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Mansfield Park

by Jane Austen ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

14 hours 29 min

Taken from the poverty of her parent's home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle's absence in Antigua, the Crawfords arrive in the neighborhood bringing with them the glamour of London life and a reckless taste for flirtation. Mansfield Park is considered Jane ... Read more

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Taken from the poverty of her parent's home in Portsmouth, Fanny Price is brought up with her rich cousins at Mansfield Park, acutely aware of her humble rank and with her cousin Edmund as her sole ally. During her uncle's absence in Antigua, the Crawfords arrive in the neighborhood bringing with them the glamour of London life and a reckless taste for flirtation. Mansfield Park is considered Jane
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Homer The Ultimate Collection

The Iliad The Oddessy

by Homer ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

35 hours 57 min

"There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep." - The Odyssey"Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another." - The Iliad"Let your spear be your passport." - The OdysseyHomer is one of the most important figures in ancient Greek literature, believed to have lived in the 8th century BC. He is most famous for his epic poems, ... Read more

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"There is a time for many words, and there is also a time for sleep." - The Odyssey"Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another." - The Iliad"Let your spear be your passport." - The OdysseyHomer is one of the most important figures in ancient Greek literature, believed to have lived in the 8th century BC. He is most famous for his epic poems,
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Tess of the d'Urbervilles

by Thomas Hardy ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

17 hours 41 min

Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy: "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" tells the tragic story of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman from a poor rural family who discovers her aristocratic heritage. The novel explores themes of fate, morality, and the rigid social norms of Victorian England. As Tess's life is shaped by events beyond her control, including a tumultuous romance with the charismatic Alec ... Read more

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Tess of the d'Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy: "Tess of the d'Urbervilles" tells the tragic story of Tess Durbeyfield, a young woman from a poor rural family who discovers her aristocratic heritage. The novel explores themes of fate, morality, and the rigid social norms of Victorian England. As Tess's life is shaped by events beyond her control, including a tumultuous romance with the charismatic Alec
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The Woman in White

by Wilkie Collins ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

30 hours 6 min

A trailblazing work in the mystery and sensation fiction genres, "The Woman in White" enthralls readers with its complex plot, intriguing characters, and spine-tingling atmosphere. The story begins with Walter Hartright's chance encounter with a mysterious woman in white, setting off a chain of events that unravels dark secrets, mistaken identities, and psychological suspense. As the narrative ... Read more

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A trailblazing work in the mystery and sensation fiction genres, "The Woman in White" enthralls readers with its complex plot, intriguing characters, and spine-tingling atmosphere. The story begins with Walter Hartright's chance encounter with a mysterious woman in white, setting off a chain of events that unravels dark secrets, mistaken identities, and psychological suspense. As the narrative
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3 Men in a Boat

by Jerome K. Jerome ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

6 hours 59 min

"Three Men in a Boat" follows the humorous misadventures of three friends - Jerome, George, and Harris - and their trusty dog, Montmorency, as they embark on a boating holiday on the River Thames. The story, a combination of travelogue and comic fiction, takes readers on a delightful journey filled with absurd incidents and hilarious anecdotes. Jerome K. Jerome's witty observations and satirical ... Read more

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"Three Men in a Boat" follows the humorous misadventures of three friends - Jerome, George, and Harris - and their trusty dog, Montmorency, as they embark on a boating holiday on the River Thames. The story, a combination of travelogue and comic fiction, takes readers on a delightful journey filled with absurd incidents and hilarious anecdotes. Jerome K. Jerome's witty observations and satirical
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Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers

by Charles Bradlaugh ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

13 hours 29 min

Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers by Charles Bradlaugh: Charles Bradlaugh's "Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers" is a collection of biographical sketches and essays that celebrate the lives and ideas of prominent freethinkers throughout history. As an ardent advocate for secularism and freethought, Bradlaugh aims to promote rationalism, skepticism, and intellectual inquiry. The ... Read more

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Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers by Charles Bradlaugh: Charles Bradlaugh's "Ancient and Modern Celebrated Freethinkers" is a collection of biographical sketches and essays that celebrate the lives and ideas of prominent freethinkers throughout history. As an ardent advocate for secularism and freethought, Bradlaugh aims to promote rationalism, skepticism, and intellectual inquiry. The
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The Henry David Thoreau Box

by Henry David Thoreau ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

25 hours 45 min

Henry David Thoreau was an American writer and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his work Walden, a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings. Walden is Thoreau's account of his two-year experience living in a small cabin on the shores of Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. In the book, he emphasizes the importance of living a simple, deliberate life ... Read more

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Henry David Thoreau was an American writer and philosopher who lived in the 19th century. He is best known for his work Walden, a reflection on simple living in natural surroundings. Walden is Thoreau's account of his two-year experience living in a small cabin on the shores of Walden Pond near Concord, Massachusetts. In the book, he emphasizes the importance of living a simple, deliberate life
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Ernest Hemingway Collection, The

In Our Time The Sun Also Rises The Torrents Of Spring

by Ernest Hemingway ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

9 hours 22 min

Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist and short-story writer, widely considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Hemingway's writing style was characterized by its spare and concise prose, and he was known for his ability to convey deep emotions through simple, direct language. Hemingway's most famous works include "The Sun Also Rises," "A Farewell to Arms," and "The Old Man ... Read more

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Ernest Hemingway was an American novelist and short-story writer, widely considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century. Hemingway's writing style was characterized by its spare and concise prose, and he was known for his ability to convey deep emotions through simple, direct language. Hemingway's most famous works include "The Sun Also Rises," "A Farewell to Arms," and "The Old Man
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The Huxley Chronicles

by Aldous Huxley ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

10 hours 52 min

Aldous Huxley was a prominent English writer and intellectual who lived in the 20th century. He is best known for his dystopian novel, Brave New World, which is set in a futuristic society where individuals are conditioned from birth to be content with their predetermined place in society. The novel explores themes such as the dangers of technology, the loss of individual freedom, and the role of ... Read more

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Aldous Huxley was a prominent English writer and intellectual who lived in the 20th century. He is best known for his dystopian novel, Brave New World, which is set in a futuristic society where individuals are conditioned from birth to be content with their predetermined place in society. The novel explores themes such as the dangers of technology, the loss of individual freedom, and the role of
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Communism / Socialism

Social Democracy Wage Labor & Capital State & Revolution Communist Manifesto

by Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

13 hours 11 min

Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin were influential figures in the history of socialism and communism. Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist, provided the foundation for socialist and communist ideologies. His critical analysis of capitalism, as outlined in works like "Das Kapital" and "The Communist Manifesto," revolutionized social and economic theory. Marx emphasized the ... Read more

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Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin were influential figures in the history of socialism and communism. Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist, provided the foundation for socialist and communist ideologies. His critical analysis of capitalism, as outlined in works like "Das Kapital" and "The Communist Manifesto," revolutionized social and economic theory. Marx emphasized the
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Communism / Socialism

by Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

13 hours 11 min

Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin were influential figures in the history of socialism and communism. Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist, provided the foundation for socialist and communist ideologies. His critical analysis of capitalism, as outlined in works like "Das Kapital" and "The Communist Manifesto," revolutionized social and economic theory. Marx emphasized the ... Read more

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Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin were influential figures in the history of socialism and communism. Karl Marx, a German philosopher, economist, and political theorist, provided the foundation for socialist and communist ideologies. His critical analysis of capitalism, as outlined in works like "Das Kapital" and "The Communist Manifesto," revolutionized social and economic theory. Marx emphasized the
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Scenes from a Courtesan's Life

by Honoré de Balzac ...

Narrated by Geoffrey Giuliano, The Arc ...

Unabridged

22 hours 46 min

This audiobook delves into the scandalous world of high society, love affairs, and social maneuvering in 19th-century Paris. The story revolves around Esther, a beautiful and ambitious courtesan, and her rise to power through relationships with wealthy and influential men. Balzac's vivid depiction of the character's motivations and manipulations exposes the underbelly of Parisian society, where ... Read more

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This audiobook delves into the scandalous world of high society, love affairs, and social maneuvering in 19th-century Paris. The story revolves around Esther, a beautiful and ambitious courtesan, and her rise to power through relationships with wealthy and influential men. Balzac's vivid depiction of the character's motivations and manipulations exposes the underbelly of Parisian society, where
... Read more

Also available as: eBook