Michael Ward has narrated 10 audiobooks on Listento.it by 9 authors, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 3 ratings. The most-rated is The Prisoner of Zenda.
The Prisoner of Zenda
Summary
This rip-roaring 19th-century adventure yarn by Anthony Hope tells us the adventure of Rudolph Rassendyll, who, thanks to his bearing an uncanny likeness to his distant relative Crown Prince Rudolph of the fictional land of Ruritania, is forced to swap places with him in order to secure the throne from Black Michael the usurper. What follows is a fast-paced adventure replete with derring-do, romance, and heroism. Audio version narrated by Michael Ward.
Public Domain (P)2019 M Ward
An Ideal Husband
Summary
An Ideal Husband is an 1895 comedic stage play by Oscar Wilde which revolves around blackmail and political corruption, and touches on the themes of public and private honor. The action is set in London, in "the present", and takes place over the course of 24 hours. Together with The Importance of Being Earnest, it is often considered Wilde's dramatic masterpiece. After The Importance of Being Earnest, it is his most popularly produced play. Performed by Michael Ward.
Public Domain (P)2018 Michael Ward
C.S. Lewis: Christology and Cosmology
Summary
Peek into the mesmerizing imagination of C. S. Lewis with the world's leading authority on the beloved author. With more than 100 million copies printed in 47 languages, The Chronicles of Narnia is one of the best-selling book series ever. Its enduring success is no accident, but rather the result of C.S. Lewis's extraordinary imaginative skill. Few understand the full cosmological and theological depths of Lewis's world. In Christology, Cosmology, and C. S. Lewis, you will discover new dimensions that will enrich your enjoyment of these classic tales. Your presenter is Oxford University's Dr. Michael Ward, an award-winning author whom The Times called "the foremost living Lewis scholar." Dr. Ward's 12 lectures reveal the secret of The Chronicles: a creative plan that is breathtaking in its ingenuity, humility, and spiritual profundity. A literary scholar who worked at Oxford and Cambridge, Lewis loved medieval literature that "at first looks planless, though all is planned." In Narnia, he imitates this example, structuring the series to embody the seven planets of the medieval cosmos. Believing in the importance of hiddenness in literature and theology, Lewis kept secret his imaginative blueprint. Once you unearth the mystery of Narnia, you will find new treasures buried in these magical tales. Looking at Lewis's works with a fresh perspective, you will find their Christian wisdom and brilliant storytelling more intriguing than ever before. Let the creative genius of C. S. Lewis inspire you today.
©2017 Now You Know Media Inc. (P)2017 Now You Know Media Inc.
A Washington Irving Collection of Short Stories
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A volume of selected stories from Washington Irving's The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent. Praised by Walter Scott and Lord Byron for its prose, this collection consists of his most famous works, "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", as well as the praised short stories "The Broken Heart" and "The Widow and her Son". This Audible edition is intended as a companion to the Kindle version illustrated by Pauline Ward and is narrated by Michael Ward.
Public Domain (P)2018 Michael Ward
The Thirty-Nine Steps
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This is the classic adventure of Richard Hannay, who upon being buttonholed at his door by a mysterious stranger called Franklin P. Scudder, finds himself drawn into adventure and international intrigue with Europe on the brink of war, and the fate of England at stake.
Public Domain (P)2017 Michael Ward
The War of the Worlds
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This is the timeless science fiction classic, depicting man's struggle against technologically superior invaders from Mars.
Public Domain (P)2017 Michael Ward
The Sixth Sola
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Do you access and engage with the Holy Spirit? In our everyday lives, we are told to live through God, but what if attending a local church triggers you more than builds up your faith and practice? And what if analyzing Scripture doesn't feel like the best way you can apply your beliefs into your daily life? The Five Solas of the Protestant Reformation are a set of keys to salvation, theology, belief systems that have been building blocks the reformed/protestant churches have recognized the past 500 years. But as Christians, we must never stop seeking direct ways of leading a with-God life. With this book, discover the need for a sixth Sola to be added to your daily consciousness: Sola Spiritu Ambulatio, or Walking in the Holy Spirit Alone. In The Sixth Sola, journey along with the author as he describes his walk with the Holy Spirit through his own personal experiences and through his analysis of common threads weaving throughout Scripture that demonstrate the need for a daily walk with the Holy Spirit. After listening to the concepts in The Sixth Sola, you will be able to: Recognize the importance of the Holy Spirit in your everyday life. Allow the Holy Spirit to be present with you. Live a with God existence without the pressure of an Organized Church. Be empowered by the Holy Spirit to live your gifts and influence others for good. No matter your life stage, God wants us to know his presence and his Holy Spirit. Your transformation will begin when you recognize his presence in every moment. Yes, your salvation includes understanding the gospel, but it doesn't end there - it's about you, too. With The Sixth Sola, take a step closer to participating in your daily relationship with God. Are you ready to be asked to put in an effort?
©2020 Michael Ward (P)2020 Michael Ward
The Corsican Brothers
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From the famed author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo comes this strange tale of two brothers, identical in appearance but opposite in tastes and yet connected by an unbreakable bond. After its publication the tale was adapted for stage and cinema on multiple occasions. Narrated by Michael Ward and intended to be heard with the illustrated Kindle Edition.
Public Domain (P)2018 Michael Ward
Bandersnatch
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C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings met each week to read and discuss each other's work-in-progress, offering both encouragement and blistering critique. How did these conversations shape the books they were writing? How does creative collaboration enhance individual talent? And what can we learn from their example? Bandersnatch offers an inside look at the Inklings of Oxford, and a seat at their table at the Eagle and Child pub. It shows how encouragement and criticism made all the difference in The Lord of the Rings, The Chronicles of Narnia, and dozens of other books written by the members of their circle. You'll learn what made these writers tick, and more: inspired by their example, you'll discover how collaboration can help your own creative process and lead to genius breakthroughs in whatever work you do.
©2016 Diana Pavlac Glyer (P)2016 Diana Pavlac Glyer
Sunday in the Park with George
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On a bright sunny day in a public park two security officers encounter problems, tragedy and someone with psychic abilities. Captain Haliday has one other officer and needs six. The client is a jerk. There is a "no dog" policy that creates friction with patrons, some of whom have been drinking... and then a little boy goes missing....
©2004 Francis Hamit (P)2012 Francis Hamit dba Brass Cannon Books