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Gulliver in Lilliput (Dramatised)
- By: Jonathan Swift
- Narrated by: Tony Church, Derek Hart
- Length: 31 mins
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Gulliver is washed from his ship and lands on an island inhibitated by very tiny people. Tony Church, Derek Hart, and John Wood perform Part I of Gulliver's Travels.
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Gulliver in Lilliput (Dramatised)
- Narrated by: Tony Church, Derek Hart
- Length: 31 mins
- Release date: 28-12-10
- Language: English
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The Canterbury Tales: The Franklin's Tale (Modern Verse Translation)
- By: Geoffrey Chaucer
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser
- Length: 34 mins
- Abridged
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This is a story from the Canterbury Tales I: Modern Verse Translation collection. Chaucer's greatest work, written towards the end of the fourteenth century, paints a brilliant picture of medieval life, society and values. The stories range from the romantic, courtly idealism of "The Knight's Tale" to the joyous bawdy of the Miller's; all are told with a freshness and vigor in this modern verse translation that make them a delight to hear.
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The Canterbury Tales: The Franklin's Tale (Modern Verse Translation)
- Narrated by: Anton Lesser
- Length: 34 mins
- Release date: 30-12-12
- Language: English
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The Vision of Purgatory - The Divine Comedy 2
- By: Dante Alighieri
- Narrated by: Bryan Godwin
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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Purgatory is the second part of Dante's Divine Comedy, following the Inferno, and preceding the Paradiso. The poem was written in the early 14th century. It is an allegory telling of the climb of Dante up the Mount of Purgatory, guided by the Roman poet Virgil, except for the last four cantos at which point Beatrice takes over as Dante's guide.
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The Vision of Purgatory - The Divine Comedy 2
- Narrated by: Bryan Godwin
- Series: The Divine Comedy, Book 2
- Length: 4 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 17-05-23
- Language: English
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The Iliad and The Odyssey
- By: Homer
- Narrated by: Rob Goll, Lance Rasmussen, Josh Innerst, and others
- Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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The Iliad, set 9 years into the Trojan War, tells the story of the wrath of Achilles. The Odyssey tells the story of Odysseus as he wearily travels home from the war. The two epics provide the basis of Greek education and culture in the classical age. They have long remained among the most significant poems of European tradition. Produced here in full cast arrangement and narrated by Rob Goll, one can experience these age-old stories in a brand new way.
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The Iliad and The Odyssey
- Narrated by: Rob Goll, Lance Rasmussen, Josh Innerst, Tyler Hyrchuk, Amanda Friday, Anna Grace, David Stifel
- Length: 27 hrs and 58 mins
- Release date: 22-11-22
- Language: English
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The Plays of William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Enjoy the most notable plays of William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello. Shakespeare was known for his writings on tragedies and these four works are known to be some of the finest tragedies ever written.
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Only one performer
- By Lazyrockgod on 12-12-19
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The Plays of William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello
- Narrated by: Jonathan Waters
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 22-02-19
- Language: English
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Vis and Ramin
- By: Fakhraddin Gorgani, Dick Davis - translator
- Narrated by: Mary Sarah Agliotta, Dick Davis (introduction)
- Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins
- Unabridged
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Vis and Ramin is one of the world's great love stories. It was the first major Persian romance, written between 1050 and 1055 in rhyming couplets. This remarkable work has now been superbly translated into heroic couplets (the closest metrical equivalent of the Persian) by the poet and scholar Dick Davis. Vis and Ramin had immense influence on later Persian poetry and is very probably also the source for the tale of Tristan and Isolde, which first appeared in Europe about a century later.
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Vis and Ramin
- Narrated by: Mary Sarah Agliotta, Dick Davis (introduction)
- Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins
- Release date: 11-09-13
- Language: English
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The Madman
- His Parables and Poems
- By: Kahlil Gibran
- Narrated by: Joe Nuckols
- Length: 56 mins
- Unabridged
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For over a century, the beautiful words of the Lebanese American poet, Kahlil Gibran, have graced everything from greeting cards and wedding invitations to inspirational wall hangings and corporate motivational literature. By one account, Gibran is the third best selling poet of all time.
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The Madman
- His Parables and Poems
- Narrated by: Joe Nuckols
- Length: 56 mins
- Release date: 20-05-22
- Language: English
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The Pit
- By: Alexander Kuprin, Maria K. - translator
- Narrated by: Sky Wildmist
- Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Alexander Kuprin prefaced his novel The Pit about the lives of early 20th century Russian prostitutes as follows, "I know many people will find this novel amoral and inappropriate, but nevertheless I dedicated it from the bottom of my heart to mothers and young people" Indeed, the novel's publication was followed by an explosion of outrage. The "good" society accused Kuprin of slander and forever exiled him from its sitting rooms, charity auctions, and holiday balls. Progressive intellecutals winced and shuddered, but could not help admitting Kuprin had a point.
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The Pit
- Narrated by: Sky Wildmist
- Length: 12 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 14-02-19
- Language: English
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Edipo Rey (Versión completa) [Oedipus Rex (Full Version)]
- By: Sófocles
- Narrated by: Ely Garcia
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
- Unabridged
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Edipo Rey es una obra de Sófocles. Es una tragédia clásica que todos se necesitan oir. Esta narración de la obra es distinguida por la calidad excelente del audio y profesionalismo del actor talentoso. Editado laboriosamente para proveer una calidad de audio que no se puede encontrar en ninguna parte fuera de aquí. Somos dedicados a su placer. Aquí se puede encontrar la obra completa.
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Edipo Rey (Versión completa) [Oedipus Rex (Full Version)]
- Narrated by: Ely Garcia
- Length: 1 hr and 50 mins
- Release date: 05-05-20
- Language: Spanish
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Poems By Geoffrey Chaucer
- Narrated by: J.B. Bessinger Jr.
- Length: 50 mins
- Release date: 31-10-08
- Language: English
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Theogony and Works and Days
- By: Hesiod
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
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The Greek poet, Hesiod, stands out as the first personality in European literature. The Theogony contains a genealogy of the gods from the beginning of time and an account of their violent struggles before the present order was established. The Works and Days, a compendium of advice for a life of honest husbandry, shines a unique and fascinating light on archaic Greek society, ethics, and superstition. Hesiod's poetry is the oldest source of the myths of Prometheus, Pandora, and the Golden Age.
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Better as a written text than an audiobook.
- By Anonymous on 16-07-21
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Theogony and Works and Days
- Narrated by: Andrea Giordani
- Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 25-07-19
- Language: English
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Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Poems
- By: Edgar Allan Poe
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
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The complete collection of Edgar Allan Poe's poems, read by Audie Award-winning actor Peter Noble. Edgar Allan Poe was a writer, poet, editor and literary critic. Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre, and is widely regarded as a central figure of Romanticism in the United States and of American literature. Poe was one of the country's earliest practitioners of the short story and considered to be the inventor of the detective fiction genre, as well as a significant contributor to the emerging genre of science fiction.
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Edgar Allan Poe: The Complete Poems
- Narrated by: Peter Noble
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Release date: 14-01-22
- Language: English
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Comic and Curious Verse
- Argo Classics
- By: A.E. Housman, J.K. Stephen, A.C. Swinburne, and others
- Narrated by: Benjamin Franklin King, Sir John Gielgud, Imogen Stubbs, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
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A collection of the funny, curious verse written during the 19th and 20th centuries, read by some of Britain's most renowned actors. Humorous and whimsical verse are collated together in these timeless readings of poetry from our funniest writers. Performed by Sir John Gielgud; Imogen Stubbs; Tim Pigott-Smith; Peter Orr; Wendy Hillier.
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Comic and Curious Verse
- Argo Classics
- Narrated by: Benjamin Franklin King, Sir John Gielgud, Imogen Stubbs, Tim Pigott-Smith, Wendy Hillier
- Length: 1 hr and 52 mins
- Release date: 19-11-20
- Language: English
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Rough Magic
- Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
- By: Steven Adler
- Narrated by: Samuel Valor
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
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Steven Adler examines the dynamic life and workings of the theatre company responsible for some of the world's most compelling performances and influential productions of the last 40 years, including Marat/Sade, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Les Misérables, Les Liaisons Dangereuses, and Nicholas Nickleby.
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Interesting book but read by a theatre novice
- By Mrs R. on 04-05-19
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Rough Magic
- Making Theatre at the Royal Shakespeare Company
- Narrated by: Samuel Valor
- Length: 11 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 09-02-17
- Language: English
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Julius Caesar
- By: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Richard Dreyfuss, JoBeth Williams, Kelsey Grammer, and others
- Length: 2 hrs
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The skies over ancient Rome blaze with terrifying portents, and soothsayers warn Julius Caesar of approaching doom. As conspiracy swirls through the city, Shakespeare explores the deep repercussions of political murder on the human heart. A classic tale of duplicity, betrayal and murder, masterfully performed by an all-star, all-American cast in this BBC co-production.
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Julius Caesar
- Narrated by: Richard Dreyfuss, JoBeth Williams, Kelsey Grammer, full cast
- Length: 2 hrs
- Release date: 12-07-02
- Language: English
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Agamemnon
- By: Aeschylus
- Narrated by: Mark Brown
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
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Agamemnon is the first of the three linked tragedies which make up The Oresteia trilogy by the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus. Trilogy as a whole, originally performed at the annual Dionysia festival in Athens in 458 BCE, where it won first prize, is considered to be Aeschylus' last authenticated, and also his greatest, work. Agamemnon describes the homecoming of Agamemnon, king of Argos, from the Trojan War, and his return to his wife, Clytemnestra, who had been planning his murder (in concert with her lover, Aegisthus) as revenge for Agamemnon's earlier sacrifice of their daughter, Iphigenia.
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Agamemnon
- Narrated by: Mark Brown
- Length: 2 hrs and 21 mins
- Release date: 29-01-24
- Language: English
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The Modern Scholar
- Monsters, Gods, and Heroes: Approaching the Epic in Literature
- By: Prof. Timothy Shutt
- Narrated by: Richard M. Davidson
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
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From the time of Homer himself in about 750 BCE - the epic has been the most highly regarded of literary genres. It is rivaled only by tragedy, which arose a bit more than two centuries later, as the most respected, the most influential, and, from a slightly different vantage point, the most prestigious mode of addressing the human condition in literary terms. The major epics are the big boys, the works that, from the very outset, everyone had heard of and everyone knew, at least by reputation.
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The Modern Scholar
- Monsters, Gods, and Heroes: Approaching the Epic in Literature
- Narrated by: Richard M. Davidson
- Length: 7 hrs and 43 mins
- Release date: 27-10-08
- Language: English
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The School for Scandal
- By: Richard Brinsley Sheridan
- Narrated by: Stuart Bunce, Jane Carr, John Francis Harries, and others
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
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Beware the gossips! Lady Sneerwell and her hireling, Snake, are certainly up to no good in this timeless send-up of hypocritical manners. Thanks to their scandal-mongering, the comely Lady Teazle must fend off the slanderous barbs that have caught the ear of her elderly husband - as well as every other gossip in London! What follows is a torrent of mistaken identities and sex-crazed scheming in which the upper classes have never looked so low class.
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The School for Scandal
- Narrated by: Stuart Bunce, Jane Carr, John Francis Harries, Henri Lubatti, Christopher Neame, Julian Sands, Susan Sullivan
- Length: 2 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 25-08-11
- Language: English
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Oliver Twist
- By: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: Ben Lindsey-Clark, Sarah Bacaller, Graham Scott, and others
- Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins
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Oliver Twist is the well-loved tale of an orphan, who starts life in a workhouse and finds himself embroiled in London's criminal underworld, before being saved by a kind gentleman who knows something of his surprising family history. A satire and social commentary as well as a page-turning yarn, full of grit, wit, and some of the most memorable characters in English Literature. The second published serialised novel by Charles Dickens, The British Library remarks that "it has proven to be one of the best-loved novels in the history of literature".
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Oliver Twist
- Narrated by: Ben Lindsey-Clark, Sarah Bacaller, Graham Scott, Rob Goll, Amber Hegarty, Anna Grace, Amanda Friday
- Length: 16 hrs and 30 mins
- Release date: 23-02-21
- Language: English
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Rimas y leyendas [Rhymes and Legends]
- By: Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer
- Narrated by: Íñigo Álvarez de Lara, Ariana Martínez Moreno, Pablo Martínez Gugel
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
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Las Rimas de Bécquer son hoy la más conocida de las colecciones poéticas del siglo XIX. Exponente de una lírica incómoda en el corsé romántico y casi modernista, estos poemas breves deben su liviandad a un esforzado trabajo de depuración estilística.
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Rimas y leyendas [Rhymes and Legends]
- Narrated by: Íñigo Álvarez de Lara, Ariana Martínez Moreno, Pablo Martínez Gugel
- Length: 10 hrs and 31 mins
- Release date: 16-12-21
- Language: Spanish
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