Classics audiobooks

The Seventy-Five Folios and Other Unpublished Manuscripts

By: Marcel Proust

Narrated by: Malcolm Hillgartner

Length: 7 hours 25 minutes

Abridged: No

One of the most significant literary events of the century, the discovery of manuscript pages containing early drafts of Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time put an end to a decades-long search for the Proustian grail. The Paris publisher Bernard de Fallois claimed to have viewed the folios, but doubts about their existence emerged when none... Read more

A Tale of Two Cities

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Chris Tester

Length: 14 hours 1 minute

Abridged: No

‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to Heaven, we were all going direct the other way…’ Charles Darnay is an exiled French soldier. Sydney Carter, a disreputable but brilliant English lawyer. In Dickens’ gripping, vivid historical drama the lives of... Read more

The Tenant of Wildfell Hall

By: Anne Brontë

Narrated by: Aria Wilson

Length: 15 hours 43 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Tenant of Wildfell Hall" is a novel written by Anne Brontë, which was first published in 1848. The book is considered a classic of Victorian literature and is known for its exploration of social issues and the portrayal of a strong, independent female protagonist. The novel is presented in the form of letters and diary entries, revealing... Read more

Timeless Tales of Virtue: A Moral Stories Audiobook Series 3

By: Abdul Rahim Khurram

Narrated by: Abdul Rahim Khurram

Length: 15 minutes

Abridged: No

"Dive into a world of timeless wisdom and virtuous lessons with 'Timeless Tales of Virtue,' an enchanting audiobook collection written by the acclaimed author Abdul Rahim Khurram and beautifully narrated by the talented Seema Muzaffar.
In this captivating compilation of moral stories, listeners will embark on a journey filled with heartwarming... Read more

The Last Man

By: Mary Shelley

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 16 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Last Man" is a novel written by Mary Shelley, the author best known for "Frankenstein." Published in 1826, "The Last Man" is a work of science fiction and is considered one of the earliest examples of post-apocalyptic literature. The novel is set in the late 21st century and narrated by a character named Lionel Verney. It tells the story of... Read more

Villette

By: Charlotte Brontë

Narrated by: Aria Wilson

Length: 19 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

"Villette" is a novel written by Charlotte Brontë, first published in 1853. The story is a semi-autobiographical narrative that follows the life of the protagonist, Lucy Snowe. The novel is set in the fictional town of Villette, which is based on the Belgian town of Brussels where Brontë herself lived and worked as a governess. The narrative... Read more

The Purple Cloud

By: M. P. Shiel

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 9 hours 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Purple Cloud" is a science fiction novel written by M. P. Shiel, first published in 1901. The novel is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows the story of Adam Jeffson, an explorer who discovers a mysterious purple cloud that wipes out all life on Earth, except for himself. As the last man alive, Jeffson grapples with loneliness,... Read more

At Christmas Time and Other Stories

By: Anton Chekhov

Narrated by: Chris Coxon

Length: 42 minutes

Abridged: No

This collection of short stories by Anton Chekhov are all set at Christmastime. Rather than depicting a sentimental image of Christmas, Chekhov paints a picture of the harsh reality faced by many of the poorer members of society during a bitter Russian winter, while still injecting elements of pathos and humour. This collection includes "At... Read more

Dyami and the Gobi Crystal

By: MM Hoshaw

Narrated by: MM Hoshaw

Length: 8 hours 20 minutes

Abridged: No

A Narnia-like world with a power-hungry queen and kingDyami is a junior angel, assigned to a planet as a watcher where magical beings teach to the gentle Dukán fantastic abilities. Like a reporter, she must document events onto her gobi crystal to save them for eternity. She wants to be the perfect watcher, which means not interfering in mortal... Read more

The Yellow Wallpaper and Why I Wrote The Yellow Wallpaper

By: Charlotte Perkins Gillman

Narrated by: Susan Marlowe

Length: 44 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman is a literary masterpiece that transcends time and resonates with a unique and powerful voice. This iconic short story explores the complexities of women's roles and mental health, making it a pivotal work in feminist literature. Gilman's narrative prowess and keen insight create an... Read more

The Canterville Ghost

By: Oscar Wilde

Narrated by: Richard Williams

Length: 1 hour 4 minutes

Abridged: No

The story is about a family who moves to a castle haunted by the ghost of a dead nobleman, who killed his wife and was starved to death by his wife's brothers. The home of the Canterville Ghost was the ancient Canterville Chase, which has all the accoutrements of a traditional haunted house. Descriptions of the wainscoting, the library panelled... Read more

A Crystal Age

By: W. H. Hudson

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 5 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

"A Crystal Age" is a speculative fiction novel that explores a utopian society set in a distant future. The protagonist, a man from the 19th century, stumbles upon this idealistic civilization where people live in harmony with nature, devoid of the conflicts and societal issues of his own time. The novel reflects Hudson's views on the... Read more

Das Bildnis des Dorian Gray

By: Oscar Wilde

Narrated by: Klaus Bobach

Length: 6 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

Erste Fassung des weltberühmten und einzigen Romans von Oscar Wilde. Diese Fassung wurde im Juli 1890 in der amerikanischen Literaturzeitschrift Lippincott's Monthly Magazine Vol. 46 veröffentlicht. Intelligent und mit wunderbarem Humor untersucht Oscar Wilde die menschlichen Eitelkeiten und Schwächen seiner und sicherlich auch unserer Zeit. Read more

A Child of the Jago

By: Arthur Morrison

Narrated by: Nicholas Boulton

Length: 6 hours 17 minutes

Abridged: No

Published in 1896, A Child of the Jago is a gritty and realistic portrayal of life in the slums of London’s East End during the late 19th century. The novel is set in an area known as the Old Jago (based on a real-life slum called the Old Nichol) and vividly describes the poverty, crime and squalor that characterised the impoverished... Read more

John B. Keane's Christmas and Other Stories - Abridged

By: John B. Keane

Narrated by: John B. Keane

Length: 2 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: Yes

CTD City Theatre Dublin and Mercier Press present exclusive archival recordings of 'Christmas and Other Stories by John B. Keane', a masterful collection of stories filled with moments of pure magic, written and read by one of Ireland's most beloved authors. Edited by Michael Scott. Narrated with warmth and wit, this compilation brings to... Read more

Roughing It

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Ian Porter

Length: 20 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Roughing It is a book of semi-autobiographical travel literature written by American humorist Mark Twain. He published in 1872 as a prequel to his first book, The Innocents Abroad. Roughing It is the hilarious record of those early years travelling from Nevada to California to Hawaii, as Twain tried his luck at anything and everything--and... Read more

Rabindranath Tagore: A BBC Radio Collection

By: Rabindranath Tagore

Narrated by: Sacha Dhawan, Indira Varma, Sam Dastor, Renu Se...

Length: 7 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

A comprehensive anthology of dramatisations and readings of Tagore's finest works, plus bonus documentaries

Bengali polymath Rabindranath Tagore was the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize for Literature. A novelist, poet, playwright, composer, artist and philosopher, he wrote both the Indian and Bangladeshi national anthems; exchanged... Read more

Winifred Holtby: A BBC Radio Collection

By: Winifred Holtby

Narrated by: Sarah Lancashire, Philip Glenister, Carole Boyd...

Length: 8 hours 51 minutes

Abridged: No

Full-cast adaptations of three of Winifred Holtby’s best-known novels, plus short stories and bonus programmes about the author

Winifred Holtby was an acclaimed novelist, journalist, feminist and social reformer. Her work encompasses six novels, two short story collections, a play and the first critical study of Virginia Woolf, but she is best... Read more

Bartleby, The Scrivener: A Story Of Wall-Street

By: Herman Melville

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 1 hour 26 minutes

Abridged: No

"Bartleby, the Scrivener: A Story of Wall-Street" is a novella written by Herman Melville, first published in 1853. The story is a poignant exploration of the dehumanizing effects of modern capitalism and the isolation that can result from the mechanization of work. The novella is narrated by an unnamed Wall Street lawyer who hires a scrivener... Read more

The Castle of Otranto

By: Horace Walpole

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 3 hours 28 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Castle of Otranto" is a novel written by Horace Walpole and first published in 1764. It is considered the first Gothic novel, setting the stage for a genre that would become popular in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is known for its blend of supernatural elements, romance, and suspense. The story is set in the medieval... Read more

Winesburg, Ohio

By: Sherwood Anderson

Narrated by: Kenny Davis

Length: 6 hours 18 minutes

Abridged: No

"Winesburg, Ohio" is a novel written by Sherwood Anderson, first published in 1919. It is a collection of interconnected short stories that revolves around the residents of the fictional town of Winesburg. The book is often considered a modernist classic and is known for its exploration of the human condition, small-town life, and the... Read more

The Stranger

By: Albert Camus & Gang Yiseo

Narrated by: KIM YOUSEOK

Length: 24 minutes

Abridged: No

The StrangerEssence with the same emotion, succinctly!
The only adaptation that powerfully reimagines Albert Camus's The Stranger!
When you feel unsupported by those around you, as if the world is singling you out for blame,
When you find yourself wanting to condemn your own immorality,
That's when you need this book. Read more

Пьесы

By: Антон Чехов

Narrated by: Вячеслав Герасимов

Length: 6 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Тонкий психолог, мастер подтекста, своеобразно сочетавший юмор и лиризм, Антон Павлович Чехов в пьесах «Дядя Ваня» (1897), «Три сестры» (1901), «Вишневый сад» (1904) создал особую, тревожную эмоциональную атмосферу предчувствия грядущего. Read more

Netochka Nezvanova

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Narrated by: Emma Gregory

Length: 7 hours 21 minutes

Abridged: No

Netochka Nezvanova - a 'Nameless Nobody' - tells the story of a childhood dominated by her stepfather, a failed musician who believes he is an obscured genius. When she is rescued by a high society family, the abuse against Netochka's psyche continues more subtly, condemning her to remain an outsider - a solitary spectator of a glittering... Read more