Art audiobooks

Life of Liszt (Unabridged)

By: Ludwig Nohl

Narrated by: Kevin Watson, Theresa Nelson, Joshua Creveling ...

Length: 4 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

The Hungarian virtuoso pianist and composer, Franz Liszt (1811 – 1886), is still regarded as one of the greatest classical musicians of all time. A few words from the author’s preface will introduce this elucidating volume. “In contrast with our practice in the previous biographies, let us, this time, as the master has also done in his... Read more

Hänsel and Gretel (Unabridged)

By: Adelheid Wette

Narrated by: Juan Dancy, Mike Balmer, Marsha Goodwin & Micha...

Length: 1 hour 6 minutes

Abridged: No

Step into the enchanting world of "Hänsel and Gretel: A Fairy Opera in Three Acts (Unabridged)" by Adelheid Wette, a timeless tale brought to life in this mesmerizing audiobook. Immerse yourself in the magical journey of two siblings, Hänsel and Gretel, as they navigate the mysterious woods filled with captivating melodies and perilous... Read more

Christopher Junior (Unabridged)

By: Madeleine Lucette Ryley

Narrated by: Gail Roark, Irvin Smith, Justin Callahan & Kath...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Having accidentally placed himself in a compromising situation, Christopher Jedbury, Jr. is forced to marry a woman without ever seeing her. When his father finds out about the marriage he turns Christopher out and sends him to India to work as a lowly clerk in his trading company offices there. The matter of Christopher’s wife becomes... Read more

Sir Christopher Wren (Unabridged)

By: Lawrence Weaver

Narrated by: Jose Upton, Catherine Johnson, Joann Johnson & ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

This 1923 monograph on the life and work of Sir Christopher Wren was written by Lawrence Weaver, an English architectural writer and editor. Though this recording naturally omits the illustrations and photographs of the printed edition, the text is clear, informative, and interesting. Wren comes to life and his work is knowledgeably described by... Read more

One-Act Play Collection 018 (Unabridged)

By: author

Narrated by: Robert Geralds, Corrine Byron, Hillary Kenny & ...

Length: 6 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Prepare to be transported to the world of one-act wonders! "One-Act Play Collection 018 (Unabridged)" is your key to a delightful journey through laughter, intrigue, and wit. This captivating audiobook brings together ten masterpieces, including a selection by the renowned French playwright Molière. From clever rom-coms to thrilling duels of... Read more

The Runaway (Unabridged)

By: Hannah Cowley

Narrated by: Vincent Miller, Genny Pierce, Thomas Guilford &...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Dashing romance meets social satire in Hannah Cowley's witty comedy, "The Runaway." Young George returns home from college, heart set aflutter by a mysterious beauty he met at a masquerade. Imagine his surprise when he discovers that same captivating woman living under his own roof! But wait, his domineering father has other plans - a wealthy,... Read more

Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects Vol 9 (Unabridged)

By: Giorgio Vasari

Narrated by: John Houghton, Barbara Mccutchan, Luke Beaton &...

Length: 11 hours 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into a world of artistic brilliance with Giorgio Vasari's captivating Lives of the Most Eminent Painters, Sculptors and Architects. Volume 9 takes you deeper into the Renaissance, unveiling the genius of Michelangelo, the divine touch of Raphael, and the groundbreaking techniques of the Flemish masters. Prepare to be enthralled by tales... Read more

The Story of Cairo (Unabridged)

By: Stanley Lane-Poole

Narrated by: Kim Lee, Eva Scherr, Thomas Franko & Phyllis Yo...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Although Cairo is most famous for the ancient Egyptian pyramids of Giza located at its outskirts, the city as we know it today dates back only to 969. Since then, numerous rulers of different Muslim dynasties built fortifications, mosques and other buildings that earned Cairo the name "city of a thousand minarets". In this book, Stanley... Read more

Aulularia or, The Concealed Treasure (Unabridged)

By: Titus Maccius Plautus

Narrated by: Karla Crawford, Jose Guevara, Diane Bauer & Arc...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Euclio, a miserly old Athenian, has discovered a pot of gold in his house, Afraid it will be found and taken, he watches with the greatest anxiety and moves the treasure around, concealing it first in one spot and then another. Until.... (The original ending of this comedy was lost, but is herein replaced by a supplement written by Antonius... Read more

Impressions of Ukiyo-ye, the School of the Japanese Colour-print Artists (Unabridged)

By: Dora Amsden

Narrated by: Mary Boshart, Robert Carter, Christopher Hays &...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Ukiyo-ye prepared Japan for intercourse with other nations by developing in the common people an interest in other countries, in science and foreign culture, and by promoting the desire to travel, through the means of illustrated books of varied scenes. To Ukiyo-ye, the Japanese owed the gradual expansion of international consciousness, which... Read more

Shakespeare at the Globe, 1599-1609 (Unabridged)

By: Bernard Beckerman

Narrated by: Sherry Moore, Jeffrey Clark, Ricky Simpson & Ma...

Length: 9 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most important pieces of Shakespearian scholarship to appear in several years, this brilliant work offers new perspectives on the controversial subject of Shakespearean production at the Globe. The author examines the Globe's repertory system, dramaturgy, stage, acting, and staging. Dr. Beckerman is Chairman of the Department of Drama... Read more

Which is the Man? (Unabridged)

By: Hannah Cowley

Narrated by: Brian Altmann, Christen Sims, Aubrey Woodruff &...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Lady Bloomer has a dilemma. Her niece, the lovely Sophy Pendragon, is smitten with a dashing stranger, but which one? Two shipwrecked gentlemen have arrived at their doorstep, both claiming to be Sophy's betrothed. One, the brave Captain Beauchamp, embodies strength and honor. The other, the fop Lord Sparkle, is all dazzling wit and empty charm.... Read more

The Provoked Wife (Unabridged)

By: John Vanbrugh

Narrated by: Anne Bethea, Susan Lombardi, Randall Tays & Sha...

Length: 3 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Trapped in a loveless cage. Lady Brute finds no solace in her wealthy marriage to the drunken and brutish Sir John. Yearning for respect and connection, she navigates a society where appearances hold more weight than truth. Brace yourself for a witty and scandalous tale of a woman pushed to her limits. Will Lady Brute find solace in forbidden... Read more

The Hoodoo (Unabridged)

By: Walter Ben Hare

Narrated by: Charles Braud, James Martinez, Rodolfo Johnson ...

Length: 3 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into the mystical world of "The Hoodoo" by Walter Ben Hare, where enchantment and intrigue intertwine in a spellbinding tale. Set in the heart of Louisiana's bayou country, this audiobook follows the journey of young Marie Laveau, a descendant of a long line of powerful voodoo practitioners. When a series of inexplicable events plague her... Read more

The Seven Lively Arts (Unabridged)

By: Gilbert Seldes

Narrated by: Robert Fleming, Delbert Lehman, Marcos Southerl...

Length: 8 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

“... But, beside those great men, there is a certain number of artists who have a distinct faculty of their own by which they convey to us a peculiar quality of pleasure which we cannot get elsewhere; and these, too, have their place in general culture, and must be interpreted to it by those who have felt their charm strongly, and are often the... Read more

The Art of Story-Telling (Unabridged)

By: Julia Darrow Cowles

Narrated by: Pamela Fontenot, Tony Funes, Patrick Gower & Ge...

Length: 5 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

In preparing this book the author has sought to awaken a keener perception and a higher appreciation of the artistic and ethical value of story-telling; to simplify some of its problems; to emphasize the true delight which the story-teller may share with her hearers; and to present fresh material which answers to the test of being good in... Read more

The Follies of a Day (Unabridged)

By: Pierre Beaumarchais

Narrated by: Steve Thorson, Oscar Ordonez, Margaret Lawson &...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Love is tangled, loyalties are tested, and chaos reigns supreme in "The Follies of a Day," a witty social satire by Pierre Beaumarchais. Figaro, the clever servant, prepares for his wedding to Suzanne, the charming maid. But their plans are thrown into disarray by the arrival of their philandering former master, Count Almaviva, who still desires... Read more

The Devils Disciple (Unabridged)

By: George Bernard SHAW

Narrated by: Angel Koons, Kathleen Blunt, Joel Poitier & Sid...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In revolutionary New Hampshire, Richard Dudgeon isn't your typical hero. A self-proclaimed "Devil's Disciple," he's a rogue who scoffs at piety and delights in scandal. But when war erupts and a beloved minister is mistaken for an enemy, Dick finds himself facing a dramatic choice. Will he stay true to his rebellious nature, or make the ultimate... Read more

A Womans Way (Unabridged)

By: Thompson Buchanan

Narrated by: Donald English, Vernon Caswell, Matilda Mccraw ...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

Indulge in a world of witty banter and social skirmishes in "A Woman's Way" by Thompson Buchanan. This captivating drama, originally a stage play, follows the lives of the Livingstones, a seemingly perfect couple whose world is turned upside down. Whispers of a charming "other woman" reach Mrs. Livingstone, threatening her comfortable life. But... Read more

The Voice and Public Speaking (Unabridged)

By: John Poole Sandlands

Narrated by: Amber Patton, Matthew Johns, Keith Brown & Doro...

Length: 4 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

I write for public speakers. I wish to take them into my confidence. I feel I can do them good. My object is to help them to speak with greater ease and efficiency. When the voice is developed and in a condition to answer the calls made upon it, then it will naturally seek to put its powers into operation.... Develop the powers of the voice and... Read more

Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines (Unabridged)

By: Clyde Fitch

Narrated by: Frank Johnson, Jessica Conatser, Janet Johns & ...

Length: 3 hours 23 minutes

Abridged: No

Captain Robert Jinks has formed a marching club with some friends to promote a political candidate, earning him the moniker Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines. When they discover that opera diva Madame Trentoni is arriving from Europe, Jinks and his buddies go down to the dock to meet her. Jinks bets his pals a large sum that he can romance her,... Read more

Mice and Men (Unabridged)

By: Madeleine Lucette Ryley

Narrated by: Mamie Olivo, Donna Hershberger, Cary Porter & H...

Length: 2 hours 56 minutes

Abridged: No

No, not the famous “Of Mice and Men” you’re thinking of. Instead, we have a sweet romantic comedy that tells the story of a bachelor, Mr. Embury, who decides to conduct an experiment to see if he can create the perfect wife for himself. To do so, he chooses an orphaned girl named Peggy to become his ward and ultimately his wife. Peggy,... Read more

Aladdin, Or, The Wonderful Lamp (Unabridged)

By: Adam Oehlenschläger

Narrated by: Lawrence Cason, Evelyn Grant, Shalonda Heslep &...

Length: 7 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

This retelling of Aladdin in dramatic verse begins in the humble home of a tailor, whose son spends his days in idleness and brings his parents nothing but grief. Soon, however, this son is brought to a magical grotto, where he finds a great treasure which will bring him his fortune. This story will have some twists and turns that are almost... Read more

Behind the Footlights (Unabridged)

By: Ethel Brilliana Tweedie

Narrated by: Maureen Smith, Jason Simmons, Dwight Kiger & Ed...

Length: TBA

Abridged: No

In this collection of essays the author gives us an opportunity to peek into the mysterious life of the theatre; she recalls her numerous conversations with and anecdotes about the "stage folk", such as actors, actresses, playwrights, stage directors or managers. However, her portrayal of theatrical life doesn't aim at glamorising the profession... Read more