Audiobooks with category Literature
Anne Brontë's "Agnes Grey," narrated by Emilia Fox, chronicles a young woman's courageous struggle against abuse and subjugation as a governess in 19th-century England. This tale of resilience, inspired by Brontë's own experiences, offers a poignant look at female bravery in a patriarchal society.
In Nikolai Gogol's satirical masterpiece "Dead Souls," a con artist named Chichikov travels to a provincial town, charming landowners to buy the names of deceased serfs. This unabridged audiobook, narrated by Allan Corduner and translated by Robert Maguire, offers a grotesque yet brilliant critique of Russian society and its hypocrisies.
This audiobook is Leo Tolstoy's unabridged trilogy about Nikolai's journey of growing up, offering a timeless and unvarnished portrait of his inner life, self-discovery, and struggles to find his place in the world. Despite Tolstoy's later dismissal, the work resonates with audiences due to its profound understanding of the human condition.
This unabridged audiobook presents Sei Shōnagon's witty and insightful observations on Japanese court life in the late 10th century, offering a personal glimpse into the experiences and outlook of the Heian upper class. Translated by Ivan Morris and narrated by Georgina Sutton, it captures the lively gossip, reflections on nature, ceremonies, and keen humor of this classic work.
Petronius's *The Satyricon* offers a satirical, ironic glimpse into the decadent moral landscape of first-century AD Rome, highlighting the opulence and vulgarity of daily life, particularly through the famous depiction of Trimalchio's lavish banquet. This abridged prose and verse work provides a unique, sophisticated humor and insightful look into the Roman proletariat.
This is an unabridged audiobook of Joseph Conrad's "Nostromo," a celebrated novel about the corrupting influence of a silver mine in the fictional South American republic of Costaguana, exploring themes of greed, revolution, and moral decay. The audio has been properly restored with pitch and hollowness corrected.
Robert Louis Stevenson's "The Rajah's Diamond" is an unabridged audiobook about a priceless diamond that brings fortune and peril, exploring themes of greed and betrayal in Victorian England. Narrated by Kelly Wilkinson, this gripping tale of mystery and adventure unfolds through vivid characters and masterful storytelling.
The passengers and crew of the tourist cruiser Selene are trapped in lunar dust, while their rescuers battle harsh, unpredictable conditions on the alien surface.
Gold - Rumi
By Rumi
Read by Haleh Liza Gafori
This audiobook features Haleh Liza Gafori's new, unabridged translation of Rumi's poems, designed to inspire ecstatic illumination and liberation. Gafori's translation is praised for preserving the original intelligence and drama while offering visionary wisdom and aesthetic delight.
A mischievous wooden puppet yearns to become a real boy in this unabridged classic.
This unabridged audiobook follows Barbary Deniston, a 17-year-old navigating her divided life between bohemian and conventional parents in London during WWII. "The World My Wilderness" explores identity, family, and the profound impact of war.
This audiobook presents Xenophon's complete Socratic works, including "Socrates' Defence" and "Memoirs of Socrates," offering a personal interpretation of Socratic thought and insights into ancient Greek intellectual life. The collection also features "The Estate-Manager" and "The Dinner-Party," all translated and introduced by Robin Waterfield.
Riddley Walker
Read by Richard Pearce
In a post-nuclear future, young Riddley Walker navigates a fractured world and language, seeking understanding amidst intrigue and a desperate power struggle. This unabridged audiobook, read by Richard Pearce, spans 8 hours and 34 minutes.
Basil Rathbone narrates Alfred Lord Tennyson's "Idylls of the King," featuring "Lancelot and Elaine" and "Passing of Arthur." This recording showcases the renowned actor, famous for his Sherlock Holmes portrayals, in a dramatic reading of classic Arthurian tales.
This is an unabridged audiobook collection of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth saga, read by Andy Serkis. It includes *The Fellowship of the Ring*, *The Two Towers*, *The Return of the King*, *The Hobbit*, and *The Silmarillion*, plus shorter works detailing the creation and early history of Middle-earth.
This abridged audiobook features David Bamber reading Alfred Tennyson's poem, enhanced with music composed by John NicholsNickels and performed by a group of musicians.
As the Galactic Empire faces collapse, Hari Seldon uses psychohistory to predict a 30,000-year dark age. He gathers brilliant minds on a distant planet to form a "Foundation" that will preserve humanity's knowledge and offer hope for the future.
This is an unabridged audiobook of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights," narrated by Juliet Stevenson. The story details the passionate and destructive love between Cathy and Heathcliff against the backdrop of the Yorkshire moors, employing an innovative narrative structure that challenges readers to uncover the truth.
In Arthur C. Clarke's "The Hammer of God," humanity faces an existential threat when an asteroid on a collision course with Earth is discovered. Scientists and the crew of the starship Goliath race against time to avert global annihilation, a mission that may demand the ultimate sacrifice.
This unabridged audiobook collection features Charles Dickens's final eight complete novels, including "Great Expectations" and "A Tale of Two Cities," plus his unfinished "The Mystery of Edwin Drood." Brought to life by an acclaimed ensemble cast of narrators, this definitive collection immerses listeners in the unforgettable characters and vibrant settings of one of literature's greatest authors.
This unabridged collection features Charles Dickens's first six major novels and his Christmas stories, brought to life by a cast of award-winning narrators. Explore beloved classics and iconic characters, accompanied by an introduction from a renowned Dickens expert.
This unabridged audiobook features Anthony C. Yu's acclaimed translation of the sixteenth-century Chinese classic, "The Journey to the West." It chronicles the epic pilgrimage of monk Xuanzang and his supernatural disciples in search of Buddhist scriptures, filled with demon battles and fantastical challenges, now made more accessible with updated scholarship and modern transliterations.
This audiobook features Anthony C. Yu's complete, unabridged translation of the sixteenth-century Chinese classic, *The Journey to the West*, a tale of a monk and his disciples' epic pilgrimage filled with demons, spirits, and fantastical obstacles. Expertly read by Brian Nishii, this version offers an accurate and accessible rendering of the legendary adventure, inspiring works like the game *Black Myth: Wukong*.
This audiobook presents Anthony C. Yu's complete, unabridged translation of the 16th-century Chinese classic, *The Journey to the West*. Narrated by Brian Nishii, it chronicles the pilgrimage of monk Xuanzang and his disciples, filled with battles against demons, encounters with spirits, and fantastical obstacles.























