Literary Criticism audiobooks

Great Expectations

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Nick Robbins

Length: 17 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

In this unflaggingly suspenseful story of aspirations and moral redemption, humble, orphaned Pip, a ward of his short-tempered older sister and her husband, Joe, is apprenticed to the dirty work of the forge but dares to dream of becoming a gentleman. And, indeed, it seems as though that dream is destined to come to pass — because one day, under... Read more

Marcel Proust

By: Edith Wharton

Narrated by: William Allan Jones

Length: 40 minutes

Abridged: No

from: "The Writing of Fiction", by Edith Wharton Read more

Die story.one Bestsellerformel

By: Hannes Steiner

Narrated by: Stephan Müller & Ines Deinert

Length: 1 hour 1 minute

Abridged: No

Entfessele den Bestsellerautor in dir – die "Hannes Steiner story.one Methode"  In jedem von uns steckt ein großartiges Buch, das nur darauf wartet, die Welt zu erobern, und noch nie war das einfacher als heute. Wenn du also jemals davon geträumt hast, ein Buch zu schreiben, dann sage ich dir: Der perfekte Moment ist jetzt. Hannes Steiner "Die... Read more

Character and Situation in the Novel

By: Edith Wharton

Narrated by: William Allan Jones

Length: 31 minutes

Abridged: No

From: "The Writing of Fiction", by Edith Wharton. Read more

Dreams Collection 1 - Stories and Poems (Unabridged)

By: et al. James Stephens

Narrated by: Jon White, Richard Galvan & Rachael Pope

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Immerse yourself in a captivating tapestry of dreams, where the boundaries of reality blur and the imagination takes flight. "Dreams Collection 1" presents a mesmerizing anthology of stories and poems by literary masters such as James Stephens, Edgar Allan Poe, and H.P. Lovecraft. From ethereal visions to haunting nightmares, this collection... Read more

Justicia

By: Michael J. Sandel

Narrated by: Alejandro Vargas-Lugo

Length: 11 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Un viaje fascinante y entretenido a través de los conceptos que subyacen en las controversias políticas y morales de la actualidad. PREMIO PRINCESA DE ASTURIAS DE CIENCIAS SOCIALES 2018 En Justicia, el prestigioso autor y profesor Michael Sandel examina el papel de la justicia en nuestras vidas y en la sociedad, y explica cómo la filosofía... Read more

The Write Stuff

By: James Walton

Narrated by: James Walton, Sebastian Faulks, Stephen Fry, Si...

Length: 18 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

Highlights from the light-hearted literary quiz chaired by James WaltonThe Write Stuff is the book-based panel show that takes a witty and whimsical look at well-known authors and their work. Host James Walton challenges the erudite contestants with tricky literary teasers, which they endeavour to answer using a combination of knowledge and... Read more

Understanding Superhero Comic Books

By: Alex Grand

Narrated by: Alex Grand

Length: 13 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

This work dissects the origin and growth of superhero comic books, their major influences, and the creators behind them. It demonstrates how Batman, Wonder Woman, Captain America and many more stand as time capsules of their eras, rising and falling with societal changes, and reflecting an amalgam of influences. The book covers in detail the... Read more

100 Facts About Learning Spanish

By: Science-Based Language Learning Lab

Narrated by: Tanya Calmwood & Benjamin Martinez

Length: 1 hour 16 minutes

Abridged: No

Introduction to the 100 Facts Language Learning Series
Welcome to an innovative approach to language learning! Our series helps you master Spanish through captivating topics like art, science, and history. Each book presents 100 carefully selected facts, providing knowledge in both English and Spanish.
How It Works:
- Each fact is introduced in... Read more

Short Story Collection Vol. 085 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie

Narrated by: Joe Little, Jim Marquez & Kyle Blakeman

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Immerse yourself in a captivating tapestry of tales in "Short Story Collection Vol. 085." This literary treasure trove features an array of renowned authors, including Anna Cora Mowatt Ritchie, whose poignant prose and insightful observations will transport you to realms of love, loss, and the complexities of human nature. Prepare to be... Read more

Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 072 (Unabridged)

By: et al. Myron Leslie Fuller

Narrated by: Bridgett Cardenas, Wanda Payne & Jeff Pearson

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Prepare to embark on a literary journey with "Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 072." This captivating anthology gathers a diverse array of nonfiction works, each offering a unique perspective on the human experience. From poignant memoirs to thought-provoking essays, this collection delves into the depths of history, culture, and the... Read more

Ingersoll on THOMAS PAINE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 1, Lecture 3 (Unabridged)

By: Robert G. Ingersoll

Narrated by: Anne Rizvi

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In this captivating lecture, Robert G. Ingersoll delves into the life and legacy of Thomas Paine, the renowned revolutionary and author of "Common Sense." Ingersoll paints a vivid portrait of Paine as a fearless advocate for reason, liberty, and human rights. He explores Paine's profound influence on the American Revolution and his unwavering... Read more

Second Chances

By: Stephen Greenblatt & Adam Phillips

Narrated by: Donald Corren & Steven Crossley

Length: 6 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

A powerful exploration of the human capacity for renewal, as seen through Shakespeare and Freud In this fresh investigation, Stephen Greenblatt and Adam Phillips explore how the second chance has been an essential feature of the literary imagination and a promise so central to our existence that we try to reproduce it again and again.... Read more

What Makes This Book So Great

By: Jo Walton

Narrated by: Nicole Poole

Length: 12 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

As any fan of Jo Walton's Among Others might guess, Walton is both an inveterate reader of SF and fantasy, and a chronic rereader of books. In 2008, then-new science fiction mega-site Tor.com asked Walton to blog regularly about her rereading—about all kinds of older fantasy and SF, ranging from acknowledged classics, to guilty pleasures, to... Read more

Laughter in Ancient Rome

By: Mary Beard

Narrated by: Jennifer M. Dixon

Length: 11 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

What made the Romans laugh? Was ancient Rome a carnival, filled with practical jokes and hearty chuckles? Or was it a carefully regulated culture in which the uncontrollable excess of laughter was a force to fear—a world of wit, irony, and knowing smiles? How did Romans make sense of laughter? What role did it play in the world of the law... Read more

The Occult Sylvia Plath

By: Julia Gordon-Bramer

Narrated by: Julia Gordon-Bramer

Length: 15 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

• Decodes the alchemical, Qabalistic, hermetic, spiritual, and Tarot-related references in many of Plath’s poems

• Based on more than 15 years of research, including analysis of Plath’s unpublished personal writings from the Plath archives at Indiana University

• Examines the influences of Plath’s parents, her early interests in Hermeticism, and... Read more

Spanish Unleashed: Your 3-in-1 Beginner's Guide

By: Polyglot Mastery Institute

Narrated by: Gabriel Montalvo & Isabella Flores

Length: 19 hours 45 minutes

Abridged: No

Ready to embark on an exciting journey into the vibrant world of Spanish?Look no further! This comprehensive audiobook is your ultimate companion, packed with everything you need to kickstart your language learning adventure.
Grammar Made Easy: Say goodbye to confusing conjugations and perplexing grammar rules! With our clear and concise... Read more

Ingersoll on VOLTAIRE, from the Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Volume 3, Lecture 4 (Unabridged)

By: Robert G. Ingersoll

Narrated by: Donald Suggs, Jonathan Swanagan & Gary Reeves

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In the annals of freethought, Voltaire stands as a beacon of reason and enlightenment. Robert G. Ingersoll, the renowned orator and champion of intellectual liberty, pays homage to this literary giant in his captivating lecture, "Ingersoll on Voltaire." With his characteristic wit and eloquence, Ingersoll delves into Voltaire's life, writings,... Read more

The Soul of Russia

By: Morris Berman

Narrated by: Todd Belcher

Length: 2 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

“Ecstasy, witchcraft, bewilderment—these ten loving vignettes on scandalous corners of Russian culture, by one of our most seasoned cultural critics, are a tribute to imperishable art even in our catastrophic time.” (Caryl Emerson, professor emerita of Slavic languages and literatures, Princeton University)

In terms of literature, music, and... Read more

The Book of Mothers

By: Carrie Mullins

Narrated by: Sarab Kamoo

Length: 8 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

Sweet, supportive, dependable, selfless. Long before she had children of her own, journalist Carrie Mullins knew how mothers should behave. But how? Where did these expectations come from—and, more importantly, are they serving the mothers whose lives they shape? Carrie's suspicion, later crystallized while raising two small children, was that... Read more

A Kind of Madness

By: Uche Okonkwo

Narrated by: Nene Nwoko

Length: 8 hours 4 minutes

Abridged: No

A searing, unflinching collection of stories set in Nigeria that explores themes of community expectations, familial strife, and the struggle for survival.



A teenage girl from a poor family is dazzled by her rich, vivacious friend, but as the friend's behavior grows unstable and dangerous, she must decide whether to cover for her or risk telling... Read more

LA VÉRITÉ VOUS RENDRA LIBRE

By: Charles Gave

Narrated by: Philippe LEBEAU

Length: 4 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

Le 9 novembre 1989, le mur de Berlin s’écroule. Peu de temps après l’Union Soviétique est dissoute. La guerre froide est finie, l’économie de marché et la démocratie l’emportent sur la technocratie et le totalitarisme. L’avenir s’annonce tout à la fois paisible et prospère.
Trente-quatre ans plus tard, où en sommes-nous ?
La guerre a ravagé la... Read more

Winter Time Folk Tales

By: Niina Niskanen

Narrated by: Niina Niskanen

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: No

"Winter Time Folk Tales" is an audiobook collection of traditional winter folk tales from around the world, compiled by folklorist Niina Niskanen. These captivating stories transport listeners to enchanting snowy landscapes, where magic and wonder abound. From frosty forests to cozy hearths, Niskanen's expertly selected tales capture the essence... Read more

Personas e ideas (Ensayista liberal 1)

By: Enrique Krauze

Narrated by: Miguel Ángel Álvarez

Length: 12 hours 55 minutes

Abridged: No

Volumen que inicia una colección de seis tomos llamada "Ensayista liberal", donde confluirán diversos textos inéditos, perfiles, ensayos y entrevistas del historiador Enrique Krauze. Primer volumen de la nueva colección "Ensayista Liberal". Enrique Krauze es una figura fundamental en los círculos intelectuales mexicanos, como colaborador de... Read more