The Classics category has 3,859 audiobooks on Listento.it, with an average listener rating of 4.5★ across 36,161 ratings. The most-rated is The Fellowship of the Ring.
Die Stalinorgel
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Das Buch "Die Stalinorgel" verzichtet auf Namen, allein der Dienstgrad personifiziert die Menschen in einem grausamen Krieg, an dessen Ende der Tod steht. Der Roman erschien 1955. Gert Ledig war während des 2. Weltkrieges Zeitzeuge der Kämpfe in Russland. Der Autor meldete sich mit 18 Jahren freiwillig, wurde mehrfach schwer verletzt und kam mit seinen Vorgesetzten in Streit wegen unsinniger grausamer Befehle.
©1955 P. Weichel (P)2020 Hierax Medien
Classic Charles Dickens Dramas Starring Laurence Olivier, Volume 2
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Fully restored and remastered, Heritage Media presents the greatest of vintage artists in classic dramas based on the tales of Charles Dickens. Here is the legendary Laurence Olivier starring in ‘Mr Micawber's Difficulties’, adapted from Charles Dickens' original 'David Copperfield' and Laurence Olivier starring in 'A Christmas Carol' adapted from Charles Dickens' original 'A Christmas Carol'.Theatre Royal is a unique series of classic radio dramas produced in the 1950's by the late Harry Alan Towers. Starring the leading theatre artists of the day it is the only series of radio dramas in which Laurence Olivier ever appeared. He was joined by Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Orson Welles, Robert Morley, John Mills, Michael Redgrave, Trevor Howard, Robert Donut, Alec Guinness and Margaret Lockwood.Over the Years, Theatre Royal has received a glittering array of accolades, including: “vivid, tense, and compressed.”( Classic radio)“Craft, like character, ages well.”(Daily Telegraph)“Great fun to listen to and, as radio history, they are unsurpassed.” (Sunday Telegraph)“Voices like these justify the Golden Days tag. We won't hear their like again.” (Sunday Times)“A must for archive fans. The excitement of vintage radio drama with strong storylines.” (Radio Times.)
©2011 Heritage Media Ltd (P)2011 Heritage Media Ltd
The Old Man and the Sea
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Ernest Miller Hemingway (1899-1961) was an American novelist, short-story writer, journalist, and sportsman. The Old Man and the Sea is a short novel published in 1952, the last major work of fiction written by Hemingway that was published during his lifetime. In search of an epic catch, the old fisherman Santiago sets out before dawn on an odyssey that takes him far out to sea. He catches a gigantic marlin and suffers tremendous hardship to bring the great fish to land. In 1953, The Old Man and the Sea was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and it was cited by the Nobel Committee as contributing to their awarding of the 1954 Nobel Prize in Literature to Hemingway.
Public Domain (P)2021 Museum Audiobooks
The Book of Secrets
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Helena Davies just wants a job that will get her out of her parents’ basement. Abernathy’s Bookstore is disorganized, out of the way, and smells funny, but it pays well and promises to be interesting. She has no idea how interesting. By the end of the first day, Helena has a dead boss in the basement, an unexpected promotion, and the news that she is now a part of an endless war against creatures from another reality. As Abernathy’s newest custodian, Helena is responsible for its secrets, including the most important one: Abernathy’s isn’t just a bookstore. It’s the world’s only living oracle, producing prophecies to help fight the war against alien invaders bent on draining this world of its magic. Helena’s job is to find books to answer questions put to the oracle by the Wardens, fighters in the Long War. It seems simple enough, but Helena’s new job is anything but. Without training, without any knowledge of the magical world, and facing the hostility of those who’d wanted someone else to be Abernathy’s custodian, Helena must navigate the treacherous waters of her new world and find a place for herself within it. But there’s still a murderer on the loose, someone who intended to control Abernathy’s by killing its custodian - and Helena might be next on his list.
©2018 Melissa McShane (P)2020 Melissa McShane
L'ami commun
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Un riche misanthrope brouillé avec le monde entier à l'exception de ses fidèles employés, Mr et Mrs Boffin, meurt après avoir fait fortune en exploitant les décharges de Londres (dustheaps). Son testament stipule que sa fortune est transmise à son fils, John Harmon, qu'il ne voit plus, mais à condition qu'il revienne du lointain étranger où il s'est établi - sans doute l'Afrique du SudN 5 -, pour la recevoir. Cette disposition est assortie d'une autre clause : Harmon doit épouser une jeune femme qu'il ne connaît pas, Miss Bella Wilfer. Mortimer Lightwood, notaire réputé indolent et qui a la particularité de ne pas avoir d'autres clients, est désigné comme exécuteur testamentaire. L'héritier présomptif ne se présente pas, non seulement disparu mais présumé mort par noyade à l'issue de son voyage à Londres. En effet, un corps est repêché dans la Tamise par Gaffer Hexam qui, avant de les remettre aux autorités compétentes, dépouille les cadavres dérivant au gré des courants, et les poches du noyé livrent des documents l'identifiant bien comme John Harmon. Un mystérieux jeune homme, disant s'appeler Julius Handford, assiste à l'identification officielle puis disparaît.
©1885 domaine public (P)2020 Editions Jimy
No Man's Land
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Scarred by the Civil War, now a loner by choice, Missouri-born Jack Ballard rides the West in search of trouble. Sometimes he's able to stop it from hurting innocent people - and sometimes he causes it. It can't be helped, though. He is a good man with a fast gun, and in West Texas in the late 1800s, trouble lies around every bend. Only he and his filed-down .44-40 Colt can stop it.
©2018 Linell Jeppsen and Jeb Rosebrook (P)2018 Wolfpack Publishing
Dante's Vita Nuova
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In this new edition Musa views Dante's intention as one of cruel and comic commentary on the shallowness and self-pity of his protagonist, who only occasionally glimpses the true nature of love. "...the explication de texte which accompanies [Musa's] translation is instructively novel, always admirable..." his present work offers English listeners a lengthy appraisal which should figure in future scholarly discussions." (Choice)
©1973 Indiana University Press (P)2013 Redwood Audiobooks
The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One
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Also includes the Bonus Book A Message to Garcia by Elbert Hubbard A classic parable of ambition and entrepreneurial spirit that has imparted key lessons in success to generations of listeners. First published in 1921, Peter B. Kyne’s The Go-Getter: A Story That Tells You How to Be One is a humorous parable of determination and ambition that has proved itself to be a timeless classic, inspiring listeners to approach their goals - whether personal or professional - with tenacity and dedication. The Go-Getter tells the story of Bill Clegg, an ambitious young salesman, who is set on a seemingly impossible task when his boss, a crusty old-timer named Cappy Riggs, decides to test his mettle. Charismatic and incredibly determined, Bill charmed his way into Riggs’s employment and is resolved to meet his boss’s expectations - no matter what may ensue. Along the way, Clegg develops and demonstrates the critical values of drive, determination, honesty, and integrity. With delightfully old-fashioned prose and a modern message of drive and determination, The Go-Getter is a truly timeless illustration of the perseverance and resolve that are required to fuel true ambition. A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Essentials
Public Domain (P)2020 Macmillan Audio
Uncle Remus Stories (Russian Edition)
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Retold by Marion Palmer from the original Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris. This audiobook is adapted from the characters and backgrounds created for the Walt Disney motion picture Song of the South and other Walt Disney adaptations of the original Uncle Remus stories. Stories include "Who Was Uncle Remus?"; "De Tar-Baby"; "Brer Terrapin's Tug-of-War"; "Brer Bear an de Bag Full of Turkeys"; "Doctor Rabbit Cures de King"; "Why de Cricket Fambly Lives in Chimbleys"; "Brer Rabbit Rides de Fox"; "Brer Fox an de Stolen Goobers"; "How Craney-Crow Kept His Head"; "Brer Fox, Brer Rabbit, and de Well"; "Brer Rabbit's Money Machine"; "Brer Rabbit and de Huckleberry Jam"; "De Wuller-de-Wust"; "De Moon in de Mill-Pond"; "Brer Rabbit Goes A-Milkin'"; "Brer Rabbit Plays Possum"; "Brer Rabbit an de Gizzard-Eater"; "De Whipme-Whopme Puddin'"; "King Lion at de Water-Hole"; "Judge Rabbit and Miss Grouse"; "Brer Rabbit's Laffin' Place"; "De Great Rabbit-Terrapin Race"; "Brer Bear Ketches Mr. Bull-Frog"; and "Brer Rabbit Visits de Witch." Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.
©2013 New Internet Technologies (P)2013 New Internet Technologies
Don Quixote
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This is a fantastical comedy about an old man who has read so many books about knights errant that he is convinced that he is one himself. He sets out on a series of adventures with his trusted and true servant Sancho Panza. But with every adventure it is amazing that he is able to survive the story itself.
©2018 Miguel de Cervantes (P)2018 AB Books
In the Cairngorms
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First published in 1934, In the Cairngorms was Nan Shepherd's (1893-1981) only book of poems. Although she wrote three acclaimed novels and a remarkable prose meditation on the Cairngorms entitled The Living Mountain, Shepherd considered her poetry to have been her finest work. In this beautiful audio version, the poems are read by a leading Scottish actress, Gerda Stevenson. The work was recorded at Canongate Studios in Leith, Edinburgh.
©2014 The Estate of Nan Shepherd (P)2019 Galileo Publishers
The Ultimate James Joyce Collection: Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Dubliners
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The Ultimate James Joyce Collection comprises his works Ulysses, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Dubliners, a collection of 15 short stories first published in 1914. In Dubliners, 15 pictures of Irish middle-class life in and around Dublin in the early 20th century reveal the soul of the nation when the country was in search of a national identity and purpose. An oblique self-portrait of the young James Joyce, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man was Joyce’s first novel. It depicts the awakening of Stephen Dedalus, who questions the Catholic and Irish conventions under which he has grown up. It is considered a masterpiece of modernist literature, Ulysses was published in 1922. Loosely based on the hero of Homer's epic poem the Odyssey, it chronicles a day in the life of Leopold Bloom and his friends, Buck Mulligan, Stephen Dedalus, Molly Bloom, and others. Joyce uses stream-of-consciousness, earthy humor, puns, parodies, and allusions, while the narrative reflects various different styles of English literature.
Public Domain (P)2020 Museum Audiobooks
Old Indian Days
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First published in 1907, Old Indian Days is a collection of stories about the Sioux of the Upper Midwest. Charles A. Eastman writes about the traditional life of his people, their culture, customs, family relations, and struggle for survival in stories like The Love of Antelope, The Madness of Bald Eagle, and The Singing Spirit. The Peace-Maker is the tale of a Sioux woman who bravely acts against the consumption of whiskey, while Blue Sky and She-Who-Has-a-Soul are further female heroes who make peace between tribes and races. The stories of Winona, reveal the daily life of Indian women, their rearing and education.
Public Domain (P)2020 Museum Audiobooks
Dombey and Son
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Dombey and Son is a novel with the full title Dealings with the Firm of Dombey and Son: Wholesale, Retail and for Exportation by Charles Dickens. First published in monthly parts between October 1846 and April 1848, it tells the story of Paul Dombey a heartless London merchant who runs his domestic affairs as he runs his business. In his daily life there is no room for dealing with emotions because emotion has no market value. In his son he sees the future of his firm and the continuation of his name, while he neglects his affectionate daughter, until he decides to get rid of her beloved, a lowly clerk. But Dombey's weakness is his pride, and he falls prey to the treacherous flattery of others. Combining an intricate plot, vivid language, and Dickens's customary social commentary, this is another classic from the master novelist. Charles Dickens (1812 - 9 June 1870) is arguably the greatest novelist England ever produced. Please note: This is a vintage recording. The audio quality may not be up to modern day standards.
Public Domain (P)2009 RNIB
Poetry, Prose & Verse
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Robert Speaight, Anthony Quayle, and others read a selection of poetry by William Blake, Rudyard Kipling, John Gay, and D. H. Lawrence.
©2008 Saland Publishing (P)2008 Saland Publishing
Greek Mythology
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Do you know how many wives Zeus had? Or how the famous Trojan War was caused by one beautiful lady? This captivating audiobook will take you on a beautiful journey through the fascinating world of Greek mythology. From the beginning of the cosmos to the Odyssey, be ready to venture into an exciting world of love, loyalty, infidelity, vengeance, deception, and intrigue! Give your imagination a real treat. Greek mythology has it all. Hear about the creation myth that started it all. Travel to Mount Olympus and live among the gods and goddesses. Tag along with the heroes and villains on their quests from high above on Mount Olympus to earth and then beneath the surface to the gloomy world of Hades. Learn about the fascinating Greek gods and goddesses and the rivalry between them. Hear all about the father of the gods, Zeus, his sister-wife, Hera, their brothers and sisters, and all of their offspring. Hear about the fearsome monsters and beautiful goddesses. This audiobook is a must-have for all those who are: High-adventure lovers. Fans of fantastical ancient myths. Or those who: Want a peek into Pandora’s box. Want to join Heracles on his quest to accomplish his 12 impossible tasks. So get yours now and learn everything about all the Olympian gods, goddesses, and famous heroes and lose yourself in the stories of the Greek mythical adventures!
©2018 Scott Lewis (P)2018 Scott Lewis
Thank God for the Atom Bomb and Other Essays
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“This is not a book to promote tranquility, and readers in quest of peace of mind should look elsewhere,” writes Paul Fussell in the foreword to this original, sharp, tart, and thoroughly engaging work. The celebrated author focuses his lethal wit on habitual euphemizers, artistically pretentious third-rate novelists, sexual puritans, and the “Disneyfiers of life”. He moves from the inflammatory title piece on the morality of dropping the bomb on Hiroshima to a hilarious disquisition on the “naturist movement”, to essays on the meaning of the Indy 500 race, on George Orwell, and on the shift in men’s chivalric impulses toward their mothers. Fussell’s “frighteningly acute eye for the manners, mores, and cultural tastes of Americans” (The New York Times Book Review) is abundantly evident in this entertaining dissection of the enemies of truth, beauty, and justice.
©1988 Paul Fussell (P)2000 Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Robert Louis Stevenson Classics Collection
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Unique to this title is: A study of the themes present in Treasure Island, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and A Child's Garden of Verses A historical introduction You may, of course, skip all of it and go straight to the main title if you do not want any spoilers and come back later to the beginning. Robert Louis Stevenson, Scottish essayist, poet, and author of fiction and travel books, was born in 1850 in Edinburgh, Scotland, as an only son of a prosperous civil engineer. He entered the University of Edinburgh at the age of 17 and studied to be an engineer to follow his father in the family business; however, he soon realized that he was not cut out for that profession. His father agreed to let him study law instead and although Stevenson graduated from the law school, he never practiced law because, by then, he knew he wanted to be a writer. In Treasure Island, the story starts when a drunken sailor named Billy Bones arrives at the inn owned by Jim Hawkins' father. Bones stays at the inn for some time without paying his bills. He askes Jim, a 12-year-old boy, to watch for his former shipmates who are after his valuables. When shipmates eventually arrive and Bones mysteriously dies, Jim opens his chest and finds a treasure map. In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the novel revolves around an investigation carried out by a London lawyer Gabriel John Utterson, concerning the strange relationship between his client, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The novella had a huge impact on modern culture, so much so that the phrase “Jekyll and Hyde” became a common way of describing someone's dual nature. A Child's Garden of Verses is a book of poetry for children. Stevenson dedicated the poems to his nurse Cummy (Alison Cunningham), who cared for him during his many childhood illnesses. The collection includes some of Stevenson's most famous poems, including “The Land of Counterpane”, “My Shadow" and “The Lamplighter”. Enjoy this timeless classic collection!
Public Domain (P)2020 Chronos Publishing
Pandora's Box
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"Pandora’s Box: A Tragedy in Three Acts" by Frank Wedekind. Play translated by Samuel A. Eliot Jnr. Prologue translated by Leanne Yau and Alan Weyman and rendered into verse by Charlotte Duckett. Presented by The Online Stage. This play is the sequel to "Earth Spirit", in which the adventurous and manipulative Lulu marries and rids herself of three husbands, only to be arrested for the murder of the third. In "Pandora’s Box", Lulu escapes from prison only to be forced in the life of a courtesan. Reduced to desperate poverty, she meets her end at the hands of murderous customer in London. In Wedekind’s sordid morality tale, all Lulu’s main associates suffer premature and unnatural deaths, except for the degenerate Schigolch, who is one of the most unpleasant characters in the European drama. In Wedekind's dark world, virtue is a practical improbability and vice, although often punished, continues to thrive. In the prologue, which has been specially translated for this production, Wedekind pillories the forces of censorship and critical approval, against which he contended almost continuously throughout his writing career. Full cast of narrators includes: The Enterprising Publisher - John Burlinson The Ordinary Reader - K.G.Cross The Bashful Author - Joseph Tabler The Attorney General - Alan Weyman Play Rodrigo Quast - Ron Altman Lulu - Charlotte Duckett Countess Geschwitz - Leanne Yau Schigolch Marty Kryz Alva Schön - Brett Downey Count Casti Piani - John Burlinson Detective and Jack - Garrison Moore Heilmann and Dr. Hilti – Joseph Tabler Puntschu and Kungu Poti- Alan Weyman Alfred Hugenberg and Kadidia - Chyanne Donnell Bianetta and Magelone - K.G.Cross Ludmilla Steinherz and Bob - P.J. Morgan Stage directions read by Denis Daly. Audio edited by Denis Daly. Copyright for the verse version of the Prologue is held by Charlotte Duckett.
Public Domain (P)2018 The Online Stage
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Kaninbjerget [Watership Down]
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I Kaninbjerget fortælles om en lille flok unge, vilde kaniner, der anført af den kloge Hassel bryder op fra deres koloni. Hassels bror, Femmer, fornemmer, at kolonien er truet af tilintetgørelse, og hans sjette sans slår aldrig fejl. Derfor forsøger brødrene at overtale så mange kaniner som muligt til at flygte sammen med dem, men ikke mange vil lytte til dem, for det er forår, og græsset er grønt og saftigt. Det lykkes dem dog at samle en lille flok, og i smug forlader de deres fødekolonis trygge rammer. Således begynder en lang og farefuld rejse ud i en stor, ukendt verden i forsøget på at finde det nye, sikre hjem Kaninbjerget, som Femmer har set i et syn. Romanen er en gribende fortælling om eventyr, mod og kampen for overlevelse. Please Note: This audiobook is in Danish.
©1972 Richard Adams (P)2012 Bechs Forlag - Viatone