Classics audiobooks

Stefan Zweig: Vierundzwanzig Stunden aus dem Leben einer Frau - Abridged

By: Stefan Zweig

Narrated by: Bettina Rossbacher

Length: 2 hours 59 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Stefan Zweig: Vierundzwanzig Stunden aus dem Leben einer Frau, gelesen von Bettina Rossbacher. Der unbekannte Ich-Erzähler wohnt in einer kleinen Pension an der Riviera in der Nähe von Monte Carlo. Für große Aufregung sorgt eines Tages das Verschwinden eines weiblichen Gastes, einer Industriellengattin und Mutter zweier halbwüchsiger... Read more

The Way of All Flesh

By: Samuel Butler

Narrated by: David Timson

Length: 17 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

A thinly disguised autobiographical novel, The Way of All Flesh is a powerful critique of late Victorian beliefs and values. It tells of several generations of the Pontifex family, with Ernest, son of hypocritical and domineering parents, at the centre of its narrative. After a disastrous career in the church, culminating in a spell in prison,... Read more

Anthem

By: Ayn Rand

Narrated by: Del Muldoon

Length: 1 hour 58 minutes

Abridged: No

Dive into a dystopian world where individuality is a crime, and freedom, a forgotten concept. "Anthem" by Ayn Rand is a gripping audiobook that explores the struggle of one man against the collective society that suppresses his identity.
In this thought-provoking tale, Rand masterfully challenges the concepts of collectivism, urging listeners to... Read more

The Phantom of the Opera

By: Gaston Leroux

Narrated by: Bill Homewood

Length: 10 hours 33 minutes

Abridged: No

Step aboard for perhaps the nearest thing to a ride on a ghost train: a thrilling trip into the murky world that lies deep beneath the vast opera house in Paris, famously haunted by a mysterious phantom. Despite a series of terrifying and deadly accidents backstage, the gorgeous voice of divine young diva Christine Daaé is soaring with each... Read more

Cuentos de Nathaniel Hawthorne

By: Nathaniel Hawthorne

Narrated by: Nacho Barceló

Length: 4 hours 9 minutes

Abridged: No

Una pequeña apertura a la fascinante obra de uno de los autores americanos más importantes del siglo XIX. Una selección de los mejores relatos del autor de La letra escarlata. Escasos son los escritores que gozan del reconocimiento en vida y, menos aún, los que, además, consiguen renovar la voz literaria de su país. Este es el caso de Nathaniel... Read more

Batendo orelha e Chasque do imperador - Abridged

By: Simões Lopes Neto

Narrated by: Tom Bueno

Length: 19 minutes

Abridged: Yes

"Batendo orelha", de Simões Lopes Neto, é um conto compacto com ares de prosa poética, onde se intercalam as histórias de vida de um boi e de um homem. Já "Chasque do imperador", narrado pelo Cabo Blau Nunes, conta passagens de vida de Dom Pedro II ao tempo em que ele foi seu ordenança. Read more

A galinha da minha vizinha... - Abridged

By: Rodrigo Paganino

Narrated by: Guga Almeida

Length: 27 minutes

Abridged: Yes

"Por que hão de uns nascer pobres, e outros ricos?" Certo dia, o lavrador André Pimenta cisma com esse pensamento; alegre que era, torna-se taciturno, e a mudança é notada pelo patrão Manuel Fernandes. Este, para dar-lhe uma lição que o afaste da sombra da inveja, o nomeia feitor da fazenda... Read more

A Christmas Carol (unabridged)

By: Charles Dickens

Narrated by: Jon Baum

Length: 2 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

Experience the Timeless Classic with Crystal-Clear Clarity and Captivating Narration in A Christmas Carol Audiobook!
Immerse yourself in the beloved tale of redemption and holiday magic as Charles Dickens' masterpiece, A Christmas Carol, comes to life in an audiobook like never before. With meticulous audio editing and a truly gifted narrator,... Read more

Catherine Howard

By: Alexandre Dumas

Narrated by: Various

Length: 1 hour 59 minutes

Abridged: No

Introducing the captivating digital audiobook version of "Catherine Howard: The Throne, The Tomb, and The Scaffold" - a historical play in 3 acts, written by none other than the celebrated author Alexandre Dumas. Prepare to be transported to the tumultuous era of English history, where the doomed fifth wife of Henry VIII comes to life in this... Read more

Thomas Wingfold, Curate Volume 3

By: George MacDonald

Narrated by: Simon Bubb

Length: 5 hours 53 minutes

Abridged: No

Volume 3 of Thomas Wingfold, Curate brings the themes of redemption and grace into focus as the tale of Wingfold’s journey comes to an end. Wingfold witnesses genuine transformation in others through their faith in God and in His fulfillment of promises. Longing to continue increasing his understanding of theology, there are many crucial... Read more

Goblin Market

By: Christina Rossetti

Narrated by: Sarah Twomey

Length: 28 minutes

Abridged: No

Christina Rossetti's long narrative poem about two innocent sisters, Lizzie and Laura, tempted by the delicious, magical fruit sold by goblin merchants as they walk through the glen... 
Morning and eveningMaids heard the goblins cry:‘Come buy our orchard fruits,Come buy, come buy...'
An Almost Tangible production, read by Sarah Twomey, directed by... Read more

Thomas Wingfold, Curate Volume 2

By: George MacDonald

Narrated by: Simon Bubb

Length: 6 hours 3 minutes

Abridged: No

In Volume 2, protagonist, Thomas Wingfold, continues on his journey of soul-searching and theological questioning, and begins facing real tests of what he believes and what he’s learned. Finding that there are sometimes vast differences between what he’s held to be true and what is evident in reality, Wingfold struggles with more doubt,... Read more

Die Originale: Die Geschichte des blauen Karfunkels (Ungekürzt)

By: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Narrated by: Valentin Ladstätter

Length: 47 minutes

Abridged: No

Die Geschichte des blauen Karfunkels (The Blue Carbuncle) erschien erstmals im Januar 1892 im Strand Magazine und wurde im Oktober desselben Jahres mit 11 anderen Fällen in Die Abenteuer des Sherlock Holmes veröffentlicht. Handlungszeitpunkt: 26. Dezember 1889: Der Dienstmann Peterson gelangt zufällig in den Besitz einer Weihnachtsgans, in der... Read more

Thomas Wingfold, Curate Volume 1

By: George MacDonald

Narrated by: Simon Bubb

Length: 5 hours 36 minutes

Abridged: No

The first installment of an incredible novel by George Macdonald, this volume introduces the main character of this three part journey, Thomas Wingfold. His dutiful demeanor and routine religious position are reflected in his faith, which has become stagnant and rote. Throughout Volume 1, Thomas begins to wrestle with certain aspects of his... Read more

Mark

By: Saki

Narrated by: Andrew Coppin

Length: 10 minutes

Abridged: No

A witty short story in which author Augustus "Mark" Mellowkent finds himself face to face with an overzealous book salesman. Mark first appeared in The Toys of Peace and Other Papers (1919), the first posthumous publication of Saki (H. H. Munro) following his death during active duty in World War I. Read more

Oedipus Rex (unabridged)

By: Sophocles

Narrated by: John H. Fehskens

Length: 1 hour 37 minutes

Abridged: No

Rediscover an enduring classic in a transformative new light. "Oedipus Rex," the remarkable tragedy penned by Sophocles, has been masterfully revitalized in this riveting and immersive audiobook experience.
Regarded as a cornerstone of Western literature, Oedipus Rex's timeless tale of fate, power, and the relentless pursuit of truth continues to... Read more

A peste - Abridged

By: João do Rio

Narrated by: Everton Ferreira

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

Em tempos de pandemia de Covid-19, a leitura deste excepcional conto de João do Rio, "A peste", sobre a epidemia de varíola no Rio de Janeiro, emociona. "Um mês antes ria dessa epidemia. Para que pensar em males cruéis, nesses males que deformam o físico, roem para todo sempre ou afogam a vida em sangue podre? Para que pensar?" O narrador,... Read more

Princípios e origens dos índios do Brasil - Abridged

By: Fernão Cardim

Narrated by: Everton Ferreira

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

O livro "Tratados da Terra e Gente do Brasil", de Fernão Cardim, é sem dúvida um dos grandes clássicos da literatura colonial brasileira. O autor, viajante, tem um olhar arguto sobre aquilo que vê, e bem transfere essa visão para estas páginas de redação pitoresca, das quais foram aqui selecionadas, entre outras: "Do conhecimento que tem do... Read more

Nações e línguas - Abridged

By: Fernão Cardim

Narrated by: Everton Ferreira

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

O livro "Tratados da Terra e Gente do Brasil", de Fernão Cardim, é sem dúvida um dos grandes clássicos da literatura colonial brasileira. O autor, viajante, tem um olhar arguto sobre aquilo que vê, e bem transfere sua visão para estas páginas de redação pitoresca, das quais aqui se destaca "Da diversidade de nações e línguas". É muito... Read more

A escola espiritualista e a crítica de Taine - Abridged

By: Farias Brito

Narrated by: Everton Ferreira

Length: 33 minutes

Abridged: Yes

Falecido no Rio de Janeiro em 1917, o filósofo cearense Farias Brito é reconhecido no Brasil e no exterior pela excelência de sua obra. Extraídos do livro "A base física do espírito", os textos aqui reunidos tratam, além de Taine, dos seguintes filósofos: Laromiguière, Royer Collard, Maine de Biran, Vitor Cousin, Teodoro Jouffroy. Read more

Origens remotas do movimento psicológico hodierno - Abridged

By: Farias Brito

Narrated by: Everton Ferreira

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

Falecido no Rio de Janeiro em 1917, o filósofo cearense Farias Brito é reconhecido no Brasil e no exterior pela excelência de sua obra. Extraídos do livro "A base física do espírito", os textos aqui reunidos abordam, entre outros, os seguintes temas: "O homem na cena do mundo", "As causas da revolução mental", "O racionalismo e a psicologia". Read more

A frenologia - Abridged

By: Farias Brito

Narrated by: Everton Ferreira

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

Falecido no Rio de Janeiro em 1917, o filósofo cearense Farias Brito é reconhecido no Brasil e no exterior pela excelência de sua obra. Extraídos do livro "A base física do espírito", os textos aqui reunidos abordam as então novas tentativas de localização das funções psíquicas, cunhando-se o termo "frenologia". Read more

A parada da ilusão - Abridged

By: João do Rio

Narrated by: Everton Ferreira

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

Em "A parada da ilusão", é ela, a ilusão – ilusão do amor, da paixão –, o tema central. "A paixão é quase sempre o desejo de um triunfo, que se imagina de um certo e determinado modo." O estudante de medicina Geraldo finge ser um "banhista" (auxiliar de um estabelecimento de praia), analfabeto, para conquistar Alda. E é bem-sucedido. Ela se... Read more

Coração - Abridged

By: João do Rio

Narrated by: Everton Ferreira

Length: TBA

Abridged: Yes

Até que ponto pode chegar o amor de pai por uma filha? Eis a questão cuja resposta costura o enredo desse conto extraordinário de João do Rio, com a crueza que caracteriza sua narrativa. Na história de João Duarte e sua filha Maria, cuja doença é o fio condutor, a alma humana é explorada no contraponto com a personagem Aurélia, a esposa de João,... Read more