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The Iliad
- Written by: Homer, Robert Fagles - translator, Bernard Knox - introduction, and others
- Narrated by: Vidish Athavale
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
- Unabridged
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This translation of The Iliad equals Fitzgerald's earlier Odyssey in power and imagination. It recreates the original action as conceived by Homer, using fresh and flexible blank verse that is both lyrical and dramatic. * This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF containing Notes on the...
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The Iliad
- Narrated by: Vidish Athavale
- Length: 21 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 2025-06-03
- Language: English
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The Odyssey
- Written by: Homer
- Narrated by: Tim McInnerny, Amanda Redman, Benedict Cumberbatch, and others
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Unabridged
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A BBC Radio 4 full-cast production of Homer’s epic seafaring adventure, dramatised by award-winning poet Simon Armitage and starring Tim McInnerny, Amanda Redman & Benedict Cumberbatch. ‘My fame is written in the heavens, and my fate too...’ So speaks Odysseus as he starts to recount his...
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The Odyssey
- Narrated by: Tim McInnerny, Amanda Redman, Benedict Cumberbatch, Bertie Carvel, Mary Wimbush, Adjoa Andoh, Janet McTeer, Frances Barber, Danny Webb, Cheryl Campbell, Full Cast
- Length: 3 hrs and 49 mins
- Release date: 2005-04-15
- Language: English
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Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, a Prose Rendering, Volume 1 of 3
- A Text-Faithful Translation of the 1590s Epic Poem
- Written by: Rebecca K. Reynolds
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Unabridged
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Welcome to Edmund Spenser’s 1590s epic poem, The Faerie Queene. This text-faithful, line-by-line prose rendering transports modern listeners into a vast narrative tapestry. Knights traverse diverse fantastical landscapes including the shadowy depths of an enchanted forest, a treacherous underwater lair, a mysterious subterranean kingdom, and the deadly Bower of Bliss.
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Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene, a Prose Rendering, Volume 1 of 3
- A Text-Faithful Translation of the 1590s Epic Poem
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Series: Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queene: A Prose Rendering, Book 1
- Length: 11 hrs and 26 mins
- Release date: 2025-12-16
- Language: English
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Dombey and Son
- Written by: Charles Dickens
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 39 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Dombey and Son is vintage Dickens and explores the classic themes of betrayal, cruelty and deceit. Dombey's dysfunctional relationships are painted against a backdrop of social unrest in industrialized London, which is populated by a host of fascinating and memorable secondary characters. The complete and unabridged novel is brought spectacularly to life by veteran reader David Timson.
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Mediocre Dickens is still better than most
- By Anastasia Beaverhausen on 2021-05-01
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Dombey and Son
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 39 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 2011-06-06
- Language: English
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How to Keep Your Cool
- An Ancient Guide to Anger Management
- Written by: Seneca, James S. Romm - Translator
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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In his essay On Anger, the Roman Stoic thinker Seneca argues that anger is the most destructive passion. This splendid new translation of essential selections from On Anger, presented with an enlightening introduction, offers listeners a timeless guide to avoiding and managing anger. Drawing on his great arsenal of rhetoric, including historical examples, anecdotes, quips, and soaring flights of eloquence, Seneca builds his case against anger with mounting intensity.
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Narrator sounds like AI
- By CD on 2023-12-28
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How to Keep Your Cool
- An Ancient Guide to Anger Management
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Length: 2 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 2019-03-05
- Language: English
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On the Nature of Things
- Written by: Lucretius
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Unabridged
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This famous work by Lucretius is a masterpiece of didactic poetry, and it still stands today as the finest exposition of Epicurean philosophy ever written. The poem was produced in the middle of first century B.C., a period that was to witness a flowering of Latin literature unequaled for beauty and intellectual power in subsequent ages. The Latin title, De Rerum Natura, translates literally to On the Nature of Things and is meant to impress the reader with the breadth and depth of Epicurean philosophy.
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Not the best transaltion.
- By Danijela Zutic on 2020-04-20
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On the Nature of Things
- Narrated by: Charlton Griffin
- Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 2007-12-07
- Language: English
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Herodotus: The Father of History
- Written by: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
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Witness the "works and wonders" of the ancient world through the eyes of its first great historian in this sparkling series of 24 lectures from a much-honored teacher and classical scholar.Herodotus (c. 484-420 B.C.E.) was a Greek who was born in what is now the modern Turkish resort town of Bodrum and who died, so tradition says, in the south of Italy. In between, his tirelessly inquiring mind took him from one corner of the known world to another.
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I find this instructor too hyper
- By seth wudel on 2024-04-19
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Herodotus: The Father of History
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Series: The Great Courses: Western Literature
- Length: 12 hrs and 17 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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The Persian Expedition
- The March of the Ten Thousand, or Anabasis
- Written by: Xenophon
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
- Unabridged
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Seeking to depose his brother Artaxerxes and take his place upon the Persian throne, Cyrus the Younger leads the 10,000 mercenaries on a dangerous campaign deep into the heart of Persia. There, Cyrus is killed and his generals overthrown, leaving a young Xenophon to lead the army on its treacherous journey home. Snowy mountains, wide rivers, violent blizzards, and hostile tribes obstruct their way, testing Xenophon's leadership and his soldiers' perseverance to the extreme.
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A little dissapointing
- By Ryan on 2024-05-07
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The Persian Expedition
- The March of the Ten Thousand, or Anabasis
- Narrated by: David Timson
- Length: 9 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 2020-03-13
- Language: English
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The Aeneid
- Written by: Scott McGill - translator, Susannah Wright - translator, Emily Wilson - introduction, and others
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Emily Wilson
- Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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With a rich and informative introduction from Emily Wilson, maps drawn especially for this volume, a pronunciation glossary, genealogies, extensive notes, and helpful summaries of each book, this gorgeous edition of Rome’s founding poem will capture the imaginations and stir the souls of a new generation of listeners.
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The Aeneid
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini, Emily Wilson
- Length: 12 hrs and 36 mins
- Release date: 2025-08-12
- Language: English
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Heroes and Legends
- The Most Influential Characters of Literature
- Written by: Thomas A. Shippey, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Thomas A. Shippey
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
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Odysseus. Robinson Crusoe. Harry Potter. What do these memorable characters have in common? Why do we turn to certain stories again and again? And what impact have they made on world history? These 24 eye-opening lectures give fresh insight into some of the greatest heroes in world literature, from warriors such as Beowulf and Odysseus to unexpected heroes such as Uncle Tom and Sancho Panza. Professor Shippey gives you an inside glimpse into the writer's process.
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Good summary of some key literary characters
- By Jasmine on 2023-07-05
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Heroes and Legends
- The Most Influential Characters of Literature
- Narrated by: Thomas A. Shippey
- Series: The Great Courses: World Literature
- Length: 12 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 2014-03-07
- Language: English
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The Complete Stoicism Collection
- Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Letters from a Stoic, The Enchiridion & Discourses, On the Shortness of Life, and More
- Written by: Marcus Aurelius, Lucius Seneca, Epictetus .
- Narrated by: Gregory T Luzitano
- Length: 36 hrs and 5 mins
- Unabridged
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Perfect for any listener who is searching for a deceptively simple yet powerful approach to life, this book offers you a source of inner strength and guidance, allowing you to enrich your life and face your challenges with a renewed level of insight.
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The Complete Stoicism Collection
- Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, Letters from a Stoic, The Enchiridion & Discourses, On the Shortness of Life, and More
- Narrated by: Gregory T Luzitano
- Length: 36 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 2023-05-18
- Language: English
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Plato's Apology
- Written by: Plato
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 1 hr
- Unabridged
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Socrates is on trial for his life. He is charged with impiety and corrupting young people. He presents his own defense, explaining why he has devoted his life to challenging the most powerful and important people in the Greek world. The reason is that rich and famous politicians, priests, poets, and a host of others pretend to know what is good, true, holy, and beautiful, but when Socrates questions them, they are shown to be foolish rather than wise.
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knowledge and wisdom.
- By hekmat on 2018-08-08
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Plato's Apology
- Narrated by: Ray Childs
- Length: 1 hr
- Release date: 2016-04-01
- Language: English
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Greek Legacy: Classical Origins of the Modern World
- Written by: The Great Courses, Daniel N. Robinson
- Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
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Virtually all of the major building blocks of our culture (law, government, religion, science, medicine, drama, architecture, and more) derived ultimately from the ancient Greeks. In these 12 lectures, you'll explore the continuing influence of the classical Greek achievement on contemporary life. The point is not the often tedious claim that there is nothing new under the sun. Rather, it is to underscore the remarkable continuity of the Greek perspective and ethos preserved over several millennia.
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Do you see?
- By Anonymous on 2020-08-30
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Greek Legacy: Classical Origins of the Modern World
- Narrated by: Daniel N. Robinson
- Series: The Great Courses: Ancient Philosophy
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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Shakespeare's Sonnets
- Written by: William Shakespeare
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Savor the most celebrated love poems in the English language. Written almost 400 years ago, the sonnets of William Shakespeare are passionate and exalted, rich in imagery and alliteration, and full of mystery and intrigue.
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Shakespeare's Sonnets
- Narrated by: Simon Callow
- Length: 2 hrs and 18 mins
- Release date: 2006-03-16
- Language: English
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The Iliad & the Odyssey
- Written by: Homer
- Narrated by: Charles Purkey
- Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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The Iliad. Join Achilles at the Gates of Troy as he slays Hector to Avenge the death of Patroclus. Here is a story of love and war, hope and despair, and honor and glory. The recent major motion picture Helen of Troy starring Brad Pitt proves that this epic is as relevant today as it was twenty five hundred years ago when it was first written. So journey back to the Trojan War with Homer and relive the grandest adventure of all times. The Odyssey.
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Narrator was awful
- By Bobby Valentino on 2021-04-03
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The Iliad & the Odyssey
- Narrated by: Charles Purkey
- Length: 24 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 2019-09-06
- Language: English
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Life Lessons from the Great Myths
- Written by: J. Rufus Fears, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: J. Rufus Fears
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
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Change the way you think about some of the greatest stories ever told with this examination of the most important myths from more than 3,000 years of history. The ways in which the human imagination can transform historical events, people, and themes into powerful myths that endure through the ages is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
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Disappointing series doesn't live up to its title
- By Scott McRae on 2022-06-09
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Life Lessons from the Great Myths
- Narrated by: J. Rufus Fears
- Series: The Great Courses: Intellectual History
- Length: 18 hrs and 22 mins
- Release date: 2013-07-08
- Language: English
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Pride and Prejudice (Dramatized)
- Written by: Jane Austen, Christina Calvit
- Narrated by: Diane Adair, Jane Carr, Chloe Dworkin, and others
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
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The dour, Mr. Darcy is anything but popular with the Bennets, especially when he fancies a member of their clan. And as Elizabeth reluctantly deals with Mr. Darcy’s advances, their romance seems destined to fail. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set the standard for romantic comedies when it debuted in 1813, and it still speaks to audiences worldwide through countless adaptations.
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Pride and Prejudice (Dramatized)
- Narrated by: Diane Adair, Jane Carr, Chloe Dworkin, Nicholas Hormann, Julia McIlvaine, Cerris Morgan-Moyer, Jill Renner
- Length: 1 hr and 49 mins
- Release date: 2014-02-12
- Language: English
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The Mahabharata
- Written by: Vyasa, John D. Smith - translator
- Narrated by: Shaheen Khan, Sagar Arya
- Length: 44 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Brought to you by Penguin. This Penguin Classic is performed by Shaheen Khan. This definitive recording includes an introduction by J. D. Smith, read by Sagar Arya. The Mahabharata is one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. It is of immense importance to the culture of the Indian...
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The Mahabharata
- Narrated by: Shaheen Khan, Sagar Arya
- Length: 44 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 2021-03-25
- Language: English
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The Inferno
- Written by: Dante, Robert Hollander - translator, Jean Hollander - translator
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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“Probably the most finely accomplished and ... most enduring" translation (Los Angeles Times Book Review) of this essential work of world literature—from a renowned scholar and master teacher of Dante and an accomplished poet. “The Hollanders … act as latter-day Virgils, guiding us...
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The Inferno
- Narrated by: Dominic Hoffman
- Length: 4 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 2017-07-11
- Language: English
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L'Odyssée
- Written by: Homer
- Narrated by: Guy Nadon
- Length: 6 hrs and 47 mins
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Poème épique de l’Antiquité, L’Odyssée s’ouvre par l’invocation à la Muse et chante les maux innombrables du divin Ulysse, en proie aux longues épreuves du retour depuis la ville sacrée de Troie. Aux prises avec la faveur et la colère des dieux, il lutte pour sa vie et pour celle de ses compagnons—les imprudents dont l’offense faite aux génisses saintes du Soleil leur ravit le jour du retour.
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