Classics audiobooks

Oliver Twist

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 15 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

"Oliver Twist; or, The Parish Boy's Progress" is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published as a serialized work between 1837 and 1839. The story follows Oliver Twist, an orphan who escapes from a workhouse to seek his fortune in London. Oliver is naive and innocent, contrasting sharply with the corrupt and exploitative adults he encounters. He... Read more

North and South

By: Elizabeth Gaskell

Narrated by: Aria Wilson

Length: 12 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

"North and South" is a social novel by English writer Elizabeth Gaskell, published in 1855. The story is set in the fictional industrial town of Milton in the North of England and contrasts the way of life in the industrial North with that in the rural South. The novel follows Margaret Hale, a young woman from rural southern England, who moves... Read more

The Mill on the Floss

By: George Eliot & (Mary Ann Evans)

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 18 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Mill on the Floss," published in 1860, is a novel by George Eliot (the pen name of Mary Ann Evans). It is a poignant portrayal of Victorian England and captures the complexities of family dynamics, societal expectations, and personal aspirations. The story centers on Maggie Tulliver, a passionate and intelligent woman struggling to satisfy... Read more

The Island of Doctor Moreau

By: H.G. Wells

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 4 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Island of Doctor Moreau" is a science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, first published in 1896. The story revolves around Edward Prendick, a shipwreck survivor who finds himself on a remote island controlled by the mysterious Doctor Moreau. Moreau, a disgraced vivisectionist, is conducting horrifying experiments, transforming animals into... Read more

The Red Badge Of Courage

By: Stephen Crane

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 4 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Stephen Crane's "The Red Badge of Courage" is a classic novel of American literature that offers a candid portrayal of the experiences and emotions of a young soldier during the American Civil War. Centered around Henry Fleming, a young and naive Union soldier, the novel delves into his internal struggles with fear, courage, and the harsh... Read more

The Count of Montecristo

By: Alexandre Dumas

Narrated by: Guy Jordan

Length: 42 hours 13 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Count of Monte Cristo" is a historical adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas, published in serialized form in 1844–46. The story follows Edmond Dantès, a young man who is wrongfully imprisoned in the Château d'If. After many years, he escapes with the help of another prisoner, acquires a fortune hidden on the island of Monte Cristo, and... Read more

La Señora Dalloway

By: Virginia Woolf

Narrated by: Jorge Ramírez

Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

"La Señora Dalloway", conocida en inglés como "Mrs Dalloway", es una novela escrita por Virginia Woolf y publicada por primera vez en 1925. La historia se desarrolla en un solo día en Londres en el mes de junio de 1923 y sigue a Clarissa Dalloway, una mujer de la alta sociedad, mientras se prepara para una fiesta que ofrecerá esa noche. Woolf... Read more

The Illiad

By: Homer

Narrated by: Jason Smith

Length: 13 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Iliad" by Homer is an epic poem central to ancient Greek literature, narrating the siege of Troy. It explores themes of heroism, the wrath of Achilles, the nature of fate, and the quest for glory. Homer, a semi-legendary figure, is credited with composing both "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey," foundational works of Western literature. Read more

Around The World In Eighty Days

By: Jules Verne

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 6 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

"Around the World in Eighty Days" is an adventure novel by French author Jules Verne, published in 1873. The story follows Phileas Fogg, an English gentleman, who accepts a wager that he can travel around the world in just 80 days. Accompanied by his loyal valet Passepartout, Fogg sets off on a journey that takes him through various countries... Read more

The Hound of the Baskervilles

By: Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 5 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Hound of the Baskervilles" is one of the most celebrated works in the Sherlock Holmes canon, written by Arthur Conan Doyle and first serialized in 1901-1902. The story revolves around the legend of a supernatural hound that haunts the Baskerville family. Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead on his estate, seemingly frightened to death by... Read more

The Moonstone

By: Wilkie Collins

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 18 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Published in 1868, "The Moonstone" is often considered one of the first, if not the first, detective novels in the English language. Penned by Wilkie Collins, this engrossing tale revolves around the theft of an enormous diamond named the Moonstone. This diamond, stolen from an Indian temple and later bequeathed to Rachel Verinder on her... Read more

The Jungle Book

By: Rudyard Kipling

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 4 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Jungle Book," published in 1894, is a collection of stories by English author Rudyard Kipling. The tales are fables, featuring animals that possess human characteristics, and they are set in the Indian jungle. The most famous stories within the book revolve around Mowgli, a boy who is raised by wolves and learns the laws of the jungle with... Read more

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Kenny Davis

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" is a novel by Mark Twain, first published in 1884. The book is a direct sequel to "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and is considered one of the Great American Novels. Set in the American South before the Civil War, it follows the journey of young Huckleberry Finn and an enslaved man named Jim as they travel... Read more

The Pilgrims Progress

By: John Bunyan

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 8 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan is one of the most important works of English literature. Initially published in 1678, this religious allegory details the journey of the protagonist, Christian, from his hometown to the Celestial City. Along the way, Christian encounters various symbolic characters and obstacles that represent the trials... Read more

Great Expectations

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 16 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

"Great Expectations" is a novel by Charles Dickens, first published in serialized form between 1860 and 1861. The story follows the life of an orphan named Pip, who rises from humble beginnings thanks to an anonymous benefactor. Set in Victorian England, the narrative explores themes of social class, personal development, and the complexity of... Read more

The House of Mirth

By: Edith Wharton

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 11 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

"The House of Mirth" is one of Edith Wharton's most critically acclaimed novels, shedding light on the opulent and superficial high society of New York in the Gilded Age. It follows the life and struggles of Lily Bart, a beautiful and intelligent woman of the upper class, as she navigates societal expectations, relationships, and her own... Read more

Ivanhoe

By: Sir William Scott

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 16 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

"Ivanhoe" is a historical novel by the Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott, first published in 1820. Set in the 12th-century England during the reign of Richard the Lionheart, the narrative follows the adventures of its titular character, Wilfred of Ivanhoe, a nobleman disowned by his father for his allegiance to the king. Themes of chivalry,... Read more

Don Quijote de la Mancha

By: Miguel de Cervantes

Narrated by: Jorge Ramírez

Length: 36 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

Don Quijote de la Mancha" es una obra maestra de la literatura escrita por el español Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Publicada en dos partes, en 1605 y 1615, esta novela es considerada una de las más importantes de la literatura universal. La historia sigue las aventuras del hidalgo Don Quijote, quien, influenciado por los libros de caballerías,... Read more

Tess Of The D'ubervilles

By: Thomas Hardy

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 13 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

"Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Pure Woman Faithfully Presented" is a novel by Thomas Hardy, first published in 1891. The novel explores the life of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman from a rural working-class family who is sent to claim kinship with the wealthy d'Urberville family. Tess's life is forever changed by this connection, leading to a... Read more

The Bishop and Other Stories

By: Anton T. Chekhov & Anton Chekhov

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 7 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

The Bishop and Other Stories" is a collection of short stories by the Russian author Anton Chekhov. The book showcases Chekhov's mastery of the short story genre and his ability to capture the complexities of human nature and society in concise and poignant narratives. The stories in this collection often explore themes of human relationships,... Read more

A Princess Of Mars

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 5 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

First published in 1912, "A Princess of Mars" is the debut novel in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series. It follows the story of John Carter, a former Confederate captain, who inexplicably finds himself on the Red Planet, known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. There, he encounters strange alien races, including the Tharks, tall four-armed green... Read more

The Call Of The Wild

By: Jack London

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 2 hours 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Published in 1903, "The Call of the Wild" is one of Jack London's most renowned novels. Set during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, it tells the story of Buck, a large and pampered dog who is stolen from his home in California and sold into the brutal life of an Alaskan sled dog. As he confronts the harsh conditions of the wilderness, hunger, and... Read more

The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare

By: G.K. Chesterton

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 5 hours 27 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Man Who Was Thursday: A Nightmare" is a metaphysical thriller and allegorical novel by G.K. Chesterton, first published in 1908. The narrative follows Gabriel Syme, a poet who infiltrates a group of anarchists, each named after a day of the week, and is himself elected "Thursday". The book explores themes of order, chaos, and the nature of... Read more

Dubliners

By: James Joyce

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 6 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

"Dubliners" is a collection of 15 short stories by James Joyce, chronicling the lives of various characters in Dublin, Ireland, at the turn of the 20th century. Each story offers a snapshot of life, capturing moments of realization, epiphany, and the struggles of everyday Dubliners. Themes of paralysis, the search for meaning, the constraints of... Read more