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Planet Narnia

The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C. S. Lewis

de Michael Ward ...

Narrado por Nigel Patterson ...

Completo

13 hora 3 minutos

For over half a century, scholars have labored to show that C. S. Lewis's famed but apparently disorganized Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these explanations has won general acceptance and the structure of Narnia's symbolism ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

For over half a century, scholars have labored to show that C. S. Lewis's famed but apparently disorganized Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible unifying themes as the seven sacraments, the seven deadly sins, and the seven books of Spenser's Faerie Queene. None of these explanations has won general acceptance and the structure of Narnia's symbolism
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The Italian

de Ann Radcliffe ...

Narrado por Sara Alexander ...

Completo

22 hora 27 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.From the first moment Vincentio di Vivaldi, a young nobleman, sets eyes on the veiled figure of Ellena, he is captivated by her enigmatic beauty and grace. But his haughty and manipulative mother is against the match and enlists the help of her confessor to come between them. Schedoni, previously a leading figure of the Inquisition, is a demonic, scheming monk with no ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.From the first moment Vincentio di Vivaldi, a young nobleman, sets eyes on the veiled figure of Ellena, he is captivated by her enigmatic beauty and grace. But his haughty and manipulative mother is against the match and enlists the help of her confessor to come between them. Schedoni, previously a leading figure of the Inquisition, is a demonic, scheming monk with no
... Leer más
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Frodo's Journey: Discover the Hidden Meaning of The Lord of the Rings

de Joseph Pearce ...

Narrado por Kevin O'Brien ...

Completo

3 hora 56 minutos

J. R. R. Tolkien's magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings, has been beloved for generations, selling millions of copies and selling millions more tickets through its award-winning film adaptations. The immense cultural impact of this epic is undeniable, but the deeper meaning of the story often goes unnoticed.Here, Joseph Pearce, author of Bilbo's Journey uncovers the rich - and distinctly Christian - ... Leer más

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J. R. R. Tolkien's magnum opus, The Lord of the Rings, has been beloved for generations, selling millions of copies and selling millions more tickets through its award-winning film adaptations. The immense cultural impact of this epic is undeniable, but the deeper meaning of the story often goes unnoticed.Here, Joseph Pearce, author of Bilbo's Journey uncovers the rich - and distinctly Christian -
... Leer más
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George MacDonald

A Biography of Scotland's Beloved Storyteller

de Michael Phillips ...

Narrado por Johnny Heller ...

Completo

14 hora 53 minutos

Scotland's beloved storytellerGeorge MacDonald, nineteenth-century Scottish novelist and poet, was reintroduced to twentieth century Christians by C.S. Lewis, whose reading of MacDonald’s Phantastes triggered his own spiritual awakening and conversion. Other renowned writers have voiced similar acknowledgements. G.K. Chesterton said of MacDonald, “If we test the matter of originality of attitude, ... Leer más

$35.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Scotland's beloved storytellerGeorge MacDonald, nineteenth-century Scottish novelist and poet, was reintroduced to twentieth century Christians by C.S. Lewis, whose reading of MacDonald’s Phantastes triggered his own spiritual awakening and conversion. Other renowned writers have voiced similar acknowledgements. G.K. Chesterton said of MacDonald, “If we test the matter of originality of attitude,
... Leer más
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Bilbo's Journey: Discovering the Hidden Meaning in The Hobbit

de Joseph Pearce ...

Narrado por Kevin O'Brien ...

Completo

3 hora 58 minutos

In Bilbo's Journey, go beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discover the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit.Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey, it is our journey too.It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out ... Leer más

$11.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In Bilbo's Journey, go beyond the dragons, dwarves, and elves, and discover the surprisingly deep meaning of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel The Hobbit.Bilbo's quest to find and slay the dragon Smaug is a riveting tale of daring and heroism, but as renowned Tolkien scholar Joseph Pearce shows, it is not simply Bilbo's journey, it is our journey too.It is the Christian journey of self-sacrifice out
... Leer más
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Jason and the Golden Fleece

The Argonautica

de Apollonius of Rhodes ...

Narrado por Jonathan Keeble ...

Completo

6 hora 17 minutos

Jason and the Golden Fleece is one of the finest tales of Ancient Greece, an epic journey of adventure and trial standing beside similar stories of Perseus, Theseus and the Labours of Heracles. The finest classic account comes from Apollonius of Rhodes, the Greek poet of the 3rd century BCE and librarian at Alexandria. Though less well-known than Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and much shorter, it is ... Leer más

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Jason and the Golden Fleece is one of the finest tales of Ancient Greece, an epic journey of adventure and trial standing beside similar stories of Perseus, Theseus and the Labours of Heracles. The finest classic account comes from Apollonius of Rhodes, the Greek poet of the 3rd century BCE and librarian at Alexandria. Though less well-known than Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, and much shorter, it is
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Chaucer

A European Life

de Marion Turner ...

Narrado por Marion Turner ...

Completo

20 hora 9 minutos

A groundbreaking biography that recreates the cosmopolitan world in which a wine merchant's son became one of the most celebrated of all English poets More than any other canonical English writer, Geoffrey Chaucer lived and worked at the center of political life?yet his poems are anything but conventional. Edgy, complicated, and often dark, they reflect a conflicted world, and their astonishing ... Leer más

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A groundbreaking biography that recreates the cosmopolitan world in which a wine merchant's son became one of the most celebrated of all English poets More than any other canonical English writer, Geoffrey Chaucer lived and worked at the center of political life?yet his poems are anything but conventional. Edgy, complicated, and often dark, they reflect a conflicted world, and their astonishing
... Leer más
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Much Ado About Nothing

de William Shakespeare ...

Narrado por Matt Montanez ...

Completo

2 hora 18 minutos

Much Ado About Nothing is generally considered one of Shakespeare's best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics.The play includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their happiness. Beatrice and Benedick are ... Leer más

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Much Ado About Nothing is generally considered one of Shakespeare's best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honor, shame, and court politics.The play includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their happiness. Beatrice and Benedick are
... Leer más
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The Nail in the Skull and Other Victorian Urban Legends

de Simon Young ...

Narrado por Jonathan Johns ...

Completo

7 hora 44 minutos

In the last fifty years, folklorists have amassed an extraordinary corpus of contemporary legends including "the Choking Doberman," "the Eaten Ticket," and "the Vanishing Hitchhiker." But what about the urban legends of the past? These legends and tales have rarely been collected, and when they occasionally appear, they do so as ancestors or precursors of the urban legends of today, rather than as ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

In the last fifty years, folklorists have amassed an extraordinary corpus of contemporary legends including "the Choking Doberman," "the Eaten Ticket," and "the Vanishing Hitchhiker." But what about the urban legends of the past? These legends and tales have rarely been collected, and when they occasionally appear, they do so as ancestors or precursors of the urban legends of today, rather than as
... Leer más
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The Adventures of Miss Barbara Pym

de Paula Byrne ...

Narrado por Antonia Beamish ...

Completo

17 hora 6 minutos

‘Captures both Barbara and her writing so miraculously’ JILLY COOPERPicked as a Book to Look Forward to in 2021 by the Guardian, The Times and the ObserverA Radio 4 Book of the Week, April 2021Barbara Pym became beloved as one of the wittiest novelists of the late twentieth century, revealing the inner workings of domestic life so brilliantly that her friend Philip Larkin announced her the era’s ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

‘Captures both Barbara and her writing so miraculously’ JILLY COOPERPicked as a Book to Look Forward to in 2021 by the Guardian, The Times and the ObserverA Radio 4 Book of the Week, April 2021Barbara Pym became beloved as one of the wittiest novelists of the late twentieth century, revealing the inner workings of domestic life so brilliantly that her friend Philip Larkin announced her the era’s
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Sisters Bronte, The

de Margaret Oliphant ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Lily E ...

Completo

1 horas 26 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This selection from the late Victorian essay collection 'Women Novelists of Queen Victoria's Reign: A Book of Appreciations' examines the life and works of Anne Bronte (Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall), Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre, Villette) and Emily Bronte (Wuthering Heights). The author expends most of her critique on Charlotte, whose skill ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This selection from the late Victorian essay collection 'Women Novelists of Queen Victoria's Reign: A Book of Appreciations' examines the life and works of Anne Bronte (Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall), Charlotte Bronte (Jane Eyre, Villette) and Emily Bronte (Wuthering Heights). The author expends most of her critique on Charlotte, whose skill
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A Jane Austen Education

How Six Novels Taught Me About Love, Friendship, and the Things That Really Matter

de William Deresiewicz ...

Narrado por Sean Pratt ...

Completo

7 hora 53 minutos

An eloquent memoir of a young man's life transformed by literature.In A Jane Austen Education, Austen scholar William Deresiewicz turns to the author's novels to reveal the remarkable life lessons hidden within. With humor and candor, Deresiewicz employs his own experiences to demonstrate the enduring power of Austen's teachings. Progressing from his days as an immature student to a happily ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

An eloquent memoir of a young man's life transformed by literature.In A Jane Austen Education, Austen scholar William Deresiewicz turns to the author's novels to reveal the remarkable life lessons hidden within. With humor and candor, Deresiewicz employs his own experiences to demonstrate the enduring power of Austen's teachings. Progressing from his days as an immature student to a happily
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The Poetry of History

de Sir Jonathan Bate ...

Narrado por Sir Jonathan Bate ...

Completo

5 hora 50 minutos

Sir Jonathan Bate examines eight iconic poems inspired by great historical events - and explores the Romantics, John Clare and William Wordsworth'Mingles history and poetry ... in an accessible, thought-provoking way' Irish TimesIn this BBC Radio 4 series, eminent biographer and broadcaster Sir Jonathan Bate looks at major historical events through the poems they inspired, exploring how history ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Sir Jonathan Bate examines eight iconic poems inspired by great historical events - and explores the Romantics, John Clare and William Wordsworth'Mingles history and poetry ... in an accessible, thought-provoking way' Irish TimesIn this BBC Radio 4 series, eminent biographer and broadcaster Sir Jonathan Bate looks at major historical events through the poems they inspired, exploring how history
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James Joyce

A Very Short Introduction

de Colin MacCabe ...

Narrado por Stewart Crank ...

Completo

4 hora 3 minutos

James Joyce is one of the greatest writers in English. His first book, A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man, laid down the template for the coming of age novel, while his collection of short stories, Dubliners, is of perennial interest. His great modern epic, Ulysses, took the city of Dublin for its setting and all human life for its subject, and its publication marked the beginning of the ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

James Joyce is one of the greatest writers in English. His first book, A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man, laid down the template for the coming of age novel, while his collection of short stories, Dubliners, is of perennial interest. His great modern epic, Ulysses, took the city of Dublin for its setting and all human life for its subject, and its publication marked the beginning of the
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Julius Caesar and Me

Exploring Shakespeare's African Play

de Paterson Joseph ...

Narrado por Paterson Joseph ...

Series series Theatre Makers
Completo

6 hora 50 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Julius Caesar and Me, written and read by Paterson Joseph.*'*Julius Caesar is, simply, Shakespeare's African play' John KaniIn 2012, actor Paterson Joseph played the role of Brutus in the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Julius Caesar - Gregory Doran's last play before becoming Artistic Director for the RSC. It is a play, Joseph is quick to acknowledge, that ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Julius Caesar and Me, written and read by Paterson Joseph.*'*Julius Caesar is, simply, Shakespeare's African play' John KaniIn 2012, actor Paterson Joseph played the role of Brutus in the Royal Shakespeare Company's acclaimed production of Julius Caesar - Gregory Doran's last play before becoming Artistic Director for the RSC. It is a play, Joseph is quick to acknowledge, that
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The Twitnam Summer

Friendship, Satire and the Writing of Gulliver’s Travels

de Hester Grant ...

Narrado por Lucy Scott ...

Completo

10 hora 9 minutos

'A rollicking, brilliant book' GARETH RUSSELL'Hugely enjoyable' SUNDAY TIMESA rollicking narrative history set during the extraordinary summer of 1726 when Jonathan Swift arrived in London from Dublin, with a draft of Gulliver’s Travels in his bag.Jonathan Swift settled into his great friend Alexander Pope’s new house on the river at Twickenham (or Twitnam as they liked to call it), and joined by ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

'A rollicking, brilliant book' GARETH RUSSELL'Hugely enjoyable' SUNDAY TIMESA rollicking narrative history set during the extraordinary summer of 1726 when Jonathan Swift arrived in London from Dublin, with a draft of Gulliver’s Travels in his bag.Jonathan Swift settled into his great friend Alexander Pope’s new house on the river at Twickenham (or Twitnam as they liked to call it), and joined by
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Book Analysis)

Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide

de Bright Summaries ...

Narrado por Sara Wright ...

Series series BrightSummaries.com
Completo

34 minutos

Unlock the more straightforward side of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling, which follows the Boy Who Lived during his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry is looking forward to returning to school, but he is ... Leer más

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Unlock the more straightforward side of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling, which follows the Boy Who Lived during his second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Harry is looking forward to returning to school, but he is
... Leer más
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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People

de The Venerable Bede ...

Narrado por Peter Wickham ...

Completo

12 hora 57 minutos

The Ecclesiastical History of the English People was written in Latin by the Venerable Bede (673-735), a Benedictine monk living in Northumbria, an important Christian centre in the eighth century. It is a remarkable document, tracing, in general, early Anglo-Saxon history, and in particular, as the title proclaims, the growth and establishment of Christianity against the backdrop of the political ... Leer más

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The Ecclesiastical History of the English People was written in Latin by the Venerable Bede (673-735), a Benedictine monk living in Northumbria, an important Christian centre in the eighth century. It is a remarkable document, tracing, in general, early Anglo-Saxon history, and in particular, as the title proclaims, the growth and establishment of Christianity against the backdrop of the political
... Leer más
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The Letters of Pliny the Younger

de Pliny the Younger ...

Narrado por Leighton Pugh ...

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12 hora 40 minutos

Pliny the Younger (61 CE-c. 113 CE) was a well-connected official in the Rome of the first century, and it is through his ten Books of Letters that we have one of the liveliest and most informal pictures of the period.As a lawyer and magistrate, he rose through the senate to become consul in AD 100 and therefore corresponded with leading figures including the historian Tacitus, the biographer ... Leer más

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Pliny the Younger (61 CE-c. 113 CE) was a well-connected official in the Rome of the first century, and it is through his ten Books of Letters that we have one of the liveliest and most informal pictures of the period.As a lawyer and magistrate, he rose through the senate to become consul in AD 100 and therefore corresponded with leading figures including the historian Tacitus, the biographer
... Leer más
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Shakespeare's Sonnets

de William Shakespeare ...

Narrado por Brian Murray ...

Abreviado

59 minutos

Passionate, sensitive readings by actor Brian Murray of 60 of the Bard's most beloved sonnets. ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Passionate, sensitive readings by actor Brian Murray of 60 of the Bard's most beloved sonnets.
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Dylan Thomas

A New Life

de Andrew Lycett ...

Narrado por Simon Vance ...

Completo

18 hora 9 minutos

In this authoritative, fresh, and compelling account of the extraordinary life and enduring work of Dylan Thomas—author of Under Milkwood, A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Adventures in the Skin Trade, Portrait of the Artist As a Young Dog, and numerous poems and stories—Andrew Lycett peels back the layers of story that have accumulated around this extraordinarily talented writer, one of the most ... Leer más

$27.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In this authoritative, fresh, and compelling account of the extraordinary life and enduring work of Dylan Thomas—author of Under Milkwood, A Child’s Christmas in Wales, Adventures in the Skin Trade, Portrait of the Artist As a Young Dog, and numerous poems and stories—Andrew Lycett peels back the layers of story that have accumulated around this extraordinarily talented writer, one of the most
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Dickens the Enchanter

Inside the Explosive Imagination of the Great Storyteller

de Peter Conrad ...

Narrado por Peter Conrad, David Rintoul ...

Completo

12 hora 31 minutos

Bloomsbury presents Dickens the Enchanter: Inside the Explosive Imagination of the Great Storyteller by Peter Conrad, read by David Rintoul and Peter ConradA kaleidoscopic investigation of Dickens’s imagination and the world he created.See Dickens as never before in this creative biography, which delves into his novels, journalistic essays and letters to reveal his strange, hilarious but obsessive ... Leer más

$21.00 USD

Bloomsbury presents Dickens the Enchanter: Inside the Explosive Imagination of the Great Storyteller by Peter Conrad, read by David Rintoul and Peter ConradA kaleidoscopic investigation of Dickens’s imagination and the world he created.See Dickens as never before in this creative biography, which delves into his novels, journalistic essays and letters to reveal his strange, hilarious but obsessive
... Leer más
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Shakespeare's Sonnets, Retold

Classic Love Poems with a Modern Twist

de William Shakespeare, James Anthony ...

Narrado por James Anthony, Stephen Fry, Paapa Essiedu ...

Completo

5 hora 7 minutos

An enlightening and entertaining collection of the most esteemed love poems in the English canon, retold in contemporary language everyone can understandJames Anthony has long enjoyed poetry with a strict adherence to beat, rhythm, and rhyming patterns, which he likens to the very best pop songs. This drew him to the rewarding 14-line structure of Shakespeare’s sonnets, yet he often found their ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

An enlightening and entertaining collection of the most esteemed love poems in the English canon, retold in contemporary language everyone can understandJames Anthony has long enjoyed poetry with a strict adherence to beat, rhythm, and rhyming patterns, which he likens to the very best pop songs. This drew him to the rewarding 14-line structure of Shakespeare’s sonnets, yet he often found their
... Leer más
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The Heart of It

Hamlet and Macbeth

de Elizabeth McNamer ...

Narrado por Elizabeth McNamer ...

Series series The Heart of It
Completo

55 minutos

Hamlet and Macbeth are two dramas by William Shakespeare that have been thrilling audiences for centuries. Both have been adapted to radio and film and continue to be taught in high schools and universities. But as with most of Shakespeare' s works, modern audiences sometimes need some help absorbing elements of both plays. In a series of lectures, literary scholar Elizabeth McNamer provides ... Leer más

$14.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Hamlet and Macbeth are two dramas by William Shakespeare that have been thrilling audiences for centuries. Both have been adapted to radio and film and continue to be taught in high schools and universities. But as with most of Shakespeare' s works, modern audiences sometimes need some help absorbing elements of both plays. In a series of lectures, literary scholar Elizabeth McNamer provides
... Leer más

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