Classics audiobooks

Poor Folk

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Narrated by: Roger May

Length: 6 hours 31 minutes

Abridged: No

Upon its first publication in 1846, Poor Folk was an immediate critical triumph. The influential critic Vissarion Belinsky wrote that 'the novel reveals secrets about life and character-types in Russia of a kind never dreamt of by anyone else,' and the unknown twenty-five-year-old author was hailed as 'the new Gogol.' Composed entirely of an... Read more

Uncle's Dream

By: Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Narrated by: Roger May

Length: 6 hours 52 minutes

Abridged: No

When the aging Russian Prince, Prince K., arrives in the town of Mordasov, Marya Alexandrovna Moskaleva, a doyenne of local society life, takes him under her protection with the aim of engineering his marriage with her 23-year-old daughter Zina. Yet with many rivals for the hands of both parties, events are not guaranteed to run smoothly. A... Read more

Tom Sawyer Abroad

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Nathan Osgood

Length: 3 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Tom Sawyer Abroad features Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn in a parody of Jules Verne-esque adventure stories.
In the story, Tom, Huck & Jim set sail to Africa in a futuristic hot air balloon, where they survive encounters with lions, robbers & fleas to see some of the world's greatest wonders, including the Pyramids & the Sphinx.... Read more

The Prince and the Pauper

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Ian Porter

Length: 8 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

This treasured historical satire, played out in two very different socioeconomic worlds of 16th-century England, centres around the lives of two boys born in London on the same day: Edward, Prince of Wales and Tom Canty, a street beggar. During a chance encounter, the two realize they are identical and, as a lark, decide to exchange clothes and... Read more

A Tramp Abroad

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Ian Porter

Length: 19 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

Twain's retelling of his adventures in Europe, A Tramp Abroad exudes with the author's shrewd observations and highly opinionated comments on Old World culture, and showcases his unparalleled ability to integrate humorous sketches, autobiographical tidbits, and historical anecdotes in a consistently entertaining narrative.
Cast in the form of a... Read more

The Murders in the Rue Morgue

By: Edgar Allan Poe

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 1 hour 20 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Murders in the Rue Morgue" is a short story by Edgar Allan Poe, first published in Graham's Magazine in 1841. It is often considered the first modern detective story and features the character C. Auguste Dupin, who later became a prototype for many fictional detectives to come. The story revolves around a brutal double murder in Paris that... Read more

A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

By: Mark Twain

Narrated by: Kenny Davis

Length: 10 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

"A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" is a satirical novel written by Mark Twain. Published in 1889, the story follows the protagonist, Hank Morgan, a 19th-century resident of Hartford, Connecticut, who is mysteriously transported back in time to King Arthur's Britain. Using his knowledge of modern technology, Morgan tries to introduce... Read more

The Great Gatsby

By: F. Scott Fitzgerald

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 4 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Great Gatsby" is a classic novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald, first published in 1925. The story is set in the summer of 1922 and is narrated by Nick Carraway, a young man who moves to Long Island, New York, and becomes entangled in the lives of his mysterious and wealthy neighbor, Jay Gatsby, and his cousin, Daisy Buchanan. Read more

The Turn of the Screw

By: Henry James

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 4 hours

Abridged: No

"The Turn of the Screw" is a classic novella written by Henry James, first published in 1898. It is a Gothic horror story that revolves around a young governess who is hired to care for two orphaned children at an English country estate called Bly. As she begins her duties, the governess becomes convinced that the children are being haunted and... Read more

Hunger

By: Knut Hamsun

Narrated by: Daniel Allen

Length: 4 hours 57 minutes

Abridged: No

"Hunger" by Knut HamsunExplore the human psyche's extremes in Knut Hamsun's renowned novel, "Hunger." Set in 19th-century Oslo, this modernist masterpiece follows a starving artist's struggle for survival and self-expression. The novel intricately portrays the protagonist's inner turmoil, balancing between sanity and madness, as he wanders... Read more

Ulysses

By: James Joyce

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 27 hours 10 minutes

Abridged: No

"Ulysses" by James Joyce is a modernist novel published in 1922. It is considered one of the most influential works of the 20th century and is renowned for its complex narrative structure, innovative use of language, and exploration of the human consciousness. The novel follows the experiences of three main characters, Leopold Bloom, Stephen... Read more

No Longer Human. Confessions Of A Faulty Man

By: Osamu Dazai

Narrated by: Simon Jackson

Length: 3 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

No Longer Human (1948, Ningen Shikkaku / A Shameful Life / Confessions of a Faulty Man) was an attack on the traditions of Japan, capturing the postwar crisis of Japanese cultural identity. Framed by an epilogue and prologue, the story is told in the form three notebooks left by Ōba Yōzō, whose calm exterior hides his tormented soul. Osamu Dazai... Read more

Shōgun, Part Two

By: James Clavell

Narrated by: Ralph Lister

Length: 29 hours 15 minutes

Abridged: No

By the #1 New York Times bestselling author and unparalleled master of historical fiction, James Clavell’s Shōgun is soon to be a major FX/Hulu TV series!Shōgun, the classic epic novel of feudal Japan that captured the heart of a culture and the imagination of the world, is now available for the first time in serial format. Part Two contains... Read more

The Picture of Dorian Gray

By: Oscar Wilde

Narrated by: Paul Gibson

Length: 7 hours 38 minutes

Abridged: No

A gothic melodrama full of subtle impression and epigram, which tells a story about moral corruption. The Picture of Dorian Gray touches on many of Wilde's recurring themes, such as the nature and spirit of art, aestheticism and the dangers inherent to it.  Read more

Герой нашего времени

By: Михаил Лермонтов

Narrated by: Алексей Агранович

Length: 5 hours 5 minutes

Abridged: No

«Герой нашего времени» — единственный завершенный роман Михаила Лермонтова. Это социально-психологическая драма, в которой сюжет отходит на задний план, уступая все внимание главному герою — необычному, зачастую неприятному, сомнительному, непонятному, запутавшемуся в своих мыслях и чувствах, а потому запутавшему всех остальных Григорию... Read more

She

By: H. Rider Haggard

Narrated by: Aria Wilson

Length: 9 hours 46 minutes

Abridged: No

"She" is a classic adventure novel written by H. Rider Haggard. It was first published in 1887 and is known for its exploration of themes such as adventure, romance, and the supernatural. The story follows the journey of Horace Holly and his ward Leo Vincey as they travel to a hidden kingdom in the African interior ruled by the mysterious and... Read more

Kidnapped

By: Robert Louis Stevenson

Narrated by: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Length: 7 hours

Abridged: No

The narrative begins with young David Balfour's attempt to claim his inheritance, which leads to his kidnapping and the unfolding of a gripping tale of betrayal, friendship, and survival. Along the way, David encounters characters such as Alan Breck Stewart, a Jacobite, and together they navigate the treacherous Scottish Highlands, facing... Read more

O.Henry - Short Stories

By: O.Henry

Narrated by: Various

Length: 2 hours 14 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into the timeless world of O. Henry's captivating short stories with our digital audiobook collection! Immerse yourself in the wit, humor, and clever twists that have made O. Henry an iconic literary figure.
This collection features some of his most beloved tales, including:
"A Retrieved Reformation" - Join the journey of a reformed criminal... Read more

The Burning Secret

By: Stefan Zweig

Narrated by: Daniel Allen

Length: 2 hours 41 minutes

Abridged: No

"The Burning Secret" by Stefan Zweig is a captivating novella that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. Set against the backdrop of an Austrian resort in the early 20th century, the story revolves around a young baron who, in his pursuit of an intriguing woman, unwittingly befriends her young son. This friendship... Read more

La posada del mal hospedaje

By: Lope de Vega

Narrated by: Alfredo Giménez

Length: 13 minutes

Abridged: No

El 25 de noviembre de 1562 nació en Madrid Lope Félix de Vega Carpio. Apodado el Fénix de los Ingenios por haber sido autor de más de 1.500 comedias en pleno cénit del Siglo de Oro español, la vida de Lope fue tan rica y variada como su obra.Reseña“La posada del mal hospedaje”, que también podemos leer con el título de “El misterio de Pánfilo”,... Read more

Alice im Wunderland - Konzertlesung nach Lewis Carroll (ungekürzt)

By: Lewis Carroll

Narrated by: ChrisTine Urspruch

Length: 1 hour 21 minutes

Abridged: No

In einer bezaubernden Collage aus poetischer Sprache und humorvollem Soundtrack lassen Schauspielerin ChrisTine Urspruch und Klangkünstler Stefan Weinzierl Lewis Carrolls Literaturklassiker Alice im Wunderland aus dem Jahr 1865 lebendig werden. Sie entführen ihre Hörer:innen in eine Nonsens-Welt voller skurriler Gestalten und absurder... Read more

Bulldog Drummond

By: H.C. McNeile

Narrated by: Simon Hester

Length: 9 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

In the swirling mists of post-World War I England, a character emerged from the pen of "Sapper", (H.C.McNeile) whose adventures would captivate readers and endure through the ages. Bulldog Drummond, the invincible hero, burst onto the literary scene with a resounding force that echoed the sentiments of a society grappling with the aftermath of... Read more

Zurück vom Amazonas - KULT-Romane, Band 10 (Ungekürzt)

By: Egon Schott

Narrated by: Natascha Husar

Length: 6 hours 49 minutes

Abridged: No

Berichte eines Weltenbummlers, in der Tradition der Indianerromane von Karl May. Read more

Oscar Wilde - Short Stories

By: Oscar Wilde

Narrated by: David Barnes, Gregg Margarite & Jaanu

Length: 3 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

Welcome to the enchanting world of Oscar Wilde's timeless tales, now available in the captivating digital audiobook version of "Oscar Wilde - Short Stories"! Immerse yourself in the genius of Wilde's storytelling as you explore three beloved classics: "The Canterville Ghost," "The Fisherman and His Soul," and "The Devoted Friend."
Step into the... Read more