetegnet av lyse sommernetter - de hvite nettene i juni og juli hvor lyset aldri forsvinner. I disse nettene streifer fortellingens hovedperson rundt i byens gater. Han har verken venner eller familie, og den eneste kontakten han har med omverdenen er betrakte livet som utspiller seg rundt ham p de ensomme spaserturene sine. I stedet for leve livet betrakter han det, og drmmer seg bort fra virkeligheten i forestillingene sine om andre menneskers skjebner og drmmer. Men en natt mter drmmeren plutselig drmmekvinnen i det virkelige liv, og fr p denne mten muligheten til bryte den isolerte drmmetilvrelsen sin. Hvite netter ble skrevet i 1848, i Dostojevskijs ungdomsr, umiddelbart fr han ble dmt til tte rs forvisning til Sibir for revolusjonre aktiviteter. Med den yndig lyriske og eteriske tonen er romanen enestende i forfatterskapet. Det er en dyptgende analyse av den romantiske drmmeren og en av de vakreste kjrlighetshistorier i verdenslitteraturen. Please note: This audiobook is in Norwegian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Clay-Audiobook/B00GWLLW1M Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clay Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: This selection from James Joyces seminal 1914 short story collection, Dubliners, focuses on Maria, an elderly spinster at The Dublin by Lamplight laundry, a Protestant-run mission for wayward women and alcoholics, and her experience at a holiday party at the home of Joe and Alphy, two men she helped raise years ago. Jim Norton underscores the poignancy of this heart-wrenching story with his fearless portrayal of Marias vulnerable, high-pitched voice, and his rendition of Marias song, Michael Balfes "The Bohemian Girl", is infused with an undeniable humanism that packs an emotional wallop. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:46:49 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Clay-Audiobook/B00GWLLW1M thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clay Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: This selection from James Joyces seminal 1914 short story collection, Dubliners, focuses on Maria, an elderly spinster at The Dublin by Lamplight laundry, a Protestant-run mission for wayward women and alcoholics, and her experience at a holiday party at the home of Joe and Alphy, two men she helped raise years ago. Jim Norton underscores the poignancy of this heart-wrenching story with his fearless portrayal of Marias vulnerable, high-pitched voice, and his rendition of Marias song, Michael Balfes "The Bohemian Girl", is infused with an undeniable humanism that packs an emotional wallop. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Clay Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 4 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: This selection from James Joyces seminal 1914 short story collection, Dubliners, focuses on Maria, an elderly spinster at The Dublin by Lamplight laundry, a Protestant-run mission for wayward women and alcoholics, and her experience at a holiday party at the home of Joe and Alphy, two men she helped raise years ago. Jim Norton underscores the poignancy of this heart-wrenching story with his fearless portrayal of Marias vulnerable, high-pitched voice, and his rendition of Marias song, Michael Balfes "The Bohemian Girl", is infused with an undeniable humanism that packs an emotional wallop. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/After-the-Race-Audiobook/B00GWGA92U Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the Race Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: Before delving the into modernist, avant-garde style emblematic of much of his later works, James Joyce displayed his ability to operate within a more traditional, realist mode with his unparalleled short story collection Dubliners, which features "After the Race", a subtly poignant portrayal of Jimmy Doyles attempt to transcend his status in Irish society. Jim Nortons engaging voice and stirring performance does justice to Joyces lean, masterful prose, and adds emotional resonance to Doyles final epiphany. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Mon, 25 Nov 2013 23:33:44 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/After-the-Race-Audiobook/B00GWGA92U thebookvoice.com 00:13:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the Race Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: Before delving the into modernist, avant-garde style emblematic of much of his later works, James Joyce displayed his ability to operate within a more traditional, realist mode with his unparalleled short story collection Dubliners, which features "After the Race", a subtly poignant portrayal of Jimmy Doyles attempt to transcend his status in Irish society. Jim Nortons engaging voice and stirring performance does justice to Joyces lean, masterful prose, and adds emotional resonance to Doyles final epiphany. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: After the Race Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 13 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 1 collection. James Joyce's Dubliners is a collection of short stories about the lives of the people of Dublin around the turn of the century. Each story describes a small but significant moment of crisis or revelation in the life of a particular Dubliner, sympathetically but always with stark honesty. Many of the characters are desperate to escape the confines of their humdrum lives, though those that have the opportunity to do so seem unable to take it. This work holds none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, yet in its way it is just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: Before delving the into modernist, avant-garde style emblematic of much of his later works, James Joyce displayed his ability to operate within a more traditional, realist mode with his unparalleled short story collection Dubliners, which features "After the Race", a subtly poignant portrayal of Jimmy Doyles attempt to transcend his status in Irish society. Jim Nortons engaging voice and stirring performance does justice to Joyces lean, masterful prose, and adds emotional resonance to Doyles final epiphany. Members Reviews: Superb! After The Dead this may be Joyce's best short story. I enjoy listening along with reading the text, together. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Makar-Chudra-The-Old-Woman-Izergil-and-Chelkash-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B007RPQP14 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Makar Chudra, The Old Woman Izergil, and Chelkash [Russian Edition] Author: Maxim Gorky Narrator: Dmitry Kinge Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection of stories by the great Russian writer Maxim Gorky (Aleksei Maksimovich Peshkov, 1868-1936) includes three of his most brilliant short stories: "Chelkash", "Makar Chudra" and "The Old Woman Izergil". Maxim Gorky is known as one of the greatest writers in world literature. Writing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he was an amazing connoisseur of the human soul. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Maxim Gorky) Fri, 06 Apr 2012 01:03:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Makar-Chudra-The-Old-Woman-Izergil-and-Chelkash-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B007RPQP14 thebookvoice.com 03:07:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Makar Chudra, The Old Woman Izergil, and Chelkash [Russian Edition] Author: Maxim Gorky Narrator: Dmitry Kinge Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection of stories by the great Russian writer Maxim Gorky (Aleksei Maksimovich Peshkov, 1868-1936) includes three of his most brilliant short stories: "Chelkash", "Makar Chudra" and "The Old Woman Izergil". Maxim Gorky is known as one of the greatest writers in world literature. Writing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he was an amazing connoisseur of the human soul. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Makar Chudra, The Old Woman Izergil, and Chelkash [Russian Edition] Author: Maxim Gorky Narrator: Dmitry Kinge Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 7 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection of stories by the great Russian writer Maxim Gorky (Aleksei Maksimovich Peshkov, 1868-1936) includes three of his most brilliant short stories: "Chelkash", "Makar Chudra" and "The Old Woman Izergil". Maxim Gorky is known as one of the greatest writers in world literature. Writing in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, he was an amazing connoisseur of the human soul. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Diary-of-a-Madman-and-The-Portrait-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B007RPDM6A Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Diary of a Madman and The Portrait [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Piotr Korshunkov Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection of two classics by the great Russian writer Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852) includes two listener favorites. The first is his farcical story "Diary of a Madman", one of the master's most anthologized works. The second is his "The Portrait" which whimsically interweaves fiction with reality. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Nikolai Gogol) Fri, 06 Apr 2012 07:43:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Diary-of-a-Madman-and-The-Portrait-Russian-Edition-Audiobook/B007RPDM6A thebookvoice.com 03:41:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Diary of a Madman and The Portrait [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Piotr Korshunkov Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection of two classics by the great Russian writer Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852) includes two listener favorites. The first is his farcical story "Diary of a Madman", one of the master's most anthologized works. The second is his "The Portrait" which whimsically interweaves fiction with reality. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Diary of a Madman and The Portrait [Russian Edition] Author: Nikolai Gogol Narrator: Piotr Korshunkov Format: Abridged Length: 3 hrs and 41 mins Language: English Release date: 04-06-12 Publisher: IDDK Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 2 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This collection of two classics by the great Russian writer Nikolay Gogol (1809-1852) includes two listener favorites. The first is his farcical story "Diary of a Madman", one of the master's most anthologized works. The second is his "The Portrait" which whimsically interweaves fiction with reality. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian. Members Reviews: Title in English, Audiobook in Russian Would you try another book written by Nikolai Gogol or narrated by Piotr Korshunkov? Not if it is narrated in Russian. Would you be willing to try another one of Piotr Korshunkovs performances? No What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment? Bemusement. I do not speak Russian and that fact is not clear in the promotional materials. Any additional comments? What more is there to say? https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Shortalk-Classic-Shorts-Audiobook/B0036I8WGM Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shortalk Classic Shorts Subtitle: The Lottery Ticket, The Necklace & The Devoted Friend Author: Anton Chekov, Guy de Maupassant, Oscar Wilde Narrator: Fiona Jameson, Victoria Norwood, Lydia Beddoe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Shortalk Ltd. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Shortalk - moving words off the page The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekov The numbers on this lottery ticket are set to change the life of this family for ever! Written over 100 years ago this story is remarkably prescient in its ability to show how little human nature changes over time. The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant "There is nothing so humiliating as looking poor in the middle of a lot of rich women," thinks Mathilde Loisel. But how much is the necklace really worth? It has been said that this exquisite story is a 'Madame Bovary in miniature' (Maupassant was after all a close friend of Flaubert), and the protagonist in this story is also a beautiful young woman who finds herself in circumstances not to her liking. The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde Taken from 'The Happy Prince and other Tales', and originally published in 1888, The Devoted Friend is a moral tale for all ages. Hans is poor but happy and likes nothing more than to spend time in his beloved garden. He is the devoted friend of the rich miller who lives up the hill, and will do anything to help him. The miller gives Hans a broken wheelbarrow to replace his old one - but what sort of gift is this that costs so much? Althogh this fable is narrated by a green linnet to a water rat, we could all benefit by listening to what this bird has to say! bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Anton Chekov) Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:25:57 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/Shortalk-Classic-Shorts-Audiobook/B0036I8WGM thebookvoice.com 01:01:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shortalk Classic Shorts Subtitle: The Lottery Ticket, The Necklace & The Devoted Friend Author: Anton Chekov, Guy de Maupassant, Oscar Wilde Narrator: Fiona Jameson, Victoria Norwood, Lydia Beddoe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Shortalk Ltd. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Shortalk - moving words off the page The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekov The numbers on this lottery ticket are set to change the life of this family for ever! Written over 100 years ago this story is remarkably prescient in its ability to show how little human nature changes over time. The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant "There is nothing so humiliating as looking poor in the middle of a lot of rich women," thinks Mathilde Loisel. But how much is the necklace really worth? It has been said that this exquisite story is a 'Madame Bovary in miniature' (Maupassant was after all a close friend of Flaubert), and the protagonist in this story is also a beautiful young woman who finds herself in circumstances not to her liking. The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde Taken from 'The Happy Prince and other Tales', and originally published in 1888, The Devoted Friend is a moral tale for all ages. Hans is poor but happy and likes nothing more than to spend time in his beloved garden. He is the devoted friend of the rich miller who lives up the hill, and will do anything to help him. The miller gives Hans a broken wheelbarrow to replace his old one - but what sort of gift is this that costs so much? Althogh this fable is narrated by a green linnet to a water rat, we could all benefit by listening to what this bird has to say! Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: Shortalk Classic Shorts Subtitle: The Lottery Ticket, The Necklace & The Devoted Friend Author: Anton Chekov, Guy de Maupassant, Oscar Wilde Narrator: Fiona Jameson, Victoria Norwood, Lydia Beddoe Format: Unabridged Length: 1 hr and 1 min Language: English Release date: 09-23-08 Publisher: Shortalk Ltd. Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 7 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Shortalk - moving words off the page The Lottery Ticket by Anton Chekov The numbers on this lottery ticket are set to change the life of this family for ever! Written over 100 years ago this story is remarkably prescient in its ability to show how little human nature changes over time. The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant "There is nothing so humiliating as looking poor in the middle of a lot of rich women," thinks Mathilde Loisel. But how much is the necklace really worth? It has been said that this exquisite story is a 'Madame Bovary in miniature' (Maupassant was after all a close friend of Flaubert), and the protagonist in this story is also a beautiful young woman who finds herself in circumstances not to her liking. The Devoted Friend by Oscar Wilde Taken from 'The Happy Prince and other Tales', and originally published in 1888, The Devoted Friend is a moral tale for all ages. Hans is poor but happy and likes nothing more than to spend time in his beloved garden. He is the devoted friend of the rich miller who lives up the hill, and will do anything to help him. The miller gives Hans a broken wheelbarrow to replace his old one - but what sort of gift is this that costs so much? Althogh this fable is narrated by a green linnet to a water rat, we could all benefit by listening to what this bird has to say! Members Reviews: Three Stories One Good One All three narrators are very good, but the Chekhov story is the only really good one. Lottery Ticket by Chekhov was a very nice slice of life with real human characters. The Necklace by Maupassant was very predictable and mostly uninteresting The Devoted Friend by Wilde was nicely written but too long for the message and not interesting enough. Overall even at under $3 I did not find this collection worth the time or money. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Old-Fashioned-Christmas-Eve-Audiobook/B0784ZXYM4 Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Old Fashioned Christmas Eve Author: Peter Christen Asbjörnsen Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Peter Christen Asbjrnsen (1812-1885) was a Norwegian writer, scholar and collector of traditional folktales. 'An Old Fashioned Christmas Eve' describes a young Norwegian soldier recovering from an illness who finds himself stranded on Christmas Eve with a family who sit around the fire telling a series of quite extraordinary folktales and ghost stories. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (Peter Christen Asbjörnsen) Fri, 01 Dec 2017 02:37:13 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/An-Old-Fashioned-Christmas-Eve-Audiobook/B0784ZXYM4 thebookvoice.com 00:27:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Old Fashioned Christmas Eve Author: Peter Christen Asbjörnsen Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Peter Christen Asbjrnsen (1812-1885) was a Norwegian writer, scholar and collector of traditional folktales. 'An Old Fashioned Christmas Eve' describes a young Norwegian soldier recovering from an illness who finds himself stranded on Christmas Eve with a family who sit around the fire telling a series of quite extraordinary folktales and ghost stories. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: An Old Fashioned Christmas Eve Author: Peter Christen Asbjörnsen Narrator: Cathy Dobson Format: Unabridged Length: 27 mins Language: English Release date: 12-01-17 Publisher: Red Door Audiobooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: Peter Christen Asbjrnsen (1812-1885) was a Norwegian writer, scholar and collector of traditional folktales. 'An Old Fashioned Christmas Eve' describes a young Norwegian soldier recovering from an illness who finds himself stranded on Christmas Eve with a family who sit around the fire telling a series of quite extraordinary folktales and ghost stories. https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Mother-Audiobook/B00GWMQU2C Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Mother Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: James Joyce was a keen observer of people, and listeners will find that the characters in this short story from Dubliners very recognizable and human. Mrs. Kearney is assisting the Eire Abu Society organize a series of musical performances featuring local musicians, including her pianist daughter, Kathleen. However, Mrs. Kearney is severely tested by the lackadaisical attitude of the other Society members, which results in the cancellation of one of the shows. Narrator Jim Norton's eloquent performance has a restrained passion that highlights the simmering tensions that eventually erupt into conflict. Norton makes the difficult Mrs. Kearney sympathetic, coupling her indignation with self-righteous sincerity. bdssaigon.net2@gmail.com (James Joyce) Mon, 25 Nov 2013 10:52:19 GMT https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/pd/Classics/A-Mother-Audiobook/B00GWMQU2C thebookvoice.com 00:26:00 no Listen to full audiobooks for free on thebookvoice.com Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Mother Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: James Joyce was a keen observer of people, and listeners will find that the characters in this short story from Dubliners very recognizable and human. Mrs. Kearney is assisting the Eire Abu Society organize a series of musical performances featuring local musicians, including her pianist daughter, Kathleen. However, Mrs. Kearney is severely tested by the lackadaisical attitude of the other Society members, which results in the cancellation of one of the shows. Narrator Jim Norton's eloquent performance has a restrained passion that highlights the simmering tensions that eventually erupt into conflict. Norton makes the difficult Mrs. Kearney sympathetic, coupling her indignation with self-righteous sincerity. Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/audiobook/47/]]> to download full audiobooks of your choice for free. Title: A Mother Author: James Joyce Narrator: Jim Norton Format: Unabridged Length: 26 mins Language: English Release date: 11-25-13 Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes Genres: Classics, European Literature Publisher's Summary: This is a story from the Dubliners, Volume 2 collection. In the second half of Joyce's collection of stories about the citizens of Dublin at the turn of the century, the young author deals with themes of adulthood - of loss, parenthood, politics, religion, and - as in the earlier stories - of disappointment. Rich in humor and musical allusion, they contain (in "A Painful Case," for example, and "The Dead"), some of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's most powerful and moving prose. Holding none of the difficulties of Joyce's later novels, such as Ulysses, Dubliners is, in its way, just as radical. These stories introduce us to the city which fed Joyce's entire creative output, and to many of the characters who made it such a well of literary inspiration. Editorial Reviews: James Joyce was a keen observer of people, and listeners will find that the characters in this short story from Dubliners very recognizable and human. Mrs. Kearney is assisting the Eire Abu Society organize a series of musical performances featuring local musicians, including her pianist daughter, Kathleen. However, Mrs. Kearney is severely tested by the lackadaisical attitude of the other Society members, which results in the cancellation of one of the shows. Narrator Jim Norton's eloquent performance has a restrained passion that highlights the simmering tensions that eventually erupt into conflict. Norton makes the difficult Mrs. Kearney sympathetic, coupling her indignation with self-righteous sincerity.