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Life in Motion

An Unlikely Ballerina

by Misty Copeland ...

Narrated by Lisa Reneé Pitts ...

Unabridged

9 hours 9 min

"Picture a ballerina in a tutu and toe shoes. What does she look like?"As the only African-American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a groundbreaking ballerina.When she discovered ... Read more

$17.99 USD

"Picture a ballerina in a tutu and toe shoes. What does she look like?"As the only African-American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre, Misty Copeland has made history. But when she first placed her hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a groundbreaking ballerina.When she discovered
... Read more
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Limitless: Work and Dance with EDM Music

by Vasili Reikh ...

Narrated by Hannah R F Hethmon ...

Unabridged

2 hours 38 min

Do you often feel tired and washed out?Do you sometimes lack motivation?Do you sit in front of a computer for hours every day?Many of us spend more and more hours behind the computer. This can have an adverse effect on us as we become overweight; have health and mobility problems and even reduced energy levels.Vasili developed a method that allowed him to stay energetic and active all day long. It ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Do you often feel tired and washed out?Do you sometimes lack motivation?Do you sit in front of a computer for hours every day?Many of us spend more and more hours behind the computer. This can have an adverse effect on us as we become overweight; have health and mobility problems and even reduced energy levels.Vasili developed a method that allowed him to stay energetic and active all day long. It
... Read more
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På skrå brædder og bonede gulve

Anne Marie Vessel Schlüter. Erindringer

by Trine Munk-Petersen ...

Narrated by Trine Munk-Petersen, Vibeke Hastrup ...

Unabridged

8 hours 19 min

Balletdanser, skoleleder, førstedame, underviser, koreograf og instruktør. Anne Marie Vessel Schlüter er dedikeret til balletten. Hun har været tilknyttet Det Kongelige Teater i 66 år, og hun arbejder stadig.Anne Marie Vessel Schlüter fortæller i erindringsbogen På skrå brædder og bonede gulve til journalist Trine Munk-Petersen om sin opvækst i en teaterfamilie, om skiftende balletmestre, ... Read more

$18.99 USD

Balletdanser, skoleleder, førstedame, underviser, koreograf og instruktør. Anne Marie Vessel Schlüter er dedikeret til balletten. Hun har været tilknyttet Det Kongelige Teater i 66 år, og hun arbejder stadig.Anne Marie Vessel Schlüter fortæller i erindringsbogen På skrå brædder og bonede gulve til journalist Trine Munk-Petersen om sin opvækst i en teaterfamilie, om skiftende balletmestre,
... Read more
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Dance Your Dance

8 Steps to Unleash Your Passion and Live Your Dream

by Laurieann Gibson ...

Narrated by Laurieann Gibson ...

Unabridged

5 hours 15 min

Includes audiobook-exclusive bonus pep talks from Laurieann! A-list choreographer Laurieann Gibson guides creators of all kinds to embrace their passions and achieve success, providing a practical road map to never giving up on your dream.Have you felt stuck like you’re just running in place, fearful of taking the next step? World-renowned Emmy-nominated choreographer and creative visionary ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Includes audiobook-exclusive bonus pep talks from Laurieann! A-list choreographer Laurieann Gibson guides creators of all kinds to embrace their passions and achieve success, providing a practical road map to never giving up on your dream.Have you felt stuck like you’re just running in place, fearful of taking the next step? World-renowned Emmy-nominated choreographer and creative visionary
... Read more
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Burlesque Blunders: Funny Moments in Burlesque Shows

by Tracey D. Way ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mason G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 43 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the world of burlesque, a realm where glamour and chaos intertwine, and every performance is an intriguing blend of elegance, humor, and the unforeseen. "Burlesque Blunders: Funny Moments in Burlesque Shows" invites you behind the curtains and onto the stage, where even the most meticulously planned routines can take an unexpected and ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the world of burlesque, a realm where glamour and chaos intertwine, and every performance is an intriguing blend of elegance, humor, and the unforeseen. "Burlesque Blunders: Funny Moments in Burlesque Shows" invites you behind the curtains and onto the stage, where even the most meticulously planned routines can take an unexpected and
... Read more
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This Far

My Story of Love, Loss, and Embracing the Light

by Allison Holker ...

Narrated by Suzanne Elise Freeman ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A celebration of the healing power of family and dance, Holker’s memoir shows how to heal from tragedy without wrapping everything up in a neat bow.” – Library JournalIn this candid and emotional memoir, Allison Holker opens up about her incredible dance career, her relationship with Stephen “tWitch” Boss, and the resilience that has carried her forward after his death ... Read more

$26.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“A celebration of the healing power of family and dance, Holker’s memoir shows how to heal from tragedy without wrapping everything up in a neat bow.” – Library JournalIn this candid and emotional memoir, Allison Holker opens up about her incredible dance career, her relationship with Stephen “tWitch” Boss, and the resilience that has carried her forward after his death
... Read more
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Opera and Ballet as Audio Drama with Music, Episode 4: Swan Lake

by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Bert Alexander Petzold ...

Narrated by Catherine Campion, David Johnston, Will de Meo, Peter Baker, Gale Van Gott, Kevin Ford ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

"Swan Lake" tells the love story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, who has been transformed by the sorcerer Rothbart into the Swan Queen. Prince Siegfried comes of age and celebrates his twenty-first birthday in the palace gardens. The next day he is expected to choose his future bride at the court ball. Near the castle, on the shores of Swan Lake, the swan maiden Odette emerges from the water in ... Read more

$8.99 USD

"Swan Lake" tells the love story of Prince Siegfried and Odette, who has been transformed by the sorcerer Rothbart into the Swan Queen. Prince Siegfried comes of age and celebrates his twenty-first birthday in the palace gardens. The next day he is expected to choose his future bride at the court ball. Near the castle, on the shores of Swan Lake, the swan maiden Odette emerges from the water in
... Read more
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Schachnovelle

Spannend nacherzählt in 25 Minuten

by Stefan Zweig, Georg Elmenhorst ...

Narrated by Georg Elmenhorst ...

Series Audiobook 8 - Spannend nacherzählt
Unabridged

26 min

Stefan Zweigs »Schachnovelle« ist eine eindringliche Erzählung über Isolation, geistigen Widerstand und die zerstörerische Kraft des Denkens. Diese Hörbuchfassung erzählt die Handlung konzentriert, klar und spannungsvoll in nur 25 Minuten nach. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Begegnung zwischen dem weltberühmten Schachweltmeister Czentovic und einem geheimnisvollen Mitreisenden auf einem Ozeandampfer. ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Stefan Zweigs »Schachnovelle« ist eine eindringliche Erzählung über Isolation, geistigen Widerstand und die zerstörerische Kraft des Denkens. Diese Hörbuchfassung erzählt die Handlung konzentriert, klar und spannungsvoll in nur 25 Minuten nach. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Begegnung zwischen dem weltberühmten Schachweltmeister Czentovic und einem geheimnisvollen Mitreisenden auf einem Ozeandampfer.
... Read more
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Jungkook: Dope Days and Fire Nights with BTS

by Daniel D. Lee ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 30 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the captivating journey of "Jungkook: Dope Days and Fire Nights with BTS", delve into the life of Jeon Jungkook, a pivotal member of the global sensation BTS. This comprehensive biography takes you on a journey through Jungkook's early life, the formation of BTS, their rise to global fame, and their influence on the world stage.Discover the path ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In the captivating journey of "Jungkook: Dope Days and Fire Nights with BTS", delve into the life of Jeon Jungkook, a pivotal member of the global sensation BTS. This comprehensive biography takes you on a journey through Jungkook's early life, the formation of BTS, their rise to global fame, and their influence on the world stage.Discover the path
... Read more
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Hairspray

A Screenplay

by John Waters ...

Narrated by John Waters ...

Unabridged

2 hours 5 min

A feel-good fable and an enduring critique of conformity told with true John Waters flair. Listen as Waters himself acts out each role!Tracy Turnblad, a spunky, full-figured Baltimore teen, wants nothing more than to be a featured dancer on The Corny Collins Show. So when she gets chosen to be on the air, it seems like all her dreams are about to come true. But when she and some of the Black cast ... Read more

$15.99 USD

A feel-good fable and an enduring critique of conformity told with true John Waters flair. Listen as Waters himself acts out each role!Tracy Turnblad, a spunky, full-figured Baltimore teen, wants nothing more than to be a featured dancer on The Corny Collins Show. So when she gets chosen to be on the air, it seems like all her dreams are about to come true. But when she and some of the Black cast
... Read more
Audiobook

Tap Talk, Tidbits, and Tips for Dilettante Tappers

The World's Only Completely Nonessential Guide to Tap Dancing

by Patten Bernard ...

Narrated by Diehl Gregory ...

Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

If you're looking for an old-fashioned honest chapbook about the experience of being an amateur tap dancer, look no further. Welcome to the world's first and only tap book written by a student of the art—not a teacher, a studio owner, or an expert. Delve into these real-life tap adventures and let them inspire you to bring the magic of the dance into your own life. This humble chapbook will open ... Read more

$9.99 USD

If you're looking for an old-fashioned honest chapbook about the experience of being an amateur tap dancer, look no further. Welcome to the world's first and only tap book written by a student of the art—not a teacher, a studio owner, or an expert. Delve into these real-life tap adventures and let them inspire you to bring the magic of the dance into your own life. This humble chapbook will open
... Read more
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Anna Pavlova: A Dancer's Legacy in Ballet History

by Sophia Elizabeth Davis ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Anya G ...

Unabridged

1 hour 26 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Anna Pavlova: A Dancer's Legacy in Ballet History is more than just a biography; it's a captivating journey into the life and artistry of one of ballet's greatest icons. Explore the fascinating world of Anna Pavlova, a dancer who redefined the art form and captivated audiences worldwide. This meticulously researched book delves into Anna's formative ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Anna Pavlova: A Dancer's Legacy in Ballet History is more than just a biography; it's a captivating journey into the life and artistry of one of ballet's greatest icons. Explore the fascinating world of Anna Pavlova, a dancer who redefined the art form and captivated audiences worldwide. This meticulously researched book delves into Anna's formative
... Read more
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Hæl og tå

by Kirsten Ahlburg ...

Narrated by Connie Tronbjerg ...

Series series Læseværkstedet
Unabridged

27 min

Frank er postbud. Han savner at få en kæreste. Han vil gerne have kone og børn. Frank er en stille og genert mand, så det er ikke så lige til. Frank kan godt lide at danse, så han melder sig til et kursus i line dance. Her møder han Joan.Bogen udkom oprindeligt i 2008 som en del af serien Læseværkstedet på Special-pædagogisk forlag. Den henvender sig til unge og voksne med læsevanskeligheder ... Read more

$6.99 USD

Frank er postbud. Han savner at få en kæreste. Han vil gerne have kone og børn. Frank er en stille og genert mand, så det er ikke så lige til. Frank kan godt lide at danse, så han melder sig til et kursus i line dance. Her møder han Joan.Bogen udkom oprindeligt i 2008 som en del af serien Læseværkstedet på Special-pædagogisk forlag. Den henvender sig til unge og voksne med læsevanskeligheder
... Read more
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Dancing in the Rain

My story of hope, courage and resilience

by Amy Dowden ...

Narrated by Amy Dowden ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERStrictly Come Dancing professional and breast cancer and Crohn's awareness advocate Amy Dowden shares her journey from growing up in the Welsh Valleys to dancing on the glittering stage of prime-time television. Through her debilitating illness as a teen and her recent chemotherapy treatment for stage 3 breast cancer, Amy's is a story of an unbreakable spirit with an ... Read more

$31.99 USD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERStrictly Come Dancing professional and breast cancer and Crohn's awareness advocate Amy Dowden shares her journey from growing up in the Welsh Valleys to dancing on the glittering stage of prime-time television. Through her debilitating illness as a teen and her recent chemotherapy treatment for stage 3 breast cancer, Amy's is a story of an unbreakable spirit with an
... Read more
Audiobook

Brotherhood in Rhythm

The Jazz Tap Dancing of the Nicholas Brothers, 20th Anniversary Edition

by Constance Valis Hill ...

Narrated by Greg Campbell ...

Unabridged

11 hours 41 min

When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. Their exuberant style of American theatrical dance—a melding of jazz, tap, acrobatics, black vernacular dance, and witty repartee—was dazzling. Though ... Read more

$24.99 USD

When the Nicholas Brothers danced, uptown at the Cotton Club, downtown at the Roxy, in segregated movie theatres in the South, and dance halls across the country, audiences cheered, clapped, stomped their feet, and shouted out uncontrollably. Their exuberant style of American theatrical dance—a melding of jazz, tap, acrobatics, black vernacular dance, and witty repartee—was dazzling. Though
... Read more
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Celestial Bodies

How to Look at Ballet

by Laura Jacobs ...

Narrated by Tiffany Morgan ...

Unabridged

6 hours 32 min

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively, ... Read more

$24.99 USD

A distinguished dance critic offers an enchanting introduction to the art of balletAs much as we may enjoy Swan Lake or The Nutcracker, for many of us ballet is a foreign language. It communicates through movement, not words, and its history lies almost entirely abroad -- in Russia, Italy, and France. In Celestial Bodies, dance critic Laura Jacobs makes the foreign familiar, providing a lively,
... Read more
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Swan Dive

The Making of a Rogue Ballerina

by Georgina Pazcoguin ...

Narrated by Georgina Pazcoguin ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

This program is read by the author."Don't expect just tulle and toe shoes. In this fascinating insider's tale, NYCB dancer Pazcoguin reveals her world. . . . A striking debut." —PeopleAward-winning New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin, aka the Rogue Ballerina, gives listeners a backstage tour of the real world of elite ballet—the gritty, hilarious, sometimes shocking truth you don’t see ... Read more

$26.99 USD

This program is read by the author."Don't expect just tulle and toe shoes. In this fascinating insider's tale, NYCB dancer Pazcoguin reveals her world. . . . A striking debut." —PeopleAward-winning New York City Ballet soloist Georgina Pazcoguin, aka the Rogue Ballerina, gives listeners a backstage tour of the real world of elite ballet—the gritty, hilarious, sometimes shocking truth you don’t see
... Read more
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Bottom of the Pyramid

A Memoir of Persevering, Dancing for Myself, and Starring in My Own Life

by Nia Sioux ...

Narrated by Nia Sioux, Chloé Lukasiak ...

Unabridged

6 hours 14 min

Read by the author.INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Sioux’s harrowing reality TV ordeal cuts deep, and her subsequent self-assurance is endearing and infectious. It adds up to an inspiring account of reclaiming artistic agency.” - Publisher’s WeeklyWhen you’ve been told over and over that you belong at the bottom, how do you come out on top? Dance Moms star and triple threat Nia Sioux show... ... Read more

$23.99 USD

Read by the author.INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"Sioux’s harrowing reality TV ordeal cuts deep, and her subsequent self-assurance is endearing and infectious. It adds up to an inspiring account of reclaiming artistic agency.” - Publisher’s WeeklyWhen you’ve been told over and over that you belong at the bottom, how do you come out on top? Dance Moms star and triple threat Nia Sioux show...
... Read more
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Maria Stuart

Spannend nacherzählt in 25 Minuten

by Friedrich Schiller, Georg Elmenhorst ...

Narrated by Georg Elmenhorst ...

Series Audiobook 5 - Spannend nacherzählt
Unabridged

24 min

Friedrich Schillers Drama »Maria Stuart« erzählt vom Machtkampf zweier Königinnen, von politischem Kalkül, persönlicher Schuld und der Frage nach moralischer Verantwortung. Diese Hörbuchfassung bringt die komplexe Handlung konzentriert, verständlich und spannend auf eine Laufzeit von 25 Minuten. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Maria Stuart, die gefangene schottische Königin, und Elisabeth I. von England, ... Read more

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Friedrich Schillers Drama »Maria Stuart« erzählt vom Machtkampf zweier Königinnen, von politischem Kalkül, persönlicher Schuld und der Frage nach moralischer Verantwortung. Diese Hörbuchfassung bringt die komplexe Handlung konzentriert, verständlich und spannend auf eine Laufzeit von 25 Minuten. Im Mittelpunkt stehen Maria Stuart, die gefangene schottische Königin, und Elisabeth I. von England,
... Read more
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Der goldene Topf

Spannend nacherzählt in 20 Minuten

by E. T. A. Hoffmann, Georg Elmenhorst ...

Narrated by Georg Elmenhorst ...

Unabridged

18 min

Ein Klassiker der Schwarzen Romantik – packend, modern und in nur 20 Minuten erzählt! Diese Hörbuchfassung führt in konzentrierter, atmosphärischer Form mitten hinein in die magische Welt des Studenten Anselmus, der zwischen Alltag und Zauberreich hin- und hergerissen wird. Wir begleiten ihn von der schicksalhaften Begegnung mit der geheimnisvollen Schlange Serpentina über die unheimlichen ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Ein Klassiker der Schwarzen Romantik – packend, modern und in nur 20 Minuten erzählt! Diese Hörbuchfassung führt in konzentrierter, atmosphärischer Form mitten hinein in die magische Welt des Studenten Anselmus, der zwischen Alltag und Zauberreich hin- und hergerissen wird. Wir begleiten ihn von der schicksalhaften Begegnung mit der geheimnisvollen Schlange Serpentina über die unheimlichen
... Read more
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Glastonbury 50

The Official Celebration of the World’s Greatest Festival

by Emily Eavis, Michael Eavis ...

Narrated by Gemma Whelan, Jamael Westman, Lauren Laverne, Louise Brealey, Oliver Ford Davies ...

Unabridged

5 hours 27 min

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK IN THE TIMES: 'Captivating'A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR: 'In-depth and inspiring''Beautifully compiled ... the perfect festival experience' SUNDAY TIMESGlastonbury 50 is the authorised, behind-the-scenes, inside story of the music festival that has become a true global pheno... ... Read more

$24.99 USD

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK IN THE TIMES: 'Captivating'A ROUGH TRADE BOOK OF THE YEAR: 'In-depth and inspiring''Beautifully compiled ... the perfect festival experience' SUNDAY TIMESGlastonbury 50 is the authorised, behind-the-scenes, inside story of the music festival that has become a true global pheno...
... Read more
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Serenade

A Balanchine Story

by Toni Bentley ...

Narrated by Toni Bentley, Leslie Howard ...

Unabridged

10 hours 2 min

Toni Bentley, a dancer for George Balanchine, the greatest ballet maker of the 20th century, tells the story of Serenade, his iconic masterpiece, and what it was like to dance—and live—in his world at New York City Ballet during its legendary era."Reading Bentley's Serenade made me feel as alive as I felt on the stage the moment that I fell in love with ballet…. [A] delicate balance of personal ... Read more

$20.99 USD

Toni Bentley, a dancer for George Balanchine, the greatest ballet maker of the 20th century, tells the story of Serenade, his iconic masterpiece, and what it was like to dance—and live—in his world at New York City Ballet during its legendary era."Reading Bentley's Serenade made me feel as alive as I felt on the stage the moment that I fell in love with ballet…. [A] delicate balance of personal
... Read more
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С Дягилевым. Моя жизнь

by Серж Лифарь ...

Narrated by Константин Корольков ...

Series series Большое искусство. Персоны и биографии
Unabridged

6 hours 56 min

Сергей Лифарь, прославленный танцовщик, балетмейстер, премьер Парижской Оперы, много лет возглавлявший балетную труппу «Гранд-Опера», ближайший друг легендарного основателя Русского балета Сергея Дягилева, написал две книги воспоминаний о нем. Впервые книга Сержа Лифаря о Дягилеве была издана в Париже в 1939 году на русском языке в количестве 615 экземпляров, и сразу стала библиографической ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Сергей Лифарь, прославленный танцовщик, балетмейстер, премьер Парижской Оперы, много лет возглавлявший балетную труппу «Гранд-Опера», ближайший друг легендарного основателя Русского балета Сергея Дягилева, написал две книги воспоминаний о нем. Впервые книга Сержа Лифаря о Дягилеве была издана в Париже в 1939 году на русском языке в количестве 615 экземпляров, и сразу стала библиографической
... Read more
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Kleider machen Leute

Spannend nacherzählt in 25 Minuten

by Gottfried Keller, Georg Elmenhorst ...

Narrated by Georg Elmenhorst ...

Series Audiobook 7 - Spannend nacherzählt
Unabridged

24 min

Gottfried Kellers Novelle »Kleider machen Leute« erzählt von Schein und Sein, gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen und der Macht des äußeren Anscheins. Diese Hörbuchfassung bringt die bekannte Geschichte kompakt, verständlich und lebendig in einer Laufzeit von 25 Minuten auf den Punkt. Im Mittelpunkt steht der mittellose Schneider Wenzel Strapinski, der aufgrund seiner eleganten Kleidung für einen ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gottfried Kellers Novelle »Kleider machen Leute« erzählt von Schein und Sein, gesellschaftlichen Erwartungen und der Macht des äußeren Anscheins. Diese Hörbuchfassung bringt die bekannte Geschichte kompakt, verständlich und lebendig in einer Laufzeit von 25 Minuten auf den Punkt. Im Mittelpunkt steht der mittellose Schneider Wenzel Strapinski, der aufgrund seiner eleganten Kleidung für einen
... Read more

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